What are the issues in growth development and sustainability in India and should India prioritize economic growth over sustainability why?
India should priorize education and economic development, in order to favor an increase of real income per capital and quality of life, and to diminish total emissions of CO2, as explained in the articles by Guisan(2021) and Guisan and Exposito(2020), mentioned in previous answers, available at: https://www.usc.gal/economet/aeid.htm. See also the Entry 46 at our Blog:
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One of the key environmental problems facing India is that of particle pollution from the combustion of fossil fuels. This has serious health consequences and with the rapid growth in the economy these impacts are increasing. Rapid economic growth has led to environmental degradation in India, including air and water pollution, deforestation, and climate change. This poses a significant threat to sustainable development in the country. Such as literacy rates, life expectancy and poverty rates, population health, environmental quality, etc. Development means improvement, progress; indicates a change towards a situation preferable than the present one, changes that are also qualitative and not just quantitative. There are numerous challenges to sustainable development in India such as loss of biodiversity, depleting natural resources, pollution of land, water and air as also poor health, poor literacy rate and environmental sustainability. The decentralized governance helps in promoting human and environmental concerns alike. For growth, the problem of sustainability is relevant because It demands that resource reserves, including exhaustible natural and environmental resources, be maintained. Recent studies suggest that because of overuse, groundwater in India is exhausted. Its groundwater supplies are overused by 1/3 of the population. Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth and some loss of jobs. It allows us to preserve the environment, protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change, eradicate poverty, promote social inclusivity, and foster long-term economic growth. Sustainable development means “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations”. Thus, economic growth will be sustainable if fixed assets, including land, remain constant or increase over time. Prioritizing economic development over environmental conservation creates a complex ethical dilemma. Economic development is essential for the growth and progress of society, but it often comes at a cost to the environment.There are numerous challenges to sustainable development in India such as loss of biodiversity, depleting natural resources, pollution of land, water and air as also poor health, poor literacy rate and environmental sustainability. The decentralised governance helps in promoting human and environmental concerns alike.
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