Sustainable Development and Environment
1 Quick Explanation 1–3 min
Sustainable development meets today's needs without compromising future generations.
India's strategy: renewables, green energy, pollution control, conservation.
2 Detailed Notes
Definition
Definition
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission, 1987).
Key idea
Why sustainability matters
- Exhaustible resources (coal, minerals, forests) deplete with growth.
- Pollution & climate change damage health and productivity.
- Inter-generational equity — future generations inherit a liveable planet.
Key points
Sustainable practices
- Renewable energy: solar (International Solar Alliance), wind.
- Efficient irrigation (drip), organic farming, afforestation.
- Waste management, recycling, public transport.
- Green India Mission, clean energy targets (net-zero by 2070).
Example
State of environment
India faces air pollution in cities, groundwater depletion, deforestation and land degradation — costs of rapid growth without environmental safeguards.
Important
Exam angle
Questions: 'why sustainable development', 'steps taken', 'sustainable practices in agriculture/industry'. Link schemes: PM-KUSUM (solar pumps), Ujjwala (clean fuel).
In One Minute
Sustainable development = present needs without harming future. India: solar/wind, afforestation, efficient irrigation, waste management. Brundtland 1987 definition.
Important for Exam
- ⭐ 1-mark: definition of sustainable development.
- ⭐ 3-marks: why needed / steps taken.
- ⭐ Environment vs development conflict.
- ⭐ Renewable energy initiatives.
Watch & Learn
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