Constraints In Achieving Sustainability Of India

Author : Rajesh Kumar Abhay ,Deep Narayan Pandey,Shweta Rani
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 286 pages
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Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789394657120

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Constraints in Achieving Sustainability of India by Rajesh Kumar Abhay ,Deep Narayan Pandey,Shweta Rani Pdf

Sustainable development and sustainability—the two interchangeable used words—are significantly attracting the world academia to analyze emerging patterns of development. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), followed by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), have been framed by the United Nations, suggesting the world to formulate the relevant developmental policies to achieve a sustainable future. Constraints in Achieving Sustainability of India gives an in-depth discussion on major issues and challenges India is facing towards realization of the sustainable development. Purpose of the book is to develop, contribute, and disseminate scientific knowledge pertaining to the issues related to sustainable development. The chapters are developed so that the contents can facilitate comprehension of the major constraints in achieving sustainability including but not limited to environmental, social, economic, and governance-related issues from local, regional, to national level. Resource management, climate change, agriculture, population, education, women, poverty, infrastructure, crime, corruption, governance, are the other relevant topics that have been both identified and suitably discussed. Constraints in Achieving Sustainability of India can be utilized as a guiding tool for realizing sustainability in development, especially, in the Indian context. The book covers environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability in Indian context with ample case studies from local communities to highlight impact of various dimensions. Table of Contents: Preface Contributors 1. Introduction and Overview 2. Sustainable Development: concept, components and history 3. Environment, Culture, and Sustainable Development: a historical perspective 4. Management and Rural Livelihood Sustainability in High Mountain Villages of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand 5. Evaluating the Role of Agro-forestry in Combating and Adapting to Impacts of Climate Change in the West Sikkim District, Sikkim 6. Water Resource Issues and its Sustainable Management in Urban Villages of South Delhi 7. Population Dynamics and Sustainability Issues in the Indian Himalayan Region 8. Gendered Occupations or Occupational Genders: a study of Kolkata metropolis 9. Urban Rurality, In-betweenness of Place and Urban Planning Process of Khora Colony, Uttar Pradesh 10. Critical Role of Higher Education Institutions in Achieving Sustainable Development in India 11. Perspectives on Public Health Policy and Sustainable Development Goals in India 12. Sway of Indian Cinema in Diffusing Environmental Sentience 13. Poverty Lines and Poor in India: a trend analysis from 1983-84 to 2004-05 14. Sanitation Workers and Associated Problems for the Sustainability of Religious Events: a case study of Magh Mela, Prayagraj 15. Assessment of Basic Infrastructure Development and Associated Issues in India 16. Assessing Urban Basic Services, Crime and Well-being in Low-income Housing of Shiv Vihar, JJ Colony, Delhi and Way to Sustainability 17. Corruption in India and Sustainable Development Goals: mapping the role of law and good governance 18. Principles and Challenges of Good Governance in Achieving Sustainability of India Index About the Editors

Author : Venkatesh Dutta,Priyanka Ghosh
Publisher : Springer
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Release : 2024-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 3031501314

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Sustainability: Science, Policy, and Practice in India by Venkatesh Dutta,Priyanka Ghosh Pdf

This book is an interdisciplinary work that reveals the contemporary sustainability narratives in India within the context of various SDGs. Several case studies are presented, each of which sheds light on the challenges and constraints that are impeding the process of achieving SDGs and investigates potential long-term answers to socio-economic and environmental issues. Through empirical case studies from different parts of India, the book explores the current status of achieving sustainable development goals in India. The volume immensely benefits scientists, researchers, policymakers and practitioners as it offers a thematic and comprehensive understanding of challenges associated with mainstreaming SDGs at national, sub-national, and micro scales in India.

Author : Department of Economic & Social Affairs,United Nations,United Nations. Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9211045878

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Achieving Sustainable Development and Promoting Development Cooperation by Department of Economic & Social Affairs,United Nations,United Nations. Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination Pdf

This book presents an overview of the key debates that took place during the Economic and Social Council meetings at the 2007 High-level Segment, at which ECOSOC organized its first biennial Development Cooperation Forum. The discussions also revolved around the theme of the second Annual Ministerial Review, "Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to sustainable development."--P. 4 of cover.

Author : Bimal N. Patel,Ranita Nagar
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199474621

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Sustainable Development and India by Bimal N. Patel,Ranita Nagar Pdf

The three pillars of sustainable development are economic growth, social development, and protection of environment, and an integration of these pillars is required for national planning and policymaking. The greatest drawback of the existing literature in India is an inadequate understanding of the interplay of these three pillars. While dealing with the concept of sustainable development, the Focus of the international community is on technical and environmental issues and challenges. Offering unique integrated approach, which includes both macro and micro analyses, this volume is an interdisciplinary study of the various challenges that shape debates on sustainable development in India. The contributions cover issues like the role of patents in development, conservation of natural resources, protection of the marine environment, poverty, bioremediation, importance of the ocean life as well as e-waste management and the role of local governments in attaining sustainability-issues which directly affect the progress of an economy. The theoretical and empirical analyses presented in this volume raise varied questions, yet the integrated whole that emerges reveals the future directions, which will shape the policy and theoretical debates an sustainable development. Book jacket.

Author : Somnath Hazra,Anindya Bhukta
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030424886

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Sustainable Development Goals by Somnath Hazra,Anindya Bhukta Pdf

This volume examines the practicality of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals in India, and includes policy analyses and statistical assessments of comparative data between India and different countries. With a focus on poverty and economics, the contributors offer sector and state specific performance analyses of each goal, determining the feasibility for different states and regions to implement a given goal under conditions of extreme poverty and economic distress. Readers will learn how to perform comprehensive economic performance analyses, and how to apply these methods at local and regional scales within the framework of sustainable development. The book will be of interest to students and researchers studying sustainable development, economics, and policy analysis, as well as NGOs and government agencies working towards achieving the SDGs in impoverished nations.

Author : Sachin Chaturvedi,T. C. James,Sabyasachi Saha,Prativa Shaw
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789813290914

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2030 Agenda and India: Moving from Quantity to Quality by Sachin Chaturvedi,T. C. James,Sabyasachi Saha,Prativa Shaw Pdf

This book presents a selection of multifaceted development issues involving social, economic and environmental aspects, in order to inspire and guide implementation of the United Nations’ SDGs. It focuses on economic development, human well-being and sustainable pathways, with special attention to financial and knowledge resources, as well as measurement concepts. In doing so, the book draws a distinction between sustainability and sustainable pathways by refraining from dealing with broader and more direct environmental sustainability issues like climate change, environmental degradation and sustainable energy. The choice of topics, apart from their relevance for India, was guided by their importance in connection with multiple SDG goals. In addition to revealing the intricacies of systemic relationships and the dilemmas they create in policy choices, the book examines the role of actors and the critical importance of partnerships to help readers comprehend the breadth of diversities and inter-linkages involved. The roles of the central and state governments, the parliament and the state assemblies, the civil society, UN agencies and district-level authorities are separately explored in depth. Sharing valuable insights, the book encourages policymakers, practitioners and scholars to move towards a sustainable and equitable economy, and supports them in their efforts.

Author : Tanika Chakraborty,Deep Mukherjee,Sarani Saha
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000330632

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Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Development by Tanika Chakraborty,Deep Mukherjee,Sarani Saha Pdf

This book analyzes different perspectives around sustainable development, risk management and managing demand across various sectors in India. Diverse theories and analytical methods from various disciplines, as well as case studies, are brought together to present an in-depth study. The book discusses the challenges of achieving sustainability, the role of quantitative research to assess current scenarios, and the role of policy making to bring improvements in the Indian context. It examines the socioeconomic ways of pursuing sustainable development in the areas of agriculture, climate change and energy; the environment and natural resources; health and society. It also analyzes important quantitative models for sustainability policy analysis and provides case studies to understand the practical implementations of the models. This book will be a great reference manual that covers a whole gamut of analytical techniques that are useful for students, research scholars and practitioners of economics, environmental studies, development studies, sociology, South Asian studies and public policy, among others.

Author : Purnamita Dasgupta,Anindita Roy Saha,Robin Singhal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789813348301

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Sustainable Development Insights from India by Purnamita Dasgupta,Anindita Roy Saha,Robin Singhal Pdf

This volume is a collection of essays that provide a comprehensive coverage of multiple aspects of the discourse on environment, development and sustainability. It is designed to bring in a host of perspectives highlighting the synergies and the trade-offs in this debate, showcasing research along with policy implications of putting research into use. The global discussion on sustainability paints the broad canvas for this book. This volume aims to probe some contemporary issues that will help in understanding the sustainability narrative in India. The topics span over a host of questions on energy, environment, natural resources and related constituents of development. The discourse further extends to the role of economic modelling, public policy debates, political intervention, stakeholders’ response, community participation and so on. The discussions are often based on empirical support, review of existing literature as well as policy analysis. With an ultimate aim to understand the overall development narrative of the people of India, the discourse takes in its ambit the nuances of resource utilisation, economic growth, COVID-19 impacts, competitiveness and market structures, urbanization, sectoral reforms, environmental hazards, climate change, pollution, natural resource accounting and management to name a few. The book is divided into four sections, namely, The Big Picture: Evolving Perspectives; The Energy Scenario: Dilemmas and Opportunities; Sustainability Cross-Cuts: Developmental Aspects and Externality Empirics: Knowledge and Practice. The first section contains commentaries on the overarching themes of economic growth, development and sustainability. It presents some emerging perspectives on the developmental crisis that has emerged through the environmental lens with additional focus on the need for inclusion of creativity, knowhow, technology and financial resources to achieve the ambitious SDG targets. The second section brings out the dilemmas and opportunities in the energy sector, that has been a key player in discussions of sustainability, especially for India where significant technological advances in conventional forms of energy supply coexists with fairly low levels of per capita energy consumption and energy security is a key challenge. The section on sustainability crosscuts attempts to highlight the problems and processes of mainstreaming the sustainability question into conventional thinking through the concepts of a circular economy, green accounting techniques, institutional and governance structures, public policy and inclusive growth, amongst others. The last section presents some empirical studies on environmental externalities, the unaccounted environmental effects of economic production and consumption and finally the behavioural aspects of the stakeholders that are crucial in the larger narrative of sustainable development. This edited volume contains contributions of reputed scholars from various Indian universities, research institutions and professionals from outside academia, who are proven experts in their fields. The link between policy, practice, and well-being of the large vulnerable population of India is the major focus of enquiry that will help researchers, practitioners and policy planners in conducting further research in energy, environment, resource and linked areas of development economics. General readers with an active interest in energy, environment, and economic development are also likely to find this book an interesting read, especially in the times of several environmental challenges facing humankind.

Author : Ajay Ahlawat,Team ARSu
Publisher : MyARSu
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781646785049

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES for SUSTAINABLE INDIA BY 2030 by Ajay Ahlawat,Team ARSu Pdf

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is the most significant global development of this decade with its influence spreading over the world till next decade. Sustainable Development Goals were presented by the United Nations for adoption in 2015 as- “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, to provide a roadmap for development until 2030. India adopted these goals and integrated global aspirations to our our policies. Today, our policymakers are more concerned than ever towards addressing the problems of poverty, hunger, climate change etc. Sustainable Development Goals has given a new approach to our policy-making. The Protracted policies and approvals with inconsistent results are getting replaced by targeted/ time defined policies and clearances. This book presents the current state of India on each sustainable development goal along with the recent policy initiatives taken in terms of change in domestic laws, policy measures etc. The book follows a 360-degree approach on each goal and presents 17 nicely crafted essays for students aspiring to become future administrator (through UPSC Civil Services Examination or State Public Service Examination). It will also help the informed citizens who care about the nature and aspire a better future of our nation in getting a deeper understanding on the events happening around us.

Author : V. Sivasankar,R. Sendhil,Rose Govindaraj
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : India
ISBN : 9391897517

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India's Challenges in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals by V. Sivasankar,R. Sendhil,Rose Govindaraj Pdf

Author : Latha Shenoy,Shridhar Rajpathak
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000404159

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Sustainable Blue Revolution in India by Latha Shenoy,Shridhar Rajpathak Pdf

This book provides comprehensive information on several dimensions of blue revolution in a structured form. Material provided in the book has been gathered from several relevant published sources and views expressed are based on practical field experience of the authors. Blue revolution would be one of the big game changers for the Indian economy. The subject of sustainable development of fisheries sector being very vast, concerted efforts have been made to accommodate all the relevant elements. Very little reading material with proper analysis is currently available and this book is expected to bridge the gap and project way-forward to achieve sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture in India under the blue revolution. The book is organised under 13 chapters covering wide ranging subjects that include fish production, processing, marketing, exports/imports of fishery products; ecolabelling; role of industry in promoting sustainability in fishing and aquaculture; sustainability issues in marine/inland fisheries/aquaculture; and fisheries regulations and legislations. Information has been provided on Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) particularly SDG 14 (Life Below Water); components of blue economy; Government of India fisheries development initiatives; and executive summary of recently launched PMMSY. Emerging plant and cell-based seafood segment; overall impacts of climate change; and impact of recent pandemic COVID-19 on fisheries and aquaculture are discussed under separate chapters. Finally, a chapter on ‘Way Forward’ is included that suggests practical management measures, technology infusion, technical interventions along with few innovative concepts and approaches towards achieving blue revolution. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Author : Fiaz Ahmad,Muhammad Sultan
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781838819217

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Technology in Agriculture by Fiaz Ahmad,Muhammad Sultan Pdf

Food security is one of the primary themes of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, agricultural engineering is considered the backbone of agriculture, and agricultural mechanization is considered a helpful way to enhance crop yield and farmers’ profitability. Technology in Agriculture presents research in the field of agricultural engineering technologies and applications in agricultural equipment engineering, biosystem engineering, energy systems engineering, and computers in agriculture. It provides an overview of recent advancements in agricultural engineering and examines key aspects of emerging technologies and their applications. In addition, the book explores modern methodologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for agricultural mechanization.

Author : Ayon Chakraborty,Sirish Kumar Gouda,M. S. Gajanand
Publisher : Springer
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811080104

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Sustainable Operations in India by Ayon Chakraborty,Sirish Kumar Gouda,M. S. Gajanand Pdf

This book focuses on understanding the status quo of sustainable practices in industry operations from an emerging economy perspective, presenting various practices in India. In order to offer a balance between theory and practice, it provides guidelines for applying models to achieve the goal of sustainability in this competitive environment. The chapters include theoretical perspectives, models and empirical evidence on sustainable practices from Indian industries. The book also presents a scholarly perspective on sustainable operations from various researchers and practitioners in India for a global audience in academia and industry.

Author : Subhash Anand,Madhushree Das,Rituparna Bhattacharyya,R. B. Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811964787

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Sustainable Development Goals in Northeast India by Subhash Anand,Madhushree Das,Rituparna Bhattacharyya,R. B. Singh Pdf

This book covers themes related to the geosphere, biosphere, sociosphere and ecosphere dealing with changing geographical, environmental and socio-economic realities to plan a sustainable future for the northeast region (NER) of India. The NER consists of eight states—Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Sikkim—and they carry political, economic and social importance. The book integrates the past, present and future of geospheric attributes incorporating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to meet the demands for improving human wellbeing under diverse and challenging socio-economic, political and environmental conditions. The key SDGs, as in food and agriculture, health, education, water, energy and other overarching goals of the region, have yet to incorporate providing sustainable jobs and promoting equality and inclusive development, although there have been a few studies in that regard. The challenges to achieve SDGs in the NER are formidable compared to the rest of India. The NER has put a great deal of effort into achieving the SDGs, mainly in poverty (SDG-1), good health (SDG-3), education (SDG-4), gender (SDG-5), decent work (SDG-8) and reduced inequalities (SDG-10), similar to the rest of the country. However, the standard development indicators such as road length, access to health care, power consumption and other measures are far below the national average. A multi-pronged strategy has played a pivotal role in the region, but development strategy to attain the SDGs 2030 must be more inclusive in empowering people with maximising self-governance, considering the resources, needs and aspirations of the people. This book evaluates the performance of the SDGs and fills in the gaps. It includes case studies focusing on different SDGs using advanced cartographic, statistical and GIS techniques and methods. It also provides unique findings that serve as valuable resources for planners and policy-makers so that a sustainable future in Northeast India can be achieved.

Author : Sarmila Banerjee,Anjan Chakrabarti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 617 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788132211242

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Development and Sustainability by Sarmila Banerjee,Anjan Chakrabarti Pdf

Following the reforms undertaken in the last two decades, India’s economic landscape has been radically transformed. This book examines the new economic map, which is shown to be shaped by two intertwined currents: globalization and sustainability. Weaving extensively through these currents and the canvas of development in the Indian economy they open up, this work seeks to introduce new methodologies, a corpus of concepts and modes of analysis to make sense of the emerging order of things. What transpires in the course of the investigation is a critical reflection of the present in which not only the new institutions, policies and practices are analyzed, but their limitations, fragility and at times myopic approaches are brought to light. By highlighting the rough edges created by the new conditions, this book is firmly engaged with the frontier of the Indian economy and ends up challenging many well-known conjectures and assumptions. In doing so, it strives to shift the Indian economy to a new terrain, thereby fundamentally re-locating and re-orienting the discourse of that economy as a unique object of analysis.