INCLUSIVE GROWTH OF ENVIRONMENT THROUGH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Environment has supported and maintained life on earth since several decades and will continue the same in future also. But the existence of environment in future without degradation is possible only through sustainable development. That means sustainable development is a concept which refers to the process of socio-economic development through the judicious utilization of the natural resources, keeping in mind the needs of future generations. There are various reasons for environmental degradation and all of them can be solved and the complete protection of the environment can be ensured through massive public awareness programs and public participation. So this paper is looking on the different strategies adopted through various legislations for an effective protection of environment. The strategies also may adopt through indigenous community knowledge, technology and adopting new innovative practices in everyday life. Moreover, modern science also has contributed to the sustainable development. The harmful effects of industrialization, different modes of pollution and deforestation etc. can be managed with help of modern technology. Therefore strong participation and partnership of government, industry, funding agencies, non-governmental organizations research and development are essential in this regard. Nowadays there are several voluntary agencies in India to encourage the people to maintain a collective sense of sustainable development and empowerment and to demand certain rights for their upliftment. As the Earth Summit emphasized, the active participation of the NGOs for this purpose will generate cooperation between people at the grass root level in policy making for the sustainable growth. At lasts the paper discussing the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment before initiating any project which is prejudicial to environment.