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Policies for Sustainable Development:
Use of Non-conventional Sources of Energy
India depends on thermal and hydropower plants to meet its power needs. Both these sources have an adverse environmental impact. Thermal power plants emit large quantities of carbon dioxide, which pollute the environment.
Solar Power in India
The conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity either directly using photovoltaic cells or indirectly using concentrated solar power.
The conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity either directly using photovoltaic cells or indirectly using concentrated solar power.
Important!
Tamil Nadu is the state with the highest installed solar capacity in India. It is one of the leading solar power producing states in India. As on 31 July 2017, the total installed capacity in Tamil Nadu is 1,697 MW.
Environmental Policies in India
India's environmental policies have covered a wide range of issues such as air, water pollution, waste management and biodiversity conservation.
The Supreme Court of India has defined and introduced new changes in environmental protection through a series of judgements.
The Supreme Court of India has defined and introduced new changes in environmental protection through a series of judgements.
Article 51A(g) of the Constitution states that "it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures."
Development increases the quality of life. This means that people will have higher incomes, better education, better health and nutrition, less poverty and equal opportunities.
List of Environmental Acts in India
Act | Action |
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 | Environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources |
Biological Diversity Act, 2002 | To provide for conservation of biological diversity |
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 | Providing for the protection and improvement of the environment. |
Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 | Check deforestation and encourage afforestation of non-forest areas. |
Water (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1974 | Provides maintenance and restoration and quality of all types of surface and groundwater. |
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 | Providing protection to wild animals and birds. |
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