The environment is expensive and a hurdle to India’s ambitious dream to be a developed economy from a growing economy .To protect an environment, many ambitious projects which could change the course of the Indian economy could come to a standstill. In its attempt to solve the issue of climate change, India is doing its best as it can, even though it’s the 5th largest economy in the world in terms of GDP ;its priority being other economic and social issues to boost the Indian economy. As a result all large Indian cities are one of the most polluted cities in the world, New Delhi being the most polluted city in the world with an AQI of 900.This essay will analyse how India is failing to respond to climate change and whether it has the means to address it by looking at the Paris accords as well as other sources pertaining to India’s economic growth and how the Indian government should change its priorities more towards improving the climate.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Sources
- Thesis Statement
- Introduction
- Background Information
- Main Issue
- Coronavirus Situation
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay examines how India's ambitious economic growth plans are hindered by rising environmental issues, particularly climate change. It explores the trade-offs India faces in balancing economic development with environmental protection, analyzing the impact of climate change on the Indian economy and the government's efforts to address it.
- Balancing economic growth with environmental protection
- The impact of climate change on the Indian economy
- India's commitment to international climate agreements, such as the Paris Agreement and Copenhagen Accord
- The challenges India faces in implementing environmental policies due to other pressing issues, including poverty, unemployment, and security concerns
- The role of government spending and policy priorities in addressing environmental challenges
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section provides an overview of India's current economic standing as a major global player and its historical trajectory. It highlights India's commitment to addressing environmental concerns through key agreements like the Paris Agreement and outlines specific targets for renewable energy and emission reductions.
- Background Information: This chapter delves into the impact of India's economic growth on the environment, emphasizing the significant increase in emissions since 2010. It explores the consequences of these rising emissions, including droughts, late monsoons, and their impact on agriculture, a crucial sector for employment in India.
- Indian Budget Spending on Environment: This section analyzes the trend of environmental spending within the Indian budget over time, particularly focusing on the period since 2014 under Prime Minister Modi. It discusses the prioritization of infrastructure projects, poverty reduction, and middle-class expansion, which often overshadow environmental concerns in budget allocation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Climate change, economic growth, environmental protection, Paris Agreement, Copenhagen Accord, India, pollution, emissions, budget allocation, poverty, infrastructure, renewable energy, international agreements, environmental policies.
- Quote paper
- Yash Gandhi (Author), 2020, How has rising environmental issues has proven to be a hurdle in India’s growth story of being a potential Superpower?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/540560
