Technology and sustainability in India
- World Affairs
- 25(2), Apr-Jun, 2021: p.10-23
Explores India’s evolving role in the global movement towards greater sustainability. Itanalyses some ofthe contradictions between India’s fundamental philosophical outlook abouthumanity’s relationship with nature and the current environmental crisis in the country. Yet the author sees many positive changes in India’s approach to matters related to sustainable development, where the country’s innovative growth, including its rapid digitalisation, can potentially play a crucial role. India’s success on this way will undoubtedly influence the overall global progress in sustainable development. If the focus on sustainability is maintained, India has the opportunity to acquire a leadership role in this utterly important international process. – Reproduced