Outline the steps involved in attaining sustainable development in India.

The steps involved in attaining sustainable development in India are as follows:

•Use of non-conventional sources of energy: this will reduce dependency on the use of thermal and hydro power plants to generate power supply since it emits greenhouse gases. Non-conventional sources are cleaner and greener technologies which will help in sustainable development.

•LPG, Gobar gas in Rural areas: use of LPG and gobar gas is being promoted in rural areas instead of using wood or other biomass as fuel which causes deforestation and pollution. LPG and gobar gas are provided at subsidised rates in these areas. It is a clean fuel with minimum wastage of energy. Also, the residue from gobar gas can be used as soil conditioner.

•CNG in urban areas: CNG is used as fuel in vehicles to prevent air pollution. Delhi has adopted use of CNG in their public transport system which has helped in reducing the rise in air pollution.

•Wind power: windmills are set up in areas with high wind to generate electricity using wind power.

•Solar power: photovoltaic cells are manufactured to harness the widely available solar energy and convert it to generate electricity. It is free from pollution and renewable source of energy. World’s largest solar plant has been set up in Karnataka recently.

•Bio composting: it is the use of organic compost to grow crops rather than using soil depleting chemicals and fertilisers.