As one of the world’s largest and most bio-diverse countries, India’s approach to environmental policy will be very significant in tackling global environmental challenges. This book explores the transformations that have taken place in the making of environmental policy in India since the economic liberalization of the 1990s. It investigates if there has been a slow shift from top-down planning to increasingly bottom up and participatory policy processes, examining the successes and failures of recent environmental policies. Linking deliberation to collective action, this book contends that it is crucial to involve local actors in framing the policies that decide on their rights and control over bio-resources in order to achieve the goal of sustainable human development. The first examples of large-scale participatory processes in Indian environmental policy were the 1999 National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan and the 2006 Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act. This book explores these landmark policies, exploring the strategies of advocacy and deliberation that led to both the successes and failures of recent initiatives. It concludes that in order to deliberate with the state, civil society actors must engage in forms of strategic advocacy with the power to push agendas that challenge mainstream development discourses. The lessons learnt from the Indian experience will not only have immediate significance for the future of policy making in India, but they will also be of interest for other countries faced with the challenges of integrating livelihood and sustainability concerns into the governance process.

As one of the world's largest and most bio-diverse countries, India's approach to environmental policy will be very significant in tackling global environmental challenges. This book explores the transformations that have taken place in the making of environmental policy in India since the economic liberalization of the 1990s. It investigates if there has been a slow shift from top-down planning to increasingly bottom up and participatory policy processes, examining the successes and failures of recent environmental policies. Linking deliberation to collective action, this book contends that it is crucial to involve local actors in framing the policies that decide on their rights and control over bio-resources in order to achieve the goal of sustainable human development. The first examples of large-scale participatory processes in Indian environmental policy were the 1999 National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan and the 2006 Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act. This book explores these landmark policies, exploring the strategies of advocacy and deliberation that led to both the successes and failures of recent initiatives. It concludes that in order to deliberate with the state, civil society actors must engage in forms of strategic advocacy with the power to push agendas that challenge mainstream development discourses. The lessons learnt from the Indian experience will not only have immediate significance for the future of policy making in India, but they will also be of interest for other countries faced with the challenges of integrating livelihood and sustainability concerns into the governance process.

This book introduces readers in the environmental policy-making and management process in India by examining various dimensions of environmental challenges faced by the nation. These are: environmental policy development, institutional mechanisms, legal and regulatory questions, cultural and spiritual aspects, and international environmental concerns influencing India. The book is divided into four parts.

The book highlights the role of the Government of India in protecting our fragile environment and thus, ensuring sustainable development of the country. Different environmental programmes and policies have been discussed elaborately in this regard. Salient Features : * It makes a survey of global efforts to protect our planet. * It highlights different kinds of environmental problems in India. * It discusses governmental measures to protect our environment. * It extends various suggestions to supplement governmental efforts to realize the goal of environmental protection. * Language of the book is simple, lucid and comprehensible. * Detailed bibliography containing public documents, recent books, journals, etc., will be useful for advanced research in the field. * Comprehensive index facilitates easy reference and accessibility to the scholars. * The book will be useful for policy makers, administrators, research scholars and other stakeholders.

This book systematically introduces historical trajectories and dynamics of environmental policy and governance in India. Following the features of environmental policy in India as outlined in Chapter 1, subsequent chapters explore domestic and international factors that shape environmental policy in the country. The chapters examine the interplay between governmental and non-governmental actors, and the influence of social mobilisation and institutions on environmental policy and governance. Analysing various policy trajectories, the chapters identify and explore five central environmental policy subsystems: forests, water, climate, energy and city development. The authors drill down into the social, economic, political and ecological dimensions of each system, shedding light on why striking a balance between national economic growth and environmental sustainability is so challenging. Drawing on political science theories of policy processes and related theoretical concepts, this innovative edited volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental policy and politics and South Asian studies more broadly.

Environmental Degradation Mainly Caused By Human Interference Is The Most Alarming Anxiety And A Primary Concern Of The Present Society. The Wetlands, Forests, Savannahs, Estuaries, Coastal Fisheries And Other Habitats That Recycle Air, Water And Nutrients For All Living Creatures Are Being Irretrievably Damaged. The Oceanic World Is Under Threat. The Enhanced Pace Of Development Activities, Rapid Urbanization, High Degree Of Mechanization And Steep Rise In Energy Consumption Have Resulted In Stress On Natural Resources And Quality Of Life, Thereby Directly Or Indirectly Affecting The Sustainability Of The Environment. India Too, In This Context, Is Not An Isolated Case.In Order To Preserve The Pristine Environment, A Great Number Of Laws Have Been Enacted By The Indian Government. The Ignorance Of These Laws Is In No Way Excusable In Jurisprudence. With A View To Acquaint The Readers With The Increasing Environmental Degradation And Its Dire Consequences As Well As Make Them Aware Of Their Legal Duties And Rights In The Related Arena, The Present Two Volumes On Environmental Legislation In India Have Been Prepared. These Include Important Laws Enacted To Curb All Sorts Of Pollution Environment, Air, Water And Noise. In Addition, They Provide The Laws Related To Forest Conservation, Wildlife Protection, Biological Diversity, Coastal Regulation And Many More.The Present Two Volumes Would Be Highly Useful For Students And Researchers Of Environment. These Are Of Great Importance For The Industrialists Because These Inform Them Of The Prerequisites And Norms They Have To Abide By During The Process Of Their Manufacturing. These Would Also Be Useful To Government Executives And Ngos Concerned With Environment And Pollution Problems. Since The Laymen Are Deeply Interested In Clean Environment, The Book Would Be Of Great Interest To Them.

Papers presented at the National Symposium on Environmental Ethics, held at New Delhi during 1-3 March, 1992.