Sustainable Development: Genesis and Policy
Published: Nov 5, 2018
Sharp incision without attention to the natural slope to build roads in fragile hills is a cause of frequent landslides. This results in recurrent fund allocation leading to unsustainable development; NH40.
Abstract: The concern for sustainable development received a policy fillip in the mid twentieth century and carved out a niche for itself in the global strategies for growth. Country level discussions have helped identify domains that influence sustainable living, yet critical concerns remain unaddressed.
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