ABSTRACT
In light of India’s rapidly growing economy, environmental policy has become a pressing issue for the country. India’s economic liberalisation started in 1991 and has at times triggered double-digit growth rates. Rapid economic growth, industrialisation, growing energy needs, urbanisation and changing consumption patterns are putting increasing pressure on India’s natural resources, livelihoods in forest and rural areas, and the quality of air and water. They are also posing health risks.
