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Union Budget 2019 is expected to highlight the government's intent on reviving growth. However, failure to urgently act on air pollution can derail these efforts by jeopardising public health, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development, says Dr Sumit Sharma, Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.
What is needed to cope with the water crisis is a comprehensive strategy and a roadmap for implementation including feasible measures that need to yield significant results as soon as possible, says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
A major policy thrust towards the development of low-carbon transport technologies is essential to overcome the problem of air pollution, says Mr Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.
In order to make a meaningful change in society we need to systematically orient children and youth towards an environment friendly behaviour, says Ms Livleen K Kahlon, Associate Director, Environmental Education and Awareness Division, TERI.
Whichever coalition India may offer to join, it will be useful for the country to think of its sectoral actions as part of a long-term low carbon national growth strategy, says Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.
We need to enhance resource efficiency and promote the use of secondary raw materials as a strategy to minimise the potential trade-off between growth and sustainability, says Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI
Maximising resource recovery from waste, both material and energy, along with proper disposal will not only ensure proper management but also reduce GHG emissions, say Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Environment & Waste Management Division, TERI.
Unlike China, India did not appreciate the centrality of the State in creating a globally competitive manufacturing sector, says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
They should regulate tariffs for agriculture, industry and households, settle disputes, and ensure equitable and quality access, says Dr S K Sarkar, Senior Director, Water Resources Division, TERI.