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OverviewThe debate on whether to privilege economic growth over ecological security is passe. Environmental considerations must be at the heart of economic growth, especially for a country of 1.25 billion people destined to add another 400 million by the middle of the century. Green Signals chronicles the '1991 moment' in India's environmental decision-making, telling the story of how, for the first time, the doors of the environment ministry were opened to voices, hitherto unheard, into the policy-making process. It details efforts to change the way environment is viewed both by proponents of environmental security and those who prize economic growth at all costs. Told from the perspective of a pivotal decision maker, the book addresses the challenges involved in trying to ensure economic growth with ecological security. It takes us through India's coming of age in the global environmental and climate change community to take on a leadership role that is progressive, proactive, and steeped in national Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jairam RameshPublisher: OUP India Imprint: OUP India Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.844kg ISBN: 9780199457526ISBN 10: 0199457522 Pages: 596 Publication Date: 05 March 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsList of Tables ; A Note of Thanks ; The Running Thread ; 1. Expanding the Public Space ; 2. The Trade-offs ; 3. The Choices ; 4. Beyond Clearances ; 5. The Science Anchor ; 6. The Executive Awakes ; 7. Gross to Green ; 8. The Coal Saga ; 9. Energy Dilemmas ; 10. Repositioning India Globally ; A Final Word ; Index ; About the AuthorReviewsGreen Signals is a must read for scholars and students interested in Indias environmental governance and policies, as it offers space for different and sometimes radically divergent voices. Tirthankar Ghosh, South Asia Research Author InformationJairam Ramesh is Chair of the Future Earth Engagement Committee, a research platform on global sustainability. Formerly he was the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Environment and Forests, Government of India. He is also a member of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Parliament of India. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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