The advantages and disadvantages of sustainability awareness in Indian society

Abstract

India is one of the top countries which are in danger of suffering the worst effects of climate change. As the planet warms, agriculture and farming income will suffer from rising temperatures and less rain. This research was conducted to reveal the risks and advantages associated with sustainability in India. The literature has been reviewed to obtain relevant information and knowledge. The meaning of ‘Sustainability and ‘sustainable development’ has been discussed in the paper. All the initiatives undertaken by organisations, either public or private, and by the government in the education sector, and at individual level have been elaborated in this study. A qualitative approach was adopted to gather data via an online survey. A total of 111 responses were analysed to obtain appropriate and accurate results. The findings show that people have a general understanding of how to protect the environment. But in terms of technology and electronic devices, they are not very concerned about the harmful effects of using the devices in excess. They seem to have little idea about reducing, recycling and reusing electronics and IT devices. For some people, sustainability was a new term. Later, the findings were analysed to generate the new advantages and risks associated with sustainability. In the final chapter, the limitations, recommendations for sustainability initiatives, and suggestions for future research are presented.