What India Needs: Balancing Growth with Sustainability with Dr T V Ramachandra
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Meet a crusader for environmental sustainability who has worked tirelessly to protect natural resources and promote sustainable development. He has confronted challenges head-on, inspiring hope for a climate-resilient future, and a healthier planet, sometimes even at personal peril.
Tune in to the latest episode of the 'What India Needs' podcast, where we delve into the environmental challenges and opportunities faced by India with Dr T.V. Ramachandra, scientist at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
Segments:
0:00- Introduction
1:53- Bangalore: then vs now
11:22- Lack of urban planning
13:26- Cluster-based development
16:45- Path to sustainable development
18:13- Role of a citizen
21:00- Benefits of forest area
26:28- Climate-resilient governance
29:04- Understanding consumption pattern
34:13- Professional journey and initiatives
36:50- Benefits of scientific and technological data
38:00- Health implications of pollutants
43:51- Balancing sustainable growth with urban planning
47:16- India’s initiatives
49:00- Bangalore’s sustainable model and its potential
54:30- The cost of speaking the truth
59:30- Personal projects
1:03:08- Holding decision-makers accountable
1:07:33- It’s not west vs east
1:12:00- Green GDP
1:13:00- Regions vulnerable to climate change
1:16:30- Participation from citizens
1:18:00- Importance of literacy
1:20:18- If there’s a will, there’s a way
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