Addressing the Challenge of Overexploitation of Natural Resources in Pursuit of Development

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  • Debjani Goswami Assistant Professor, Hojai Girls’ College, Assam, India
https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v3i3.276

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Environmental crisis, factors, results, measures, sustainability

Abstract

India possesses abundant natural resources including fertile soil, lush forests, rivers, and significant mineral deposits. However, the rapid pace of development in India has placed immense pressure on these resources. This paper aims to illustrate how the excessive exploitation of natural resources has adversely impacted the health and well-being of the population. The primary objective is to advocate for sustainable development practices to enhance living standards while preserving the environment. Environmental degradation occurs when human-induced pollution surpasses the environment's capacity to absorb it, leading to an inability to sustain life. Through analysis of the causes and consequences of environmental degradation on human beings, this paper highlights the detrimental effects of luxurious lifestyles, high consumption rates, and intensive production processes on critical environmental functions such as resource supply and waste assimilation. Many natural resources have already been depleted due to unrestrained exploitation, while the generation of waste from production and consumption has exceeded the environment's capacity for absorption. This study utilizes a descriptive approach based on secondary sources, including published books, government records and reports, as well as relevant journals and internet resources.

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Published on: 29-03-2024

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Goswami, D. (2024). Addressing the Challenge of Overexploitation of Natural Resources in Pursuit of Development. Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(3), 65–67. https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v3i3.276
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