PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency

India 2050: scenarios for an uncertain future

Newsitem | 03-08-2007
Photo of a busy street in New Delhi, India

India is playing an increasingly important role in the global economy and, correspondingly, in resource use and emissions. This report explores the possibilities to model the future developments in different regions in India. Only rigorous government policy initiatives striving for sustainable management of India's resources (land, water, energy) and appropriate investments in education and health can lead to a real increase in well-being for a large part of the population.

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