From Policy to Practice: Environmental Governance Framework for Sustainable Future in India

Abstract

India faces significant environmental challenges i.e. air and water pollution, biodiversity loss, and impacts of climate change. A robust environmental governance framework that translates policy goals into tangible actions is needed to address these issues. It explores the current state of environmental governance in India. The study focuses on three objectives:(i) to understand the environmental problems and challenges faced by India, (ii) to evaluate environmental policy and its implementation process of SDGs in India, and (iii) to propose an environmental governance framework with practical strategies to tackle future environmental challenges. It adopts a doctrinal methodology, relying on secondary data sources. It covers various aspects of India's environmental governance structure, focusing on environmental concerns, policy analysis, and implementation gaps. It emphasizes bridging the gaps between policy and practices in environmental governance to achieve sustainable development.