Browsing by Subject "Sustainable Development"

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Groundwater Crisis vis-à-vis Sustainable Development: A Socio-Legal Exploration
(University of North Bengal, 2019-09) Salgar, Pratik
ISRO, World Bank, NITI Aayog and other authorities have alarmed India about serious Groundwater Crisis. NITI Aayog reports, till 2030 the demand for water will likely to be double the available supply and India is highest groundwater user at global level. The main reasons behind the crisis are: over-extraction, lack of legal restrictions and mismanagement of available resources. There are adverse social impacts which lead to social disturbance, violation of fundamental rights and other social setbacks. To combat this crisis and to achieve sustainable development goals, ‘Management’ of groundwater resources is the need of the hour which will ultimately result into ‘healthy’ society. The Judiciary has also contributed to this social illness through landmark decisions and guidelines which underline the performance of various authorities in connection with Groundwater Management. ‘Law’ plays a significant role by hitting all purposes which are to be achieved while fighting with this extremity. The Researcher here throws light and tries to analyse Socio-Legal perspectives of Groundwater Crisis and factors which are holding back ‘Sustainable Development’.
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Jute and Sustainable Development- A Study of Its Socio- Economic and Environmental Prospects
(University of North Bengal, 2020-09) Chakraborty, Ruchita
Jute is a natural plant fibre that has been traditionally used as a packaging textile, but over the past decades, it has been rapidly replaced with synthetic substitutes. However, in the wake of the global consciousness regarding environmental crisis and sustainable development, the rejuvenation of the industry seems to answer a number of calls. On one hand, its usage in the packaging industry can reduce plastic wastes considerably. Again, in the backdrop of the environmental international instruments in recent years, jute can be a viable alternative to achieve the goals towards maintaining ecological balance. On the other hand, the industry being a source of income for more than 40 lakh families, its revival is expected to benefit the nation socio-economically as well. In this context this paper explores the usage of the fibre as an environmental friendly alternative to various widely used synthetic commodities. It also locates the different environmental standards set by the world community that can be achieved with its increased usage. Further, in the context of the two important recent instruments- the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Pact, this paper examines the various dimensions that the golden fibre can effectively answer.