Should India adopt Green GDP despite government hesitation?

Should India adopt Green GDP despite government hesitation?

Background:

• Green GDP adjusts national income by accounting for environmental degradation and resource depletion.

• India has published experimental estimates (via MoSPI and Ministry of Environment), but not adopted officially.

Balanced Answer:Yes, India should move toward Green GDP—it reflects sustainability. But valuation of natural resources (forests, biodiversity, pollution costs) is difficult. Data gaps, international comparability, and methodological issues delay adoption.

Cross-Question:👉 If valuation is hard, is Green GDP practical?

• Start with satellite accounts (environmental accounts alongside GDP), gradually refine, and integrate into policy.