Should India adopt Green GDP despite government hesitation?
- Sunrise Classes
- Sep 12
- 1 min read
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.
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