Application and Outcome of Decentralized Model of Sustainable Living for India: With Reference to Gandhian Model of Rural Development

After analyzing the global acceptance and practical applications of United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) followed by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the author is keen to investigate in to the causes of continuous degradation of environment with increased industrialization and climate change through this paper. The author intends to propound a decentralized model of Sustainable Development designed especially for a country like India where 70% of its population still depends on Agriculture. The author is willing to study the application of Gandhian Model of Rural Development and its application in 21^st century; aligning with MDGs and SDGs as narrated by United Nations. Lastly, the author will put forward a viable and decentralized model of sustainable development aiming at eradication of solid waste menace, ground water conservation, improving air quality index across India through this paper.