Reflection of public policy on environment

In the recent past public polices of the governments emphasized improving its performances in the sphere of service delivery to achieve national development. But with the change in Technology, socialization and impact of globalization the field of public policy making has assumed greater importance, especially in the field of conservation and protection of environment. This article attempts to analyze the relation between impact of public policy and environment, the concept of common property resources and various legislations brought about by the government of India to maintain sustainability of natural resources. Further it examines the aspects of planning and environment and also the concept of evaluation of environmental policy.