Status of Green Economy in India: A Review

India is the second most populous democracy in the world and the seventh largest country in terms of area, with over 1.4 billion inhabitants. India has been one of the major economies with the fastest growth rates since accepting Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization programme in 1991. However, there are numerous environmental difficulties and problems in India. As a result, it is necessary to use an alternate development model known as the green economy. In order to achieve sustainability in the inclusive growth and development of the different areas of countries throughout the world, the notion of the “green economy” has been addressed in recent years. Green economy is simply defined as growth and development programme which is low carbon, resource efficient and social inclusive. India had adopted the strategy of green economy, but there is need to improve the health sector and provision for health in government budget. There are also some barriers to the path of the green economy in India.