Sustainable Development: Role of Education in Indian Context

Abstract: Development is essential for every civilized society. Under the pretence of achieving development human beings are exploiting the natural resources to which they come across easily in the natural surrounding and are available to them free of cost. Sustainable development is that which assures satisfaction of the need of the present society without threatening the ability of the future generation to encounter their own needs of existence. Education is the most significant way which leads to increase the ratio of literacy and also helps to create awareness among all about the concerned issue. Environmental degradation is the serious threat to the human existence in the developing countries like India. To achieve the goal of developed Country it is crucial to have an education system which helps in spreading awareness about protection and improvement of environmental conditions, which can best be achieved by adopting the principles of sustainable development. Article 48-A and Article 51 A (g) of the Constitution of India impose duty on the State and Citizens, respectively to protect the environment. Indian judiciary has also given true effect to the intent of the Constitutional framework through its various judicial pronouncements. To achieve the goal of sustainable development, it needs to spread awareness about it among the citizens. People should realize to change their attitude towards environment and environmental resources and it can be done through the medium of education and education only