Understanding Development: Perspectives, Measurement and Sustainability

Objectives

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- To know the meaning of development from different perspectives - To know the indicators of economic development - Understand the meaning of economic development - To know the policies for sustainable development

Recap

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- Development refers to the progress of a particular field or a particular person. - Economic development means overall growth of all sectors of the economy. - The major indicators of economic development are Per Capita Income, Net National Product, Purchasing Power Parity and Human Development Index. - Human resource is necessary for the progress of any country. - Sustainable development means development should take place without damaging the environment and preserve it for the future. - The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 is aimed at protection to wild animals and birds. - Thermal power plants emit large quantity of carbon dioxide, which is harmful to the environment