Harmonizing Growth Strategies for a Sustainable India

This book, Harmonizing Growth Strategies for a Sustainable India, presents an in- depth exploration of India’s path toward sustainable development. Through a collection of insightful research papers, the book delves into the intricate balance between economic growth, environmental conservation, social equity, and technological innovation. The contributors, drawn from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds, offer comprehensive analyses of the challenges and opportunities that India faces in its quest for sustainable development.

The book is organized to provide a panoramic view of India’s sustainable development journey. It examines key areas such as environmental policies, economic sustainability, social dimensions, local and economic sustainability, and innovative approaches in education and rural development. Each chapter presents a well-researched perspective on how India can harmonize growth strategies to address the multifaceted aspects of sustainability. The discussions emphasize the importance of integrating green policies with economic planning, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and fostering social equity to achieve a more inclusive and resilient future.

With its focus on practical solutions and policy interventions, Harmonizing Growth Strategies for a Sustainable India is not just a scholarly treatise but a call to action. It challenges policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to rethink traditional approaches and adopt innovative strategies that can lead India towards a sustainable future. This book is an essential resource for anyone committed to understanding and contributing to the sustainability discourse in India and beyond.

Dr. Saju Mathew (b. 1973) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama, Nagaland. He has been with the college for twenty-two years and served as the Head of the Department for fifteen years. Dr. Mathew holds an MA in Economics from K. E. College Mannanam, affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, and M.Com. with a specialization in International Business Operations from Indira Gandhi National Open University. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Nagaland University. His areas of interest include Developmental Economics and International Economics. He has published one edited book and several research articles in National and International journals and chapters in edited books.

Dr. Mohd Faishal (b. 1992) earned his Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy, and Doctorate in Economics from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Currently, he holds the position of Assistant Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama, Nagaland.

His academic interests encompass various facets of economics including the Indian Economy, Economics of Growth and Development, Quantitative methods, Econometrics, International Trade, and Monetary Economics. He has authored ten peer-reviewed research papers and contributed to the editing of five chapters in books. Dr. Faishal has actively participated in numerous National and International Conferences.