Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Balancing Environmental Conservation and Economic Development
Imagine India wants to grow and have more money, but also wants to protect its environment.
This is like trying to have your cake and eat it too!
Experts met to talk about this.
They said that we need to change how we think about progress.
It’s not just about making money; it’s also about taking care of nature and people.
They shared ideas like using renewable energy and thinking about what is good for the planet.
They agreed that protecting the environment is as important as having jobs and a good economy.
A roundtable discussed balancing environmental conservation and economic development in India.
Dr. Arash Fazli from DAVV said growth alone isn't enough, true development is needed.
Speakers included academics, environmentalists, and social entrepreneurs.
The discussion highlighted the dual challenge of poverty/unemployment and ecological decline.
Participants agreed on a new paradigm integrating ethics and sustainability in planning.
- Who
- Academics, environmentalists, social entrepreneurs, and students
- What
- Discussed balancing environmental conservation and economic development.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To examine how India could reconcile its developmental needs with ecological preservation.
- Event
- Roundtable on Environmental Conservation and Economic Development
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Organizer
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV)
- Key Speaker
- Dr. Arash Fazli