Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Green Transition: A Civilizational Shift, Not Just Climate
The article says that the big change we need is not just about cutting carbon, but about changing how we live as a society.
It says India can grow its economy while protecting nature because it has a young people, good technology, and a long tradition of caring for the earth.
The writer wants India to make a big plan that includes clean energy, smart factories, and good water use.
He also says India should help other developing countries by sharing ideas and money.
The goal is to show that being rich and being green can go together.
The green transition is framed as a civilizational shift, not just climate action.
India is urged to industrialise sustainably, leveraging its young population, digital infrastructure, and ecological heritage.
A comprehensive national mission is proposed, covering manufacturing, critical minerals, circular economy, water security, climate‑resilient agriculture, green finance, urban planning, biodiversity, research, and education.
Institutional reforms include faster environmental clearances, credible carbon markets, stable regulation for private capital, and a National Green Competitiveness Commission reporting to the Prime Minister.
A Global South Green Growth Forum is suggested to lead developing nations in climate finance, resilient infrastructure, critical minerals, technology sharing, and adaptation.
- Who
- Mohan Murti, former Managing Director of Reliance Industries and advocate
- What
- Opinion piece arguing the green transition is a civilizational shift, not merely climate mitigation
- When
- Published in ThePrint (date not specified in the article)
- Where
- India, via ThePrint online platform
- Why
- To urge India to lead a sustainable development model that integrates economics, ecology, and ethics
- Author
- Mohan Murti
- Publication
- ThePrint
- Topic
- Green Transition as Civilizational Shift
- Country Focus
- India
- Key Proposal
- National Green Mission and Global South Forum