Question

What is meant by sustainable development? Explain it using the case study of ground water.

Answer 1

Sustainable development means planning for development should be compatible with the carrying capacity of the natural resource. It should provide necessary momentum for continuation of development processes in future. When groundwater is over used, it depletes at a lesser rate than natural replenishment by rainfall and creates water stress in future. The extent of use should be limited to replenishable level for sustainable development.