Are SDGs a Myth? av Neeru (CEPT University Ahmedabad) Bansal, R. (Gujarat Institute of Development Research Ahmedabad) Parthasarathy

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<P>This book discusses the continued emphasis on development gains in India¿s national policies and its quest to meet sustainable development goals. It offers an analysis of the laws and infrastructure for environment protection in the country and their ineffectiveness in dealing with the water pollution which has had dire consequences on India¿s ecological landscape.</P><P></P><P>The book, while highlighting the need and importance of industrial development, argues for sustainable measures to moderate and monitor such developmental efforts in light of severe environmental degradations. Focusing on the state of Gujarat, it looks at published and un-published data on industrial development and water pollution levels and data obtained via applications filed under the Right to Information Act. It also offers a detailed account of the concentration of red industries which release the most hazardous pollutants and their effects on the environment. The authors look at the data from a th