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Sustainable economic development is much needed to ensure human well-being and reduce social inequality. In recent times, global leaders have come closer to arrive at consensus to transform current unsustainable economic developments into sustainable green economic growth. Viability of green economy depends on several factors such as government policy, investment climate, and concerns for environment. This chapter discusses drivers of green economy and the role of renewables to drive green growth in India.
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Kar, S.K., Mishra, S.K., Bansal, R. (2015). Drivers of Green Economy: An Indian Perspective. In: Thangavel, P., Sridevi, G. (eds) Environmental Sustainability. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2056-5_17
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