"the earth has enough resources to meet the needs of all but not enough satisfy the greed of even one person '
how is this stat relevant to the discussion of development? discuss
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as we know that Mahatma Gandhi quoted that "there is is enough for everybody's need but not for anybody's greed."he also argued for production by masses and not for mass production"
resources are vital for any development activitybut irrational consumption and over utilisation of resources may lead to social economic and environmental problems to overcome these problems resource conservation at various levels is important these had been the main concern of the leaders and think us in the past.
sustainable economic development is a development that should take place without damaging the environment and development in the present should not compromise with the name of the future generation.
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This statement is given by Mahatma Gandhi:
(i) It means that the earth has abundant resources to satisfy everyone’s needs but in our greed and hurry to develop, we have been recklessly exploiting these resources.
(ii) In the name of development, we have indulged in activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, encroachment into forest lands, overuse of ground water, use of plastics, etc.
(iii) The exploitation of natural resources not only harms the environment but may cripple the future generations of the development process itself.
(iv) If fossil fuels are exhausted, the development of all countries would be at risk.
(v) Thus, there is a need for conservation and judicious use of resources for development