Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc, Investment models
Q6. “Green infrastructure is emerging as both an environmental necessity and an economic opportunity for India.” Analyse the concept of green infrastructure. Examine India’s progress in this domain. Also propose measures to scale it up. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
Green infrastructure is central to India’s climate commitments, urbanisation challenges and growth strategy.Key Demand of the question
The question requires explaining the concept of green infrastructure while analysing its dual role as an environmental necessity and economic opportunity. It further demands evaluation of India’s progress and suggesting policy measures for scaling it up.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly define green infrastructure in the context of sustainable development and climate resilience, linking it with India’s development trajectory.Body
- Concept of green infrastructure: Explain its nature as climate-resilient, low-carbon and resource-efficient infrastructure integrating multiple sectors.
- Environmental necessity and economic opportunity: Show how it addresses ecological challenges while generating growth, jobs and investment.
- India’s progress in green infrastructure: Indicate achievements in renewable energy, mobility, finance and urban systems.
- Policy measures to scale up: Suggest strengthening finance, institutions, technology integration and implementation capacity.
Conclusion
Provide a forward-looking line linking green infrastructure with sustainable growth and long-term climate resilience.
