Bengaluru is amongst the most successful cities in India and also the developing world. Its population growth has been very exponential and it has also generated a vast amount of wealth and prosperity. However, the development path adopted by Bengaluru is not sustainable. And it is leading to widespread degradation of the environment. In the above context, prepare a report on “Development of Infrastructure in Bengaluru and its implications on the Environment”. Your report should contain the following discussions; 1.1 Infrastructural developments in Bengaluru have affected the environment adversely in the past 3 decades. 1.2 Any kind of actions that can undo the damage done so far. 1.3 Suitable remedial measures to avoid environmental pollution.

Describe the chapter's points on sustainable development, and define what it means. Describe the case of the controversial Indian dam project that was intended to spur economic development that lead to a global environmental movement. 2) Why have opponents to major dam-building projects in India been less successful than they hoped? What does this tell us about obstacles to global environmental action? (please add quote and page numbers from Frank J. Lechner textbook. The 2010 edition)

At the time Egypt's pyramids were being constructed, one of the cradles of global civilization emerged, the Indus Valley around the borders of Pakistan and India. Its grid-planned cities produced sewerage networks, delicate artworks and an undeciphered writing system. Then, a 900-year drought emptied its urban areas and sent its population back to a simpler, poorer village life on the plains of the River Ganga. Something grimly similar is happening right now.Tech professionals are leaving India's IT hub of Bengaluru amid an intensifying drought that has gripped the city as it sweats through another torrid pre-monsoon season. With over half of its groundwater wells dried up, the city's reliance on water tankers underscores a stark reality: the very foundation of this urban oasis is crumbling under the weight of climate change and failed policies.The predicament in Bengaluru is not isolated. Across southern India, states like Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu-though they represent a mere 15% of India's populace-contribute significantly to the nation's GDP, thanks in large part to their booming tech and manufacturing sectors. Their success is vital for the global economy, especially as a counterbalance to China's anticipated economic slowdown. Yet, these regions are uniquely vulnerable to water scarcity, lacking the vast Himalayan snowpack reserves that benefit the north.Chennai's 2019 water crisis and the current drought affecting Hyderabad highlight a systemic issue: India's water management policies are in desperate need of overhaul. Agriculture, consuming approximately 85% of the country's water, remains largely unchecked. The cultivation of water-intensive crops like sugarcane is not only encouraged but subsidized, exacerbating the strain on India's water resources. Similarly, the power sector, heavily reliant on coal-fired plants, further depletes the country's water reserves, with significant portions of urban water consumption earmarked for cooling thermal generators.The pressing need for sustainable water management and policy reform has never been clearer. Cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, once hailed as beacons of professional opportunity and urban living, face the risk of becoming symbols of institutional failure. India's challenge is monumental yet not insurmountable. To avert a crisis of historic proportions, the nation must prioritize its water resources, ensuring its cities remain hubs of growth and innovation. The lessons of the Indus Valley civilization loom large; India's response will determine its future in an era of escalating climate challenges.Q 91.   Which of the following aptly captures the author's main concern in the passage?a)  The historical parallels between ancient droughts and modern urban decline in India.b)  Overhauling India's water policies to prevent a crisis affecting urban sustainability and economic stability.c)  The migration of tech professionals due to Bengaluru's failing water infrastructure.d)  Addressing climate change through improved urban planning and policies.

What is sustainable development why is it important? Do you think India is working towards the Sustainable Global goals? How do you want to be a part of this global movement?

• Chose a sustainable living feature or idea to minimise a social, economic or environmental consequence of urbanisation. • Research this idea including the possible implementation already in place in a Megacity. • Explain how this will create a more sustainable future for South East Queensland.

What factors have aggravated the water and energy problems in India  A. Multiplying urban centers  B. Dams  C. Afforestation  D. Agriculture