Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ258218

Strengthening Environmental Governance in India : Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Development

Authors(1) :-Prof. Shazia Akhtar

Environmental governance is pivotal to achieving sustainable development, particularly in countries like India where ecological degradation, climate change, and biodiversity loss are rapidly intensifying. This paper examines India’s environmental governance framework through a legal lens, analysing how existing constitutional provisions, statutory instruments, and institutional mechanisms contribute to—or fall short of—sustainable environmental protection. It highlights the judiciary's role, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), and participatory mechanisms in shaping compliance and accountability. By analyzing key case studies and comparing global best practices, the study underscores the urgent need for adaptive, integrated, and enforceable legal strategies. The paper concludes with policy recommendations that align environmental law with developmental realities while promoting equity, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Authors and Affiliations

Prof. Shazia Akhtar
Professor and Head, Department of Political Science, KKPG College, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India

Environmental Governance, India, Legal Frameworks, Sustainable Development, Environmental Law, National Green Tribunal, Policy, Climate Change

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 8 | Issue 2 | March-April 2025
Date of Publication : 2025-04-12
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 72-77
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ258218
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

Cite This Article :

Prof. Shazia Akhtar, "Strengthening Environmental Governance in India : Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Development", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 8, Issue 2, pp.72-77, March-April.2025
URL : https://shisrrj.com/SHISRRJ258218

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