Achieving economic development is important, but not at the cost of harming the environment. India faces severe environmental issues like air pollution, loss of biodiversity, and lack of waste management. Sustainable development offers a solution to balance economic growth with environmental protection. The environment provides resources, sustains life, has aesthetic value, and helps manage waste. Factors like population growth, urbanization, and industrialization contribute to environmental degradation in India. Water scarcity is a growing concern. Poverty, unemployment, climate change, and governance are global challenges to sustainable development. India's environmental problems are linked to economic development, natural resources, and lifestyle choices.