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Native Tribes
Native or indigenous people are the original inhabitants of a territory who continue to live by their old way
of life. Many such tribes in India's hills and forests can benefit from the green economy. For example, tribals
in Nangur village in Bastar district, Chattisgarh have greatly benefited from using various parts of the Mahua
plant to make eco-friendly plates, cones, and bowls. The tribals have turned this into a lucrative local business.

Tribes should revitalise their local economy, i.e. promote local products. By developing and using our local
products, tribal dependence on outside produce reduces. This will make them self-reliant, thus achieving
economic independence.

Science and Technology
Science and Technology is required in all sectors of sustainable development. Scientists can explain technical
issues to governments and policymakers. They can also offer long-term answers to improve people's lives.
Example of multiple stakeholders working together—The ‘Liter of Light’ initiative assists in bringing light to
underprivileged households.

21 st #Information Literacy
Century #Creativity
Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the video: Lighting up Skills
Lives Pepsi Liter of Light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xuqQ-ovIQ4
Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the video: This Guy Turns Banana
Tree Waste Into Eco-Friendly Products
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp9CVcsgZvs
Find any one waste material from your locality and try to make a usable product from it.

G overnment and Private Agencies

Governments and Private agencies create and implement sustainable development laws, policies, plans,
standards, programs, and international agreements.

The Government
Almost all Ministries of the Government of India are involved in making decisions for long-term development.
However, the Ministries of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Agriculture, Water Resources,
Finance, Industries, Rural Development, Commerce, and Non-conventional Energy Sources have a significant
role.

Some of the functions of government are:
• Develops policies and funds the implementation of plans and policies.
• Enacts legislation (laws), such as The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to safeguard the environment
and prosecute violators.
• Establishes missions, such as the Green India Mission and the National Solar Mission, to carry out green
economy projects; and

• Collaborates with scientists and educates the public on environmentally sound practices (pollution
management, chemical-free farming).

Private Agencies
In a country as broad and diverse as ours, the government cannot ensure the development of the green
economy on its own. For the success of fostering a green economy, private agencies, non-governmental
organisations, social workers, private corporations, and individual people must collaborate with the Government.

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