India’s economic growth performance since 1991 received worldwide attention and many consider Indian economy as the “emerging giant”. However, quite a few disturbing trends are also observed during this period, such as the widening gap between the have’s and the have-not’s, large unemployment in the agriculture sector, and the country has to deal with the co-existence of rotting grain mountains and mounting hunger mouths. A number of industries heavily depended on natural resources are planning/implementing huge capacity expansions in their capacity without concern for, the environment, local population and their aspirations. Social tensions in various parts arising out of the above are not uncommon. The seminar “Agriculture & Environmental Concerns – the role of Education” looks at the role of education in addressing these grave concerns, so that India can achieve inclusive growth, through greater thrust to agriculture, strengthening of the human capital base and improved governance, while addressing environmental concerns.

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