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Synopsis Today the environment of the entire globe is disturbed. Population explosion, increase in depletion of physical resources, environmental pollution, exploitation of natural resources and technological growth are the factors resulting in present deterioration of the world's environment. This is the result of man's abuse towards environment. The adoption of science and technology without the care of ethics and morality has made man arrogant and dangerous. Therefore for fulfilling the dream of sustainable development not just for another century but for thousands of years, there is a need to learn a way of life that can be sustained. An attempt has been made by the editors of this book to look into the present situation of environment and find remedies for sustainable development. This book can serve as reference material for students as well as teachers taking courses on environment in colleges and universities in India. This book will be helpful to the policy makers, planners, scholars, NGO's, academicians, government and other professional workers in the field of environment who have genuine interest in the task of sustainable environment. An attempt has been made by means of the book to compile the papers in various fields on various aspects of environment throughout India. The edited volume of this book is the result of the work done by different scholars, academicians, research workers, teachers and students.