Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, in his article ‘Rethinking Progress’, reflects on recent disasters and the broader lessons they offer for development, sustainability and resilience
He highlights the need to move beyond conventional approaches towards regenerative development, where infrastructure, communities and ecosystems are strengthened together
The article calls for a development approach that draws upon India’s civilisational wisdom while harnessing modern science and technology to build resilience and ensure that progress remains rooted in ecological balance, community stewardship and human dignity.
