Retrospection of the lifestyle contrast between today and a few decades ago shows one glaring difference, i.e., undeniably the standard of living. But the other is how minimalism and circularity were not just concepts or strategies, but a way of life. Even today, the rural areas are generating much less waste by maximizing end-to-end utilization of resources.
In a broader context of circularizing the economy, instead of spreading the widespread adaptation of concepts that are not local, we should look into rural setups and try replicating to expand those concepts in urban settings.
The primary objective of the session is to explore and promote the adoption of circular economy principles in urban areas, while encouraging the same in rural setup, highlighting its potential in fostering sustainable development, bolstering economic resilience, and conserving natural resources. The session will specifically address the challenges and opportunities unique to the concept of circularity in the rural setting, and how this can be replicated into the urban settings as well. The session also aims to identify pragmatic strategies for effectively implementing circular economy practices across the nation.
Chair – Dr. Prodipto Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, TERI
Q & A Session