Depleting 'natural capital'
Growth doesn't always come at a price. But it did when it comes to India's economic growth, which took a toll on its natural assets like forests, food, clean air, etc. A report on environment accounts released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has revealed this state.

According to MOSPI, this assessment of natural assets is a reminder of how important is a sustainable use of natural resources and is likely to propel India on the path of the compilation of ecosystem accounts. It adds that the Centre and state governments must prioritise actions to conserve and enhance natural capital.

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