The Impact of Environmental Regulations on Green Innovation in India
Author :Dr. Pooran Chandra Pande
Abstract
Environmental degradation, global warming, and resource exhaustion have led to the creation of robust environmental policies in all countries. The environmental policies like the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, among other similar acts, have had impacts on industrial practices in India. This paper will look at the relationship between environmental policies and innovations in India.
In the light of the Porter hypothesis, this paper will focus on the role played by environmental regulation in fostering innovations and efficiency of companies. It will analyse the history of environmental legislation, the judicial review process, and how industries react to environmental regulations. Through qualitative analysis, this paper will find out that environmental regulations have stimulated investments in renewable energy sources, clean technologies, waste disposal systems, and sustainable production system. The problem is that regulatory uncertainty, cost of compliance, and technological hurdles are barriers to innovation success. Therefore, it can be concluded that environmental governance and RD incentives could play a role in sustainable development in India.
Keywords: Environmental Regulation, Green Innovation, Hypothesis, Impact and Sustainable Development
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Dr. Pooran Chandra Pande, “The Impact of Environmental Regulations on Green Innovation in India” Shiksha Samvad International Open Access Peer-Reviewed & Refereed Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN: 2584-0983 (Online), Volume 03, Issue 04, Pp.258-266, June-2026. Journal URL: https://shikshasamvad.com/
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