Research Question: How have choices in non-renewable resource utilization impacted

India's economy and environment over the past 40 years, considering significance, shortage,
and opportunity costs?

Relevance: This aligns with the global context of sustainability and resource management,
exploring concepts of significance, choices, and opportunity costs.

Action Plan:

Aim: Analyze the impact of non-renewable resource use on India's economy and
environment over four decades.

1. Week 1: Research India's non-renewable resources.

2. Week 2: Study historical resource consumption.

3. Week 3: Analyze economic implications and choices.

4. Week 4: Investigate environmental consequences.

5. Week 5: Develop ATL skills.

6. Week 6: Compile and analyze findings.

ATL Skills Development:

Research, Critical Thinking, Communication, Time Management.

Selected Sources and OPVL Evaluation:

Primary Source:

- Origin: Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

- Purpose: Provides official data on resource production and consumption.

- Value: Accurate data.

- Limitations: Potential bias.

Secondary Source:

- Origin: Academic journal article.

- Purpose: Analyze economic and environmental impacts.

- Value: Expert perspective.

- Limitations: Limited scope or bias.

Research Summary:

India's non-renewable resource utilization, primarily coal, oil, and gas, had profound
implications over four decades.

Introduction:

India relied on these resources for industrialization and economic growth.

Analysis:

- Cause: Driven by economic development, the government invested in resource-intensive

industries.

- Process: This led to a significant increase in extraction and consumption.

- Consequences: Economic growth came at the expense of environmental degradation,

including pollution and habitat loss.

Concepts and Global Context:

Significance, choices, and opportunity costs are central concepts. India's experience is a
case study for balancing growth with environmental preservation, relevant globally for other
developing nations facing similar challenges.