Improving quality of life - social and environmental improvements
The wellbeing of a person or a group of people. refers to the wellbeing of individuals or groups of people. Instead of measuring the amount of money that people have, it refers to where people live and whether they are healthy and happy. The quality of life for some Indian people has improved dramatically over the last 30 years.
Social improvements in India
The structure of the population in India is changing. Health and hygiene improvements have meant that The average number of years a person is expected to live depending on where they live. has increased from 38 to 68 years within a generation.
The increase in older people has meant that the population is less A population with a higher proportion of young people.. This is good as there are fewer dependents and more people of working age. The nature of the workforce is also changing, with India seeing a growing Based on earnings, the people who are higher than working class, but lower than upper class..
Environmental improvements in India
The quality of the environment has a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of residents. The National Green Tribunal is an environmental court that was set up in India in 2010. It deals with issues of environmental protection and conservation and it can make companies and individuals pay compensation under the A system where those causing pollution have to pay to clean it up.. India is the third country to have this type of system (Australia and New Zealand have similar systems).
The National Green Tribunal is helping to clean up India's cities. An example of this is the emergence of Electronic rubbish from old computers and technology. recycling, where old computers and electronic equipment is broken down and re-used. Also, in cities like Mumbai, a new Metro system, a ban on diesel cars and regular checks on factory waste are improving the quality of the environment for the people living there.
