What is Resource Development

Q. What is resource development?

Ans. The greatest gift of nature is resources. These resources contribute to the continuation of human life and growth in all areas. These resources are crucial whether it comes to humans or other kinds of life. Resource refers to everything in our environment that may be used to meet our requirements and is technologically accessible, economically practical, and culturally acceptable. The term “resource development” refers to development that does not harm the environment. The ability of future generations to meet their requirements should not be jeopardised by current growth. To put it another way, development should occur without harming the environment, and current progress should not jeopardise future generations’ needs.

In terms of biotic and abiotic origins: 

There are two sorts of resources under this classification: 

Biotic Resources are living organisms that are part of the biosphere. Humans, animals, fisheries, and so on are examples. 

Rocks, metals, non-metals, and other non-living resources are examples of abiotic resources.

Resource development implies that development should occur without harming the environment and that current development should not jeopardise future generations’ ability to meet their requirements. As a result, it is our responsibility to ensure that:- 

a) All renewable resource uses are maintained. 

b) The Earth’s biological variety is preserved. 

c) It is necessary to increase the population and distribution of rare and threatened species. 

c) Environmental damage should be kept to a minimum. 

e) Reusable goods recycling should be encouraged. 

f) If an alternative resource is available, it is used.

With the aid of technology, people make use of a variety of resources. Some resources must be treated in order to increase their utility. With the advancement of technology, resource usage has risen. The indiscriminate use of resources, on the other hand, has resulted in global ecological crises such as global warming, ozone layer depletion, land degradation, and pollution.