India, June 5 -- Long before climate conferences and carbon credits, India demonstrated sensitivity towards the environment and the planet. Our ancient Sanskrit texts, over 3,000 years old, were not environmental manifestos in the modern sense. However, they conveyed a clear understanding: that the Earth is a stakeholder, not merely a resource. The Vedas describe a natural order governing the universe, capturing the principle balance in nature, and the idea that disrupting it can lead to suffering. This concept aligns with what is called sustainability today. With this ancient knowledge and the unprecedented economic growth, India is poised to be a leader and demonstrate to the world that prosperity and protecting the planet can be comple...