In the journey toward building a sustainable and developed India (Viksit Bharat), information technology (IT) has emerged as a transformative force across sectors. This book, IT-Driven Sustainability for Viksit Bharat, presents a forward-looking exploration of how digital innovation can drive environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the digital age.

Structured into 20 comprehensive chapters, the book begins by laying the foundational principles of sustainability in a tech-driven society, highlighting India's unique potential and responsibilities. It introduces the concept of “Panch Parivartan”—a framework for IT-led systemic change—and showcases how technology is reshaping policy, public service delivery, and process transformation with a people-centric approach.

The book delves into how IT solutions contribute to sustainability across diverse sectors:

• Energy efficiency and climate change mitigation

• Water resource management

• Smart agriculture

• Urban planning and waste management

• IT-enhanced products and platforms for green innovation

It also critically examines social equity, economic transformation, and ethical considerations in deploying IT at scale. By measuring IT’s impact and addressing the challenges of scalability and cross-sector collaboration, the book provides a holistic view of how digital tools can support India’s vision for 2047.

Designed for students, researchers, policy analysts, technologists, and sustainability professionals, this book offers both strategic insights and practical frameworks to harness IT for long-term development goals. It aspires to catalyze meaningful dialogue and action for creating a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future.

1: Foundation of Sustainability in Digital Age for Viksit Bharat

2: Panch Parivartan – Framework for IT-Led Change for Transformation

3: IT in Policy Transformation

4: People-Centric IT Solutions for Empowering People

5: Transforming Processes through IT

6: IT-Enhanced Sustainable Products

7: Platforms as Enablers of Sustainability

8: Climate Change Mitigation and IT

9: IT and Energy Efficiency

10: Water Resource Management with IT

11: Sustainable Agriculture through IT

12: Urban Sustainability and IT

13: IT and Waste Management

14: IT – Driven Social Sustainability

15: Economic Transformation through IT

16: Ethical Challenges in IT and Sustainability

17: Measuring IT’s Impact on Sustainability

18: Collaboration Across Sectors for Sustainability

19: Challenges in Scaling IT for Sustainability

20: Road Ahead – Vision 2047