Analyze the role of formal and non-formal sectors in environmental education in India during the last three decades.

Over the last three decades, environmental education in India has evolved significantly, driven by both formal and non-formal sectors. Sustainability science, which integrates knowledge from multiple disciplines to address complex environmental challenges, has played a critical role in shaping environmental education. The interplay of formal education, institutional frameworks, policy directives, and non-formal community-based initiatives has contributed to environmental awareness, sustainability practices, and policy-driven action in India.  

### Role of the Formal Sector in Environmental Education  

The formal education sector in India has been instrumental in embedding environmental education into mainstream curricula. Various policies, academic programs, and institutional initiatives have contributed to building environmental awareness and fostering sustainability practices.  

#### 1. Policy Framework and Government Initiatives  
Several policies and legal frameworks have mandated the inclusion of environmental education in formal education:  

- Supreme Court Directive (1991, 2003): The Supreme Court of India directed the inclusion of environmental education in school curricula. In 2003, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) developed guidelines for integrating environmental studies into textbooks at all levels.  
- National Policy on Education (1986, revised in 1992): Emphasized the importance of environmental awareness and introduced environmental education ___ _________ _____ ______ ____ ______ __________ _____ ________ __________.
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