The following steps are taken/can be taken to conserve natural resources like:

Conservation of minerals:

• Improving the technology to allow the USE of low-grade ores at low costs.

• Recycling of metals.

• Using scrap metals and other substitutes.

• Using the available minerals in a planned manner.

Conservation of forests:

• Indiscriminate deforestation should be prohibited.

• Wastage of timber and firewood should be avoided.

• Forest fires should be prevented.

• Reforestation of deforested areas should be undertaken.

• Excessive grazing of cattle in forests should be discouraged.

• Pests and diseases affecting forest trees should be chemically and biologically controlled.

Conservation of water:

• Clothes should be washed in washing MACHINES only when the machine is filled to its maximum loading capacity.

• Taps must be CLOSED while washing utensils, brushing teeth, shaving, etc.

• Trees should be planted in the monsoon season when temperatures are lower and RAINFALL is sufficient.

• PROMOTE rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation.