This presentation discusses the significance of natural resources for India's economic development. It defines natural resources as materials inherent to the Earth that satisfy human needs. Natural resources are classified by origin (biotic, abiotic), renewability (renewable, non-renewable), and distribution (ubiquitous, localized). Major natural resources in India include forests, coal, oil, and natural gas. Forests are worth $1.7 trillion and contribute 2% to India's GDP. Coal reserves are over 286 billion tons and coal production is led by Coal India. India is the sixth largest consumer of oil and its oil and gas industry contributes nearly $13.58 billion to the economy. Natural resources play a key role in sectors