The document discusses sustainable development in the context of energy and rural electrification in India. It notes that while GDP and living standards have increased, environmental degradation and social stresses remain concerns. Meeting growing energy needs through decentralized distributed generation, improving rural access to reliable and affordable energy, and reducing transmission losses are key challenges. Initiatives like the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana aim to electrify all villages and households, but challenges around funding, infrastructure and policy support remain. A combination of grid and off-grid solutions utilizing decentralized distributed generation can help promote sustainable development goals.