The amount of land that it takes to supply all paper, energy, food, building materials and consumer goods for an average person is called as the Eco footprint of a country. India's average eco footprint is around (in hectares)

India's per capita ecological footprint is approximately 0.8 hectares per person according to the Global Footprint Network. This measures the biologically productive land and water required to produce all resources consumed and absorb waste generated. This is below the global average, reflecting India's lower per capita consumption.