Natural resources and their relevance to human life are a major concern for all people on the planet. It is now important to have knowledge of the need for and value of natural resources, as well as to spread full awareness of the dangers associated with their scarcity. Natural resources are priceless gifts to us that are necessary for our survival on this planet. Air, water, ground, trees, wood, soil, minerals, petroleum, metals and sunlight are all examples. These resources cannot be generated or developed by humans instead, they can be changed in various ways so that we can make better use of them. Water, air, sunshine, ground, wood, soil, plants and animals are examples of renewable resources that can be reclaimed and reformed after use. Water, plants, livestock and fresh air are examples of scarce resources. Without a well-managed mechanism for consuming these renewable resources, we will not be able to bring them back in the future for future generations to use. Non-renewable natural resources are those that cannot be duplicated and are only available in finite amounts on the globe. Minerals, metals, petroleum and coal are located under the earth’s surface. Both of these items are in short supply and are extremely useful and valuable in everyday life. Wind energy is produced by the movement of air. Water is used for drinking and hydroelectric energy production. Plants and trees provide us with vegetables, fruits, cotton and wood which we can use to make paper, furniture and houses. Animals provide us with milk and their skin is used to make soap, shoes, purses, belts and other products. Solar energy is generated by the sun which is used to keep us warm. Oil is used to power vehicles and generates electricity. Coins, steel and jewellery are all made from minerals and metals. Electricity is generated using coal. But, as we all know that mother earth has enough for man’s need but not enough for man’s greed. There are various reasons for depletion of these resources. When the world’s population grows at an exponential pace, so does the demand for natural resources. More cities and towns are springing up to meet the ever increasing demand for housing and other necessities. Some resources have been exhausted as a result of this. Deforestation is the degradation of trees on a wide scale. Forest degradation has resulted in a reduction in other natural resources such as soil, water and wildlife. Resources have also been exhausted as a result of unscientific mining and quarrying for the production of minerals and ores. Soil erosion is exacerbated by overgrazing by cattle in general and sheep and goats in particular. Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides as well as cultivating the same crop year after year decreases soil fertility and leaves the soil sick. Insecticides and industrial waste products have depleted biodiversity in the forest, rivers, wetlands, dams and oceans. Soil erosion is the process of water or wind transporting nutrient rich topsoil away. This harms both the soil and the plants. The natural resources are unevenly distributed on the surface of the earth. In addition, the different regions of the surface are rich in different varieties of minerals or natural resources. While there are areas that receive an abundance of sunlight, on the contrary, there are areas that receive very little sunlight. Similarly, some regions have a lot of water bodies while others have minerals rich land. Above all, the main factor that influences the uneven distribution of resources is the land type and climate. This uneven distribution is the major link that connects different countries and facilitates international trade between them. Moreover, it has some bad effects too because the countries rich in fossil fuels control and exploit the market as well as other countries that depend on them for the supply of fuel. Due to this, the rich countries are getting richer and poor countries are getting poorer. In conclusion, we can say that the earth has a huge stock of natural resources and if we use them sustainably then we can easily save them as well as the planet for some extra time till we completely start using renewable resources. This will also reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources. Besides, they are important for us because our existence depends on them. Also, we should use them wisely and avoid any kind of their wastage. Many natural resources are essential for economic development. For example, minerals and fossil fuels are crucial for industry and transportation and timber is important for the construction of buildings and furniture. Agriculture is also dependent on natural resources such as water and fertile soil which are used to grow crops. Natural resources are also used to generate energy. Fossil fuels, for example, are burned to produce electricity while wind and solar energy are harnessed to generate clean energy. Natural resources are important for maintaining the balance of ecosystems and providing habitats for wildlife. Forests are home to many plant and animal species and they also help to prevent soil erosion and regulate the climate. Natural resources can provide a source of livelihood for many people. Occupation like fishing and forestry provide jobs and income for many communities around the world. Many countries rely on natural resources to run their economy. The top tourist destinations around the world are mostly rich in natural resources where people come to enjoy and relax for a vacation. No matter how developed a country is, but they should use their resources with full responsibility. It is the government which can make people understand the importance of their natural resources. Bharat has been one of the leading countries around the world when it comes to using renewable resources like solar energy. In the coming days, we all will be witnessing the new era of solar energy being used to light up our houses, charge our EVs and even in big factories. India will set an example to the humanity that how a country can make the best use of its geographical location. Submit