It was hard to believe that something like Judiciary system, bureaucracy and governance need to be part of the effort to attain true sustainability for India. It’s not just about global warming or plastic pollution anymore! Thanks to “Mission Sustainable India” for helping me understand this in Volume-1 of the Vision Document. I’m now looking forward to Volume-2. I’m proud to be part of this great movement and encourage. We, as the next generation citizens join hands and attain true sustainability, starting 15th August, 2022. – Siyona Vikram, a 10 year old Award winning podcaster, hosting the podcast – Little Mind Chats for children, Founder of Little-WISE club. To read – Mission Sustainable India Volume -1

The Volume-1 of the Vision Document on Mission Sustainable India Volume 1covered topics of Sustainable Citizenship, Governance, Bureaucracy, and Justice System. In the Volume -2, we covered additional topics such as Mass Media Communication, Sustainable Education, Sustainable Habitat, Sustainable Food and Health Systems. The Volume-3 of the Vision Document Mission Sustainable India Volume -3, takes forward the Mission to important technical topics of Sustainable Energy Sustainable Water Sustainable Transportation Sustainable Manufacturing and Production Sustainable Tourism Indian Association of Energy Management Professionals (IAEMP) has adopted the Vision Document on “Mission Sustainable India” and is leading the movement with an objective of involving all sections of society, economic sectors, environmentalists, institutions, citizens in India’s tryst with sustainability. The basic tenet of the mission is to ensure sustainable growth through an appropriate mix of Energy, Efficiency, Equity, and Environment. I request everyone to support the Mission.

The Pradhan Mantri Welfare Schemes encapsulate a comprehensive set of initiatives introduced by the Government of India under the leadership of the Prime Minister. Designed to address multifaceted societal challenges, these schemes span diverse sectors, ranging from financial inclusion to healthcare, housing, and skill development. Among the prominent schemes are the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, fostering financial inclusion, and the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, ensuring access to clean cooking fuel for marginalized households. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana endeavors to provide affordable housing, while the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Yojana offer crucial support to farmers and individuals seeking pension security, respectively. Skill development finds prominence through the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, aiming to enhance employability. These initiatives collectively signify a commitment to inclusive development, social welfare, and empowerment, fostering a more equitable and sustainable future for the citizens of India. As the socio-economic landscape evolves, the government continues to adapt and introduce new schemes, reflecting a dynamic approach to addressing the evolving needs of the population.

This book showcases cutting-edge research papers from the 9th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2023) – the largest in India in this area – written by eminent researchers from across the world on design processes, technologies, methods and tools, and their impact on innovation, for supporting design for a connected world. The theme of ICoRD’23 has been ‘Design in the Era of Industry 4.0’. Industry 4.0 signifies the fourth industrial revolution. The first industrial revolution was driven by the introduction of mechanical power such as steam and water engines to replace human and animal labour. The second industrial revolution involved introduction of electrical power and organised labour. The third industrial revolution was powered by introduction of industrial automation. The fourth industrial revolution involves introduction of a combination of technologies to enable connected intelligence and industrial autonomy. The introduction of Industry 4.0 dramatically changes the landscape of innovation, and the way design, the engine of innovation, is carried out. The theme of ICoRD’23 - ‘Design in the Era of Industry 4.0’ –explores how Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies influence the way design is conducted, and how methods, tools, and approaches for supporting design can take advantage of this transformational change that is sweeping across the world. The book is of interest to researchers, professionals, and entrepreneurs working in the areas on industrial design, manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial management who are interested in the new and emerging methods and tools for design of new products, systems, and services.

The Economic Survey is the budget document of the Government of India. It presents the state of affairs of the Indian economy. Economic Survey 2017-18 consists of two volumes. Volume I provides an analytical overview of the performance of the Indian economy during the financial year 2017-18. It highlights the long-term challenges facing the economy. Volume II is a descriptive review of the major sectors of the economy. It emphasizes economic reforms of contemporary relevance like GST, the investment-saving slowdown, fiscal federalism and accountability, gender inequality, climate change and agriculture, science and technology, among others.

The key objective was to prepare a document to compile the ideas and suggestions clubbing all domains of sustainability in a comprehensive manner for better understanding. The document named as “Mission Sustainable India” (MSI) was to prescribe a road map for taking India to a sustainable development path starting on 15th August, 2022, the year of Platinum Jubilee year of our political independence. The chapters open up important discourses over structural changes needed in spheres like governance, bureaucracy, judiciary, communication, health, food, habitat, energy and water as well as other sectors such as transport, manufacturing, culture. And has contributions from experts in many fields. Poignant proposals in this document include the vision of reframing the Ministries in broad framework of 5 Ps with equal allocation of budget for each. And setting up of “Courts of Conscience” and self-learning facilitation centres for promoting sustainability.

Published in two volumes, this new book, Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources: Economic Outlook and Opinions, addresses the varied aspect of natural resources and their management in conjunction with socioeconomic aspects. With chapters from authors from around the world, this volume features 24 chapters that cover many aspects of the sustainable utilization of management of natural resources and provides new insight into the nexus of ecology and economy and their application in various fields of science. The chapters include case studies and research from India, Africa, South America, and elsewhere. After first laying the foundation, the volume goes on to discuss sustainable development and natural resource management from an economics point of view. Chapters address myriad issues involved in natural resources and environmental management, including soil and water resources management in arid lands, resource management for agricultural purposes, contemporary global legal norms of environment and sustainable development, how emissions factor into regional economies, mitigation of the impact of climate change through sustainable practices, rainwater harvesting technology, and much more. The chapters include case studies that discuss soil, agroforestry, agriculture, wetlands, and floral diversity. The book provides a solid foundation for a realistic perspective of the role of sustainable development and management of natural resources while taking the socioeconomic impact into consideration as well. It will be a valuable resource and reference for the study of ecology, economics, sustainable development, natural resource management, and other allied fields.

Globalization has proliferated business with numerous challenges and opportunities, and simultaneously at other end the growth in economy, population, income and standard of living has redefined the scope of business and thus the business houses approaches. A highly competitive environment, knowledgeable consumers and quicker pace of technology are keeping business enterprises to be on their toes. Today management and its concepts have become key for survival of any business entity. The unique cultural characteristics, tradition and dynamics of consumer, demand an innovative management strategy to achieve success. Effective Management has become an increasingly vital ingredient for business success and it profoundly affects our day-to-day life. Today, the role of a business houses has changed from merely selling products and services to transforming lives and nurturing lifestyles. The Indian business is changing and so do the management strategies. These changing scenarios in the context of globalization will bestow ample issues, prospects and challenges which need to be explored. The practitioners, academicians and researchers need to meticulously review these aspects and acquaint them with knowledge to sustain in such scenarios. Thus, these changing scenarios emphasize the need of a broad-based research in the field of management also reflecting in management education. This book is an attempt in that direction. I sincerely hope that this book will provide insights into the subject to faculty members, researchers and students from the management institutes, consultants, practicing managers from industry and government officers.

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