Summary
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urges India’s industry to expand globally not only in markets but in ideas and values. He emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, sustainable development, and the private sector’s critical role in national growth,
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AI News Q&A (Free Content)
Q1: What are the three pillars of sustainability, and why is the environmental dimension often emphasized?
A1: The three pillars of sustainability are environmental, economic, and social dimensions. The environmental dimension is often emphasized because it addresses key issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss. This focus is crucial as it guides decisions at various levels to ensure a sustainable and long-term coexistence on Earth.
Q2: How does Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar envision India's industry expanding globally in terms of ideas and values?
A2: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urges India's industry to expand not only in markets but also in ideas and values, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and sustainable development. He highlights the critical role of the private sector in national growth and aims for India Inc to lead globally by integrating these principles.
Q3: What are the main determinants of inclusiveness in economic development as identified in recent scholarly research?
A3: Recent scholarly research identifies key determinants of inclusiveness in economic development to include economic growth, industrial upgrading, electricity consumption, digitalization, and governance quality. However, factors like CO2 emissions and inflation have a negative impact on inclusiveness.
Q4: What role does digital infrastructure play in sustainable growth according to recent findings?
A4: Digital infrastructure plays a significant role in sustainable growth by enabling economic development and inclusiveness. Investments in digital infrastructure, alongside renewable energy and sustainable governance, are crucial for future inclusive and sustainable growth, as highlighted in recent findings.
Q5: How has India's research output contributed to sustainable development according to recent studies?
A5: India's research output, particularly from centrally funded institutions, has significantly contributed to sustainable development. It accounts for a substantial share of the country's research output, indicating steady growth and emphasizing the need for increased activity by state governments and the private sector.
Q6: What are the challenges faced by rural micro-entrepreneurs in India regarding e-commerce as a sustainable marketplace?
A6: Rural micro-entrepreneurs in India face challenges such as infrastructure gaps, information asymmetries, and economic policy limitations that hinder e-commerce from being a sustainable marketplace. Addressing these issues is essential for enabling sustainable economic development for these entrepreneurs.
Q7: What framework has been proposed for sustainability-oriented process analysis in businesses, and how does it function?
A7: The SOPA framework has been proposed for sustainability-oriented process analysis in businesses. It extends the BPM life cycle using Life Cycle Assessment for sustainability analysis combined with Activity-based Costing, offering a practical approach for sustainability-driven process analysis and redesign.
References:
- Sustainability - Wikipedia
- The Impact of Digitalisation and Sustainability on Inclusiveness: Inclusive Growth Determinants
- Research Contribution of major Centrally Funded Institution Systems of India
- E-commerce for Rural Micro-Entrepreneurs: Mapping Restrictions, Ecologies of Use and Trends for Development
- SOPA: A Framework for Sustainability-Oriented Process Analysis and Re-design in Business Process Management
