The authors of this book bring a unique perspective to the topics of environmental policies, social policies, corporate governance, and intellectual property rights due to their collective knowledge and extensive experience in these fields. This book delves into important areas, including:
1. Environmental Policies and Management Systems & Processes in the Indian Agriculture Context: This section examines the environmental challenges faced by the agricultural sector and explores effective policies and management systems that can foster sustainable practices.
2. Social Policies and Management Systems & Processes in the Indian Agriculture Context: This section focuses on the social aspect of agriculture, addressing policies and management systems that promote social responsibility, farmer welfare, and community engagement.
3. Intellectual Property Rights in the Indian Agriculture Context: This section delves into the complexities of intellectual property rights in the agricultural landscape, discussing the importance of protecting innovations, patents, and trademarks to drive growth and development.
4. Corporate Governance and Sustainability Reporting in the Indian Agriculture Context: This additional section explores the realm of corporate governance and sustainability reporting, shedding light on the significance of transparent and ethical practices for the agriculture sector.
With a blend of theoretical frameworks, practical case studies, and real-world examples, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for students, educators, professionals, researchers, and policy-makers, enabling them to understand and navigate the interplay between environmental sustainability, social responsibility, corporate governance, and intellectual property rights.
We are delighted to present to you our comprehensive book titled "Environmental, Social and Governance Policies: Management Systems & Processes in the Organization, Corporate Governance, and Intellectual Property Rights." This book is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to delve into the intricate world of sustainability, governance, and intellectual property rights within the context of Indian agriculture. Authored by a team of educators, this book brings together the expertise and insights of Dr. Kasturi R. Naik, an Assistant Professor at Sparsh Global Business School; Dr. Dur Khan, an Assistant Professor at JBIMS; Dr. V Selvalakshmi, an Associate Professor and HOD at Vellammal College of Engineering and Technology; and Dr. Anita Bobade, the I/C Director and Professor at DES's NMITD. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Srinivasan R. Iyengar, Director of JBIMs, and Dr. P.S. Bodake, NAHEP-IDP Coordinator, for their invaluable contributions to this book project. Dr. Iyengar's visionary leadership and insightful guidance, combined with Dr. Bodake's meticulous coordination, have been instrumental in shaping the content and success of this endeavor. Their collective knowledge and extensive experience in the fields of environmental policies, social policies, corporate governance, and intellectual property rights bring a unique perspective to this book.
1-1. Identify the current state of environmental policies in Indian agriculture and the challenges faced in their effective implementation. 1-2. Evaluate the importance of implementing environmental policies and management systems in Indian agriculture to ensure sustainable development. 1-3. Analyze key international standards, such as ISO 14001 and EMAS, and how they can be applied in the context of Indian agriculture. 1-4. Compare and contrast best practices and case studies of companies and organizations that have successfully implemented environmental policies and management systems in Indian agriculture to draw insights and lessons learnt from them.
According to the Indian economic survey of 2018, more than 50% of the Indian workforce is employed in the agricultural sector. Agriculture contributed to 17–18% to the country’s GDP. Agriculture’s share in India’s economy is less compared to the industrial and services sectors. The industrial and service sectors have higher growth rates. The significance of the agricultural sector in India’s economic and social growth goes well beyond. Nearly 60% of India’s families depend on rural incomes. In addition to this, the majority of India’s poor population (around 70 %) lives in rural areas. Also, as the population is growing at a fast rate, food security in India depends on producing cereal crops and in increasing the production of fruits, vegetables and milk to sustain the needs of a growing population. To achieve this we need a productive, diversified, competitive, and sustainable agricultural sector. India is the world’s largest producer of pulses, spices and milk. It has the world’s largest cattle herd and the largest area under wheat, rice, and cotton. India is also the second largest producer of rice, wheat, cotton, sugarcane, farmed fish, sheep & goat meat, fruit, vegetables and tea.
