Blueprint for Sustainability: Empowering Green Business under Viksit Bharat 2047
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31305/trjtm2025.v05.n02.001Keywords:
Sustainability, Green growth, Viksit Bharat Mission, Sustainable Business, Models, UN-SDGsAbstract
Businesses need to adjust to environmental, social, and economic concerns in a world that is changing quickly. By seeing the links between these problems and forecasting potential opportunities and hazards, the sustainability framework helps organizations manage this complexity. For businesses to succeed in the long run, sustainability must be incorporated into their strategies, even though it is sometimes seen as a wide and complicated topic. Achieving objectives without endangering the capacity of future generations to meet their needs is commonly referred to as sustainability, and it encompasses three essential dimensions: economic, social, and environmental. This concept, sometimes referred to as the "triple bottom line," highlights how important it is for companies to balance these factors in their operations. Within the Indian setting, the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission promotes environmentally and socially responsible business practices. The current study proceeds in a methodical and thorough manner, starting with a thorough examination of the fundamental ideas and theories pertaining to inclusive green growth, growth strategies, and company sustainability. The second section of the study, which explores the practical aspects of business practices at different scales—from multinational corporations (MNCs) to micro, small, and medium-sized companies (MSMEs)—is set up by this theoretical framework. It suggests customized approaches for every level of the company, guaranteeing flexibility, creativity, and durability in ever-changing economic landscapes. The study's third section offers three strong case studies of well-known Indian companies that have effectively put into practice scalable and reliable strategies in line with both national and international goals. These actual cases serve to illustrate successful implementation and encourage replication. Although this section is optional based on the reader's interest or area of application, the essay also discusses significant implementation-phase problems such workforce preparedness, technological adaption, and regulatory obstacles. Lastly, the study directly links the suggested tactics to India's national objective, Viksit Bharat 2047, and aligns them with the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN.
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