India is making strides towards adopting the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) model. However, challenges related to developmental priorities, diversity, and regulatory enforcement need to be addressed. Analyse.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
4. India is making strides towards adopting the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) model. However, challenges related to developmental priorities, diversity, and regulatory enforcement need to be addressed. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , investopedia.com
Why the question: The most worrying critique of ESG is that by promoting it as a pious talisman, companies and governments may be avoiding hard decisions necessary to confront and overcome climate change, rising inequality. Key Demand of the question: To write about ESG and India’s readiness in adapting it. Directive word: Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by defining ESG Body: First, write about the various features of ESG and the benefits associated with it. Next, write about the readiness of India to adopt ESG – mention areas which it can and mention areas which it cannot. Also mention how India can adopt ESG and still achieve its developmental objectives. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward.
Why the question:
The most worrying critique of ESG is that by promoting it as a pious talisman, companies and governments may be avoiding hard decisions necessary to confront and overcome climate change, rising inequality.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about ESG and India’s readiness in adapting it.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining ESG
First, write about the various features of ESG and the benefits associated with it.
Next, write about the readiness of India to adopt ESG – mention areas which it can and mention areas which it cannot. Also mention how India can adopt ESG and still achieve its developmental objectives.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.