Gandhian Model For Sustainable Growth - My 7th Quality Capsule On Green Quality

<p><strong>Trusteeship</strong></p> <p>Trusteeship is a socio-economic philosophy that was propounded by Mahatma Gandhi, in the 1940s. It provided a means by which the wealthy would be the trustees of trusts that looked after the welfare of the people in general.</p> <p>The Mahatma was convinced that the wealthy could be persuaded to part with their wealth to help the poor. In a sense, this sentiment is at the heart of Corporate Social Responsibility.</p> <p>The Gandhian Model of Trusteeship is a proactive model because it defines the core values and conduct that a business must cement. There is no flexibility.</p> <p><strong>Sustainable Growth</strong></p> <p>For the Mahatma, sustainable development implied a form of economic growth that could sustain the lives of the poor in rural India, as well as the economy, for decades.</p> <p>The Gandhian Model for sustainable growth rests on three pillars:</p> <ul> <li><em>Ahimsa </em>(non-violence): This can be interpreted as causing no harm to <em>Mother Earth</em></li> <li><em>Swaraj</em> (self-control): This can be interpreted as effective decision-making</li> <li><em>Sarvodaya</em> (benefits to all): This can be interpreted as welfare for all.</li> </ul> <p>Was this Green Quality? Is this Green Quality?</p> <p><strong>Uniquely Indian</strong></p> <p>The Gandhian Model of Trusteeship is uniquely Indian. It provides a means to transform the present unequal order of society into an egalitarian one.</p> <p>This Trusteeship Model, or avatars of the same, have been adopted by: The Tata Group; The Godrej Group; The Aditya Birla Group; The Bajaj Group; to name a few. Wish there were many more.</p> <p>However, do the current challenges of climate change, economic collapse, and job losses necessitate an aggressive adoption by many, many more</p>