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GREEN ACCOUNTING AND DISCLOSURE PRACTICES IN THE INDIAN PETROLEUM SECTOR

Abstract

Industrialization on one hand contributes in a very big way towards economic development of a country while on other hand it leads environmental deterioration. Today it has been globally accepted that economic development must be environmentally sustainable. Traditional accounting systems do not account for the costs arising out of the use of environmental and natural resources. Environmental Accounting aims at incorporating both economic and environmental information at the corporate level as well as at the national economy level. However in India there is currenty no common style for environmental accounting and reporting at corporate level. The current research is an attempt to understand the concept of environmental accounting and also make an evaluation of environmental accounting and disclosure practices in the Indian petroleum sector. Two companies viz. Bharat Petroleum Company Limited and Oil & Natural Gas Company Limited have been considered for the purpose of the study. The Environmental Policy of both the companies indicate that they have taken efforts for the better protection of the environment but there is need for further push when it comes to companies following and reporting on green practices in India.
KEYWORDS : environment, environmental accounting, corporate, reporting

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DIVERSITY IN WORKPLACES

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The globalized era has changed the demographic component of the modern workplace. The workplace today consists of people from various backgrounds be it race, gender, ethnicity, religion or gender orientation. A heterogeneous workforce has its challenges and the more diverse it is the more dynamic. So it is imperative for management to ensure that not only the policies are conducive and acceptable to all types of people but also that the employees appreciate the need for understanding and respecting the differences. Here there is an emphasis on preventing discrimination and ensuring that there is equitable treatment of all employees and no one is discriminated on account of his/her diverse background. This paper explores the paradoxical nature and the paramount importance of managing workplace diversity to create a harmonious and successful organization.
KEYWORDS : Diversity, gender, race , ethnicity, equality, amicable, policies, organization, discrimination, prevention, management, commitment, implementation, globalization, respect, people, employees, inclusion, harassment, laws, gender, society, support, social, fair, groups ,international, corporate, human resources, conflict, harmony, productivity.

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IMPACT OF WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE

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The presence of more women is required if the local governance system is to become inclusive of the diversity of the people it represents, especially women. Furthermore, change is more likely to occur when elected women are supported by the presence of more women at the most senior administrative levels in the local governance system Through their knowledge and understanding of the construction of power relations at the local level, rural women have creatively managed to produce, reproduce and use alternative strategies which are based on their sexuality and traditional gender roles in challenging and transforming gender inequality at the local level and in improving the quality of rural womenThe constitution of India under Articles 325 and 326 guarantee equal right to participate in political activities effectively. However, lack of space for participation in political process has not only resulted in their absence in numbers of decision-making bodies but also neglect their common issues and problems. For strong and effective democratic system, the participation of women is essential. There cannot be any real democracy if the voices and issues of women are ignored or sidelined. This paper analyzes the participation of women in politics and also analyzes whether or not women’s voices and demands are articulated to the public as matters of importance.
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