SVKM’s NMIMS, in collaboration with Mirae Asset Foundation, has unveiled a policy guidance note titled “Enabling Equity for Disability Inclusion – An ESG Perspective.” The release highlights a focused effort to embed disability inclusion within India’s evolving sustainability and governance landscape.
This initiative by SVKM’s NMIMS marks a significant step toward aligning inclusion with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, aiming to drive more structured, measurable, and accountable outcomes across sectors.
Initiative Overview
The effort was part of the Disability Inclusion Project 2026, developed through interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple academic domains.
Key Elements
- Research-driven policy framework
- Multi-stakeholder consultations
- Lifecycle approach (education to ageing)
- ESG-linked accountability
Conclave Insights
The Disability Inclusion Conclave and Research Symposium (January 2026) brought together experts and practitioners including Malini Chib, Nilesh Singit, Ketan Kothari, and Ketna Mehta.
Discussion Themes
- Inclusive education systems
- Workplace participation
- Accessibility gaps
- Structural barriers
Policy Focus Areas
The framework outlines priority sectors aligned with ESG principles.
| Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | Equitable access |
| Education | Inclusive learning systems |
| Employment | Workforce participation |
| Digital Access | Technology inclusion |
| Infrastructure | Accessible built environments |
Key Perspectives
- Uday Prakash Warunjikar highlighted the gap between legal provisions and real-world implementation.
- Ritesh Patel emphasized practical, outcome-driven inclusion.
- Abhisekh Ranjan underlined the importance of measurable impact through ESG alignment.
On-Ground Interventions
The project included several practical initiatives to support research and engagement:
- Legal aid camps
- Accessibility workshops
- Assistive technology hackathons
- Community outreach programmes
Alignment and Endorsement
- Endorsed by Divyang Kalyan Vibhag
- Aligned with:
- Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Institutional Snapshot
School of Business Management, NMIMS
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Established | 1981 |
| Ranking | 24th (NIRF 2025) |
| Accreditations | EFMD Quality Improvement System, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business |
Mirae Asset Foundation Impact
| Initiative | Reach |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | 3,400+ students |
| Infrastructure Support | 65,600+ students |
Summary
- ESG-focused disability inclusion framework launched
- Combines research, dialogue, and field action
- Designed for scalable and measurable outcomes across sectors
