Shri Salman Khurshid, Minister of Corporate Affairs, will launch here tomorrow evening an e-learning module on Corporate Governance: Voluntary Guidelines 2009. It will be a joint effort of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Dun & Bradstreet India. The Voluntary Guidelines issued by the Ministry are intended to be adopted by the Corporates so that by virtue of Good Corporate Governance they not only enhance their value but also gain stakeholders’ trust thereby leading to robust development of capital market, economy of the country and also help in the evolution of a vibrant and constructive shareholders’ activism. By adopting these Voluntary Guidelines, Indian Corporates can set global benchmark for good Corporate Governance. The e-learning module being launched will present these Guidelines in a more interesting, explanatory and interactive way.
Shri R. Bandyopadhyay, Secretary Ministry of Corporate Affairs, will also be present. Representatives from a number of leading companies will also grace the occasion.
