Kochi (Kerala), Oct 3 (PTI): Organic BPS, a purpose-branding company, on Sunday announced a mission to set up a global research observatory to commemorate the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.<br> The company would be collaborating with 100 thought leaders from businesses, academics, economics and public policy. "In addition, workshops, case studies, in-depth interviews and roundtables would be an integral part of the observatory. The one-year observatory will be spread through 10 countries from across the globe, and the insights/findings will be made freely available in the public domain on October 2, 2022," the company said in a press release. Dileep Narayanan, founder of Organic BPS, said the concepts put forward by Mahatma would have a significant impact on the global scenario in the post-COVID-19 era with self-reliance, sustainability and responsible business occupying centre stage in the study.<br> "His (Gandhi's) prophecy that business without morality will destroy us has led us to set up the observatory," Narayanan said. The observatory would be a knowledge-base for social responsibility, sustainability and purpose-driven businesses. PTI RRT<br>RRT NVG NVG