Innovation and Sustainability

In a world defined by rapid technological evolution and mounting sustainability challenges, this book explores the profound shift shaping our industries, societies, and futures. This edited volume brings together leading academics and practitioners from across India to decode the synergy between human ingenuity and machine intelligence in the era of Industry 5.0.From AI-driven management strategies and HR analytics to IoT-enabled healthcare systems, smart homes, ethical dilemmas, and digitally transformed workplaces, this book traverses the multidimensional terrain of innovation. It critically examines how human-machine collaboration is not just disrupting but redefining traditional models in business, engineering, and social systems.Whether it is reimagining employee engagement through AI-powered mental health platforms or rethinking business models in retail and finance, each chapter is a doorway into how future-forward thinking can drive inclusive, ethical, and sustainable transformation.A must-read for scholars, industry leaders, policymakers, and anyone curious about the next frontier of intelligent, responsible innovation.