The Government of Jharkhand has announced a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy that outlines the roles of various key stakeholders and provides a blueprint for the institutional setup within the state government. The objectives of CSR are to create a conducive environment for attracting CSR investments and best management practices to address various developmental […]
Tamil Nadu is the 4th highest recipient state of CSR funds in India. The corporate sector is emerging as an important player in the development of CSR in Tamil Nadu. CSR funds have been invested in social development projects in Tamil Nadu, such as education, healthcare, and rural development. This aligns with the broader national
Himachal Pradesh constituted CSR committees between June 2014 and July 2018. The state PSEs and private companies operating in Himachal Pradesh are mandated to frame the CSR policy based on the recommendation of the CSR Committee and approval of the Board of Directors. The role of the CSR Committee is to recommend CSR activities and
To promote the culture of volunteering, the State of Haryana has created a dedicated and authentic platform for facilitating collaborations amongst corporate, government, NGOs, and local communities to maximize the utilization of resources. They have constituted the Haryana State CSR Trust and Managing Committee to achieve this objective. It aims to catalyze sustainable and inclusive
The Sikkim State Government has established the Corporate Social Responsibility Authority (CSRA) of Sikkim with the aims and objectives of bringing about collaboration between corporate social responsibility stakeholders in businesses, government, and civil society and improving the public infrastructure for the welfare of the citizens. The lead areas that will be covered under the CSR
To catalyze sustainable growth by creating an enabling environment for the corporate sector to work in partnership with the government, non-government, and civil society organizations, as well as community organizations, in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR), has now assumed significant importance. The Government of Gujarat attaches due importance to the welfare activities that
The Rajasthan government has constituted the Rajasthan Corporate Social Responsibility Authority to effectively implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, properly utilising CSR funds, and monitoring at a high level. An 18-member authority, constituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, will guide CSR provisions and activities under the Indian Companies Act by coordinating with various
Some insights from overall CSR spending in Punjab are similar to the national CSR story: the corporate sector is emerging as an important player in the development of Punjab. Many crores of CSR funds have been invested in Punjab’s social development projects in the last few years. Punjab Government, through its CSR initiatives, continues to
To institutionalise the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities undertaken by the corporations and industries in the districts of Odisha and across welfare sectors with different priorities and initiatives, the government constituted the CSR Council in 2017 under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary with a few members. It recommended the same to the corporations for undertaking
The CSR activities in Nagaland are getting the required support from the state government and participation from private and public sector companies. A few years ago, Nagaland organised a CSR Conclave to provide a platform for presenting the opportunities for developmental projects in Nagaland, sharing of experiences and for handshaking for future projects for the