KVIC store gets order worth `7.50 crore from OIL and BEE
Divya Kala Shakti: A Cultural extravaganza showing “ability in disability”
CSR NEWS President of India Ram Nath Kovind witnessed extraordinary performances by the divyang children (children with disability) at the cultural event “Divya Kala Shakti—Witnessing Ability in Disability,” organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building on July 23, […]
Surjeet Singh Deswal, Director-General of Indo- Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
INTERVIEW Surjeet Singh Deswal took over as the Director-General of Indo- Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) in October 2018. In an exclusive interview with CSR Times he reflected his thoughts and ideas and how ITBP comes across as one unified unit to meet any challenges. Excerpts of the interview: CSR TIMES: How does ITBP help […]
CSR Spending: A Status Report
CSR REPORT A total of `8,314.08 crore of CSR funds remained unspent during the 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 financial years while some of the leading business houses spent more amount than they are mandatorily required to do. Since the Companies Act was amended in 2013 paving the way for the emergence of the idea of […]
Towards a Nuclear Weapon Free World
The United Nations’ International Day against Nuclear Tests observed on August 29 every year brings public awareness and education about the effects of global nuclear weapon tests. The day aims to end nuclear testing and to promote peace and security. The history of nuclear testing is one of suffering, with the victims of more than […]
Recent CST Initiatives of NSIC
The Corporation always strives to integrate its business values and operations in an ethical manner to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development of the various constituents of our society. The CSR commitment of NSIC positions its social and environmental consciousness as an integral part of its business plan and as a step towards this direction […]
IAF AWARDS 2019
The Indian Achievers’ Forum (IAF) organized the 48th India-International Business Summit 2019 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on June 14, 2019. The focus of the event was on the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in national and international sphere. On the occasion, presentations and panel discussions were held and […]
Capital market access Advantages for SMEs
OPPORTUNITY Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are important factors in economic growth and transformation, creating positive value for the economy, contributing towards sustainable and balanced economic growth, employment and social stability. They are the silent drivers of economy. And yet despite their importance, SMEs in emerging markets frequently suffer from insufficient access to financing, preventing […]
SBI: The Pioneer in MSME Finance
State Bank of India is the pioneer and market leader in financing MSMEs, serving more than 14 lakh MSME borrowers in the largest core banking platform Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are vital for India’s economic ascension. The contribution of MSMEs to GDP, employment creation and export has been significant necessitating a slew of […]
Stringent laws on unspent CSR funds
NEWS The Lok Sabha on July 26 unanimously approved the Companies Amendment Bill 2019 which the government says, aims at bringing more accountability and better enforcement to strengthen the corporate governance norms and compliance management in corporate sector Companies that are not able to spend their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund will soon face the […]