Experts’ Corner

The panel discussion on “Role of CSR in Mission Viksit Bharat by 2047” convened eminent leaders from industry and social sectors to deliberate on how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be a transformative force in realizing India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047. The session, moderated by Dr. Somnath Singh, provided critical insights into leveraging CSR beyond compliance to create large-scale, sustainable, and inclusive development impacts. Dr. Singh opened the discussion by emphasizing that Mission Viksit Bharat 2047 is not merely a government aspiration but a collective national mission requiring active participation from businesses, civil society, and communities. CSR, he stressed, must evolve into a strategic enabler of social change, environmental resilience, and economic empowerment. He said “Mission

The panel discussion on “Role of CSR in Mission Viksit Bharat by 2047” convened eminent leaders from industry and social sectors to deliberate on how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be a transformative force in realizing India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047. The session, moderated by Dr. Somnath Singh, provided critical insights into leveraging CSR beyond compliance to create large-scale, sustainable, and inclusive development impacts. Dr. Singh opened the discussion by emphasizing that Mission Viksit Bharat 2047 is not merely a government aspiration but a collective national mission requiring active participation from businesses, civil society, and communities. CSR, he stressed, must evolve into a strategic enabler of social change, environmental resilience, and economic empowerment. He said “Mission

As India ascends the ranks to become the third-largest economy in the world, it faces a paradox: impressive GDP growth coexists with underwhelming performance in key social development areas. During the recently concluded 12th National CSR Summit, the panel discussion on the “Role of Social Entrepreneurs and Organisations in Nation Building,” moderated by Mr. K C Sreenath – Development Communication Consultant – had the experts deliberating on this disconnect, highlighting the role of grassroots efforts, CSR initiatives, and policy- level interventions in bridging this gap. According to the SDG Report 2025, India ranks 99th globally in social development, despite climbing nine places since the previous year. This reflects progress, but also reveals how much work lies ahead — particularly in

Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India are going green—and in a big way. From solar-powered street lights in remote villages to smart irrigation systems for farmers, these government-backed companies are showing how technology can be a powerful tool for social good. The best part? They’re doing it not just as a form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), but with a genuine desire to make life better for people and the planet. Let’s take the example of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). In a small village near Varanasi, IOC has set up solar-powered study lamps for schoolchildren who had no access to electricity. “Earlier, we had to study under a dim kerosene lamp. Now our house has solar light. I can study