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ABOUT THE SUMMIT
For the past 13 years, CSR TIMES has been a steadfast advocate for recognizing and fostering social endeavors. The eagerly anticipated 13th CSR TIMES Summit and Awards, scheduled for August 2026, will once again celebrate organisations and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to giving back to society, positively impacting lives, fostering inclusive growth, and indulging responsibly in business practices. The 13th edition of the National CSR & ESG Summit and Awards is anchored on the theme “Role of Responsible Business for Inclusive Bharat”. It aligns closely with India’s national development priorities towards Viksit Bhrat @2047 and global commitments such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in areas like quality education, gender equality, clean energy, decent work, and propagating peace. Driven by the ethos of “Leave No One Behind,” of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the 13th edition continues to pave the way for a more equitable, sustainable, and inclusive future for all.
Distinguished Guests From The Past
Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari
Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
Dr. Pramod Sawant
Chief Minister of Goa
H.E. Ms. Jacqueline Mukangira
High Commissioner, High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda to India
Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi
Hon’ble Member of Parliament (RS) and Spokesperson - BJP
Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Coal and Mines
Ms. Rekha Sharma
Chairperson
NCW
NCW
Dr. Bhasker Chatterjee
Former Director General & CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
Dr. László Makk
Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Hungary
Sh. Sadanand Shet Tanawade
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Shri Ashwini Kr. Choubey
Hon'ble Union Minister
of State Health & Family Welfare
Govt. of India
of State Health & Family Welfare
Govt. of India
Shri Prakash Javadekar
Minister of Human Resource
Development (VM)
Development (VM)
Shri Hardeep Singh
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India
Shri Suresh Prabhu
Former Minister of Civil Aviation of India
Shri SPS Baghel
Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ms. Kiran Bedi
Former Lieutenant Governor Puducherry Govt. of India
ABOUT THE ORGANISER
CSR Times covers news, views, interviews, write-ups, facts and figures, and more on Corporate Social Responsibility. CSR Times provides a much needed platform for organizations and individuals to highlight their contributions towards the welfare of society.
CSR Times Editions reaches out to a robust readership ranging from business leaders, CXOs, corporate decision-makers, CSR & ESG professionals, government officials, policymakers, and bureaucrats. Our summits and events are graced by prominent National & International personalities, Senior Leaders, Union Ministers, Heads of PSUs, Corporates, NGOs etc.
Through our verticals, CSR Times extends its impact across the entire sustainability ecosystem building bridges between knowledge and action.
With NGO SynerG, we synergine meaningful partnerships between doers and donors.
The Global CSR Council serves as a dynamic forum for CSR professionals, academicians, and industry experts to exchange ideas and drive collective
progress.
THE TWO AWARDS
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) embodies a dedication to societal well-being. Since 2014, CSR TIMES has honored commendable organizations and individuals for their outstanding CSR initiatives.
CSR continues to be a catalyst in bringing underprivileged sections onto equal footing with the rest of society through key initiatives in education, skill development, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, economic inclusion, and infrastructure development, etc. to effect institutional welfare of self-reliant India.
Through the CSR TIMES Awards, we inspire a culture of responsibility and purpose, recognizing organisations that are framing responsibility not as obligation but as a moral architecture; a covenant between enterprise and humanity, where profit finds its truest meaning only when it flows outward. We remain committed to ensuring that genuine CSR efforts receive the acknowledgment they deserve.
CSR TIMES AWARD CATEGORIES (17+)
- Education
- Healthcare
- Skill Development
- Women Empowerment
- Eradication of Hunger, Poverty, Malnutrition
- Livelihoods
- Water Conservation & Management
- Swachh Bharat (Sanitization/Hygiene)
- Environmental Sustainability
- Rural & Infrastructure Development
- Special Category (Old-age/ Specially-abled/Armed Forces, Etc.)
- Clean Energy
- Sports Promotion
- Waste Management
- CSR Professional of the Year
- Gender Equality
- Protection of National Heritage
- Any Other
CSR Times emphasizes sustainability alongside the welfare of employees and human resources as core to responsible growth.
The Bharat ESG & Sustainability (BES) Awards aims to celebrate excellence in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainable initiatives, recognizing organizations that think beyond conventional boundaries to drive meaningful impact. CSR initiatives help bridging the gaps between the marginalised sectors and comfortable class.
ESG, meanwhile, serves as a guiding framework for organizations to integrate environmental responsibility, social equity, and strong governance into their core strategies. These awards recognize organizations that move up the compliance ladder to create meaningful impact, prioritizing employee well-being, workplace safety, environmental responsibility, and ethical governance.
BES AWARD CATEGORIES (9+)
- Environmental Excellence
- Social Impact
- Governance Leadership
- Compliance Innovation
- Supply Chain
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Community
Engagement - Climate Action
- Professional of the Year
- Any Other
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF NOMINATIONS
- For CSR Times Awards Eligibility: The nominated project should have completed a minimum one year (as of 31st March 2026).
- For Bharat ESG & Sustainability Awards Eligibility: Organizations must demonstrate a minimum of one year of measurable ESG performance (as of 31st March 2026)
- Documents/supporting literature for reference should be sent either in the form of photocopy or digitally by Email. Entries should be in English language only.
- The organizing committee reserves the rights on all communications and documents sent for the nominations and awards and the same are non-returnable. Submission of any entry acknowledges the right of the organizers to use it for exhibition, promotion and publication purposes in any medium.
- The organizers are not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant.
METHODOLOGY & ASSESSMENT
The CSR TIMES Awards’ mechanism comprises the following selection process:
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STAGE I: SCREENING ROUND
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Screening Round will be completely based upon the application form filled by the entrants. The detailed application form has been divided into various sections, each carrying defined weightage. Entries will be judged by our associate agencies, advisors, academic executives as well as by the CSR TIMES team. Submissions shall be assessed for completeness, clarity, and relevance. In case of incomplete or unclear information, the team may reach out to applicants for clarification or additional details.
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STAGE II: JURY ROUND
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After the screening round, selected entries in each of the categories shall be presented to an eminent jury panel. The jury may call any shortlisted organization for a virtual interaction if required. The assessment of the entries will be based on creativity, innovation, sound planning, implementation and outcomes. Jury’s decision will be final and binding.
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STAGE III : Felicitation
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Winners will be formally communicated via email following the jury evaluation. They will be felicitated during the National CSR & ESG Summit in the presence of distinguished dignitaries and industry leaders.
ELIGIBILITY, DISQUALIFICATION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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ELIGIBILITY
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Both CSR Times Award and Bharat ESG & Sustainability Award are open to all companies, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Corporates, MSMEs, Trusts and NGOs/INGOs working for the Indian populace and individuals. All work/ initiative that is mentioned in the application must have been in operation for at least one financial year.
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DISQUALIFICATION
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Incomplete, ambiguous or, wrong entries may be disqualified at any phase of the process without any notification..
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES:
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Entrants will receive an email acknowledgment when an entry has been received.
Nomination Fee
For SECTORS – PSUs, Corporates, Corporate Foundations, CSR Professionals: INR 60,000/- + 18% GST
For SECTORS – Government, Municipalities, NGOs, MSMEs, Start-ups, etc..: INR 30,000/- + 18% GST
PLEASE NOTE:
- Fee includes registration for two delegates
- Please note that the nomination fee is non-refundable and non-transferable after the nomination has been accepted by the Management.
- Nomination fee needs to be paid either online or through Direct Bank Transfer/or by cheque in favour of our official event management partner – Brandworks Media (P) Ltd.
- Fee should be sent along with the application form. Please note down the following account information:
- Account Number: 9810066763, Bank: Kotak Mahindra Bank
Branch: Mayur Plaza IV, Mayur Vihar Phase I, Delhi 110091
IFSC Code: KKBK0000203, MICR Number: 110485046
Email: mail@brandworksmedia.in
Website: https://brandworksmedia.in
Phone: +91 11 43085920
Deliverables for Winners
- Registration for the delegates.
- Winning Certificate & Trophy.
- Dedicated web page on CSR TIMES website for the winning projects.
- Selected few projects will also be featured in CSR TIMES Magazine.
- Selected few nominations/projects will be given an opportunity to give a presentation about the project and will also have an opportunity to be a part of the discussion panel during the Summit.
- Social media promotions & media coverage.
- Networking opportunity during the summit.
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