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The 2025 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC Partnership Forum), held on 5 February 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York marked the first major event of the ECOSOC calendar. The one-day mega event, chaired by the ECOSOC President, H.E. Mr. Bob Rae, convened under the theme, “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind.” The forum placed a special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that will be reviewed at the 2025 high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF), namely Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being); Goal 5 (Gender Equality); Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth);

The Union Budget is one of the most anticipated financial statements in India, outlining the government’s plans for economic growth, social welfare, and corporate governance. The Budget 2025-26 has significant implications for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, affecting how companies allocate their CSR funds and contribute to national development. In this article, we will analyze key provisions of the budget from a CSR perspective and explore how they impact businesses, NGOs, and communities. Increased Allocation for Social Sectors One of the highlights of Budget 2025-26 is the increased allocation for healthcare, education, and rural development. These sectors align closely with CSR objectives, offering companies new opportunities to collaborate with the government and amplify their impact. For instance, the budget has

March 31, 2024: In an influential ceremony that was held at her residence in New Delhi today, the President of India, Honorable Smt. Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna upon Shri L.K. Advani, marking a significant recognition of his remarkable contributions to Indian politics and public service. The ceremonial occasion was witnessed in the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including the Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, who graced the occasion with their esteemed presence. The family members of Shri Advani were also in attendance, adding a personal touch to the grand ceremony. Shri L.K. Advani, a stalwart in Indian politics, has had a profound

A Bridge Connecting Corporations, Institutions, and Society The Goa CSR Authority was formed and set up by the Government of Goa with the noble ideal of filling in the gaps in the existing system of governance. In this journey, it wanted the corporate and public sector units and society to work together to achieve the desired objectives. The Goa CSR Authority was formed as a Society to undertake and facilitate CSR activities of Companies under Rule 4(2) (b) of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021. The area of operations of the society is restricted to the State of Goa. The aims and objectives of the society includes: 1) Bringing in adequate clarity on the new CSR regime and

UN Global Compact and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry set the Stage For Sustainable Innovation Global Summit “ESG Advancement: Innovations Driving Sustainability” brought together the stakeholders to deliberate on this crucial subject. UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted a Global Summit at PHD House, New Delhi.   “The world is changing, and ESG is becoming an integral part of businesses,” said Dr Jatinder Singh, Assistant Secretary General, PHDCCI. Mr. Ratnesh, Executive Director, UNGCNI, said adopting Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 is a monumental step towards a unified and sustainable future.   Ms. Cristina Ritter, Head of Anti-Corruption and Governance, UN Global Compact, New York, highlighted the importance of SDG

“Advancing Sustainable India: Driving Change with Forward Faster 2030”“Bringing up and highlighting the most prudent issues of our times and developing a roadmap for approaching the midpoint of the SDGs target in the Decade of Action” UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), a local arm of the United Nations Global Compact based in New York, convened its 18th National Convention in New Delhi. The convention, titled “Advancing Sustainable India: Driving Change with Forward Faster 2030,” aimed to address pressing issues and chart a course towards achieving the mid-point targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Decade of Action. With only 15% of SDGs currently on track for 2030, the event focused on key themes from the United

Education, skill development, social welfare, environment, and health are the focus of the MoU. Possible tie-up with CSR Times to highlight the achievements of the Goa CSR Authority. CSR Times BureauGoa, Monday, 29th January 2024: The Goa State government has inked agreements with corporate entities and institutions to actively support and engage in initiatives across various sectors in Goa, such as education, skill development, social welfare, environment, and health. The Goa CSR Authority formalized Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent organizations, including the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Aether Energy, Central Institute for Indian Languages (CIIL), and Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII). Chief Minister Sh Pramod Sawant emphasized the establishment of the CSR Authority to streamline

Progress in life draws from examples and could we cite a better one than the recent historic feat of Chandrayaan – 3? In my reckoning there is a striking similarity between its’ execution and success in the realm of CSR. Professionals in the dynamic and ever evolving field of CSR, continually seek inspiration and guidance to navigate the complexities of this challenging terrain. The pieces that go into creating a vibrant CSR image constitute pieces of strategy, adaptability, trust building, crisis management, leaderships, ethics, and consistency amongst others. Chandrayaan 3- India’s landmark milestone with a giant imprint in the world of lunar space, has etched excellent strategy and execution in large and bold letters. This indeed is an opportune moment