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🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 🌟 In today’s era of strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), India’s CSR Triangle—a collaboration between the Government, Corporate Houses, and Implementation Partners—is leading the way in driving sustainable, measurable impact. Gone are the days of siloed, in-house initiatives. This dynamic partnership ensures that CSR projects not only align with national priorities but also scale effectively to reach underserved communities. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 📍 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Defines priorities like healthcare, sanitation, and education, creating a transparent framework for impactful CSR spending. 📍 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀: Bring funds, strategy, and intent, amplifying their reach through specialized partnerships instead of working in isolation. 📍 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: NGOs and social enterprises bridge the gap with ground-level expertise, ensuring effective execution and long-term outcomes. 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✅ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: Tap into established local networks for broader impact. ✅ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Partner with specialists to professionally execute complex projects. ✅ 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Track outcomes, not just outputs, for meaningful results. By working together, the 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, and 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 create a 𝘄𝗶𝗻-𝘄𝗶𝗻-𝘄𝗶𝗻 situation: sustainable projects for communities, impactful CSR for companies, and social development for the nation. 💡 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮. #CSRIndia #SustainableDevelopment #CollaborationForImpact #CorporateSocialResponsibility #NGOPartnerships #CSRStrategy #SocialImpact #IndiaCSR

Key Impacts of India's Budget 2024 on CSR Activities. The latest budget brings transformative changes to CSR in India, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and technology. With a focus on catalytic CSR, higher-risk initiatives, and tech-driven philanthropy, companies are encouraged to amplify their impact through strategic funding and real-time insights. Key highlights include: - Increased support for innovative and collaborative CSR projects. - Rise of AI-driven platforms for enhanced transparency and impact measurement. - Initiatives supporting social and economic development, from rural housing to environmental sustainability. - Strengthened focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within corporate practices. As India’s CSR landscape evolves, the Budget 2024 sets the stage for more impactful and sustainable contributions. #CSR #Budget2024 #Innovation #Collaboration #TechInPhilanthropy #DEI

The report highlights the past, present and future of CSR in India. Do give it a read.

🚀 𝗱𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗰: India CSR: reflections from the last decade, visioning for the next is now live ! Check out the report and the vision book at -> https://lnkd.in/gCX4AYat 📊💡 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 : 100 of India’s top companies contribute ~50% of all CSR spends. 40 of these 100 leaders participated in dus spoke India Inc, helping us to imagine the future through their words and vision. Check out the vision book that profiles these leaders → https://lnkd.in/gCX4AYat 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 : CSR is one of the largest sources of private funds for the development sector, but it is barely 1.3% of the total govt. spending on development. The path forward is therefore hashtag #catalyticCSR. Read more about it in the report at https://lnkd.in/gCX4AYat Legally mandated CSR has completed a decade since the introduction of the CSR law in 2014. As we celebrate a decade of this milestone, it is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the strides made, lessons learned, and challenges conquered. Above all, it is time to envision how CSR will shape our nation's future over the next decade. Give Grants and our research partners, The Bridgespan Group, have attempted to provide a comprehensive view of lessons of the past, current trends and the potential waiting to be unlocked. Deep dive into the insights that will sculpt a more sustainable and impactful tomorrow. #dusSpokeIndiaInc #CSRInIndia #DecadePast #FutureForward #ImpactfulInsights #CSRLaw #CSRwithGiveGrants

The incorporation of corporate social responsibility in India under the Companies Act of 2013 reflects the changing responsibilities of businesses within society. With effect from April 1, 2014, CSR is a mandatory requirement for certain companies under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, which compels them to engage in activities that contribute to the social, environmental, and economic development of the country. An overview of Corporate Social Responsibility in India: https://ow.ly/jp5g50TANov #AsiaBriefing #IndiaBriefing #CorporateResponsibility #SustainableBusiness #CSRIndia #SocialImpact

On April 01, 2014, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) law was introduced in India, a mandate that helped organizations transition into socially and environmentally responsible corporate entities. In the ‘dus spoke India Inc report’, conceptualized by Give Grants, Kumar Anurag Pratap, Vice President & Head of CSR- India, Capgemini, along with other CSR leaders, shares his thoughts on the nation's journey toward digital inclusion through this milestone as well as his hopes for the positive impacts to come. Download the report to learn more about his insights: https://lnkd.in/gCX4AYat #10YearsofCSR #DigitalInclusion #GetTheFutureYouWant

I'm thrilled to share that I secured 12th place out of 500 individual entries in a recent competition, earning a participation certificate! My paper, titled "The Regulatory Maze: Obstacles in Social Enterprise Operation and Incubation," explored the regulatory and financial challenges faced by social enterprises (SEs) in India. The paper highlights: The lack of a clear legal framework for SEs, complicating taxation and funding. Burdensome compliance requirements that raise operational costs. Limited access to traditional financing and CSR funding. Proposed solutions like a distinct legal status, streamlined compliance, and a government-backed fund to support SE growth. By adopting these solutions, India can foster a more conducive environment for SEs to drive inclusive growth. #SocialEnterprise #RegulatoryChallenges #CSR #Inclusion #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Impact #Allianceuniversity

Have you ever wondered—what does it truly mean to create impact? Is it about fighting the big battles like poverty, pollution, and climate change? Or is it about understanding the untold stories of farmers battling drought, fishermen facing rising seas, and workers braving harsh realities every day? The truth is, impact is personal. It’s about bridging the gap between those making decisions in boardrooms and those living the challenges on the ground. At the #IMPACTMATTERS Roadshow, we’re bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, government leaders, and changemakers to answer a simple yet powerful question: How can we make the Impact Movement real, inclusive, and authentic? This is more than just a conversation. It’s a chance to move beyond the jargon and towards meaningful action. A chance to build a future that truly matters. Are you ready to be part of this movement? Register now and let’s create impact that changes lives.  Link: https://lnkd.in/eTFQqN_e Kieron Boyle Mauricio Samper Amit Bhatia Aashish P Sommaiyaa Abhay Deshpande Abhijit Paul Zacharia Abhinav Agarwal ,FRM Aditya Gurudanti Ajit Rangnekar Alison Barrett MBE Wilma Rodrigues Michael Houlgate Amit Sinha Avishek Gupta Bindu Jacob Mathew Dr. Harish K Ahuja , Head NSE Nethra Bhat, CFA Prarthana Borah Mallick Mitra Sachin Golwalkar Saloni Malhotra Sriram Krishnan Sunil Parnami Swati Mittal Visalakshi Chandramouli Manish Kumar Manoj Kumar Sridhar L Sujit Jagirdar Viiveck Verma Karandeep Singh Harpreet Ghai Prerna Gupta Vineet K. K. N. 'Panchhi' British Council NSE India Social Alpha UPES @Asia Pacific Consulting and Advisory (APCA) T-Hub #ImpactMattersRoadshow #ImpactIndia #ESGIndia #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting #SocialInnovation #ImpactDrivenChange #FutureOfInvesting #IndiaForImpact #ReshapingTomorrow

92% of Indian SME business leaders consider ESG as a high priority for their business compared to 83% across Asia. As revealed through a study conducted by DBS and Bloomberg Media Studios across six Asian countries, MSME ecosystem in India has the most favourable mindset to transform themselves into sustainable and responsible practices. Our close coordination and study across the key MSME clusters in India, helped us to realise the requirements for connecting the dots between all stakeholders of MSME ecosystem. A vast majority of MSME actors already have the inclination to adopt sustainable and responsible business practices, but what they lack is the information, skill, finance, and accompaniment in their journey to sustainability. It’s better not to forget that sustainability journey requires some level of handholding to the new joiners, so dissemination of information needs to be customised as per the requirements of people. Nature Responsive Finance for Sustainability (NRFS) believes that the ‘Net Zero’ goal is achievable only once we, make it a collective journey. Inclusion of a vast majority of people, who remains outside the movement. NRFS adopts language and MSME industry specific strategies to ensure sustainability journey, financial inclusion, and employment generation at community level. Please join the journey towards MSME sustainability in India… it just requires your participation and support to make this a concerted efforts by all: 1.      Android: https://lnkd.in/dUC9DuwJ  2.     iOS: https://lnkd.in/duKStQpA  3.     Web version: www.nrfs.in  

A Decade of Impact: The Journey of Corporate Social Responsibility Act (CSR) in India (2014-2024) From its landmark introduction in 2014 to a decade of transformative contributions, Corporate Social Responsibility in India has evolved into a powerful force for social change. Over the past ten years, CSR initiatives have driven progress across education, health, environment, heritage & other sectors shaping a brighter future for communities nationwide. 🚀 #CSRJourney #DecadeOfChange #Socialimpact #csr #gcc #2014to2024 #csrlaw #csrindia