The Five Ways CSR Heads Can Create Lasting Change
The inaugural session of CSR Caf
Expanding the Lense of Indian Corporate Social Responsibility
India has been at the forefront of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) paradigm, much before the introduction of Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013, which made CSR a regulatory requirement. As per data filed by companies on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal, around 20,000 companies had reported spending on CSR, with total spend amounting to INR 13,465 Cr in 16-17. Total public expenditure in 16-17 on agriculture and farmers
How can CSR be made more successful in India?
The CSR opportunity in India is expanding year on year, however, there are still some challenges and gaps that need to be addressed before companies can scale up their CSR initiative. Priya Naik, Founder and CEO, Samhita Social Ventures writes about how collaboration, innovation and eco-system building can bring about the next phase of CSR in India. Read her guest post on the CECP Insights blog here.
Optimising CSR for Rural Development
According to the 2011 census, 69 per cent of India
Demystifying the CSR law: with Nishith Desai
Nishith Desai, founder of Nishith Desai Associates led an enlightening discussion on approaching CSR strategically, building knowledge about the CSR and the various legislations affecting the development sector. The discussion was held with CSR and sustainability heads of India
Reaching the sweet spot of corporate volunteer programs
corporate volunteer programs Designing an employee volunteering program (EVP) that keeps employees engaged, is aligned with the objectives of the company, and actually benefits communities is not easy. Managing the expectations of all the stakeholders involved can be overwhelming for many.
In this article on the Forbes Business & Strategy blog, Samhita looks at employee volunteering and how companies can successfully engage their employees and keep them happy and fulfilled while simultaneously contributing to a good cause.
The need for sustainable sanitation solutions
The Prime Minister
Updated CSR laws- CSR Made Easy
Some of the recent amendments in the Schedule VII of Companies Act 2013, reflecting updated CSR laws, have indicated that contributions to
