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The Parliamentary Standing Committee rapped Indian Railway Tourism and Catering Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways over usage of its CSR funds. The standing committee noted that the CSR policy as approved by IRCTC board was not in conformity to the CSR Guidelines issued by the DPE. The...

A majority of information technology (IT) and financial service sector companies in India are investing in education and employable skills, when it comes to the mandatory spend on corporate social responsibility (CSR), says a report by Nasscom Foundation. ‘Key to social issues’ “About half the companies (70) interviewed have spent more than 70% of their CSR...

A majority of information technology (IT) and financial service sector companies in India are investing in education and employable skills, when it comes to the mandatory spend on corporate social responsibility (CSR), says a report by Nasscom Foundation. Key to social issues “About half the companies (70) interviewed have spent more than 70% of their CSR...

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday asked corporates to adopt arm’s length approach while taking up CSR activities and not pursue proposals to subserve their own ends. “I must say that in last 2-3 years it (CSR spending) has begun well. It has begun well because in the very initial years in the government we...

The need to mobilise corporate funds to meet the challenges in rehabilitating street children was emphasised during a ‘critical discussion’ involving various stakeholders, including NGOs in New Delhi. Mobilisation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds will help address the issue comprehensively and in a more structured manner as compared to time-bound international donor grants, said...

In The CSR Journal Opinion Poll, we spoke to Himanshu Jain, Asia & Indian Sub, Sealed Air and Dr Ravikant Singh, Founder, Doctors For You. We talk about BMC Elections, how health and sanitation still remains a major to be addressed and responsible voting can bring a change for the better these elections. Thank you...

While speaking to The CSR Journal, Rajan Samuel, MD, Habitat for Humanity India talks about infrastructure and cleanliness or the lack of it in Mumbai. "We need to put the money to good use," Samuel mentioned in The CSR Journal Opinion Poll. Thank you for watching the interview until the very end. We appreciate the time you...

The CSR Journal Opinion Poll brings to you the thoughts of Neera Nundy, Founding Partner, Dasra. She talks about the power the Municipal Corporation holds; and can bring social change, addressing social issues in our society. During her conversation, she highlights the role of the individual in the system and how the lack of...

The execution of corporate social responsibilty mandate was majorly done using external implementing agencies in Gujarat in 2015-16. Gujarat CSR Outlook Report 2017 compiled by NGOBOX stated that only 23% companies used their own foundations for CSR implemention. The report was released on February 16th at Ahmedabad Management Association during the Gujarat CSR Meetup. It...

While education, health, skilling and environment have been among the popular areas attracting CSR funds, affordable housing has been missing the sight of funders. To draw corporate attention on the affordable housing sector, Habitat For Humanity on Thursday appealed corporate India to consider shelter for the underprivileged as an equally important CSR initiative. Habitat For...

NEW DELHI: Most of the top listed companies are becoming more responsible but there is room for large entities to play a more substantial leadership role in ensuring that economic growth is accompanied by social progress, says a report. The conclusions are based on an index developed by non- profit group Oxfam India along with...

Ashish Dhawan, Founder & Chairman, Central Square Foundation and Ravi Sreedharan, Founder, Indian School of Development Management speak to The CSR Journal in The CSR Journal Opinion Poll about their roles as individuals in the society and how the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation can help provide solutions to issues which matter most to the average...