Kutch is the largest district in India. It is, in fact, larger than some of the smaller states of the country. The region is mostly arid, with a major part of it covered by the salt desert. The world knew about Kutch because of the natural disasters it has to bear ever so often. In 2001, the region was hit with a major earthquake that caused devastating loss of life and property for the residents. Cyclones and droughts are very common in the region.
In the last few years, the region has gained a lot of popularity across the globe for its coveted Rann Utsav, occurring during winters in the salt flats. Recently, PM Narendra Modi visited the district to inaugurate ‘Smritivan’, the earthquake memorial museum, which is a world-class museum comparable to the museum built in the US and Japan for preserving the memory of the World Trade Centre attack and nuclear war, respectively. The monument has gained a lot of popularity in a short period.
This has brought about a lot of focus on the way of life of Kutch and the issues that come with it. It has also encouraged many companies across the countries to extend their CSR initiatives in the region. In FY2020-21, the district was the recipient of Rs. 34.65 Cr. in CSR funds from 106 companies in total.
Top CSR Spenders in Kutch
The top three CSR spenders in Kutch include:
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Adani Wilmar Limited – Rs. 3.54 Cr.
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Dharampal Satyapal Limited – Rs. 3.43 Cr.
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Welspun Corp Limited – Rs. 2.53 Cr.