How is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) emerging as a business-led solution for addressing development challenges in India?
Introduction
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Principle of Triple bottom line Corporate social Responsibility solution to development challenges 1) Education sector - companies using land for education → Bharat Foundation 2) Health - companies establishing hospital → eg: cancel hospital. 3) Skill development - Initiatives to promote human skilling and entrepreneurship → Reliance Foundation 4) Nutrition - Initiative to tackle stunting, malnutrition → Zero malnutrition campaign 5) Environment protection - Afforestation drives and promoting Lifestyle change → Renewable energy initiatives by companies 6) Farmer welfare → Chhota by ITC
Issues with CSR: Concentrated in Untilized funds, Lack of sector-wise scrutiny coverage, Underutilized funds, Lack of accountability covered Education/Health Measures: - National Fund for Stakeholders under (Government initiative) - Engage companies, Accreditation of implementing agencies Thus if properly monitored and implemented CSR can help India overcome Socio planning challenges.
— Jayant Garg · AIR 64
Conclusion
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Diagram
Venn diagram showing intersection of Society, Profit, and Sustainability with CSR at center
Jayant Garg
Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues
Government Schemes and Policies
Corporate Social Responsibility
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