List of CSR Activities in India of Indian Companies

List of CSR Activities in India of Indian Companies

In today’s world, everyone is running all over to make ends meet and pay bills. It is getting more and more competitive every passing day for sure. Probably unwillingly, everyone is occupied in chasing targets and handling their issues that we forget that there is a world around that is not as privileged as we are.

Corporate social responsibility, directly or indirectly, help in making this contribution. Through CSR, companies in India that fall in certain criteria (explained later) have to make a contribution towards the betterment and welfare of the society and the country.

What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Corporate Social Responsibility is a transformational initiative or activity practised by Indian corporations. Mandated by the government, it is a positive step towards collective upliftment and well-being of the community. The CSR activities in India need to be in alignment with the socio-economic development of the society in some way or the other.

CSR Activities – Meaning

There is no definitive description that can define Corporate Social Responsibility activities completely. Still, to help understand and get an idea of what comprises of CSR, it has been defined under the CSR Rules. The definition of CSR activities is as follows:

  • Programs or projects which are relating to activities specified in the Schedule 7; or
  • Programs or projects which relating to activities that are undertaken by the Board in that have been recommendations of the CSR Committee as per the declared CSR policy. This would be subject to the condition that such policy covers subjects enumerated in the Schedule.

This definition of CSR suggests that it allows companies to engage in projects or programs relating to activities enlisted under the Schedule. While qualifying listed companies must engage in CSR activities in India, flexibility has been given to the company and CSR committee to decide which areas of development they want to contribute in. The activities taken up must be compulsorily displayed on the company website (if any).

The Companies Act, April 2013

The Companies Act 2013 has formulated Section 135 and is landmark legislation that makes Indian companies answerable to the government about their CSR expenditure. India is the first country to make the incorporation of Corporate Social Responsibility activities mandatory for qualifying companies. It is, for sure, a remarkable step towards growth, overall development and humanity.

Be it a private sector company or a public sector company, Corporate Social Responsibility CSR has to be adhered to by all listed companies. If a company falls in either of the following criteria for compulsion, they need to form a CSR committee. Companies:

  • That has a net worth of Rs. 500 crores or more, or
  • That have an annual turnover of Rs. 1000 crores or more, or  
  • That generate a profit of Rs. 5 crores or more.

During any financial year, if any of the above financial strength criteria are met then the rules of Section 135 apply. Prior to the compulsion of the Corporate Social Responsibility clause, CSR activities in India were voluntary for the listed companies. However, it was mandatory for them to disclose their CSR spending to their shareholders. Under the Companies Act, the preference has to be given to local areas in which the company operates.

The CSR Committee and Policies

The qualifying companies are required to form a CSR committee. They are needed to spend at least 2% of its average net profit for the 3 previous consecutive financial years on CSR initiatives. Mandatorily, a CSR committee has to be formed by the qualifying company. It also has to appoint at least 3 Board of Directors (Board). This Committee is responsible for preparing and recommend to the Board, a policy and a plan that will specify the CSR activities to be undertaken (CSR Policy). They would also suggest (and protect) the amount of expenditure to be incurred on the activities referred. Monitor the implementation of CSR Policy and activity is also their job. The Board will analyse the recommendations and suggestions made by the CSR Committee and support the CSR Policy and activities of the company.

The Role of the Board of Directors in CSR

The significant role of the board of directors of a company plays a crucial role in the CSR activities of the company. The role of the Board includes:

  • Approval of the Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
  • Ensuring that the CSR plan gets implemented in its entirety.
  • Full disclosure of the spends and plan of CSR policies which are related to its report.
  • Displaying the same on the company website.
  • Making sure that specified amount allotted is being spent by the company in CSR activities.
  • Though there is no penalty if the entire amount is not spent on CSR activities in India, the CSR committee and the board’s report should include the reason for the short spending.

Types of CSR activities under Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013

The following are the types of CSR activities in India that the qualifying listed companies under the Companies Act 2013 can contribute to:

(i) Eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition

This can be done by promoting health care and sanitation in rural areas. This can also be a contribution to the Swach Bharat Kosh which has been set-up by the Central Government. Blood donation camps can also be done as a part of a company’s CSR initiative.

(ii) Promoting education

This can be inclusive of providing education to children and essential vocational skill training that enhance employment or special education among women, elderly and the differently-abled.

(iii) Promoting gender equality.

Women empowerment programmes can be launched by setting up affordable hostels for women. Establishing old age homes, daycare centres and other facilities for senior citizens is another option. Orphanages can also be set up and managed by the CSR committee.

(iv) CSR initiatives related to the environment

Contributions can be made towards environmental sustainability. Activities that help in maintaining the ecological balance, protection of flora and fauna, promote animal welfare, conservation of natural resources and maintaining quality of soil, air and water including contribution to the Clean Ganga Fund set-up by the Central Government.

(v) Protection of national heritage, art and culture:

This can include the restoration of heritage sites, buildings of historical importance and works of art. Public libraries can be set up as well.

(vi) Measures can be taken towards the benefit and support of armed forces veterans, war widows and families.

(vii) Contributions to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund or any other fund set up by the central government, for welfare, development and relief of the schedule caste, tribes, other backward classes, women and minorities.

(viii) Contributions or funds provided to the development of technology located within the central government approved academic institutions.

(ix) Contributions can be made towards rural development projects and slum area development.

CSR activities of companies in India

Indian companies were always very generous when it came to voluntary contributions to social welfare. But since it has been made compulsory, more impactful steps have been taken up.

In quantitative terms, the  CSR spending by top Indian companies in 2018 was 47% higher after the mandate. The power and energy sector contributed over 2400 crores, The sector of banking and financial services contributed 1353 crores while the IT Industry generated about 1100 crores for the corporate social responsibilities. As of 2016, about 460 companies have been listed as CSR contributors for the country. Some of the big guns are ITC, Tata Group, Infosys, Ambuja Cement, Ultratech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Chemical and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Contributions were majorly towards two sectors – health and education. About Rs 3,893 crore were spent as CSR in the last financial year in those two areas of development. 1029 crores were spent on rural development projects whereas 525 crores were diligently contributed towards equality and empowerment.

Companies in India doing CSR activities in India

ITC 

ITC has been doing impactful CSR activities in India for years now. ITC has educated about 2,52,329 children through its 2,334 Supplementary Learning Centres. They have also supported empowered about 15378 women members through 1183 self – help groups.

Tata Power

Tata Power has made it its topmost priority to empower women through its Self Help Groups in Kutch Region of Gujarat. This initiative provides financial aid and loans for housing, purchasing cattle, capital for business, education, marriage and medical purposes.

Infosys

Infosys is one of the early adopters of Corporate Social Responsibility. They have takes up projects like the restoration of water bodies in Karnataka and metro station construction in partnership with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. Also, they are making a contribution in Sports through their GoSports Foundation. Their CSR initiative also includes a relief fund for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

Reliance

Reliance has taken up the initiative of securing the life of villagers of Balangir district. They have a life insurance programme for them. The “Education for All” initiative was launched to provide access to quality education in India to everybody. They work to protect the right to education of underprivileged children, girl-child and differently-abled. They also contribute to disaster relief funds.

Tata steel

Tata Steel, for the last 100 years, has been committed to the social development and upliftment of Jharkhand. The agenda of their CSR committee is to improve the quality of life of the communities it operates in. They also launched a train called “Lifeline Express” in 1991, a running hospital, that serves the needy regions of India. They have done numerous done AIDS awareness programmes.

Amul

Over the years, Amul has contributed to rural health and development through Tribhuvandas Foundation. They have also established Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana, a holistic self-employment programme in Kheda district. They also successfully run tree plantation drives, blood donation camps and rural sanitation programmes. They also provide scholarships through their Amul Scholar schemes.

Cafe Coffee Day

The beloved coffee shop, Cafe Coffee Day, employs 50 speech and hearing impaired people at their various outlets as staff. They do this as a part of their CSR activity as a move towards equal employment. They called them the ‘Silent Brew-masters’. CCD also has tie-ups with NGO Enable India to empower differently-abled people. Their biggest CSR initiative is the SVGH Vocational Training College in Chikmagalur, Karnataka.

P&G

“Shiksha – Padhega India, Badhega India” is a crucial part of Procter & Gamble’s CSR. THE Shiksha initiative has, till date, helped about 280,000 underprivileged children to get access to their right to education. They have also built & supported over 140 schools across India. 

Wipro

Wipro makes its contribution to education and upliftment through Wipro Care. Not just education, Wipro addresses disaster relief and rehabilitation and health and wellness programmes for the needy as well through Wipro Care. They have also launched Wipro Eye that promotes ecological sustainability in its operations.

DLF

DLF is India’s largest real estate company. Initiated in the interest of educating children of construction workers, Swapana Sarthak Informal School was established. They have also set up employable vocational training centres under the banner of DLF LIFE. They’ve also set up DLF Inspire to improve the quality of life of underprivileged children.

Importance of Corporate Social Responsibilities

While CSR is a BIG step by companies for making a powerful change, let’s be frank, it also means an enhanced overall reputation. For companies, it is also a powerful statement through which they convey what they stand for. It helps its employees, people and the company itself contribute to something that is bigger than its own needs. CSR also gives employees a sense of belonging. It strengthens the bond among employees and attachment towards the organization as well.

Corporate social responsibility goes a long way in creating a positive word of mouth around the organization as a whole. It plays a great role in making brand publicity. When people hear about CSR activities by a company, they intuitively develop a positive feeling for the brand. They tend to lean towards brands that take a stand. 2% might sound like a small amount, but large companies generate profit in crores. It is a huge contribution and brings about a big change towards the welfare of society and the development of the country.

35 comments

  1. Mohd. Shareef

    Sir,
    I am an advisory member for an NGO called APARD, working in the state of Andhra Pradesh. I would like to know if it is possible to get a list of email ids / contact details of companies that support with CSR grants to Non-governmental organizations. Thanks a lot.

    1. Hi Shareef,

      We are one of the company supporting CSR.
      Company : Fint Solutions
      Location : Hyderabad

      1. Ashutosh Kandwal

        we are running an organization named GRASS ORGANIZATION working on Agriculture sill development , water conservation , awareness programs,Livelihood , women empowerment rural development so our organization requires funds or training programs for doing the work

      2. mam. i am Lt Col Ak Sangwan working voluntarily for creating more tree/green cover in built-up area, institutes in India. I am doing this with my own resources till now during my place of posting and during my leave period and from now onwards i am intent to do it on little larger scale. Do your compony any plans to contribute in this cause. plantation and afforestation.

        With regards
        Lt Col AK Sangwan
        ajays707@gmail.com

      3. Umesh Gosavi

        Can you finance to build school under CSR Activity

    2. Hello, we would appreciate to collab with you, can you share your email address with us?

  2. Moinuddin Ansari district quality consultant CMO Office Deoria Uttar Pradesh India

    Community health center (government hospital) Gauribazar, District Deoria Uttar Pradesh India, needs upgradation of the hospital ,so that people get proper medical facilities. Specially for needy and poor people can avail the free treatment from the hospital.
    Regards Dr. Moinuddin Ansari district quality consultant CMO Office Deoria Uttar Pradesh India.

  3. Sir,
    This is Lakhsmi working in an internationally reputed Socio-development Organization. I would like to know if it is possible to get a list of email ids / contact details of companies that support with CSR grants to Non-governmental organizations. Thanks a lot.

  4. Hi Avinash

    Please send me your email id or contact details. we like to discuss with you about some CSR project .

  5. Ramesh soma Chavan

    Sir I am working Banjara nigam education socitey sc manejment warking poor student education and hostel facilities give me csr grant please help me sir

  6. Hello sir howa i can do CSR project

  7. Major Mandeep Singh

    Hello Mr Avinash Chandra

    I am working in Indian Army & presently posted at J&K valley. I would like to take on education projects for the villages ahead of Line if control(LC). The life ahead of LC is still 20-30 years back from the mainstream. Education is the key factor which needs to be addressed for these people.
    Therefore I would request you to please provide me emails/ Contacts of CSR Heads so that actual respondents can be addressed & their life can be changed with small steps.

  8. Sheetal Kamate

    Please forward email Id and contact details of companies funding sports activities

  9. SHANTHARAJU S

    This is really worth reading to know more on CSR activities and companies contributing towards CSR.

    Thank you sir for the information

  10. rajendra vaghela

    i am working for health and motivation of blood donation for blood bank.so Please forward email Id and contact details of companies funding for blood banking activities.thx

  11. Meenakshi Karoth Subhash

    Hello Sir

    is there any project supporting children in conflict with law in mumbai

  12. Ajay Kakade

    I would like work for CSR project for companies as per company act . I am having 17 year experience in inclusive education as state coordinator Maharashtra. i am interested to utilize my professional skills for appraisal of project as per Needs analysis of the state/district / block / cluster . which help to utilization of CSR fund for needy community where actual intervention is required. pl let me know the opportunity in any organization those really required desired outcome. which help for organization to get satisfaction that their fund to be utilized for proper intervention.

  13. Amit Mittal

    if donation given to shamshan bhumi ( crimination place ) is it cover CSR activity.

  14. Dr.hema Bhusari

    I am working as Training and placement officer in government Polytechnic Gondia.I would like to ask for CSR contribution from companies for betterment of our students. How can it be done? Please share

  15. yukta bathija

    Hello, i am working with a comany who has conducted an educational drive for girls in East, West and North of India. It is a journey of 100 days covering almost 2000kms. I am looking for companies or people who can contribute and be a part of this journey.

  16. Sachin Sharma

    We a running a School and Vocational Center for Special Needs Children at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. We at present are catering to 104 beneficiaries. The trust’s name is Surya Uday Charitable Trust, We are seeking funding for Building a Hostel and School which would cater to 200 students with a world-class facility. The students in the hilly region also have the right to live with dignity with facilities. In six years we have earned lots of laurels and continue to strive so that our students excel and make a mark in their life and also be an inspiration. Looking for Companies who would support us in CSR

  17. We a running a School and Vocational Center for Special Needs Children at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. We at present are catering to 104 beneficiaries. The trust’s name is Surya Uday Charitable Trust, We are seeking funding for Building a Hostel and School which would cater to 200 students with a world-class facility. The students in the hilly region also have the right to live with dignity with facilities. In six years we have earned lots of laurels and continue to strive so that our students excel and make a mark in their life and also be an inspiration. Looking for Companies who would support us in CSR

  18. Aniket Prakashrao Raut

    Hii, looking for CSR help in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Our Sanjivani Sanstha, Yavatmal (not-for-profit) organization has worked in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra since 2003. Our current projects are directed toward the financial empowerment of women in this region through the formation of SHGs and providing livelihood training and monetary help to them. Right now, many of our SHGs formed small-scale businesses that need training in digital literacy. So for this matter, we are seeking funders to help us to achieve reach our vision, of a ‘just equitable and sustainable society’ through women’s empowerment.

  19. Dr. P.S. Jangwan

    Sir,
    We are constructing a 40 seater Girls hostel to the meritorious and economically weaker sections of the society in Kedarnath valley at Vidhyapeeth near Guptakashi. At present three college namely Degree College (BA, BCom, BCA), Sanskrit College ( UG and PG) and a Pharmacy College (D Pharma) are running with a strength of 300 girls.
    We can recruit care taker/cook/warden and run the hostel free to all girls admitted in three college.
    We hope it can be managed approximately Rs one lacs a month to run the hostel for free to all meritorious and economically weaker sections of Kedar valley/ Mandakini valley.
    Please visit and help to run the hostel.
    Regards.
    Principal Degree College Guptakashi

  20. ललित मधुकर शिगाडे

    नमस्कार मी महाराष्ट् राज्यातील नाशिक जिल्ह्यातील पेठ या अतिदुर्गम तालुक्यातील धोंडमाळ ग्रामपंचायतीचा सरपंच आहे. 4000 लोकसंख्या असलेले गाव पाणीटंचाइ आणि कोरड वाहू आसल्यामुळे रोजगार नाही लोकाना 100 ते 200 km कामासाठी जावे लागते त्यमुळे मुलांच्या शिक्षनाचा प्रश्न भेडसावत आहे.
    त्यामुळे आपल्या मार्फ़त काही मदत होत असल्यास कळवा.

  21. Ramprasad kar

    S.T PRIMARY SCHOOL Donation Csr Schem

  22. i am Lt Col Ak Sangwan working voluntarily for creating more tree/green cover in built-up area, institutes in India. I am doing this with my own resources till now during my place of posting and during my leave period and from now onwards i am intent to do it on little larger scale. Any compony plans to contribute in this cause. plantation and afforestation.

    With regards
    Lt Col AK Sangwan
    ajays707@gmail.com

  23. Khuman Nirmal

    I am a trustee of shree surbhi cheritable trust and i make a gaushala in the trust, this is working in the state of gujarat. I would like to know if it is possible to get a CSR fund in gaushala devlopment ?? please give contact details of companies that support with CSR grants to Non-governmental organizations. Thanks a lot.

  24. SNEHMITRA FOUNDATION

    Hii, we are looking for CSR Funding Partner in Uttar Pradesh Our Snehmitra Foundation (not-for-profit) organization has worked in the UP since 2023. Our current projects are directed toward the providing livelihood training and Rural Development project running.

  25. SNEHMITRA FOUNDATION

    Hii, we are looking for CSR Funding Partner in Uttar Pradesh Our Snehmitra Foundation (not-for-profit) organization has worked in the UP since 2023. Our current projects are directed toward the providing livelihood training and Rural Development project running.-8707419320

  26. Autonxt Automation Pvt Ltd

    We are manufacturer of Motorized Electric battery operated disable Tricycles, i want to provide it to CSR activities call me on

    1. Reetesh Chowdhary

      The Purulia Leprosy Home and Hospital serving the nation since 1888, is very much needing such CSR as there are many Leprosy affected who have lost their legs or hands due to Leprosy and though they have lots of potential but are helpless due to mobility facilities. We encourage the company to visit us in the hospital and analyze how you may help and bring back the life in some one’s life who have been boycotted due to social stigma and poverty.

  27. SHIV KUMAR KUSHWAH

    We run an old age home for senior citizens and need CSR fund for upgradation and to provide more facilities.Please any corporate sector company contact us.

  28. Dr T Balasubramanian

    i am Dr T Balasubramanian, Academic Advisor of Marudhar KesariJain College for Women, Vaniyambadi, Tamilnadu our college provide education to rural poor background women students, marched towards its excellence in its 30th year of service, it needs corporate CSR funding help in many sorts kindly help us to provide better education to the women society

  29. Bhupendra Singh

    Hi,
    We are based at greater noida and would like to contribute through csr activities, could you guide us on this?

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