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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs) with 38 developed nations to boost India's economic growth. He urged Indian industries, farmers, MSMEs, and artisans to focus on quality to gain a competitive advantage in these markets. In
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, addressed the Rajya Sabha about the framework and impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives as established under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, and CSR Policy Rules, 2014. Companies surpassing specified financial benchmarks are mandated to allocate
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has reported a cumulative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure of over 1,44,159 crore rupees for the last five financial years, as per annual filings in the MCA 21 registry. The CSR expenditures are tracked centrally and published online. The Companies Act, 2013 dictates
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The Department of Atomic Energy reported on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted for the Gorakhpur Anu Vidyut Pariyojana nuclear project in Haryana, highlighting no adverse impact on the water regime. In a Parliament session, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized CSR initiatives for project-affected locals, including skill development and education support.
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, via the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation, is broadening its Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships to benefit tribal communities, especially in the educational domain. Collaborations with major corporations like Coal India Ltd and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation aim to improve educational infrastructure and
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A delegation from Mizoram, led by MLA Dr. K. Beichhua, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to discuss development initiatives and support through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) proposals. The meeting underlined the high priority given to the North Eastern region by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stressed the importance
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal highlighted the significance of tackling malnutrition as a collective national responsibility during a CSR Conclave on Nutrition in New Delhi. Emphasizing the need for a whole-of-government approach, he underscored the importance of coordinated action by various ministries to ensure nutrition, affordability,
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Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah, will inaugurate the CSR Conclave organized by NDDB Foundation for Nutrition, aiming to enhance nutrition security through corporate-cooperative partnerships. The event will see the launch of initiatives like Giftmilk and Shishu Sanjeevani, benefiting thousands of children across India. The conclave will
SDG Alignment
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) to develop a Comprehensive SDG Alignment Framework. This initiative aims to integrate National, State, ESG, and CSR indicators to support evidence-based policymaking and promote sustainable corporate participation towards
Atal Innovation Mission
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) and the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) have signed a Statement of Intent to promote STEM education and innovation in India. This partnership aims to mobilize corporate support for enhancing infrastructure and curriculum delivery in schools through Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). The initiative
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) will host the 2nd National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2025) in New Delhi on October 6-7, 2025. The conference, themed 'Leveraging CSR Excellence for Tribal Development', aims to foster collaboration between government initiatives, corporate strategies, and indigenous
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL) have collaborated to enhance the infrastructure and capacity of 42 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. NCL will provide ₹5 crores under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to support digital education and health initiatives,