Question 5GS2GS2

How far is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) emerging as a business-led solution for addressing development challenges in India? (Answer in 150 words)

Introduction

Corporate Social Responsibility is a legal mandate of Companies under Companies Act, 2013 to give their share towards society. Mechanisms like public consultations and Jan Sunwais encourage and foster participatory governance.

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Corporate Social Responsibility is a legal mandate of Companies under Companies Act, 2013 to give their share towards society.

CSRno spending on CSR of 2% of profits in last 3 yearsvarious projectseducation, health, skilling

[Diagram showing CSR branches: spending 2% of profits in last 3 yearsvarious projects (education, health, skilling, employee welfare will be eligible)]

CSR emerging as a business-led solution for addressing development challenges in India

1Education - Many CSR are contributing for improving infrastructure, quality of education etc.

2Health and hunger - CSR initiatives for addressing malnutrition and food security concerns in tribal areas.

3Broadband facilities in hard-to-go places @ forests.

4Skill development - PM Internship Scheme along with CSR initiatives.

5Provisions for elderly - aid devices, neo-tech assisted tools.

6SAGE initiative.

7Employment generation by peripheral development of ancillary industries.

CSR should complement government efforts to improve quality and timelines of services to transform India into world-class infrastructure country

Mechanisms like public consultations and Jan Sunwais encourage and foster participatory governance.

Role of mechanisms in impacting governance

(A) Public consultations

1Builds public trust in public service delivery

(a) Citizen Charter

2Ensures transparency & accountability

(a) Inviting public opinion on Bills

3Present misuse of discretionary powers

(a) Citizen feedback via PR

4Promote environmental conservation

(a) Environment Impact Assessment

5Ensure integrity in governance.

(a) Audit in MNREGA

(II) Jan Sunwayi

1Address grievances at the very moment.

2Reassure whether direction was implemented.

3Bring out corrupt practices

4Promote 2-way communication

5Prevent citizen disenchantment and movements like Naxalism

Trust-based institutions are the bedrock of effective governance - Economic Survey (2025)

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Conclusion

CSR should complement government efforts to improve quality and timelines of services to transform India into world-class infrastructure country Trust-based institutions are the bedrock of effective governance - Economic Survey (2025)

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Diagram

CSR framework showing 2% spending requirement on profits in last 3 years directed towards various projects including education, health, skilling, and employee welfare

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ANANYA RANA

AIR 602025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR as Business-led Solution

CSR and Development Challenges in India

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