National Institutional Awards

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, New Delhi

Category : Automobile

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, New Delhi, is a leading passenger car manufacturing company. Board appointed a CSR Committee of 2 Whole Time Directors and 1 Independent Director. Company spent Rs. 63.17 Crore of CSR funds on activities relating to Health, Education, Village Development, Skill Development, Road Safety, Waste Management, Response to Covid-19 pandemic and Support to Environment. Through Skill-Development Initiatives, the company had upgraded more than 100 ITIs and improved the learning outcomes and employability of more than 12,000 students every year. Tertiary healthcare services are provided in rural areas through a world class multi-specialty hospital. In last 2 years, a total of 64320 OPD patients and 4617 Dialysis patients were beneficiaries. 4 Impact Assessment studies have been conducted.

UltraTech Cement Limited, Unit: Birla White, Jodhpur

Category : Cement

UltraTech Cement Limited, Unit: Birla White, Jodhpur, the flagship cement company of the Aditya Birla Group, is the largest manufacturer of grey cement, ready mix concrete (RMC) and white cement in India. CSR committee at the Board level comprises of 3 members, 1 Non-Executive Director, 1 Independent Director and Managing Director. Company spent Rs. 134.59 Crore of CSR funds on activities relating to Education, Health, Sustainable Livelihood, Infrastructure Development and Social Welfare. Prior to the commencement of projects, company carries out a baseline study of the villages. 54479 man-hours of voluntary inputs to CSR activities were recorded. Project: “PRAYAS” has the main goal of promotion of women's empowerment through social and economic development. Women Empowerment Program is running in 3 locations, and working with more than 3,000 women.

Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai

Category : Diversified

Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai is in four business groups viz. retail; digital services; oil & gas and chemicals. CSR & S Committee consists of 3 members: 1 Executive Director and 2 Independent Directors. Company spent Rs. 744 Crore of CSR funds on activities relating to Rural Transformation, Health, Education, Sports, Disaster Response, Art, Culture and Heritage. The livelihood of 1.76 Crore families, mainly fisher-folks and livestock owners across 54,200 villages were enhanced. More than 80,300 students received quality education through 14 Reliance Foundation Schools. Since 2010, the foundation has responded to 52 disasters by assisting communities affected by floods, earthquakes and drought across 293 districts in 19 states, helping 1.9 Crore people. More than 1300 employees volunteered benefitting 33,000 plus individuals. Through impact assessment studies of CSR interventions, the value created is assessed in terms of improvement in the quality of life of the communities.

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, Swaraj Division, Mohali

Category : Farm Equipment

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, Swaraj Division, Mohali is India’s second largest and rapidly growing tractor brand. The CSR Committee of the Board consists of 5 members. The company allocated Rs. 3.52 Crore of CSR funds for activities relating to Health, Education & Skilling, Women Empowerment and Water Conservation. The Hunnar Project focused on Farm and Non-Farm Communities for enabling employability and enterprise development. Under Project Prerna, company has supported 1500 plus women farmers by training them on farm and non-farm initiatives. In Rajasthan, Project Pani has the objective to address the significant water crisis for irrigation, drinking water for humans and animals, especially school children in state of Rajasthan.

Coromandel International Limited, Chennai

Category : Fertilizer

Coromandel International Limited, Chennai, part of the Murugappa Group, is an agricultural solutions provider and producer of phosphatic fertiliser and crop protection chemicals. CSR Committee has 5 members, out of whom 3 are Executive Directors and 2 are Independent Directors. Company spent Rs. 25.54 Crore of CSR funds for activities relating to Education, Health, Rural Development, Research and Environment. Company promotes the concept of working with local communities and other stakeholders for ensuring continuous and smooth operations. Girl Child Scholarship Scheme supports Udbhav School especially Children with Hearing Impairment. CSR is supporting women farmers in Sangareddy, Andhra Pradesh: Nature conservation, Community Development Activities at Plant Locations and, Water Body Rejuvenation Programme also established. A High-Quality Medical Care at Government Hospital. Company uses various approaches to enhance the credibility of CSR reports through the internal audit system.

SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited, Gurugram

Category : Financial Services

SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited, Gurugram, a Non-Banking Financial Company, is a Joint Venture between State Bank of India and GE Capital, and offers extensive credit card portfolio to individual cardholders and corporate clients. Board has appointed a CSR and ESG Committee consisting of 4 Directors, out of which 1 is Executive, 1 Non-Executive and 2 Independent Directors. Company spent Rs. 34.56 Crore of CSR funds for activities relating to Disaster Relief, Skill Development, Education, Healthcare and Environment. Due diligence is conducted to ascertain legitimacy and ethical standing of the involved parties before any partnership. Company has established Centre of Excellence for Skill Development of 763 women candidates for telecom sector jobs; developed digital classrooms in 51 schools impacting more than 14,500 students; provided critical medical equipment support for child care facilitating 554 plus procedures of children suffering from congenital heart diseases. Effective plastic waste management system has been launched in East Delhi with objectives for efficient segregation of dry waste.

JM Financial Limited, Mumbai

Category : Financial Services

JM Financial Limited, Mumbai is an operating-cum-holding company, engaged in various financial services business. CSR Committee comprises 3 members, of which, 2 are Independent Directors, 1 Executive Director. CSR funds of Rs. 2.01 Crore were spent on education and health projects. Company has supported 4,103 students enrolled in over 1,800 private schools across 18 states and 3 union territories. Providing primary preventive and curative medical and healthcare services to families in Khaira and Sikandra blocks of the insurgency-affected, Aspirational District – Jamui, in Bihar. 63 employees were seconded for CSR activities.

GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, Gurugram

Category : FMCG

GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, Gurugram is a leading consumer healthcare company. CSR Committee comprises of 4 members. CSR funds at Rs. 9.98 Crore was spent on projects Smile Train - Cleft lip & palate surgeries; Smile Foundation – Mobile Vans for Dental Care; Buddy4Study & IDA – Sensodyne IDA Shining Star scholarship; and Disaster Relief fund – Need Basis. The CSR project has benefited more than 9400 plus cleft patients and their families across India since November 2018. Every year, an audit of CSR programs and performance is undertaken by an external Auditor.

Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited, Mumbai

Category : Insurance

Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited, Mumbai is a Joint Venture between the Tata Group and the American International Group. The products range includes home insurance, motor insurance, travel insurance, health insurance, rural-agriculture insurance etc. CSR Committee comprises of 1 Independent Director, 1 Non-Executive Director and 1 Executive Director. An amount of Rs. 10.88 Crore was for CSR projects relating to Education, Healthcare, Integrated Rural Development, Environmental Sustainability and Disaster response. Total 163 female beneficiaries were identified of which more than 82% belong to SC-ST communities. Under Project “Promoting Environmental sustainability through water resource management in Osmanabad (Dharashiv), Maharashtra”, a total of 10,343 lakh litres of water storage capacity has been created in the project area. This project has benefited a total of 1627 families.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, Hyderabad

Category : Pharmaceutical

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, Hyderabad is a global pharmaceutical Company offering a portfolio of products and services including APIs, generics, branded generics, biosimilars and OTC. Board has constituted a Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee which includes 2 Independent Directors. An amount of Rs. 51.02 Crore was spent on CSR projects relating to Education, Health and Environment Protection. Projects on Education cover School Improvement Programme and Healthcare cover Community Health Intervention Programme. Special Project on Action for Climate and Environment has the objective to implement initiatives of enhancing resilience and improving access to resources such as farming equipment, etc. for vulnerable communities.

NTPC Limited, Simhadri Super Thermal Power Station, Anakapalli

Category : Power (Generation)

NTPC Limited, Simhadri Super Thermal Power Station, Anakapalli located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is a coal-fired power facility. It comprises of four 500 MW units. CSR Committee comprising of 1 Whole Time Director, 1 Government Nominee and 3 Independent Directors. An amount of Rs. 356.72 Crore (2.53% of net profits) spent on CSR projects relating to Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Skill Development, Employment, and Infrastructure. Company prioritizes active stakeholder engagement throughout the entire CSR process, from inception to execution and evaluation. “Project Vidya” is empowering Tribal Education for Inclusive Development of the 'Kondh' tribal community in Visakhapatnam District.

Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant, Rourkela

Category : Steel

Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant, Rourkela is the first integrated steel plant in public sector. The main products include plates, hot rolled coils, galvanized sheets, tubular products and spiral welded pipes. CSR Committee has 5 members, out of which 2 are Whole Time Directors and 3 Independent Directors. An amount of Rs. 26.52 Crore was spent on CSR projects relating to Education, Healthcare, Training and Livelihood Generation, Women Empowerment, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Sports, Culture and Heritage, Infrastructure Development, Environment etc. Focus is on underprivileged communities to support through CSR programs. Midday meal is organized to 35,000 beneficiaries; Plantation and free distribution of saplings to 100000 beneficiaries; and training provided to 200 women farmers for livelihood from organic farming technique.

Ericsson India Private Limited, New Delhi

Category : Telecommunication

Ericsson India Private Limited, New Delhi is provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Solutions. Its portfolio spans Networks, Cloud Software and Services. CSR Committee has 2 Whole Time Directors, 5 members and 1 permanent invitee. An amount of Rs. 19.75 Crore was spent on CSR projects related to Education, Healthcare, Eradicating Hunger, Ensuring Environmental Sustainability, Swachh Bharat and Disaster Management. Company, in its dedicated pursuit of SDG 17, emphasizes the vital role of public-private collaborations in tackling global challenges. Special project enhancing Climate Resilience of Coastal Communities in Porbandar, Gujarat aims at social and economic development through community-based capacity building, ecosystem restoration, and technology integration through IOT sensors.

Grasim Industries Limited, Domestic Textiles, Mumbai

Category : Textile & Apparel

Grasim Industries Limited, Domestic Textiles Business, Mumbai of Aditya Birla Group has main products of Linen Yarn, Linen Fabric, Wool Worsted, Wool Top and Cotton Fabric. CSR committee consists of 4 members, including 3 Directors, with 1 serving as an Independent Director, and a permanent invitee. An amount of Rs. 40.25 Crore was spent on CSR projects relating to Gyanarjan Scholarship, Homeopathic and Eye Care Centre, Allopathic Health Care, Mother and Child Health Care, Project Kaushalya – Skills Training Project and Women Empowerment Project. The fabric waste generated at the unit is being provided to women led Self Help Groups to convert them into useful materials like face masks, bags and other items. This increases the family income of women members. Under Project Kaushalya – Skills Training Centre has the objective to work towards betterment and development of the underprivileged members of the community and to create livelihood for the unemployed youth.

thyssenkrupp Industries India Private Limited, Pune

thyssenkrupp Industries India Private Limited, Pune is involved in the business of Sugar Plants & Machinery, Mining & Bulk Material Handling Systems, Cement Plants & Machinery and Boilers & Power plants. The board has appointed a CSR Committee consisting of 2 Whole-time Executive Directors. Board of Directors reviews the progress and implementation of all CSR projects in quarterly Board meeting. The majority of CSR projects are in collaboration with Government departments. Majority of work through CSR has focused on creating community assets, which could benefit for many years. As part of these efforts, the company has established thyssenkrupp School of Welding Excellence (phase II) and, thyssenkrupp School of Painting Excellence at Govt. ITI Aundh, Pune.

Bosch Limited, Bengaluru

Category : Automobile Ancillary

Bosch Limited, Bengaluru brings together best-in-class German engineering and Indian entrepreneurship in a portfolio comprising innovative products, services and solutions in Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. CSR committee has 8 members out of which 1 is Executive Director and rest 7 are Non-Executive Independent Directors. 1431 employee volunteers were involved in various CSR activities contributing over 5,000+ hours during the last two years. The social project is titled “Focus on Skill Development (National Priority Area)” with the objective to make the underprivileged school dropout youth employable and to bring them into the mainstream of the society, thereby creating a pool of highly skilled manpower for the industry. Over 55,000 less-educated youth have been trained and placed in entry-level jobs. CSR budget in 2021-22 was Rs. 215.83 million.

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited, Durg

Category : Cement

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited, Durg has an integrated cement manufacturing unit along with 20 MW Captive Thermal Power Plant. Company has a CSR Committee comprising of 3 Directors as its members including 1 Independent Director. Company has identified thematic areas of health, education; skill development and livelihoods creation as thrust of CSR project interventions. Social project titled “JK Lakshmi Aarogya Project (Health, Water & Sanitation)” was launched with the objective to provide free health services at doorsteps in the project villages and support panchayats & local bodies during COVID-19 pandemic. Around 12000 people benefitted through free health services. 242 man-hours were voluntarily contributed by employees to various CSR projects.

PI Industries Limited, Gurugram

Category : Chemical

PI Industries Limited, Gurugram is involved in manufacturing and distribution of agrochemicals. Board has formed a CSR Committee of 4 members, out of which 2 are Executive Directors and 2 Independent Directors (including 1 woman). CSR activities, performed through PI Foundation, include education, skill development, livelihood enhancement, health, hygiene and sanitation, women empowerment, environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources. Economic Empowerment of Women Small landholders and landless workers through improved agriculture, livestock and dairy value chain is undertaken at Bharuch. In cotton there is 28% rise in productivity and 73% rise in net income. For wheat rise in productivity is 30%, reduction of cost by 13% and rise is net income by 9.3%. About 7000 women in 80 villages in Gujarat’s Jambusar and Panoli benefitted. 2000 hours per month volunteered by employees on CSR projects.

Engineers India Limited, New Delhi

Category : Consultancy

Engineers India Limited, New Delhi (EIL) is a leading Engineering Consultancy providing services in the hydrocarbon value chain. CSR Committee of the Board is comprised of 2 Independent directors and 1 functional director with the Chairman and Managing Director of EIL as its Chairman. CSR Budget for 2021-22 was Rs. 10.47 Crore (2%) but actual expenditure was Rs. 33.51 Crore 6.39%. Company provided Residential Skill Development Training Programme (SDTP) to 1600 candidates from backward classes across India in trades such as plastic processing and extrusion, injection molding and blow moulding. Also, conducted functional literacy programme for economic empowerment of 240 tribal women in mushroom cultivation. Around 600 persons from Backward classes (especially OBCs) including girl candidates, have benefitted significantly from the project and indirectly their families and villages/local community. More than 80% candidates from Backward Classes have been provided wage employment and are self-reliant.

Schneider Electric India Private Limited, Gurugram

Category : Electrical Equipment

Schneider Electric India Private Limited, Gurugram works in the areas of designing and manufacturing of electrical, electromechanical, and electronics devices and provides analytics for energy management of electrical distribution and automation. CSR Committee of the Board currently has 4 members, all Executive Directors. CSR activities include rural electrification electrician skill development, disaster management including relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities, and entrepreneur skill development. 400 training centers running in 27 states with 60+ partners; and 1,56,880 youth skilled. In the last 2 years, Employees contributed a total of 600 volunteering days leading to an approximation of 30,000 volunteering hours. A social project “Clean Energy for Sustainable Livelihood” provides reliable and sustainable electricity supply through solar micro-grids and solar powered irrigation system supporting farmers in their household and agricultural.

Paradeep Phosphates Limited, Paradeep

Category : Fertilizer

Paradeep Phosphates Limited, Paradeep is the second largest private sector manufacturer of non-urea fertilisers in India as well as the second largest private sector manufacturer of Di-Ammonium Phosphate in volume sales. CSR projects include: skill development and livelihood promotion for marginalized households, promotion of healthcare, promotion of quality of education and educational facilities in villages, women empowerment, environment and promotion of renewable energy. CSR Budget allocation in 2021-22 was Rs. 565.72 Lakh. Navratna Balyagruha Initiative- the flagship Anganwadi centre revamp program improved service delivery in rural villages. Learnings from the model project scaled up by UNICEF Odisha at district level in Jagatsinghpur and Jajpur to develop WaSH compliant Anganwadis.

ICICI Securities Limited, Navi Mumbai

Category : Financial Services

ICICI Securities Limited, Navi Mumbai is India’s leading integrated technology-based financial firm, offering holistic financial solutions. CSR spend is Rs. 20.11 Crore in 2021-22 towards projects on healthcare, senior citizens welfare, women empowerment, skill development, environment etc. Project supports treating 5 lakh liters of drinking water daily in 2 villages in Maharashtra and provide artificial limbs for disabled so that they can do work. Every stage of CSR programme is checked by internal control team. Company encourages employees to support communities in area of sustainable livelihood; and pro-actively support meaningful socio-economic development. 64,500 lives impacted through this project.

GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, Gurugram

Category : FMCG

GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, Gurugram is a leading consumer healthcare company with brand products such as Sensodyne, ENO, Crocin, Iodex, Ostocalcium and Centrum. CSR Committee comprises of 4 Board members. CSR budget in 2021-22 was Rs. 9.85 Crore. CSR projects are driven by needs of the community; be it cleft and palate surgeries for people from underprivileged and background classes or covid support and relief project for urban communities. Social project titled “About children born with clefts” undertaken with the aim to create a healthier society and reduce infant mortality in children. Project has benefited more than 6000+ cleft patients and their families across India. Company is supporting 100 Bachelor of Dental Surgery students from underprivileged background in completing professional education.

EPAM Systems India Private Limited, Hyderabad

Category : IT

EPAM Systems India Private Limited, Hyderabad leverages its advanced software engineering heritage to become a global digital transformation services provider. Company's eKids program, in partnership with the Nirmaan Organization has been providing access to high quality computing education for more than 12,000+ students from under-represented communities across India. In partnership with WWF India, the company has provided ongoing access to environmental education for 25,000+ children from 389+ schools across India. 1000+ employees have participated in various CSR activities (offline and online). Company tracks the social and ethical impacts of the direct and indirect consequences of projects and activities through its internal systems.

Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh

Category : Mining & Metallurgy

Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, operates a 2 MTPA (million tons per annum) alumina refinery in Lanjigarh. CSR committee is of 5 members out of which are 4 Independent Directors (including 1 woman) and 1 Non-Executive Director (woman). CSR spend in 2022-23 was Rs. 10.95 Crore. CSR activities include healthcare, women empowerment, sustainable livelihood, clean energy. Lanjigarh works on a separate convergence model for bringing in welfare schemes introduced by State and Central government. A social project “Dhokra Project” has revived livelihoods to Dhokra artisans and created employment opportunities for youth. The average income level of the artisans has been increased to Rs. 5000 per month.

Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai

Category : Petrochemical

Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai a Fortune 500 Company, is involved into five major business groups i.e. oil to chemicals, oil and gas E&P, retail, digital services, media and entertainment. CSR Committee is of 3 members, out of which 1 is Executive Director and 2 Independent Directors. CSR spend was Rs. 884 Crore in 2021-22 against budget Rs. 737 Crore indicating >2% spent. CSR activities were in areas of rural transformation, health, education, sports, disaster relief, arts and culture. Reliance Foundation Digital Extension services set-up for disaster management with objective to create stronger and more resilient communities in disaster-prone/climate vulnerable districts. 1243(+) lakh cubic meters of water harvesting capacity created and improved access to drinking water for 1750(+) villages created. Market access for nearly 70,000 farmers created. Nearly 80,200 students received quality education through 14 Foundation schools.

CESC Limited, Kolkata

Category : Power (Generation)

CESC Limited, Kolkata is India’s first fully integrated electrical utility company generating and distributing power since 1899. The company is part of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. Board has appointed a CSR committee of 3 members, out of which 1 is Non-Executive Director, 1 Executive Director and 1 Independent Director. CSR expenditure was Rs. 20.70 Crore in 2021-22. 9480 man-hours were contributed by 860 employee volunteers over last 2 years for CSR work. A social project titled “Roshni” is in place with the objective to ensure physical and cognitive development of children in the formative years through interventions on safe motherhood and child care. 7541 lives have benefitted from company’s health programs and 1000 youth benefitted from company’s skill development programs.

Greenko Energies Private Limited (Greenko Group), Hyderabad

Category : Power (Renewable)

Greenko Energies Private Limited (Greenko Group), Hyderabad is a large renewable energy companies with a power generation capacity of 7.5 GW and a pipeline of 15 GW of wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage assets. CSR thrust areas include: Education; Healthcare; Rural Development; Livelihood Enhancement and Environment. Ongoing CSR activity covers co-creation projects undertaken through the participation of local community / local bodies/ department agencies. Running Mobile Health Units and providing primary diagnostic and preventive healthcare has resulted in upgradation of health infrastructure in Government and Civil Hospitals. More than 9 Million litres of safe drinking water supplied in last three years. Company focusses on capacity building of the local youth and farmers with skill development and entrepreneurship development programmes. Group has a CSR Policy that is guided by its corporate vision and values and is committed to sustainable development.

ReNew Power Private Limited, Gurugram

Category : Power (Renewable)

ReNew Power Private Limited, Gurugram is one of India’s largest renewable energy IPPs and the first Indian RE firm to list on NASDAQ. The company develops, builds, owns and operates utility scale wind and solar energy projects that generate electricity. CSR spend in 2021-22 was Rs. 13.74 Crore (2.98%). In last two years, 896-man hours have been contributed towards volunteering activities. A social project titled “Water conservation through traditional harvesting methods in Jaisalmer” launched with the objective of water conservation with focus on reviving, and relying on, traditional knowledge of local communities. In 2021-22, 20 taankas were constructed, 20 bio-sand filters were provided and two lakes were de-silted. 39% of the beneficiaries are seeing a reduction in water-borne diseases like joint pains, diarrhoea, high blood pressure etc.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, New Delhi

Category : Power Equipment

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, New Delhi is India’s largest engineering and manufacturing public sector enterprise in the energy and infrastructure sector. CSR spend during 2021-22 was Rs. 9.11 Crore. Education Scholarship is provided to students belonging to SC, ST, OBC and disabled categories. A special project titled “Motivating AgRarian communities of Kandhamal for Economic Transformation” is launched in District Kandhamal of Odisha with the objectives to work with 15,000 families and help them to diversify and intensify agriculture and adopt husbandry-oriented resource management practices imperative for sustainable use of resources in the complex agro-ecologies typical of rain-fed regions and the flood-plains. Company has identified Thrust Areas for its CSR interventions. These have been named: “Inclusive India”, Healthy India”, Clean India”, “Educated India”, “Green India”, “Responsible India”, “Heritage India”.

Jindal Steel & Power Limited, New Delhi

Category : Steel

Jindal Steel & Power Limited, New Delhi is a public limited company established for steel making, TMT Bars, rails, coils, wire rods, plates, and structural frames. CSR activities are undertaken in health and nutrition, drinking water and sanitation, education, skill development, sustainable livelihood and women empowerment, environment and agriculture, sports, arts and culture, rural infrastructure etc. CSR spend was Rs. 125.10 Crore in 2021-22. A social project ‘Embrace Your Health’ is undertaken through JSP Foundation supporting more than 10,000 patients/year. Eye care program organized in which 4000 truckers were benefitted. More than 21 lakhs of people are benefitted under drinking water and sanitation initiative.

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, Kolkata

Category : Sugar

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, Kolkata is one of the largest integrated sugar companies in India. Allied businesses of the Company comprise distillery operations and cogeneration of power. CSR activities included empowering the rural community with the right knowledge, potent tools and technology, healthcare services, standardised education and improved rural infrastructure and Mobile Science Lab. Around 5500+ Farm equipment was distributed to farmers. Solar street lights were installed in 10 villages benefitting more than 30000 people. Company sponsored and distributed Ration Kits in around 100 villages in Uttar Pradesh and healthy meal packets to the underprivileged during the nationwide lockdown. Company's internal audit system plays a critical role in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting CSR programmes. Even government representatives play a significant role in formulation and drafting of a CSR project.

Sterlite Technologies Limited, Pune

Category : Telecom Equipment

Sterlite Technologies Limited, Pune is an industry-leading integrator of digital networks. Company provides integrated 5G ready end-to-end solutions ranging from wired to wireless, design to deployment, and connectivity to computer. Company's core capabilities lie in optical interconnect, virtualised access solutions, network software, and system integration. A social project “Education Program” with objective to provide technology-based interventions and agile models, ensures quality digital education in vernacular medium available to rural marginalized communities. 1,023 individuals (192 youth and 831 adults), both men and women from across age groups were digitally empowered through company’s Digital Empowerment programme in FY22. Access to improved healthcare facilities provided to over 1200 villages like teleconsultation, testing and medication, nutrition, prescription as well as referrals for free or subsidised treatment at nearby government hospitals. CSR spend in FY 2021-22 was Rs. 11.57 Crore (2.03%).

Concentrix Daksh Services India Private Limited, New Delhi

Category : BPO

Concentrix Daksh Services India Private Limited, New Delhi is owned by Concentrix the world’s second-largest provider of technology imposed (Digital Customer Experience) CX solutions. The company has CSR programme covering education, infrastructure, upliftment, healthcare, environment etc. A social project titled ‘Winnie Sun Scholarship Program’ is in place with the objective to create women leaders for the society at large by providing quality education environment to a girl child. The target group is girls aged 17 to 25 years, belonging to poor households for medical, nursing and engineering courses. Overall progress of each candidate is evaluated regularly by customized software.

UltraTech Cement Limited Unit: Birla White, Jodhpur

Category : Cement

UltraTech Cement Limited, Unit: Birla White, Jodhpur is owned by Aditya Birla Group and was established in 1988 to manufactures and markets speciality products like wall care putty, texture, level plast and GRC (Glass fibre Reinforced Concrete). CSR spend in FY 2021 was Rs. 124.51 Crore at 3.3% of profits on various CSR activities which include promotion of education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood, infrastructure development, social welfare, Covid-19 etc. A social project ‘PRAGYA’ is set up in geographically remote areas with objective to provide quality education in government schools; and to strengthen the government services delivery mechanism for improving the condition of underprivileged communities. The impact of social project includes outreach to 10,000+ student beneficiary. A need assessment is done through participatory rural appraisal with all stakeholders.

Syngenta India Private Limited, Pune

Category : Chemical

Syngenta India Private Limited, Pune is a private limited company established in year 2000 to provide agricultural inputs (crop protection products and hybrid seeds) to farming community, to enhance the prosperity of farmers. CSR spend at Rs. 11.91 Crore in 2020-21 towards rural prosperity, solar electrification, water and soil sustainability, help farmers stay safe and healthy and support rural community during adversity or disaster. A social project ‘Community Transformation’ is in place with the objective to help farmers manage a complex set of challenges from nature and society. 92% of the vendors confirmed that their livelihood standard has improved in terms of better education, improved health facilities, asset creation etc. It deployed 1900 agri entrepreneurs to help 3,00,000 farmers with agronomy advice (good agricultural practices).

Coromandel International Limited, Secunderabad

Category : Fertilizer

Coromandel International Limited, Secunderabad part of Murugappa Group, manufactures and markets nutrient and other allied businesses and crop protection. Company spent Rs. 230 Crore towards CSR activities which included child education, healthcare, community development, livelihood support, skill development and nature conservation. A social project titled ‘Promoting Education for girls in Government Schools from Backward Areas’ is in place with the objective to provide financial assistance to the meritorious girl students of rural areas studying in classes IX and X. 2283 girls received scholarships of Rs. 5000 each. 75,713 girls and woman have experienced awareness of health issues and better access to medical care. CSR activities are governed by 5 principles i.e. integrity, passion, quality, respect and responsibility.

AU Small Finance Bank Limited, Jaipur

Category : Financial Sector (Banking)

AU Small Finance Bank Limited, Jaipur is a public limited organization established in 2017 for banking and financial services. The bank serves its customers in the remotest locations of North, West and Central India. CSR spend was Rs. 15.97 Crore in 2020-21 for activities of employment for the disabled, education, healthcare, water supply, environmental protection and Covid-19 affected population. A special project ‘Empowering Women Economically through Maa Annapurna Masala Project’ is in place with objective to envisage livelihood opportunities for illiterate and unskilled women. AU Skills Academy is operational in 6 cities across Rajasthan in 33 rural areas and has trained 2731 youth in past two years to enhance their livelihoods.

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited, New Delhi

Category : Financial Services - Infrastructure

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited, New Delhi established in 2016 is a public limited company to provide asset management services. CSR spend was Rs. 2.26 Crore (3.6%) in FY 2022 on treatment of Covid-19 patients, treatment of children with heart disease, construction of oxygen plant and empowering people with disabilities. A social project ‘Mapping for CSR to SDG Schemes’ is in place laying emphasis on development and capacity building of workers to help them gain employment through portfolio associated companies. Key goals are poverty alleviation, decent work with economic growth and reducing inequality for the beneficiaries. Company worked with an NGO using a tech enabled platform successfully unlocking more than Rs. 100 Crore of government schemes impacting 3,00,000 citizens.

Muthoot Finance Limited, Ernakulam

Category : Financial Services - NBFC

Muthoot Finance Limited, Ernakulam is a public limited company established in 1997 to provide loan against gold. Focus of CSR activities is on education, health and livelihood. A social project ‘Snehasraya’ is launched with an objective to diagnose impact of kidney related diseases on various life style diseases. Company runs mobile laboratory under this project in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Hyderabad and Maharashtra. Skill development programs are conducted in North India and South India to make disabled or marginalised women employable. Scholarship is awarded to students for four professional courses i.e. medicine, engineering, nursing and commerce till the completion of course.

GAIL (India) Limited, New Delhi

Category : GAS

GAIL (India) Limited, New Delhi is a PSU of Government of India established for exploration and production of oil and gas, petrochemicals, LPG and liquid hydrocarbon, natural gas and renewable energy. Company spend on CSR was at Rs. 147.67 Crore (2.08%) in 2020-21 for projects/activities relating to health and sanitation, drinking water, education, skill development and livelihood generation, rural development, women empowerment, environment centric initiatives, care for elderly and disabled. A social project ‘Project Arogya’ is in place with objective to promote basic healthcare to the economically challenged and vulnerable with provision of mobile health units. Company provided medical equipment and aids via distribution camps and supported 3900 children in eliminating the clubfoot disability. Project Arogya provided free-healthcare services to the poor at doorstep during pandemic Covid-19 period.

Gujarat CSR Authority, Ahmedabad

Category : Government

Gujarat CSR Authority, Ahmedabad, established in 2015 under the administrative control of Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat to develop a framework for CSR in the state, facilitating and assisting mid-size and smaller companies to effectively implement their CSR strategy. CSR spend was at Rs. 5.42 Crore in 2020-21 towards CSR activities in employment for poor, education, healthcare, water supply (RO drinking water) and skill development. A special project titled ‘Empowering Marginal Community’ with objective to joint families of Rathalav Village get the benefit of eight different schemes of the government. It undertook a systematic secondary data based survey to understand the chronic factors responsible for malnutrition in the state. Set-up 3 help desks in 6 villages for 8224 eligible beneficiaries under various government scheme and 7362 (89.52%) has been facilitated for availing the benefits. 191 farmers have been benefitted under MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) scheme.

L&T Technology Services Limited, Vadodara

Category : IT

L&T Technology Services Limited, Vadodara is part of L&T Group, established in 2009 and rechristened in 2012 to provide Engineering Research and Development (ER&D) services. CSR spend was at Rs. 15.72 Crore in 2020-21 towards activities which include Water, Environment, Health, Education and Skill Development. A social project titled ‘Project Neelachala’ is in place with objective to build 150 resilient homes for 150 families displaced by Cyclone Fani in Puri, Odisha. The CSR activities involve skill development projects benefitting 4258 youth, out of which 505 are with physical disabilities. Digital education and capacity building is in place which will be benefitting 221300 students and 1084 teachers. 119423 people have benefitted through healthcare initiatives.

Odisha Mining Corporation Limited, Bhubaneswar

Category : Mining & Metallurgy

Odisha Mining Corporation Limited, Bhubaneswar, owned by Government of Odisha, is established for production and sale of Iron Ore, Bauxite Ore and Chromite Ore. Board has constituted a CSR committee of 4 members, out of which 2 are Independent Directors. CSR spend is at Rs. 12.37 Crore (2.6%) for 2020-21 promoting infrastructure facilities, quality education, reducing inequalities, environment and ecological balance, rural development and sports. A social Project ‘Community Led Total Sanitation Project’ is in place with objective to contribute to overall development of the communities in 15 selected villages in Jajpur District having approximately 4107 households by making these communities ‘Open Defecation Free’. Company has set up a Vocational Training Centre in Rayagada district and funding capacity enhancement of ITI in partnership with government.

Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai

Category : Petrochemical

Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai is a public limited company established in 1973 to produce products under refining crude oil and marketing petrochemical products. CSR spend was Rs. 922 Crore in 2020-21 for activities which include rural development, health, education, sports, disaster response, Covid-19, art, culture and heritage etc. A social project ‘COVID-19 Response’ is in place. Company has invested in the well-being of the underprivileged communities and vulnerable groups. Over 78000+ students received quality education through 14 Foundation schools. 2.15 crore children and youth reached through different sports initiatives. Enhanced livelihood of 1.26 crore farmers across 4200+ villages. Job-readiness training and career guidance workshops conducted for 2600+ youth across the country.

Sembcorp Green Infra Limited, Gurgaon

Category : Power (Renewable)

Sembcorp Green Infra Limited, Gurgaon is a leading independent power producer in India, with extensive experience is developing and operating power generation assets in renewable power sectors. CSR spend was Rs. 6.535 Crore in 2020-21 for education, health, skill development and environment. Board has pushed the focus of CSR on long-term rolling projects and building capabilities. A social project titled ‘Agricultural Sustainability and Skill Development’ is in place. Social project reached out to 2700 beneficiaries through its linkages with government schemes. Alignment and support with India’s National Rural Health mission for timely cure and prevention of heart ailments benefitted 62086 patients. 100% farmers motivated on getting their livestock timely vaccinated.

Godrej Properties Limited, Mumbai

Category : Real Estate

Godrej Properties Limited, Mumbai is a part of Godrej Group, established in 1990 as a real estate company to provide products like residential development and a smaller component of commercial development. Ensuring employability and creating a ‘Greener India’ are the focus areas of company’s CSR interventions. Board has constituted a CSR committee of 4 Directors, out of which 2 are Independent. A social project ‘Integrated Decentralised Waste Management Project, Konark’ is in place with the aim to divert 3600 tons of waste with at least 95% of source segregation by engaging local citizens, women self-help groups and youth groups. Support in recent pandemic reached out to 150000 workers in one year.

TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited, Jharsuguda

Category : Refractories

TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited, Jharsuguda is a Public listed company. Company manufacturing a wide range of products like Basic, Dolomite, Monolithic, Silica, Taphole Clay and RH snorkel refractories. CSR spend was at Rs. 22.44 Crore in 2020-21 towards activities/projects which include education, healthcare, drinking water and sanitation, sports, sustainable livelihood, environment protection and rural infrastructure development. A social project ‘Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI)’ is in place for development training for rural unemployed youth of Jharsuguda District. 75% of trainees are self-employed and 25% wage employed; 62% of trainees are women candidates; 54% of trainees belong to SC/ST; and 39% belong to OBC categories. CSR Programs and their performance against the set target are audited by the Board in every six months.

Lowe’s Services India Private Limited, Bengaluru

Category : Retail

Lowe’s Services India Private Limited, Bengaluru, a subsidiary of Lowe’s Company, Inc. was established in 2013 to provide technology products in IT/ITES sector. CSR spend was at Rs. 3.99 Crore in 2020-21 on healthcare, covid relief, training of women, skill program and education for students from underserved communities. A social Project ‘Skill Development Program for Disabled Women’ is in place with the objective to increase their social and emotional skills and resilience to start earning to support their families. Sanitization Hygiene Entrepreneurship Program include 130 women as inspectors to undertake fumigation and disinfection of homes/objects. Skills and adaptability for meaningful and well-paying jobs benefitted 4944 people. Company encourages its employees to volunteer on CSR projects. During COVID-19 support provided to 50,000 beneficiaries for RTPCR testing.

JSW Steel Limited, Mumbai

Category : Steel

JSW Steel Limited, Mumbai is a leading Indian integrated steel manufacturer established in 1982 for producing and marketing hot rolled coils, cold rolled coils, color coated products, galvanized steel, TMT bars, wire rods, special alloy steel etc. Major CSR projects include public health infrastructure, educational infrastructure and system strengthening, eco-systems, integrated water resource management, sports promotion and enhancement of skills and rural livelihoods, waste management and sanitation initiatives and women employability. A social project ‘Creating a Healthy Environment Around Area of Operations’ is in place to make available adequate drinking water by increasing ground water table and rain water storage through water conservation and ensure safe drinking water supply to the villagers. The impact is in the form of storage capacity created at 798912 cubic meters. Number of households benefitted with water supply at 90390 cubic meters.

Godrej Agrovet Limited, Mumbai

Category : Agri-Chemicals

Godrej Agrovet Limited of Godrej Group, is a public limited company that manufactures and markets animal feed, dairy and dairy products, processed poultry and vegetarian foods, agrochemicals and vegetable oil. Project on ‘Integrated Rural Livelihoods Program’ was taken up with the objective to work with farmer households to improve livelihoods through farm and off-farm interventions. 11,600 farmers were trained reporting average household income increase by 38%. Every rupee invested by company in the program resulted in Rs. 2.2 increase in income or savings for the farmers.

HeidelbergCement India Limited, Gurugram

Category : Cement

HeidelbergCement India Limited (HCIL), a subsidiary of HeidelbergCement Group AG, Germany manufactures and markets cement. The project titled ‘Transformation and Facility Enhancement in Rural Educational Institutions for Creating Better Educational Environment’ is operated with objectives to enhance the basic facilities for students and teachers, develop pre-school culture in Anganwadi Centres and transform village educational institutions as a life changing tool. The project has impacted 45 government schools, 20 Anganwadi Centres, 50,000 students of government schools and 20,000 children of Anganwadi Centres.

Hikal Limited, Navi Mumbai

Category : Chemical

Hikal Limited is a public limited company offering solutions across the life sciences value chain by providing world-class pharmaceuticals: APIs, generics, intermediates, crop protection and specialty chemicals. The project titled ‘Rural Primary School Development Program’ is operated in Mahad, Maharashtra with objective to provide holistic education to the underprivileged children. The impact of the project is an outreach to 371 students; improvement in academic performance by 45%, female literacy rate improved to 75% from 66.98%; and outreach to 1500 villagers improving their standard of living. The company extended support to Mehli Mehta Music Foundation (MMMF) in Mumbai to expand music education to over 1000 underprivileged children.

Capgemini Technology Services India Limited, Pune

Category : Consultancy

Capgemini Technology Services India Limited is a provider of technology, outsourcing services and local professional services. Capgemini Metrics Management program measures the effectiveness and efficiency of process /sub-processes deployed for executing customer project. Quality Policy is not only an enabler to achieve vision and mission at Capgemini but also sets the focus on customer. The company identifies the risks applicable to the organization by evaluating internal & external factors impacting the Business goals. Focusing on Quality Goals and Programs has helped to get improved sustainability performance.

Signify Innovations India Limited, Gurugram

Category : Electrical Equipment

Signify Innovations India Limited (formerly Philips Lighting India Limited) manufactures and markets lighting and electrical equipment and related services. A project titled ‘Sports for Development (Lighting up Badminton Court in Mewat, Haryana)’ is set up in partnership with District Education Department of Haryana with the objective to strengthen local sports culture and create opportunities for students of government schools in villages. Direct beneficiaries of the project include 880 children belonging to 23 government schools of which 50% are girls, and indirectly impacting more than 5000+ students. Projects helped improve sporting performance and participation in regional sports competition. More than 20 students have been selected for district level competition and 2 students for state level competitions.

Honeywell Automation India Limited, Pune

Category : Engineering

Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) provides integrated automation and software solutions, including process solutions and building solutions. A project titled ‘Honeywell Center for Advancing Girls in Science’ has been launched with the objective to provide deep, transformative science education to underprivileged girls of exceptional promise. The program benefitted 500 Avasara Institute students and 12,000 students from low income and government schools in Pune. The impact on life style of community was observed by achieving 100% results in 10th grade exams; and 77% results in level 12 grade for 2020 exam series. Honeywell Safe Schools is a comprehensive approach to school safety that has benefitted 150 schools in Delhi and 83,000 children, 90,000 parents and 2900 teachers.

Small Industries Development Bank of India, Lucknow

Category : Financial Services

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is the principal financial institution for promotion, financing and development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector. SIDBI has undertaken CSR activities under the project ‘Using Innovative Mobile Literacy Labs’ to raise awareness and deliver doorstep digital financial literacy for the Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs). Mass awareness campaigns were organized impacting 60,000 men and women sensitized on digital financial literacy. Hand holding of 12,000 was effected on conducting business transactions using different digital payment channels. In association with Sambhar Foundation piloted a program for rebuilding livelihoods during Covid-19 in 20 states.

Mindtree Foundation, Bengaluru

Category : IT

Mindtree Foundation is an NGO and woks for the benefit of people with disabilities to promote education and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. A project titled ‘Preventing and Protecting Citizens from Covid-19’ is in place in partnership with government with the objective to ensure that the most immediate and essential needs of citizens are met. The Foundation reached out to State Governments of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. 2049 livelihood opportunities were created impacting 31,711 beneficiaries through community initiatives in 2019-20.

Utkal Alumina International Limited, Rayagada

Category : Mining & Metallurgy

Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited manufactures metallurgical grade Alumina. The project titled ‘Wadi’ implemented by Utkal Alumina Jana Sewa Trust is in place with objective to enhance income of tribal families. 42 farmers getting additional regular income from Wadi vegetable intercrop of Rs. 42,000 per annum. Goat rearing by 76 landless families got additional income of Rs. 30,000 per year. Company has set up ITI at Kashipur in collaboration with MITS, Rayagada and so far 330 persons from the surrounding, areas have completed training.

Nayara Energy Limited, Vadinar

Category : Oil Refining

Nayara Energy Limited (previously Essar Oil Limited) owns and operates India’s second largest single-site state-of-the-art and one of most modern and complex refineries having business across the hydrocarbon value chain, from refining to retail. A project ‘Gramsamrudhi-Development beyond Economics’ is in place for inclusive development of communities around refinery and depots. The project has engaged with over 10,000 beneficiaries (approx. 20% of population) in communities across 15 villages of Jamnagar and Devbhumi Dwarka Districts. Area under irrigation increased from 914 hectares to 3502 hectares. More than 1000 women empowered through micro-financing options and livelihood generation activities.

Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, Karur

Category : Paper

Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL) is a public limited company that manufactures writing and printing paper, paper boards and cement. The factory converts the mill waste of lime sludge and fly ash into cement. The project titled ‘Promotion of Education / Educational Activities for the Surrounding Residents of Company’ is operated with the objective to improve literacy level and promotion of academic growth of children belonging to poor and underprivileged deprived society. 100% English proficiency for poor and slum children has been attained. During Covid-19 provided sewing machine operator training to unemployed women for free mask manufacturing etc. Special provision has been made for differently abled persons by providing aids and appliances to needy persons.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Mumbai

Category : Pharmaceutical

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Sun Pharma) is the fourth largest speciality generic pharmaceutical company in the world. A project on ‘Malaria Elimination & Demonstration’ is operational with the objective to eliminate malaria over 1200 villages of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh as well as sustain it to remain malaria free. The overall beneficiaries are 1233 villages, 2,85,192 households in 1 district of Madhya Pradesh. It operates a tri-partite agreement between ICMR, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh and Foundation to decrease/ eliminate/ control of malaria in India. Mobile healthcare services benefitted 209,725 persons including 144343 curative treatments of patients.

BSES Yamuna Power Limited, Delhi

Category : Power (Distribution)

BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) provides reliable power supply in East and Central Delhi with a peak demand of 1439 MW. A project ‘A New Breed of Fire Fighters’ first of its kind is in place with the objective to install fire extinguishers at prominent places so that the general public has access to fire extinguishers. Over 250 men and women have been provided training directly whereas over 5750 people were informed about the safety program and fire extinguishers. The company has started 30 centres to teach 20,000 women to read and write. Conducted financial literacy awareness session reaching out to over 1000 people.

Nabha Power Limited, Patiala

Category : Power (Generation)

Nabha Power Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro generates electrical power through thermal plants of 2×700 MW capacity. NPL is operating and maintaining grid linked independent power plants on Build-Own-Operate-Maintain (BOOM) basis. A project ‘Women Empowerment (Skill Building / Livelihood Generation)’ is in place with the objective to build capacity of girls and women from underserved and economically weaker communities to augment their household livelihood portfolio. Program provided employment opportunities to 4000 women locally, helped them contribute Rs. 25,000 per month to their families income.

Bridgestone India Private Limited, Pune

Category : Rubber

Bridgestone India Private Limited manufactures and markets automotive tyres, tubes and flaps for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-road vehicles. The project ‘Last Mile Delivery’ with objective to train and place rural women as delivery girls was put in place. The project has benefitted 200 rural women to get trained and placed as delivery girls. Another project ‘Sarthi’ with objective to train and placement program for youth was put in place. It has benefitted 345 drivers by extensive training program covering heavy motor driving skills for rural youth for placement. Truckers starting at various locations across India were approached through supply chain and reached out to provide emergency needs during Covid lockdown.

Tata Steel BSL Limited, New Delhi

Category : Steel

Tata Steel BSL Limited (erstwhile Bhushan Steel Limited) produces a variety of steel products such as hot rolled coils, cold rolled sheets, galvanized coil, color coated coils etc. CSR projects covered health and drinking water, education, livelihood, rural infrastructure, sports and environment. A social project where Rural Women Creates Socio-Economic Impact, is the ‘Face Mask Warriors in Combating Covid-19’ with objective to make available masks as per government and medical specification especially for rural areas. 36 women generated a profit of Rs. 2.64 lakhs by producing 74,080 masks and selling them at reasonable price to the company who distributed free to its employees and associates. The company provided groceries to 1236 slum dwellers during lockdown.

Sterlite Technologies Limited, Pune

Category : Telecom Equipment

Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) provides connectivity solutions, network services and network software for telecommunications sector. The project titled ‘Equipping Women with the Power to Control their Destiny’ is in place with the objective to target seven of UN Sustainable Development Goals by spreading awareness and need to educate women. The program was named as ‘Jeevan Jyoti Women Empowerment Program’. The program has covered 2265 women under its tailoring, fashion designing, patient assistance, MS office and computer data entry courses from 100 villages and a total population of over 11,000 women benefitted. The company has set up a mobile medical unit for primary healthcare facilities to tribals across 24 remote locations benefitting 220,000 tribals.

Bangalore International Airport Limited, Bengaluru

Category : Transportation (Airports)

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) was incorporated to build, own and operate Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru for a 30 year concession period. The project ‘Creating Social Value through Education’ with objective to ensure that every child complete equitable and quality primary and secondary education has increased the number of qualified teachers. Company has undertaken construction of schools and renovation of Anganwadis which has helped in a positive impact for over 5,000 children, under public private partnership program. An initiative named ‘Namma Shikshana’ taken up which focuses on learning enhancement programs among children enrolled in government schools.