Thanks Note - Six months ago, I began Jombay’s Lead Like a Woman program with a focus on growth, reflection, and purposeful leadership. Today, I’m honoured to be named a 2025 Top 10% Club winner. This recognition is deeply personal, dedicated to my father, whose values of integrity and learning continue to guide me. The journey strengthened my empathy, self-awareness, and decision-making.
Godrej Enterprises Group launched the “Chhote Engineer” Multi-Skilling Lab at Swami Vivekanand High School, Khalapur, under its CSR initiative for skill development. Conceptualized by Mr Surendra Vaidya & implemented by Jnana Prabodhini Skill Center, the programme equips rural students with hands-on training in mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and civil skills.
CSR in India is evolving from compliance to strategic business advantage, focusing on measurable social impact over spending. Prateek Kanwal Director Deloitte highlights that the future of CSR in India lies in data-driven impact measurement, strong ecosystem partnerships, and alignment with core business strategy. Organisations adopting this approach will drive sustainable development, build credibility, and create long-term value.
Event Meetups
For 13 years, CSR TIMES has championed social impact and responsible business. The 13th CSR TIMES Summit & Awards, set for August 2026, will honour leaders driving inclusive growth, ESG practices, and sustainable development. The theme, “Role of Responsible Business for Inclusive Bharat,” aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 and United Nations SDGs, focusing on education, gender equality, clean energy, and livelihoods, advancing a more equitable and sustainable future.
India CSR announces the India Responsible Education & AI Summit 2026 in Bengaluru on May 14, bringing leaders from academia, industry, and government to reshape higher education in India. The summit focuses on AI in education, sustainability, and governance, driving universities toward impact-driven, responsible systems aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047. Rusen Kumar said it aims to build future-ready institutions combining innovation, ethics, and inclusive growth.
Ten students from Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences are in Romania for an international cultural festival, showcasing Odisha tribal culture through Santali dance and William Shakespeare plays in tribal languages. Supported by the Erasmus+ Student Mobility Programme, they join peers from 30 countries, performing at University of Craiova. Guided by Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, this initiative boosts global cultural exchange and highlights India’s indigenous arts.
Impact Shorts
M3M Foundation athletes excelled at the Kettlebell Sport Haryana State Championship 2026 in Gurugram, winning 30 medals (18 gold).
Akasa Air appoints Aditi Roy as Head of CSR & Corporate Communications, strengthening its brand strategy and sustainability focus. Formerly with Novartis India, she brings expertise in corporate communications, PR, and stakeholder engagement.
Vedanta Aluminium conducted a school health and deworming drive in Jharsuguda, Odisha, benefiting 350+ students and promoting child health, nutrition, and hygiene awareness.
CSR Corporates
Nature Science Initiative is driving bird conservation awareness in Uttarakhand by engaging students to protect the endangered Finn’s Weaver, with fewer than 1,000 globally.
Leaders under Lanjigarh Anchalika Vikas Parishad urged reopening of Lanjigarh bauxite mines to drive economic growth in Odisha.
Adani Foundation’s Project Udaan at Dhamra Port drives youth skill development and experiential learning, engaging 5,000+ students.
