CSR activities have made an impact on community development (education, health, social issues) and human resource developments. In regard to these CSR practices, one cannot overlook the importance ascribed to community development practices, in a country like India, which has vast population with more than one third of the people in acute deprivation and hunger. Corporate Social Responsibility in India has acquired a new dimension in the recent years; more and more companies are increasingly realizing that social responsibility must be an essential part of the wealth generating process. They have realized that it would enhance the competitiveness of business and maximize the benefits to the society.

Challenge the Defects of the Society with Your Aid!

India one of the fastest growing economies, still faces socio-economic problems like poverty, illiteracy, lack of healthcare etc. The government and non-profit organizations have limited resources to tackle these challenges. This setting has opened up several corporates to contribute towards social development. Today, CSR in India cannot be approached with just charity and donations mode, as steps to improve the society has to be attempted in a very additional organized fashion. It is necessary for the companies and CSR teams to plot specific policies, strategies and goals for the CSR programs and put aside budgets to support them. Employees may be motivated to become the backbone of the CSR initiatives to volunteer their time and contribute their skills, and to implement them. CSR Programs might vary from overall development of a community to supporting specific causes like education, surroundings, healthcare etc.

Be the Crusader for the Deprived!

Children and young adults of the deprived community, when working with CSR volunteers are exposed to various kinds of career and personalities/career minded individuals. These young adults see how the volunteers act and present themselves and this provides learning as well. Workshop sessions with vocational and business skills help and inspire young adults.

Meal –assistance, clothing to the poor can be provided by anyone, but effective alleviation of poverty or adequate development is possible only with the aid of CSR. Holistic action plans like agricultural income, generation scheme, land cultivation, fruit plantation programs, fodder preservation schemes, sericulture and water-recycling programs, establishment of medical and educational centers, adult and literacy programs can be successfully executed by the CSR. CSR canalso assist non-profit organizations with fundraising, without which they would not be able to continue their services.

While India aims and dreams to become an economic super power, it's vital to understand that 75.6% of our 1.2 billion individuals live below an internationally accepted bench mark of poverty at USD 2 dollars per day. Only a sense of social mission can enrich the livelihood of the people with economic strain and this vast change can only be brought out by Corporate Social Responsibility in India. Make a social investment, be a social entrepreneur or a crusader for the poor today, to break this vicious cycle of poverty and help India to emerge a successful nation!