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Jul 14 2016July 11, 2016

Mehbooba for Creating Institutional Mechanism to spend CSR Funds Effectively

Leave a Comment / Brand, Brand CSR, CSR, India CSR Law, Information / By SLSV / July 14, 2016 July 11, 2016

Chief Minister, Ms Mehbooba Mufti Monday called for creating an institutional mechanism to ensure productive use of the funds chipped in by cement manufacturers under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Interacting with a delegation of the cement manufacturers from Khrew and Khonmoh, the Chief Minister said the funds provided by these unit holders under CSR have …

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Jul 13 2016July 11, 2016

Will India Inc get relief on CSR spending?

Leave a Comment / Brand CSR, CSR, India CSR Law, Information / By SLSV / July 13, 2016 July 11, 2016

If the Corporate Affairs Ministry has its way, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending will not be mandated and companies will be allowed to spend as they wish. At present, under the Companies Act, 2013, the Rules on CSR state that every company having a net worth of ₹500 crore, or having a turnover of ₹1,000 …

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Jul 11 2016July 11, 2016

Companies use CSR to promote research

Leave a Comment / CSR, India CSR Law, Information / By SLSV / July 11, 2016 July 11, 2016

Apart from funding scholarships, the idea of promoting centres of excellence is fast gaining traction Philanthropic capital from business houses has been used to build some of India’s finest institutes. Be it Jamsetji Tata, who set up the Indian Institute of Science in 1909, or G.D. Birla, who founded the Birla Institute of Technology and …

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Jul 7 2016July 5, 2016

Take up cleanliness drive for Swachh Bharat: Govt tells cos

Leave a Comment / CSR, India CSR Law, Information / By SLSV / July 7, 2016 July 5, 2016

Taking forward its agenda for Swachh Bharat, government has asked corporates to carry out cleanliness drive for a fortnight as well as take pledge in this regard. Corporate Affairs Ministry, which is implementing the Companies Act, has asked firms and other stakeholders to carry out activities related to cleanliness for a fortnight as part of …

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Jul 6 2016July 5, 2016

CSR in a corporate can rally for better research in academic institutions

Leave a Comment / CSR, India CSR Law, Information / By SLSV / July 6, 2016 July 5, 2016

There are distinct ways for academia to interact with Industry and benefit from their CSR funds The role of academia in society has been evolving to create a better linkage in solving societal problems. The United States, United Kingdom and Europe have created an ecosystem that links government, industry and the older technology institutions. …

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