President confers First National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards

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President confers First National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards

KI Singh/ royalpatiala.in/ Chandigarh

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented first National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards to selected companies . The President conferred national awards to winning companies in two categories namely, “Corporate Award for Excellence in CSR” and “Contribution of CSR in Challenging Circumstances”.

In his address, President Ram Nath Kovind observed that through National CSR Awards companies are being recognised for their contribution to society. Such contribution through CSR is a true manifestation of the trusteeship philosophy of Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. He also noted that the award assume greater significance since these are being presented in the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He stated that CSR has now become an integral part of business philosophy such that companies also carry activities which directly benefit the poor and needy including women, people with special abilities, rural areas, slums, etc. The President also announced that going forward National CSR Awards will be given away on 2 October every year. He called upon the industry to strive to achieve the target of providing good quality personal care to all orphan children.

President confers First National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards

The ceremony was graced by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs,  Anurag Singh Thakur, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, industry leaders, Injeti Srinivas, and DG&CEO, IICA, Dr Sameer Sharma. A large number of senior government functionaries, CSR professionals, were present during the National CSR Awards Ceremony.

The National CSR Awards have been instituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to recognize corporate initiatives in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to achieve inclusive growth and inclusive and sustainable development. The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), think-tank of the Ministry, has rendered technical and logistics support in the conduct of the rigorous award process.

Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Injeti Srinivas mentioned CSR is no longer an act of philanthropy. Rather it now flows out of business responsibility towards society and environment.

Based on the submissions by the companies and reports of the independent assessment by CSR experts and the jury, 19 award winners and 19 honourable mentions across the three award categories were announced as per the list.

Winners in different categories:

S. No.Award CategorySub-categoryName of Company
Corporate Award for Excellence in CSRCSR spend above INR 100 CroresPower Grid Corporation of India Limited
Corporate Award for Excellence in CSRCSR spend between INR 10 Crores 100 CroresMahindra & Mahindra Limited
Corporate Award for Excellence in CSRCSR spend between INR 1 Crores 10 CroresEdelweiss Financial Services Limited
Corporate Award for Excellence in CSRCSR spend below INR 1 CroreParanjape Autocast Pvt. Ltd.
CSR in Challenging CircumstancesNorth IndiaSRF Limited
CSR in Challenging CircumstancesNorth-East IndiaCRISIL Limited
CSR in Challenging CircumstancesEast IndiaBharat Financial Inclusion Limited
CSR in Challenging CircumstancesWest IndiaTechnip India Limited
CSR in Challenging CircumstancesSouth IndiaThe Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasEducationHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasSkill Development and LivelihoodsHindalco Industries Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentMahindra and Mahindra Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasHealth, Safe Drinking Water and SanitationMahanadi Coal Fields Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasEnvironment, Sustainable Development & Solar EnergyPower Finance Corporation Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasWomen & Child DevelopmentIndian Oil Corporation Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasWomen & Child DevelopmentJSW Energy Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasPromotion of SportsCentral Coalfields Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasSlum Area DevelopmentEquitas Holdings Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasSupport to Differently abledMinda Corporation Limited

 

Honourable Mentions in different award categories: 

S. No.Award CategorySub-categoryName of Company
Corporate Award for Excellence in CSRCSR spend above INR 100 CroresITC Limited
Corporate Award for Excellence in CSRCSR spend above INR 100 CroresTata Steel Limited
Corporate Award for Excellence in CSRCSR spend between INR 10 Crores 100 CroresNational Aluminum Co. Limited
Corporate Award for Excellence in CSRCSR spend between INR 10 Crores 100 CroresMaruti Suzuki India Limited
Corporate Award for Excellence in CSRCSR spend between INR 1 Crores 10 CroresTata Technologies Limited
CSR in Challenging CircumstancesEast IndiaHindustan Copper Limited
CSR in Challenging CircumstancesEast IndiaMecon Limited
CSR in Challenging CircumstancesWest IndiaAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited
CSR in Challenging CircumstancesSouth IndiaMineral Exploration Corporation Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasEducationMahindra and Mahindra Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasSkill Development and LivelihoodsJSW Steel Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHDFC Bank Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasHealth, Safe Drinking Water and SanitationTata Sponge Iron Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasHealth, Safe Drinking Water and SanitationITC Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasEnvironment, Sustainable Development & Solar EnergySchneider Electric IT
Contribution to the National Priority AreasWomen & Child DevelopmentRail Vikas Nigam Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasPromotion of SportsIndusInd Bank Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasPromotion of SportsIndia Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
Contribution to the National Priority AreasSupport to Differently abledHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

 

October, 30,2019