Date
9 May 2026
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Rungta International Skills University, Bhilai
About The Summit
India stands at a defining moment in its development journey. With the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the country is moving towards becoming a developed, inclusive, and sustainable global leader. In this transformation, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks are emerging as powerful drivers of change. The journey requires vision, commitment, and collaboration.
The summit brings together leaders, thinkers, and practitioners to explore how responsible business practices can accelerate India’s journey towards a developed nation.
Speakers
Featuring nationally renowned leaders in the CSR and development sectors, policy influencers, practitioners, and social innovators, our esteemed guests and speakers bring rich expertise across corporate responsibility, grassroots implementation, and public governance—advancing impactful partnerships and scalable solutions for aspirational development across India.
Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee
Father of Indian CSR and Sustainability
Chairman, National Sustainability
Reporting and Disclosure Standards
Committee, Bureau of Indian Standards
Padma Shri Phoolbasan Bai Yadav
Founder
Maa Bamleshwari Janhitkari Samiti
Santosh Rungta
Chancellor
Rungta International
Skills University, Bhilai
Dr. Jawahar Surisetti
Vice-Chancellor
Rungta International
Skills University, Bhilai
Ambika Nanda
Berhampur University
Former Head CSR Odisha
TATA Steel
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Vice President & Delivery Head
(Formulation Development)
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Sunil Ramdas
Chairman
SKA Group
Steel, Power & Construction
Kumod Kumar
Chief Administrative Officer
CIMPCEO, CIMP-BIIF
Chairperson – CIMP Foundation
Abhishek Ranjan
Global Sustainability & CSR Leader
Joint Secretary – UNGC
Professor of Practice
Dr. Sarita Subramaniam
Director
Earth Brigade Foundation
Prof. Rohan Sarma
Social Scientist and Invited CSR and Sustainability Expert – BIS, CII, BCC&I, EBG Federation
Vivek Agrawal
Steel Sector Expert
Ex- COO- Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd
Meherram Gadekar
Director, Rural Projects, Sramani Institute
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh
Professor (English)
Dept. of Humanities
O. P. Jindal University, Raigarh
Milan Lenka
CSR and Sustainability Leader
Khyati Kumar
Indian Classical Vocalist
Raigarh Gharana
Nrusingh Prasad Mohapatra
Chief General Manager (R)
NABARD
Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan
Managing Trustee & President
M3M Foundation
Dr. Neepa Saha Sharma
General Manager and Head-CSR
CESC Limited
Vishal Bhardwaj
Head- CSR
Shree Cement Ltd.
Anubhav Saxena
Sustainability Lead Officer, Mindspace Business Parks REIT
Mayank Tomer
General Manager – ESG
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Rusen Kumar
Founder & Editor
India CSR
Partners
University Partner
STEM Partner
University Federation Partner
Chamber Partner
Vision Partner
Magazine Partner
Skill Partner
Management Education Partner
NGO Partner
Media Partner
Resource Partner
Key Focus Areas
Education & Skill Development
Empowering the next generation
Healthcare & Nutrition
Strengthening rural health and wellness
Livelihoods & Entrepreneurship
Creating income and job opportunities
Environment & Sustainability
Promoting climate-smart and green initiatives
Women & Youth Empowerment
Advancing equality and leadership
Participants
CSR & Sustainability Heads of leading Indian companies
NGOs, Foundations, and Social Enterprises
Government officials and Development Institutions
Academics, Media Professionals, and Young Changemakers
The India CSR Edge
India CSR is not just a platform — it’s a movement for responsible business and inclusive growth.
This summit is designed to create real connections, practical learning, and measurable outcomes.
It’s where vision meets action, and collaboration drives change.
Expected Outcomes
Roadmap for CSR in Aspirational Blocks
Launch of India CSR Collaborative Network
Showcase of best CSR practices and case studies
Commitments for long-term partnerships and impact
Join Us in Transforming Aspirational Blocks
The India CSR Summit 2026 is a call to action — to empower the last mile through vision, collaboration, and purpose-driven CSR.
Let’s join hands to transform Aspirational Blocks into beacons of hope, opportunity, and growth.
Together, we can make every block a building block of a stronger Bharat.