Awards will be presented during the 19th India CSR Summit 2026 on 16 October in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (India CSR): India CSR, a leading CSR and sustainability knowledge platform, has invited nominations for the prestigious 19th India CSR Awards 2026, recognising outstanding corporate social responsibility programmes creating measurable and sustainable impact across India.
Companies, public sector undertakings, corporate foundations and social organisations can submit their nominations until 3 August 2026.
The awards will be presented during the 19th India CSR Summit 2026, scheduled for 16 October 2026 at the Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, New Delhi.
Get Your Best CSR Programme Recognised
Organisations implementing innovative and high-impact CSR programmes are encouraged to nominate their strongest initiatives for national recognition.
The India CSR Awards provide an influential platform for companies to showcase their commitment to responsible business, inclusive development and long-term community transformation.
Recognition at the awards can help organisations strengthen stakeholder confidence, enhance programme visibility and share successful development models with the wider CSR ecosystem.
Celebrating Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
Established in 2011, the India CSR Awards recognise initiatives demonstrating excellence in:
- Innovation and strategic implementation
- Measurable social and environmental impact
- Sustainability and long-term outcomes
- Scalability and replicability
- Community participation and ownership
- Effective governance and partnerships
- Impact in underserved and remote regions
Over the years, the awards have emerged as a prominent national platform celebrating companies and organisations that integrate social responsibility with meaningful development action.
Awards to Be Presented at 19th India CSR Summit 2026
The selected organisations will be recognised during the 19th India CSR Summit 2026, bringing together business leaders, CSR professionals, corporate foundations, development organisations, policymakers, sustainability experts and social-impact practitioners.
The summit will facilitate conversations around responsible business, effective CSR governance, collaborative action, innovation and measurable development outcomes.
It will also provide participating organisations with opportunities to share experiences, build partnerships and learn from successful CSR models being implemented across India.
Multiple CSR Programme Categories
Organisations may nominate eligible projects across important development areas, subject to the categories specified in the official guidelines.
These may cover areas such as:
- Education and digital learning
- Healthcare and preventive health
- Skill development and employability
- Livelihood creation and entrepreneurship
- Women’s empowerment
- Rural and community development
- Environmental sustainability
- Water conservation and sanitation
- Waste management and circular economy
- Agriculture and farmer development
- Sports promotion
- Social innovation
- Support for vulnerable communities
- Disaster relief and rehabilitation
Applicants should consult the official brochure for the complete and final list of award categories.
Who Can Submit Nominations?
The awards are open to eligible:
- Indian companies and corporate groups
- Public sector undertakings
- Corporate foundations and trusts
- Government agencies and institutions
- Industry associations
- Non-profit and social organisations
- CSR implementing agencies
Submitted programmes should demonstrate credible implementation, measurable results and alignment with applicable CSR provisions and development priorities.
Important Dates and Venue
Nomination deadline: 3 August 2026
Awards ceremony: 16 October 2026
Event: 19th India CSR Summit 2026
Venue: Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, New Delhi
Call for Nominations
India CSR has encouraged companies and organisations to nominate their most impactful CSR programmes and participate in this national celebration of purpose-driven leadership.
The detailed brochure-cum-guidelines contains information concerning eligibility criteria, award categories, the nomination process, evaluation methodology, applicable fees, terms and conditions, and documentation requirements.
Download. : Brochure-cum-guidelines
Nominate your best CSR programme. Showcase your impact. Earn national recognition.
