The November 24 programme in Mumbai will examine new CSR regulations, Social Stock Exchange instruments and partnerships that can connect education with India’s future workforce needs.
MUMBAI (India CSR): Resonance Entrepreneurship & Employability Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in association with Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) and India CSR will organise the National CSR Conclave on Skills, Education & Future Workforce on November 24, 2026, at Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini, Uttan, Mumbai.
Built around the theme, “Understanding the New CSR Amendments & Aligning CSR Investments with India’s Future Manpower Requirements,” the conclave will bring together corporate leaders, CSR professionals, education institutions, government representatives, non-profits, social enterprises and industry stakeholders.
The one-day platform seeks to create a stronger connection between corporate social responsibility investments and India’s emerging requirements across manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, BFSI, tourism, food processing, technology, renewable energy and other growth sectors.
Workforce-Centred CSR
As India’s economy expands, the demand for skilled, adaptable and employment-ready talent is expected to grow across sectors. The conclave will explore how CSR can move beyond isolated interventions to support an integrated talent-development ecosystem spanning school education, vocationalisation, employability, apprenticeships, on-the-job training and entrepreneurship.
The discussions will focus on practical models through which companies can support future-ready human capital while addressing local development needs. This includes strengthening institutions, improving access to quality learning, supporting industry-linked skilling and creating pathways from education to dignified livelihoods.
New Regulatory Framework
A key focus of the conclave will be the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2026 and the evolving role of the Social Stock Exchange in CSR implementation.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has enabled companies to undertake eligible CSR activities through subscription to Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments issued by eligible Not-for-Profit Organisations registered on the Social Stock Exchange. Such expenditure is capped at 10% of a company’s total CSR expenditure for the relevant financial year. The amendments also introduced definitions for NPOs and ZCZP instruments, creating a regulated route for social-sector organisations to raise funds for public-welfare projects.
The conclave will help participants understand this regulatory development, including the potential of ZCZP instruments, Social Stock Exchange mechanisms and new avenues for transparent, accountable and outcome-oriented social investment.
SEBI has also refined aspects of the SSE framework, including extending the NPO registration period without fundraising from two to three years, subject to stock-exchange approval, and reducing the minimum subscription requirement for ZCZP issuances from 75% to 50%.
Six-Session Agenda
The programme will begin with a 45-minute inaugural session, followed by six focused discussions:
- New CSR Amendments 2026: Understanding the policy and compliance landscape, with perspectives from NSE, BSE and corporate-law experts.
- CSR and Future Workforce: Exploring industry expectations from education, skilling and employability programmes.
- NEP 2020, AEDP and Work-Integrated Learning: Examining education models that combine academic learning with workplace exposure.
- CSR and Skill Priorities: A government-perspective session on aligning CSR with national skill-development goals.
- Challenges and Success Stories: Sharing learning from implementation, partnerships and successful workforce initiatives.
- Roadmap Ahead: Developing a practical action agenda for collaborative investments in future-ready talent.
Partnership Imperative
The conclave will underline the importance of stronger partnerships among industry, academia, government, CSR foundations and civil-society organisations. Such collaboration can help identify regional skills gaps, design relevant curricula, strengthen delivery institutions and create credible pathways to employment and enterprise.
For corporates, this offers an opportunity to align CSR strategy with both national priorities and the workforce needs of their sectors. For universities, training institutions and non-profits, it can open space for deeper engagement with industry and access to scalable implementation partnerships.
Expected Outcomes
The organisers expect the National CSR Conclave to generate a CSR–Future Workforce Framework, a Skill Investment Matrix, a pipeline of cross-sector partnerships, potential pilot projects and a national action agenda for education, employability and workforce development.
By aligning CSR with the National Education Policy, skill-development programmes, apprenticeships, on-the-job training and entrepreneurship, the conclave aims to advance a more coordinated approach to building India’s future workforce.
Expression of Interest
CSR, HR, and ESG leaders are invited to join the forum.
For speakership opportunities and participation, please contact Rusen Kumar at rusenk@indiacsr.in or +91 99810 99555.
