Invitation for Participation: Seminar on CSR Laws, with Special Orientation Program by Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee on 9 August at Hotel Babylon Inn, Raipur

Dear Leader,

Greetings for the day !

You will be pleased to learn that in collaboration with Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Govt. of India, New Delhi; INDIACSR is organizing ‘Understanding CSR Law with Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee’ a special orientation programme for CEO/MD/Directors, Head CSR and NGO Leaders in Raipur at Hotel Babylon Inn on August 9, 2014 from 9am to 4pm.

Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Director General & CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt of India, New Delhi is the Chief Guest and key note speaker at the above programme.

The objective of the seminar is to help businesses and the implementing agencies to develop a common perspective and approaches on undertaking CSR initiatives within this broader context of the new legislation. The sessions will focus the necessary elements of CSR and help stakeholders to understand, adopt, implement and measure their programs so as better connect can be created between the businesses and communities.

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As you might be aware, India is the first country in the world to mandate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending, through a statutory provision under the Companies Law 2013 and expects an annual spending of around INR 30,000 Cr by India Inc. This will ensure a gradual shift from the traditional charity model to a more strategic CSR model that fits in with the long term objectives of the company.

The daylong seminar would provide a forum to initiate a dialogue and enlighten the participants on various aspects of Section 135 of the New Companies Law by creating a competitive edge for their business organizations with the help of responsible management practices of company.

This is an excellent opportunity to present your views and experiences on CSR issues, and also network with experts from government, industry, policy makers and NGOs dealing with social responsibility opportunities. The programme would facilitate the gathering of many luminaries from the corporate and non-profit world. It shall witness how the profit driven business houses are involved in collectivism, informal virtue and morality. Brilliance and knowledge in the field expressed through speeches, presentations and case studies would highlight thought provoking activities and facilitate knowledge transfer across the august gathering.

The forum will discuss long term benefits of CSR and changes required to achieve true sustainability through responsible competitiveness.

This seminar becomes relevant to anyone interested in corporate social responsibility. Orientation programme is especially designed for MD, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Directors, Executive Directors, Unit Heads, Head CSR, Head Sustainability, professionals from Corporate Governance, Finance, Corporate Communications, Community Relations, Public Relations, Branding, Investor Relations, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Risk & Compliance and Supply Chains. CSR Seminar is also relevant for representatives from social enterprises and NGOs/NPOs who wish to collaborate with business, Socially responsible investors, Government representatives establishing frameworks for (sustainable) development and students and academicians interested in the field of CSR.

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We are writing to cordially invite and request you to kindly nominate senior management to attend the seminar. In case you are pre-occupied please nominate a concerned senior management of your company for this unique orientation programme.

We look forward to an active participation from your end as delegate/sponsor at the event. You may like to block your date(s) for the most important interaction platform in the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.