NEW DELHI (India CSR): To celebrate a decade of the mandated Corporate Social Responsibility, under the Companies Act, 2013, the book, “A Decade of Mandated Corporate Social Responsibility: Interventions, Insights, Impact and more” was launched at the Tamarind Hall of the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Chief Guest Hon’ble Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh and Guest of Honour, Add. Secretary, Ministry of Coal, GOI, Ms. Rupinder Brar and over 200 esteemed professionals and experts in the field attended and participated in this historic event.
The Preface of the book is authored by none other than Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, widely acclaimed as the “Father of Indian CSR,” Foreword by Ganesh Reddy, Founder Citizens Foundation, and is Co-edited by Dr. Nayan Mitra, Founder, Sustainable Advancements.
This comprehensive publication, curated by 31 pioneers in the field, delves into the multifaceted landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandated over the past decade. At the heart of the book lies a wealth of knowledge spanning six distinct sections and 21 chapters, each offering nuanced perspectives and invaluable insights into the realm of CSR:
- Part I: Corporate Social Responsibility
- Part II: Learnings from Failures
- Part III: Corporate Governance Insights and Ethical Considerations
- Part IV: Stakeholder Perspective and Inclusive Narratives
- Part V: Impact Assessment
- Part VI: CSR and Sustainability
The event, hosted and promoted by Citizens Foundation, provided a platform for luminaries and experts to expound upon the pivotal themes and perspectives encapsulated within the pages of this seminal work.
Dr. Chatterjee, in his speech rightly pointed out, “To summarise the whole field of CSR, one might say that it has brought homes to the homeless, skills to the unskilled, incomes to the destitute, education to the uneducated, health to the unhealthy and has led the way in ensuring for ourselves a sustainable future on a sustainable planet. “
“A Decade of Mandated Corporate Social Responsibility” is a single-most important book with body of knowledge captured from contributors with decades of experience in the field and can be used as a ready reckoner for various CSR issues faced by companies strategically and in their everyday. The book has been published by Sustainable Advancements and for those who wish to purchase or order the book, it is available on Amazon (https://amzn.in/d/2tX3a7c). They can also order at sustainableadvancements@gmail.com.
