Submitted By

Rajneesh Chandra
Introduction
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be defined as a
Company’s sense of responsibility towards the community
and environment (both ecological and social) in which it
operates.
The Companies Act, 2013 has formulated Section
135, Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility)
Rules, 2014 and Schedule VII which prescribes
mandatory provisions for Companies to fulfill their CSR.
This article aims to analyses these provisions (including
all the amendments therein).
Advantages Of CSR
Better brand recognition
Positive business reputation
Increased sales and customer loyalty
Attract positive media attention
Better financial performance
Identify new business opportunities
Increased employee satisfaction
Scope for CSR in India

Environment
Energy
Employment of women
Support for minority businesses
Employment of minorities
Community Development
 National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards
(NCSRA)
A-Corporate Awards for Excellence in CSR:
Recognition to a company based on total eligible CSR Spend (four awards)

 Companies have eligible CSR Spend above 100 crores

 Companies have eligible CSR Spend between 10 crores
and 99.99 crores
 Companies have eligible CSR Spend between 1 crores and
9.99 crores
Corporate Awards in CSR in Challenging Circumstances:
• North
• North East
• East
• West
• South
Awards for CSR by Private Organization