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Kailash Satyarthi - Nobel Peace Laureate India 2. Lifetime Achievement awardee,
Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee 3. Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais 4. Dr. Huzaifa
Khorakiwala, Chairman of the Indian CSR One Decade Celebration Council
• Bharatiya CSR Ke Dus Saal: Agle Dus
Saal Bemisaal
• Honouring a Decade of Impact: Indian CSR One Decade
Celebration Shines Spotlight on Corporate Social Responsibility
• Celebrating a Milestone of Corporate Commitment and
Social Change
Mumbai, July 2024 – It has been 10 years since Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) was mandated in India, marking a significant
milestone in the corporate world's commitment to giving back to society. Over
the past decade, CSR has become an integral part of corporate strategy and
functioning, fostering social change and development across the nation.
The Indian CSR One Decade Celebration, a prestigious award
ceremony, was recently held at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. The event was graced by the
Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra, as Chief Guest, and Nobel Laureate, Mr.
Kailash Satyarthi, as Guest of Honour. This grand celebration recognized and
celebrated the unwavering commitment of corporates to social responsibility.
In addition to the awards, the event witnessed the grand
launch of the book, 'Bharatiya CSR Ke Dus Saal: Agle Dus Saal Bemisaal,'
authored by Lifetime Achievement awardee, Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, and Dr. Nayan
Mitra. This book serves as a testament to the remarkable journey of CSR in
India and lays a roadmap for the future.
“These Awards recognize those people and companies who have
excelled in CSR for the past decade. Their hard and selfless work is like the
well-baked cake, and this Award is the icing,” said Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala,
Chairman of the Indian CSR One Decade Celebration Council, which was
established to acknowledge these efforts and inspire further commitment and
innovation in corporate responsibility.
Mr. Nadir Burjorji Godrej, Managing Director of Godrej
Industries, echoed these sentiments, saying, "True social responsibility
is about integrating sustainable and ethical practices into our business
operations. It is not merely an act of charity, but a fundamental commitment to
the betterment of society."
At a prestigious award ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Maharashtra
Governor Mr. Ramesh Bais said, "Many of the public enterprises and
corporations present today are already engaged in various CSR activities. I
also know that many organizations are spending much more than the mandatory 2%
on CSR. There are also companies that, despite not making a significant profit,
are dedicating a portion of their earnings to social work."
Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, in his address, emphasized the
importance of CSR in transforming lives, stating, “Every smile counts. CSR is
not just about charity, it’s about justice. It’s about recognizing the dignity
and rights of every individual and working towards a world where no child is
deprived of education, no family is denied healthcare, and no community is left
behind.”
Serving as a social event for social development, the
ceremony brought together top corporate honchos from various companies like
Ajanta Pharma, Coal India, GAIL, Godrej, HUL, ITC, LIC, Mahindra &
Mahindra, Navneet Education, NTPC, PFC, Petronet LNG, SBI who were
present to receive the award and showcase their company’s initiatives , Arpita
S. Rai, MD of Mindcube Multiservices Pvt Ltd, has been instrumental in
conducting the program and her significant contributions have been key to its
success.
The event served as a social gathering for social
development, reinforcing the essence of CSR in India and encouraging corporates
to continue their mission of creating a positive impact on society.