National CSR Awards

The National CSR Awards, instituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, aim to recognize companies that have made a positive impact on society through innovative and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. These awards represent the highest recognition for CSR excellence in India. The objectives of the awards are: 1. To increase competition in various categories of companies to infuse excellence in their CSR activities 2. To encourage companies to spend the entire amount i.e, eligible CSR spend; 3. To recognize the impact, innovation, usage of technology, gender and environment issues, sustainability, scalability, and replicability of CSR activities; and 4. To channelize CSR activities of corporates so that the benefits of their activities reach the marginalized sections of society and in remote areas of the country. Under National CSR Awards there are three main categories as under:- 1. Corporate Awards for Excellence in CSR 2. CSR Awards for CSR in Aspirational Districts/Difficult Terrains 3. CSR Awards for contribution in National Priority Areas