• The annual gathering commemorates a decade of corporate social responsibility (CSR) compliance in the country brought together from leaders and experts from the world of CSR and beyond.
  • This year, the Summit features 2300+ delegates and 180 speakers representing 1500+ organisations across 45+ curated masterclasses, spotlight talks, product presentations, panel and roundtable discussions in addition to live micro-clinics for industry professionals.
  • The 9th Dalmia Bharat-CSRBOX CSR Impact Awards acknowledged groundbreaking and sustainable projects across fourteen thematic areas.
The 10th India CSR Summit & ESG Forum, sector’s most awaited and prestigious event curated and hosted by CSRBOX commenced yesterday marking a historic milestone of a decade of CSR compliance in India. The two-day event is a hub for sector visionaries, thought leaders, professionals and change-makers committed to shaping the future of the Indian impact ecosystem through CSR, sustainability, and social impact. Following dignitaries including our special guest Dr. Sanjeev Balyanji, Hon. Union Minister of State, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India attended the inaugural session of the event.  
  • Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari Ji (IAS), Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India
  • Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
  • Ms. Isabelle Tschan, Deputy Resident Representative UNDP India
  • Ms. Swati Munjal, President, of BML Munjal University
In his keynote address, Dr. Sanjeev Balyanji hailed India CSR Summit as the nation's largest and only platform which enables businesses, CSR Foundations, Government, NGOs and consulting organisations to network and work together and congratulated it for providing an inclusive platform to country’s social development sector. He called upon businesses to come forward to utilise the area expertise to offer feasible solutions to pressing social and environmental issues.   The summit also saw the unveiling of much anticipated India CSR Outlook Report 2023 traversing the ten years of CSR compliance journey in India. The revered sectoral publication features insightful visualisations, providing a comprehensive overview of the landscape of CSR in India. Over the years, the granular analysis of the report has elevated it as one of the essential resources for the industry professionals, policymakers and CSR stakeholders.   “Standing on the precipice of a decade, CSRBOX group looks forwards to be the force multiplier in the sector and enabling many more decades of India’s social impact ecosystem instilled with the spirit of doing good in a better way," said Mr. Bhomik Shah, CEO and Founder, CSRBOX when asked about the event.   The summit also hosted the 9th Dalmia Bharat-CSRBOX CSR Impact Awards which celebrates and encourages organizations and projects creating sustained change and lasting positive change in the society. This year, the awards received a record breaking number of applications inviting CSR projects across fourteen distinguished categories like Healthcare, Education, Rural Development and Infrastructure among others.   The two day power packed event has a remarkable line-up including 45+ discussions, spotlight talks, product presentations, panel and roundtable discussions. It will culminate on the 12th of October with sessions like corporate roundtable by I-Venture@ISB and live micro-clinics focused at engaging corporates through experiential learning for social good.   The 10th India CSR Summit & ESG Forum 2023 continues to be a catalyst of change, fostering collaborations, and recognising the transformative power of corporate social responsibility. It serves as a testament to the commitment of organisations and individuals who are the driving force of impact in the social ecosystem. 9th Dalmia Bharat-CSRBOX CSR Impact Award Winners:  
S.No. Category Name Corporate Partner Implementation Partner Project Name
1 Healthcare (Large) SBI Life Insurance Company Limited, H T Parekh Foundation, WPP India Foundation, and Others Genesis Foundation Save Little Hearts
2 Healthcare (Small) Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited Biocon Foundation Oral Cancer Control Program using Mobile Health (mHealth)
3 Education (Large)- TWO WINNERS Anand Group of Companies SNS Foundation Medhavi Scholarship Programme
4 CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Private Limited Learning Links Foundation STEM Spark – Innovation @ Schools (CGI ATL)
5 Education (Small)-TWO WINNERS Latent View Analytics Limited Sportz Village Foundation Chennai Kaalpandhu League - Sport Excellence Program
6 Aavas Foundation SK Foundation Cinema on Wheels Siksha, Manoranjan Aapke Dwar Gyanoranjan and Manoranjan Siksha Sath-Sath
7 Skill Development (Large) Spark Minda Group Spark Minda Foundation Aakarshan Skill Development Programme
8 Skill Development (Small) CIE Automotive India Limited Learnet Skills Limited Lakshya
9 Livelihoods (Large)- TWO WINNERS Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Tata Communications Limited SKF India Limited Maharashtra State Skill Development Society Tata Capital Limited Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited Tata STRIVE, Tata Community Initiatives Trust Tata STRIVE Entrepreneurship Development Program
10 Coca-Cola India Coca-Cola India Foundation Project Unnati
11 Livelihoods (Small)- TWO WINNERS Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Limited SAHAJ SANSTHAN Mobile Veterinary Unit
12 DHL Express India Private Limited Prayatna Women Enterprise Promotion Programme
13 Environment (Large) HDFC Bank CSR PARIVARTAN Arpan Seva Sansthan Holistic Rural Development Programme
14 Environment (Small) BrahMos Aerospace Limited Vivekananda Kendra NARDEP Illuminating Lives: Creating Sakthi Gramam Energy Village in Ramanathapuram
15 WASH (Small) MakeMyTrip MakeMyTrip Foundation Integrated Development Initiative at Neil Island
16 WASH (Large) - TWO WINNERS Larsen and Toubro energy Hydrocarbon Aga Khan agency for Habitat India Environment Health Improvement Program
17 Bank of America Gramalaya Comprehensive WASHMAN intervention & Rain Water Harvesting in Pudukottai District
18 Women Empowerment (Large) Welspun Group Welspun Foundation Welspun Super Sport Women Program
19 Women Empowerment (Small) Bridgestone India Private Limited Samaan Social Development Society (Samaan Society) Transformational role of women through bike mechanic training and livelihoods.
20 Rural Development and Infrastructure (Large), NO SMALL APPLICATIONS Redington Limited Foundation for CSR @ Redington Dhan Foundation Project Awake - Augmenting Water at Kurunji Ecosystem
21 Apar Industries Private Limited Mafatlal Industries Limited Bajaj Electricals Limited Govardhan Ecovillage Ecotourism as a catalyst for rural development
22 Special Categories (Large) SBI Capital Markets Limited Yardi Software Private Limited Give India Azim Premji Foundation Society of Community Health Oriented Operational Links (SCHOOL) Last Mile Connectivity “Vriddha Mitra”
23 Special Categories (Small) Cognizant Foundation EnAble India To upgrade and build a digital learning platform for Persons with Vision Impairment (PVI)
24 Employee Volunteering Initiative (Small) Brillio Technologies Private Limited   Bringing Smiles
25 Employee Volunteering Initiative (Large) Tata Communications   Global Employee Volunteering Program (GEVP)
26 CSR Project of the Year (Large) ICICI Group ICICI Foundation For Inclusive Growth Rejuvenating Raichur – Empowering Aspirational Districts for Change
27 CSR Project of the Year (Small) NTT DATA Information Processing Services Pvt. Ltd. Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST), an IIT Kanpur Incubator Conserving the Environment Through Renewable Energy
28 CSR Foundation of the Year (Large) Tech Mahindra Foundation  
29 CSR Foundation of the Year (Small) CRISIL Foundation  
30 Company with Best CSR Impacts (Large) Bharat Aluminium Company Limited
31 Company with Best CSR Impacts (Small) United Breweries Limited
32 CSR Implementing Agency of the Year- TWO WINNERS Cohesion Foundation Trust
33 DEAN Foundation
34 Special Jury Recommendation Hindalco Industries Ltd. - Renukoot MGNREGA, ICAR, KVK and Government Departments Unnati