CSR Digest- November 2020
GRAAM Vocal - The Voice of CSR Leaders
GRAAM proudly presents the interview series, “GRAAM Vocal”. A series of interviews with successful CSR Leaders, who have made an impact with their social innovation and leadership.
In this episode, Mr Nixon Joseph, COO and President of SBI Foundation, one of the impactful CSR Leaders of our country is in discussion with Dr. Basavaraju R Shreshta, Executive Director of Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM). He shared his thoughts, experiences and views with us along with his three-decades of experience which offers a great learning and motivates us to become eminent social change makers.
GRAAM’s participation in NHRD SHOWCASE 2020 - shortlisted for CSR Best Practice Award
GRAAM’s TWO flagship action research programs were showcased in NHRD SHOWCASE. Sugamya Shiksha is a comprehensive program for the learning and wellness of children studying in Government schools. Health Enrich: a social business project built on the principles of rural wealth creation. Both the participants and the jury appreciated the initiatives. This stimulated our energy to serve the community.
GRAAM's analysis of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020
Finance Minister, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020. It seeks to decriminalise certain offences under the Act in case of defaults.
GRAAM’s response to Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2020
Social Stock Exchange: Financing NGOs
What is just an idea on paper for more than a year now, can be a game changer for the social sector, especially in the post COVID world. Here’s an opinion piece by GRAAM’s founder chairman, Dr. Balu.R
How India is Promoting Responsible Business Behaviour in the Country
Responsible business behaviour is no more an option, but the need of the hour. With the rising threat of global warming and the effects of it on the global climate, it has become extremely important for the countries of the world to keep a check on their carbon emissions.
CSR Activities Increase with Increase in Competition: Study
Will NEP help India match the might of the world power?
Economy in post pandemic ERA: ESG an insinuation to corporates
Indian economy is passing through critical situation. Local economies are slowly recovering. The export sector welcomes with stringent policies in which ESG is a major fact which India needs to address. It is not mandatory in India whereas investing at least 2% of annual profit towards CSR is mandatory. ESG is over and above CSR. How we address the situation influences our foreign income.
