6th January, 2016, Hazira
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) recently initiated a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Mentorship Programme, under which the CII Gujarat State CSR Panel has been formed. This State Panel will help companies in developing their CSR plans, process, policies and other aspects needed to effectively implement CSR projects. The State CSR Panel will also guide companies in interpreting what ‘corporate social responsibility’ means under the Companies Act 2013, and its ramifications. Essar Foundation is one of the panel members.
As part of the establishment of the panel, a mentorship programme was organised on Essar premises. Representatives from over 30 companies participated to discuss their CSR experience. They shared common concerns around implementing CSR activities.
Mr Deepak Arora, CEO, Essar Foundation and Mr Sunil Ralph, Vice President, Administration and CSR, Essar Steel India Limited, Hazira, addressed the delegates at the event on various facets of CSR. Other speakers included Mr Neeraj Lal, Head-CSR, Arvind Limited, and Mr Rishi Pathania, Head-CSR, UPL Limited. Essar Foundation and a representative of Adani Group shared examples of successful CSR projects. The discussion revolved around the legal and technical aspects of the CSR provisions of the Companies Act 2013, and the implications in case of non-compliance.
