Corporate Shift: Maharashtra's Push for Rural CSR Transformation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged corporations to refocus CSR efforts from urban areas to rural districts, aiming for substantial rural transformation. He stressed creating sustainable village-based structures. Developments include a water conservation report, warehouse inauguration, and MoUs with various entities for quality and green initiatives.
- Country:
- India
Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, has called upon corporate sectors to redirect their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives from urban to rural areas. This push aims to foster rural development across the state, urging a collaborative effort with the government to ensure effective transformation.
Speaking at Maharashtra Village Social Transformation Foundation's fifth Governing Council meeting, Fadnavis emphasized the need for the initiative's next phase to be more inclusive and results-oriented. Stressing the importance of creating village-based structures, he advocated for ownership and capacity-building within communities.
Significant developments at the meeting included the release of a water conservation report by STL Ltd and the virtual launch of a warehouse for a farmer-producer company. MoUs were signed with several organizations, like the Quality Council of India, to promote quality management and sustainable urban development. Corporates like the Tata Group and JSW Group outlined their commitments to rural and healthcare projects in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Google News