Meaning of CSR

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Meaning of CSR:

• CSR is the process by which an organization thinks about and


evolves its relationships with stakeholders for the common good and
demonstrates its commitment in this regard by adoption of appropriate
business processes and strategies. Thus CSR is no charity or mere
donations.
• CSR is a way of conducting business, by which corporate entities
visibly contribute to the social good. Socially responsible companies
use CSR to integrate economic, environmental and social objectives
with the company’s operations and growth.
(Corporate Social Responsibility) Companies act, 2013
Definitions:
• “Corporate Social Responsibility” (CSR) means and include but is
not limited to:1.) Projects or programs relating to activities specified
in the schedule VII of the act; or 2.) Projects or programs relating to
activities undertaken by BODs of the company in pursuance of the
recommendations of the CSR Committee of the board as per declared
CSR policy of the company subject to the condition that such policy
will cover subjects enumerated in schedule VII of the act. . “CSR
Policy” relates to the activities to be undertaken by the company as
specified in schedule VII of the act and the expenditure thereon,
excluding activities undertaken in pursuance of normal course of
business of a company. (Corporate Social Responsibility) Companies
act, 2013
Definitions: • “Net Profit” means the net profit of the company as per
its financial statement prepared in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the act, but shall not include the following, namely; 1.)
any profit arising from any overseas branch/s of the company,
whether operated as separate company or otherwise; and 2.) any
dividend received from any other companies in India,which are
covered under and complying with the provision of sec. 135 of
companies act. Provided that net profit in respect of any financial year
for which the relevant financial statement s were prepared in
accordance with the provisions of company act, 1956, shall not be
required to recalculated in accordance with the provision of the act;
Provided further that in case of foreign company covered under these
rules, net profit means net profit of such company as per P/L prepared
in terms of sec. 381(1)(a) read with sec. 198 of the act. (Corporate
Social Responsibility) Companies act, 2013

CSR activity by reliance industries limited


Community Infrastructure & Environment
A large number of initiatives are focused on developing community
infrastructure and protecting the environment. Reliance has developed
infrastructure for water conservation and constructed community
halls, schools, and health centers in various locations.
Some of Reliance's initiatives to promote environment protection
include investing in renewable energy sources, promoting green
plantations and spreading environmental awareness.
Environment Protection Drives
Environmental impact assessment and qualitative risk analysis are
central to all our new projects. We have converted acres of arid lands
into major green zones.
Education & Skill Enhancement
Reliance supports local schools with logistical and financial support,
capacity building of teachers and infrastructure development.
Reliance also organises skill development and income-generating
programmes for local communities. Assistance is also given to such
communities by helping them to start Self Help Groups and
empowering them with marketing knowhow.
Women & Youth Empowerment Programmes
Reliance nurtures and sponsors many projects designed to educate,
employ and empower women and youth in and around the catchment
areas of its operations.

Reliance Community Development Programmes


Reliance conducts several livelihood training programmes and has
provided aid and equipment to the physically challenged

Project Jagruti
A project to uplift and bring dyslexic students from the
underprivileged segment into the main stream.

Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Protsahan Scheme


A scheme for supporting meritorious students and providing financial
aid to the toppers for pursuing higher studies in engineering and
medical streams.

Community Healthcare
Reliance provides affordable curative and preventive healthcare
services to the community through various healthcare programmes. It
has constructed health centers, operates mobile medical clinics and
emergency ambulance services, and conducts various camps on health
awareness.
Reliance is also focusing on specific areas like addressing maternal
mortality and providing support to patients suffering from chronic
ailments such as AIDS and TB.
Reliance Primary Health Centre
Reliance adopted a PHC in Gujarat for catering to the community
health needs under the National Rural Health Mission Programme.

Reliance Employee Health Care Services


Reliance Occupational Health Centers, located at plants and offices,
are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and manned by specialists
to take care of the staff and their families.

Reliance HIV/DOTS Therapy Centre


This centre’s programme for the underprivileged is run with the
support from various governmental and non-governmental
organizations.

Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital


The hospital plays a significant role in improving the quality of life
with its prompt and specialized services and by providing free
lifesaving treatment.
DABUR
Dabur India limited is the Fast moving consumer goods company In
India .It is the fourth largest company in FMCG sector in India after
HUL, P&G & ITC.Its annual revenue is US$1 Billion and market
capitalization of US$ 4 Billion1. Dabur has established itself as the
most trusted brand in India during its existence for over 125 years. It
is also known to be one of the largest ayurvedic and natural health
company in the world with the range of over 250 ayurvedic and
herbal products.

CSR Activity Dabur’s


1. CSR initiatives are driven through Sustainable Development
Society or SUNDESH, an outcome of the vision of Dabur India
Ltd founder Dr. S.K Burman.
2. For growth to be responsible, it should go beyond numbers... It
should do good to the society, create a better world. Dabur India
Ltd. believes in this kind of growth, and constantly strives for.
3. At Dabur, commitment to good governance, ethical conduct and
social responsibility is core way of doing business, and is
strongly aligned with its drive to create and increase value for
all stakeholders.
4. Company define CSR as conducting business in ways that
provide social environmental and economic benefits for the
communities and geographies where they operate.
Sundesh
Sustainable Development Society (SUNDESH) is sworn to the
mission of ensuring overall socio-economic development of the rural
& urban poor on a sustainable basis, through different participatory
and need-based initiatives. It aims to reach out to the weaker and
more vulnerable sections -such as women and children, illiterate and
unemployed – of the society. Today, SUNDESH operates in
Ghaziabad and Gautam Budha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, and
has -- more recently – established presence in Rudrapur district of
Uttrakhand.
CsrActivities Healthservice
The objective of rural health care is to mobilize the community and
build awareness, equipping them with adequate information, skills
and confidence to access health services. SUNDESH provides health
services across villages. It extends primary health services to the poor
and the marginalized rural people at a reasonable cost.
Health care programs
Eye Care Camps
Mother & Child Healthcare
Prevention of female feticide
AIDS awareness:

Education & Literacy


The education initiatives of SUNDESH for underprivileged children
include non formal education[6-14yrs non school going] special
school for working children [8-13yrs] remedial education [6-14yrs
school-going] besides holding classes for women between the age of
18 and 45 years. This program success is reflected in the fact that a
host of mothers are now following their daughters and seeking
admission at our adult education center.
Non formal education
SUNDESH holds classes for underprivileged children between 6 and
14 years of age. After completing their basic education, these
children, who have either never had a chance to see a school from
inside or are school dropouts, are then encouraged to get enrolled in
formal schools
Medicinal Plant Project
An initiative by Dabur INDIA Pvt. Ltd. ‘Dehi me dadami te’ (As
you give me, I give you in return). This quote from an ancient text
sums up dabur’s commitment towards nature.
With a strong foundation in the Himlayan Kingdom, INDIA, Dabur
has taken many strong -- but quiet -initiatives in last one and half
decade towards corporate social responsibility.
Dabur upholds the tradition Daburalso value nature's bounty. Without
the fruits of nature, the vision of Dabur would never have been
fulfilled. And that is the reason for unfailing commitment to
ecological conservation and regeneration.
Income Generation Programmes:
Capability enhancement programmes have been introduced
offering vocational training in cutting & tailoring
machine& hand embroidery
bee keeping
mushroom farming
mehandi application
vermi-composting
Swasthya Chetna Abhiyan
The past few years have seen a surge in outbreak of flu and viruses,
taking a toll on India. In view of the rising mortality rate of diseases
like Swine Flu, viral & other infections, Dabur Chyawanprash rolled
outa mega community initiative – Immune India - aimed at spreading
awareness about the need to build your immunity and fight such
deadly viruses.
Samajdhar Maa, Swasth Bachcha
Dabur Lal Tail has taken the initiative to make mothers in rural India
more aware about the various healthcare issues concerning their little
ones. Christened'Samajdhar Maa, Swasth Bacha', this 60-day rural
activation campaign was under taken in Chhattisgarh and
MadhyaPradesh targeting 1 lakh women in 5000+ villages and towns.
The basic aim of this campaign was to address and engage mothers of
infants through a health check-up a for the infant.
Machhar bhagao abhiyan
Through a mix of audio-visuals, street plays and other awareness
generation activities, we have been able to reach out to1.2 lakh people
in 232 villages of Uttar Pradesh. Almost 50 per cent of the
programme component is concentrated on why mosquitoes are
harmful and also educate people about the effective prevention
methods.

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