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Established as a think tank for the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs was set-up in 2008 to advance thought leadership in the Indian business environment through research, capacity building & advocacy efforts. Since its inception, the IICA continues to attract and train highly talented, innovative, entrepreneurial, ambitious and open-minded leaders in India. Characterized by pedagogical innovation, strong corporate connections and a rigorous academic environment, programmes and initiatives developed at IICA are purpose built to transform our participants to serve as architects of a responsible world. IICA Faculty members originate from all walks of life with some of the best academic and industry exposure from around the world. This promotes the diversity of thought and culture, the open-mindedness and the rigorous intellectual standards that are the core values of IICA. The academic expertise of the core faculty is strengthened by the adjunct professors from industry who share their academic and professional expertise with the program participants.
The School of Business Environment (SBE) is a specialized vertical within IICA promoting the responsible business conduct focusing on the forward-looking areas of Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainable Finance, Business & Biodiversity Conservation, Business and Human Rights, Responsible Trade, Non-Financial Reporting & Audit and other aligned areas. The School has been providing technical expertise to various Ministries and Agencies of the Govt. of India, State Governments, Corporates, Board Members, professionals and other stakeholders through the research studies, policy inputs and advocacy, advisory services, academic programmes, customized capacity building programmes etc. Few of the important contribution of the School includes developing the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), Zero Draft of National Action Plan (NAP) on Business & Human Rights, and technical inputs to the High Level Committees on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
“Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” is the guiding principle for India’s inclusive growth and underpins the ambition ofViksit Bharat @2047.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has stated:“The development of tribal areas and welfare of our tribal brothers and sisters is essential to making India a developed nation. We will ensure that every benefit reaches even the remotest tribal settlement.” Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu has emphasised:“India will only become truly developed when tribal communities prosper and are empowered.”.
“Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” is the guiding principle for India’s inclusive growth and underpins the ambition ofViksit Bharat @2047.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has stated:“The development of tribal areas and welfare of our tribal brothers and sisters is essential to making India a developed nation. We will ensure that every benefit reaches even the remotest tribal settlement.” Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu has emphasised:“India will only become truly developed when tribal communities prosper and are empowered.”.
Tribal communities form a significant part of India’s population (5%-8%) and inhabit geographically isolated and economically underserved areas, many of which are identified as aspirational districts requiring focused intervention. Notified tribal aspirational districts include Vizianagaram, Namsai, Chamba, Mamit, Raichur, Barwani, Gadchiroli, Balrampur, Bastar, Sukma, Khunti, Simdega, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, and others across Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and northeastern states
CSR investment in tribal areas is explicitly permitted under MCA Schedule-VII and supported by constitutional provisions in the Fifth and Sixth Schedules, as well as Article46 (promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Tribes). MCA CSR Portal data for FY 2024–25 shows that CSR expenditure on tribal development, livelihoods, and rural infrastructure by top companies exceeded ₹1,800–₹2,000 crore. Public Sector Enterprises directed a large share of their CSR budgets to hightribalpopulation states. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs received a record ₹10,237 crore budgetary allocation in 2024–25, reflecting a strong policy shift towards tribal welfare. Key programmes include PMJANMAN for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, DAJGUA for saturation of infrastructure gaps in over 63,000 tribal villages (₹80,000 crore outlay), Eklavya Model Residential Schools, PMDevINE, NESIDS, and PM Van Dhan Yojana.
The nodal organisation dedicated for tribal development, TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) is an important institutional partner in this mission. It works to secure fair prices for Minor Forest Produce through Minimum Support Price mechanisms, develops Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, runs the TRIFOOD scheme, promotes skill development, and supports tribal artisans and entrepreneurs in accessing wider markets. Such initiatives generate sustainable livelihoods, preserve tribal heritage, and open CSR collaboration opportunities.
NCCSR 2025 will serve as a catalyst to bring together stakeholders, share knowledge, and showcase good practices in tribal CSR. It will nudge corporate recognition of impactful models, highlight effective CSR spend in tribal regions, and promote a socio-economic ongoing process for inclusive growth. Through awards, benchmarking, and handholding, the platform will encourage scale-up and replication of successful approaches.
Guided by “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” and fully aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, NCCSR 2025 will energise the whole CSR ecosystem with an inclusive approach, ensuring tribal development is mainstreamed into India’s growth story.
To realize this vision, NCCSR 2025 will host:
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The colloquium will feature an exhibition on Best Practices of CSR practices, which is expected to be inaugurated by the esteemed dignitaries. This exhibition will showcase exemplary CSR initiatives across various thematic areas aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), playing a crucial role in promoting Global Agenda 2030 and ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.
This exhibition aims not only to celebrate successful CSR initiatives but also to inspire and guide future efforts, contributing to the progress of sustainable development.
The exhibition is designed to be a vibrant, high-impact showcase that builds awareness, drives strategic collaboration, and sets the stage for a new era in CSR that is both innovative and inclusive. It offers participants a powerful opportunity to not only elevate their own CSR initiatives but also to contribute to a larger vision of empowering tribal communities through technology-enabled entrepreneurship.
We invite you to share your most impactful and innovative CSR initiatives with IICA. This questionnaire is part of a national study aimed at identifying and celebrating best practices across Schedule VII thematic areas. Your responses will help us understand how organizations like yours are creating meaningful change, introducing innovative approaches, and driving measurable impact.
The most outstanding initiatives will be featured in IICA’s official CSR Best Practices Compendium, giving your organization national recognition and an opportunity to inspire others. Google Form Link please Click Here
The colloquium will feature an exhibition on Best Practices of CSR in Tribal Development, which is expected to be inaugurated by the esteemed dignitaries. This exhibition will showcase exemplary CSR initiatives across India focused on Tribal Development that plays a crucial role in promoting ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.
| Type of Delegates | Corporate Professionals and International Institutions |
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| Conference (Two-Day Conference) | |
| Corporate Professionals and other Delegates | ₹3,000 |
| NAIL members/NGOs/NFCSR members/Programme students/SBE programmes Alumni | ₹2,000 |
| For "Leveraging CSR Excellence for Tribal Development" Exhibition stall Registration Fees | Will be conveyed shortly (for more information please email us at icpcsr@iica.in) |
| *The conference and exhibition registration fees are non-refundable and non-adjustable to other events. | |
