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DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/ijrhs.net.v14.i5.1
Sirin Parvin Kamliya
Research Scholar
Department of Law, Parul University
Vadodara, India
Prof. ( Dr.) Akil Ali Saiyed
Research Guide
Department of Law, Parul University
Vadodara, India
Abstract— CSR law has completed almost a decade in the country, now it is a good time to understand the CSR learnings of the stakeholders. It has evolved from a largely voluntary practices to a structured compliance driven framework under Companies Act 2013. This paper examines the stakeholder learning from NGOs and Implementing Agencies, Companies as CSR Contributors, Government and CSR Authorities, Community and Society at Large.
Integrating CSR with business strategy not only enhances social impact but also strengthens corporate resilience, risk management, and stakeholder trust. A long-term, programmatic, and impact-oriented CSR approach—grounded in collaboration, equity, innovation, and sustainability—can create shared value for businesses and society alike.
In its second decade, the central challenge for CSR in India is no longer limited to regulatory compliance or the quantum of financial outlay. Instead, the focus must decisively shift towards the quality of interventions, equitable distribution of resources, depth of impact, and long-term sustainability of outcomes. A future-ready CSR framework should be guided by developmental need rather than convenience, emphasize outcome and impact measurement over activity reporting, and promote convergence with government schemes and national development priorities.
Anchored in multi-stakeholder collaboration and aligned with ESG and climate commitments, CSR has the potential to evolve from a statutory obligation into a strategic instrument for inclusive and sustainable growth. When designed as a catalyst for systemic change—rather than a series of isolated projects—CSR can play a transformative role in addressing structural inequalities, strengthening community resilience, and contributing meaningfully to India’s inclusive growth and nation-building agenda.
Key Words— CSR, Stakeholder Learnings, Policy Reflection