00:04Hello and welcome, I'm Arohi and you're watching D-Note Express Weekly CSR Bulletin.
00:08Here we bring you India's most impactful CSR initiatives, breakthrough partnerships and key updates.
00:14So, let's get started with today's top stories.
00:21Our first story.
00:23ANRF urges corporates to invest CSR funds in research and innovation.
00:27The Anusandhan National Research Foundation, or ANRF, has urged private companies and philanthropists to invest CSR funds into high-end
00:36research and development projects.
00:38For the first time, the government body has officially called for industry collaboration to support large-scale translational research projects
00:46with real-world applications and societal impact.
00:49Officials stated that even if 10% of CSR spending from India's top companies is directed towards R&D, it
00:56could significantly boost innovation and commercialization outcomes in the country.
01:01The initiative aims to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem while aligning research investments with national development priorities.
01:08Moving ahead to our next story, Jharkhand urges corporates to prioritize local CSR investments.
01:14The Jharkhand government has urged corporates operating in the state to prioritize CSR investments within Jharkhand to support local communities
01:22and strengthen regional development.
01:24Speaking at the CSR conclave 2026, Industries Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav stated that companies benefiting from the state's resources should
01:32ensure that CSR funds directly benefit the people living in operational areas.
01:37The government also announced plans to establish a dedicated monitoring cell to improve transparency regarding corporate profits and CSR expenditure.
01:46Officials highlighted the need to align CSR projects more closely with community requirements to ensure meaningful and sustainable impact.
01:54The administration further assured companies that project clearances would be streamlined through regular coordination meetings with district officials.
02:02Our next story, campaign seeks CSR recognition for animal welfare initiatives.
02:08An online petition submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs is urging the government to include animal welfare as a
02:15dedicated category under corporate social responsibility spending.
02:19The campaign highlights the need for structured support towards stray animal management, anti-rabies vaccination drives, sterilization programs, shelters, rescue
02:30services and public awareness initiatives.
02:33Advocates argue that animal welfare is directly connected to public health, community safety and environmental sustainability through the One Health
02:41approach, linking human, animal and environmental well-being.
02:45Moving ahead to our next story, experts call for impact-driven CSR in mining and infrastructure sectors.
02:52Industry experts have emphasized that CSR initiatives in mining, metals and infrastructure sectors must align with national priorities such as
03:01Skill India, Atmanirbar Bharat and the Sustainable Development Goals to create long-term impact.
03:07Experts stated that while CSR spending in these sectors now exceeds 15,000 crore annually, true transformation can only happen
03:15when local communities actively participate and take ownership of development initiatives.
03:22Southeastern Coalfields Limited or SECL shared that it has spent more than 850 crore on CSR initiatives since 2014 across
03:32skill development, education, health care and sustainable livelihood projects in coal field regions.
03:37Moving to our final story, Finovation completes pond restoration project in Rajasthan.
03:43Finovation successfully completed a pond restoration and water resource management project in Tijara block of Alwar District, Rajasthan, focused on
03:51conservation, sustainable natural resource management and improving community livelihoods.
03:56The initiative promoted awareness around water conservation, groundwater recharge, increased trees outside forest or TOF cover and sustainable environmental practices.
04:06As part of the intervention, 250 native trees were planted around the pond periphery to control water runoff and support
04:14groundwater recharge, while 100 aquatic plants were introduced to improve water quality.
04:20The project positively impacted around 185 households in Daki village by enhancing green cover, improving environmental sustainability and strengthening awareness
04:30about the importance of water conservation among local communities.
04:34Centre for CSR and Sustainability Excellence played a crucial role throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, implementation, community engagement, monitoring
04:43and successful execution of the restoration activities.
04:47The initiative reflected Finovation's continued commitment towards sustainable development, environmental conservation and long-term community welfare.
04:55So that's all for this week's CSR Bulletin. Stay tuned for more impactful stories and updates.
05:01On that note, we conclude today's Bulletin.
05:03This is Arohi, thank you for watching.
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