As India charts its course toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, rural transformation stands at the heart of its inclusive and sustainable growth journey. Nearly 65% of India’s population resides in rural areas, yet vast disparities persist in access to opportunities, income, and infrastructure. The untapped potential of Bharat—its villages, women, youth, and indigenous tribal communities—offers immense promise for socio-economic transformation when empowered through the right investments and partnerships.
CSR in India has evolved into a key driver of inclusive rural development. It has supported agro-based livelihoods, women-led enterprises, youth skilling, and digital and climate-smart solutions. As we move toward Viksit Bharat 2047, CSR must go beyond compliance to become a strategic force, scaling proven models, strengthening community institutions, and enabling lasting transformation from the grassroots.
This year’s CSR Summit, titled “CSR – Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Rural Transformation for Viksit Bharat @2047”, will be held on 6th June 2025 at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi, from G:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Summit will be followed by the presentation ceremony of the 21st Edition of the FICCI CSR Awards.
The Summit begins with a paid Masterclass on August 5, 2025, titled: “Leveraging ICT Tools for High-Quality Data Collection, Visualization, and Decision-Making”, offering hands-on insights into enhancing CSR effectiveness through technology.
On August 6, 2025, the CSR Summit and Awards will begin at 9:30 AM at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi. The theme this year is “CSR Inclusive and Sustainable Rural Transformation for Viksit Bharat@2047”.
Key discussion areas include:
- Empowering women-led SHGs
- Promoting entrepreneurship development programmes (EDP)
- Establishing youth skilling hubs
- Amplifying voices from Northeast India and tribal regions
- The Summit will conclude with the presentation of the 21st Edition of the FICCI CSR Awards, recognizing exemplary CSR initiatives.
Key Highlights of the Summit are-
- Tailored Sessions: Opportunities to thought leaders, corporates, NGOs, Innovators to share ideas, future risks and opportunities through focused discussions
- Opportunity to interact with Thought Leaders and Changemakers
- Acknowledging CSR best practices of India
- Hands-on training in digital tools for impact measurement
- Enclosed are Concept Note, Agenda Outline, Masterclass Flyer and Registration Form for your reference. (If you are unable to access the files, please let us know)
The summit will highlight promising models such as women-led SHGs, EDP, youth skilling hubs, and amplify voices from Northeast India and tribal belts. By anchoring CSR in the lived realities and aspirations of rural communities, we can truly power a Viksit Bharat that is resilient, inclusive, and prosperous by 2047.
In addition to the Summit and Awards Ceremony, a Masterclass on “Leveraging ICT Tools for High-Quality Data Collection, Visualization, and Decision-Making” is being organized on 5th August 2025.
- Objectives:
Drive Vision 2047: Align CSR efforts with the Viksit Bharat agenda for inclusive, long-term rural transformation. - Enable Collaboration: Unite corporations, NGOs, and government to align CSR with rural development goals.
- Present successful CSR-led rural development and enterprise initiatives—including youth-led ventures and community-based solutions—with high potential for replication and regional adaptation.
- Promote Inclusion: Focus on women, youth, tribal, and Northeast communities through targeted CSR strategies.
- Encourage Localised Solutions: Champion culturally rooted, place-based models that build resilient rural ecosystems.
Key Focus Areas:
- Highlight initiatives that enable women to build sustainable livelihoods and lead rural enterprises through access to finance, skills, mentorship, and market linkages.
- Youth Entrepreneurship and Rural Skilling
- Digital C Financial Inclusion in Rural India
- Voices from the Margins: Northeast and Tribal Empowerment
- Agro-Based Enterprises C Climate-Resilient Farming
Outcome:
- Identify scalable CSR strategies that strengthen rural entrepreneurship through enterprise development, access to finance, and ecosystem support.
- Promote women-led and youth-led enterprises by enabling skill-building, mentorship, and market linkages.
- Drive digital and financial inclusion to unlock opportunities in remote and underserved regions.
- Spotlight successful CSR models from Northeast India and tribal communities to inspire replication.
- Support climate-resilient, agro-based enterprises that ensure sustainable and locally rooted livelihoods.
Register for summit here: https://meet.ficci.in/invitee-form.asp?evid=28032507259178
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