Center For CSR – Karve Institute of Social Service

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a philanthropic endeavour to a serious business imperative. The Companies Act of 2013 mandates that companies spend at least 2% of their profits on CSR activities, with a strong emphasis on measurable impact.

To comply with these regulations, companies are seeking skilled CSR professionals to develop and implement effective programs. The PG-CSR course and IICA-ICP in CSR, offered by the Karve Institute of Social Service’s CSR Cell, are designed to address this growing need.

With over eight years of experience in CSR research and consultancy, the Karve Institute’s CSR Cell is well-equipped to provide practical training and guidance. Numerous leading corporations have recognized the institute’s expertise.

Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (PGD-CSR)

Admissions are now open for 2024-25

About CCSR

Welcome To CCSR

Centre for CSR at Karve Institute is a platform where Corporates and NGOs can network and build partnerships and play a meaningful role in sustainable development of the weaker and underprivileged sections of the society via Social Projects, Research, Advocacy Intervention accordingly. The Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was established in May 2013 by Dr. Mahesh Thakur, Hon. Director, Centre for CSR, Karve Institute of Social Service.

Mission

“To promote CSR Excellence for sustainable development and edify Corporate, Non-Government, Civil Society and Local Self Government Organizations on CSR dimensions”

Vision

‘Build an inclusive and collaborative social ecosystem for social development through CSR’

Objectives

To provide technical advice and recommendation on the CSR policies and strategies for the corporates to prepare the blueprint of CSR for sustainable development policies and initiatives.

To conduct the baseline survey, needs assessment and impact assessment survey to streamline the CSR projects.

To impanel the Non-Government and Civil Society Organizations for Corporates to develop partnership projects and establish a database of credible civil society Organizations.

To implement, monitor and evaluate CSR projects

To facilitate networks, organize conferences, seminars, workshops, conduct trainings and or CSR course modules and related support services in the field of CSR

To function as a recognized accreditation or third party assessment agency and to seek necessary approvals and facilitate organizations for mandatory compliances.

Centre for CSR – Research and Consultancy

Centre for CSR is involved in research, consultancy and capacity building in various developmental sectors in collaboration with government or civil society organizations. The Centre for CSR is working in the areas like education, health, livelihood creation, skill development, community development, empowerment of the weaker and underprivileged sections of the society. Since its inception, the Centre for CSR has undertaken numerous Situational Analysis, Perception Surveys, Impact Assessments, Baseline and Needs Assessment surveys.

Completed Research Projects:

FCA – FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES – Baseline survey of 11 villages and Impact Assessment of 95 villages from Shirur Block of Pune District (2019-20)

Tata Technologies (Location – 11 Districts from Maharashtra) – Impact Assessment of E-learning Project & need Identification for Integrated Development of respective schools from 11 Districts, under CSR programmes of TATA Technologies ltd. (2018-19, 2019-20)

Classic Apollo Tyres Foundation – Impact Assessment and Evaluation of the Drinking Water Project Implemented in 3 Villages from Shirur Block of Pune District (2019-20)

Kirloskar Brother Ltd. – Social Impact Study with respect to flood relief help at Kirloskarvadi, Sangli District (2019-20)

ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) – Baseline Survey of 9 villages from Uran Block, District Raigad under CSR Programme (2018-19)

L&T & PMRDA (Pune Metropolitan Region Department Authority) Location Pune District – Impact Assessment and Evaluation of Comprehensive Traffic and Transportation Study for Pune Metropolitan Region in Maharashtra (2019-20)

Cummins India Ltd – Project proposal on developing, designing and implementing the Project “Promoting Education among Truck and School Bus drivers on adverse effects of idling vehicles and Sustainable Environment (2017-18)

JSW Steels Ltd – Impact Assessment of E- learning Project and Jigyasa Project in Shahpur, Vasai and Wada Taluka (2017)

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd – CSR Project Planning, Village Baseline & Needs Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation of the projects (2014- 15, 2015-16)

Yardi Software India Ltd – Muskan – Action Against Child Abuse (2015-16)

Yardi Software India Ltd – Community Mobilizers for Urban Community Development for Slum Improvement Programme (2015-16, 2016-17)

KPCL (Kirloskar Pneumatic Ltd) – Employee Engagement Survey for the year (2011, 2013, 2015) locations – Hadapsar and Saswad Plant, Pune

Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL) 4 locations – Corporate Social Responsibility – Impact Assessments, KOEL Plant locations PUNE, Nashik, Kagal (Kolhapur) and Rajkot (Gujarat) (9 years duration from 2007-2015)

BOSCH Nashik Plant- Community Perception Survey (2015)

HINCOL Hindustan Colas Pvt Ltd – Impact Assessment of 5 CSR projects from Mumbai, Maharashtra; Ratlam, M.P; Vishakapatnum; Savali, Baroda – Gujarat (2015-16)

P.N. Gadgil Jewelers Private Ltd – Village baseline for rural development projects at Pune and Aurangabad (2015-16)

Zensar Foundation – CSR Baseline and Needs Assessment Survey in Sudumbare village of Talegaon Dabhade (2014-15)

Tata communication Ltd- CSR Baseline and Needs Assessment Survey in the vicinity of Dighi location Pune (2014- 15)

Zensar Foundation – CSR Baseline and Needs Assessment Survey of communities from Pune & Hyderabad (2014-15)

BOSCH Ltd, Nasik – Baseline Community Needs Assessment Survey of the Two villages namely, Chandrachi Meth and Chikhalwadi (2015-16, 2013-2014 & 2011)

Godrej – Interio Division – Needs Assessment and Baseline Survey of the 2 locations, Bhagwanpur (Near Dehradun) and Shirwal (Pune) (2012-2013). The study assessed the infrastructure facilities, the socio economic status and needs of the group concerned.

International Research – 10 multinational Companies “A comparative Study of CSR Structure and Community Perceptions in the Vicinity of Ranjangaon & Talegaon MIDC” (2011, 2012, 2013). 10 multinational Companies included GM, POSCO, L&T, JCB, INA Bearings from Talegon MIDC and LG, APOLLO, Whirlpool, Harita Fiat from Ranjangaon MIDC.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 1 Terminal Needs Assessment and baseline survey for the Manmad Terminal, Nashik. (2012-13). The study assessed the infrastructure facilities, the socio economic status and needs of the group concerned.

Kirloskar Pneumatic Ltd (KPCL) – Employee Engagement Survey (2011) locations Hadapsar and Saswad Plants, Pune

KPCL (Kirloskar Pneumatic Ltd) – Needs Assessment Survey of school and health programs for KPCL (2010) covered locations from Hadapsar and Saswad plant, Pune

Japan Govt CSR, Project –Pune Industrial belt In India and Japan Comparative Study, Sponsored by – Kibi International University Japan, 2011, 2012 and 2013. KPCL (Kirloskar Pneumatic Ltd)-2 location CSR- Society Perception and Impact Assessment Survey (2007, 2009, 2011 & 2013) for the Hadapsar and Saswad Plants, Pune

Kirloskar Brother Ltd – CSR – Society Perception and Impact Assessment Survey (2008, 2010 and 2012) covering 5 Locations namely Kirloskar wadi, Kondapuri (Pune), Dewas (M.P), Kadappa (A.P) and Coimbatore (Tamilnadu)

Bosch Ltd, Nasik – Society Perception Impact Assessment Survey for (2011 & 2013)

Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL) – Employee Engagement Survey (2011) – 5 locations Khadki, Pune, Nashik, Kagal ( Kolhapur), Nagar and Rajkot