Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026) concludes, calls for stronger governance, convergence and outcome-oriented CSR for Viksit Bharat

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, concluded the Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026) in New Delhi. Held under the theme "Re-envisioning the Spirit of CSR for Viksit Bharat: From Compliance to Commitment," the two-day conference brought together stakeholders to deliberate on transitioning CSR from a mere statutory obligation into a strategic instrument for national growth. Discussions focused on strengthening Board governance, addressing regional imbalances in CSR spending, leveraging technology and Artificial Intelligence, enhancing convergence through the CSR Exchange Portal, and promoting women's economic empowerment and skilling initiatives such as the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS).