From National CSR Dialogue to Community Impact: Representing Laksh Foundation at NCCSR 2026

A national discussion on corporate social responsibility carries particular meaning when your work begins with the needs of a child, a classroom or a family seeking affordable healthcare.On October 6, 2026, I attended the Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility—NCCSR 2026, at The Ashok, New Delhi, representing Laksh Foundation.Scheduled for October 6–7, the conference is organised by the School of Business Environment, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, with the Department of Public Enterprises as co-organiser.Its theme, “Re-envisioning the Spirit of CSR for Viksit Bharat: From Compliance to Commitment,” invites institutions to consider how social investment can create sustained benefits for communities.Government and Institutional LeadershipThe published inaugural programme lists:- Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Government of India.- Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.- Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Former Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.- Ms. Shoko Ishikawa, UN Women Country Representative in India.- Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General and CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.- Prof. Garima Dadhich, Head, School of Business Environment, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.The afternoon programme includes a keynote address by Shri Ansumaan Pattnaik, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.These contributions place CSR within a wider conversation involving public policy, corporate leadership, inclusion and community development.Financing Social ImpactThe scheduled fireside chat, “Social Stock Exchange: Purpose, Capital & Impact,” features Shri Shailendra Pathak, Senior Advisor–Policy, National Stock Exchange, and Prof. Garima Dadhich.For organisations serving communities, the relationship between purpose, funding and measurable outcomes is essential. A worthwhile initiative needs a clear delivery plan, responsible financial management and a way to demonstrate the benefits it creates.Governance and Strategic CommitmentThe first high-level panel addresses “Board Governance and Strategic Commitment in CSR.” The programme lists:- Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta (Retd.), IAS, CEO, Dalmia Bharat Foundation, and former Chairperson of CCI and NFRA.- Prof. Maneesha V. Ramesh, Pro Vice Chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.- Shri Bhaskar Chowdary Nettem, Director (Production), ONGC.- Shri Ayush Gupta, Director (Human Resources), GAIL (India) Limited.- Shri Bibhuti Ranjan Pradhan, Executive Director (Coordination and CSR), Indian Oil Corporation Limited.- Dr. Purvi Mehta, Independent Director, Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited.- Ms. Ruchi Sadhana, Vice President, HCLTech.Prof. Garima Dadhich is listed as moderator.This focus is relevant to social organisations as well as corporate boards. Clear responsibilities, transparent reporting and consistent oversight help sustain the trust on which community work depends.Aligning CSR with Development PrioritiesThe second high-level panel focuses on “Sector-Based Approaches to CSR Aligned with SDG Priorities.”Chaired by Ms. Anita Shah Akella, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the scheduled panel includes:- Shri Lucas L Kamsuan, Joint Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises, Government of India.- Ms. Reetu Jain, Economic Adviser, Ministry of Power, Government of India.- Dr. Chetna Shukla, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Coal, Government of India.- Ms. Ruchika Gupta, Deputy Director General, Social Statistics Division, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India.- Shri Rajeev Kumar, Deputy Director General (Data & Management), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.- Shri Prabhakar L, Executive Vice President and Head–Social Investments, ITC.- Shri Bharat Wakhlu, Founder and President of The Wakhlu Advisory, as moderator.The range of institutions represented shows the importance of connecting different capabilities with specific community needs.The conference materials identify HCLFoundation, UNICEF, GAIL, IndianOil, ONGC, UN Women, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and Spark Minda as collaborating organisations. The exhibition and networking programme offer further opportunities to learn about approaches to social development.What This Means for Laksh FoundationThrough Laksh Foundation’s engagement in education, government-school support, healthcare access and community welfare, we encounter needs that require patient, sustained work.For a child, progress may mean a safer classroom or better learning support. For a family, it may mean access to an affordable consultation. For a government school, it may mean reliable facilities and continued institutional attention.My purpose in participating in NCCSR 2026 is to learn from national experience, explore areas of collaboration and strengthen the planning and delivery of our community initiatives.The questions I carry into this platform are practical: How can support reach those who need it most? How can projects continue beyond their launch? How can we measure improvements in people’s lives?For Laksh Foundation, the measure of meaningful CSR is the opportunity, care and dignity it brings to the communities we serve.Dr. Mustaq AliPresident, Laksh Foundation#LakshFoundation #NCCSR2026 #CSR #IICA #SocialImpact #CommunityDevelopment #Education #Healthcare #ViksitBharat

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