Mumbai, June 24 -- India's growth journey is increasingly being shaped by inclusion, bringing a visible shift in how corporate social responsibility (CSR) is being approached.
Traditionally associated with grant-making and welfare-led initiatives, CSR is now evolving into a more strategic function focused on enabling long-term economic participation. The emphasis is moving beyond one-time support toward creating sustainable pathways that build capabilities and empower communities to become active contributors to growth.
This shift reflects a broader understanding that meaningful development requires more than isolated interventions, leading to greater focus on skilling, market access, digital inclusion, education, healthcare, and ecosyste...