Friends,
I would present a paper in ICRICKET -- International Conference on Rural Innovation, Capacity Building, Knowledge Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology -- New Delhi -- 2nd and 3rd January 2013, being organized by IMT Ghaziabad.
Brief Synopsis is placed below, that would be expended into about 7000 words. Active participation of corporate sector in rural development is an interesting subject. Such projects on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have been largely cosmetic. Corporate Social Responsibility Voluntary Guidelines 2010 prepared by Government after extensive consultation may give further impetus.
Are there any suggestions?
Dhirendra Krishna IA&AS(Retired)
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENTS
1. Corporate Social Responsibility Voluntary Guidelines 2010 were formulated after extensive consultations. These envisage promotion of inclusive growth. environmental protection and influencing public policy.
2. Complexities of governance systems and processes should be understood, as governance failures impinge upon the commercial activities. Inability to successfully implement inclusive growth by is resulting in social unrest. There are complex factors beyond the control of Government. Growing economic disparities are the root cause of social tensions.
POVERTY ERADICATION IN RURAL AREAS
3. CSR guidelines envisage involvement of corporate sector in development programs. This would supplement the schemes initiated by Central and State Governments. Corporate houses would formulate short-term projects with specific, measurable, achievable and relevant objectives.
CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES
4. There is need for discernable projects with small financial commitment, to support centrally sponsored schemes, by Public Private Partnership projects at the grass-roots.
IRRIGATION AND WATER SUPPLY
5. Water supply is an area where CSR projects can earn goodwill.
EDUCATION
6. There are several major issues of concern in government-funded schools. Corporate houses can interact with School Management Committees to identify niche areas where they can contribute.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
7. Technical training to improve employability of rural youth is an area where industries can provide useful input.
ADVANTAGES TO COMPANIES
8. Voluntary CSR activities in area would result in intangible benefits, such as:
a. Compliance with guidelines framed by Government.
b. Goodwill of community.
c. Long-term business interest by equitable growth and development.
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