The Ministry of Corporate Affairs announced on 10 October 2026 that the Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026) was held in New Delhi. During the event, the Minister of State for Coal and Mines released the Comprehensive CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies to guide more structured and outcome-oriented social investments in the coal sector. The conference, which took place from 6 to 7 October 2026, also saw the release of the India CSR Factbook 2024–25. These initiatives aim to move corporate social responsibility from a mere compliance obligation to a strategic commitment toward national development.
Key points
- Released a new Comprehensive CSR Framework specifically for Indian coal companies
- Launched the India CSR Factbook 2024–25 as a consolidated reference on India's CSR landscape
- Conference theme focused on moving CSR 'From Compliance to Commitment'
- Encouraged companies to register on the CSR Exchange Portal for better stakeholder engagement
When it applies
- Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026)
Who it affects
- Indian Coal Companies