National CSR Awards

Description
The National CSR Awards, instituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, aim to recognize companies that have made a positive impact on society through innovative and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility CSR initiatives. These awards represent the highest recognition for CSR excellence in India. The objectives of the awards are: 1. To increase competition in various categories of companies to infuse excellence in their CSR activities 2. To encourage companies to spend the entire amount i.e, eligible CSR spend; 3. To recognize the impact, innovation, usage of technology, gender and environment issues, sustainability, scalability, and replicability of CSR activities; and 4. To channelize CSR activities of corporates so that the benefits of their activities reach the marginalized sections of society and in remote areas of the country. Under National CSR Awards there are three main categories as under:- 1. Corporate Awards for Excellence in CSR 2. CSR Awards for CSR in Aspirational Districts/Difficult Terrains 3. CSR Awards for contribution in National Priority Areas

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Benefits
• > The awardees are presented with a trophy and scroll and runner ups with a medal and scroll.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or 2013 and must comply with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
2. The CSR project and related expenditure should pertain to the specified financial years.
3. The impact of the CSR project/programme should be demonstrated based on the required reporting period as per submitted details.
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Application Process
Step 1: Registration:
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Registration:

Step 2: Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.
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Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.

Step 3: Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.
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Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.

Step 4: Step 3: Fill in the required details:
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Individual: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.
Organization: Type, Authorized Person Name, Date of Birth, Organization Description, Designation, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.

Step 5: Step 4: Click Submit to complete registration.
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Apply:

Step 6: Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
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Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.

Step 7: Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".
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Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".

Step 8: Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.
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Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.

Step 9: Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.
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Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.

Required Documents
• Completed nomination/application form
• Company registration certificate (Companies Act 1956/2013)
• CSR project details and expenditure report
• Impact assessment/report of CSR activities
• Supporting documents or certificates related to CSR work

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the National CSR Awards?
A: The National CSR Awards recognize companies for their outstanding contributions to society through impactful CSR initiatives.
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Q: Which ministry administers these awards?
A: The awards are administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the awards?
A: Companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or 2013 and complying with Section 135 are eligible.
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Q: Which CSR projects are considered for evaluation?
A: Only projects and expenditures from the specified financial years are considered.
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Q: What factors are considered in evaluating CSR projects?
A: Impact, innovation, sustainability, scalability, and contribution to social and environmental issues are considered.
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Q: How many awards are given under this scheme?
A: A total of 40 awards are given, including 20 winners and 20 runner-ups.
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Q: What recognition do awardees receive?
A: Winners receive a trophy and scroll, while runner-ups receive a medal and scroll.
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Q: What are the main categories of the awards?
A: The categories include Corporate Excellence, Aspirational Districts/Difficult Terrains, and National Priority Areas.
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Q: Who can nominate for the awards?
A: Government bodies, professional institutions, and industry associations can nominate companies.
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Q: Can companies self-nominate for the awards?
A: No, nominations must be made through eligible nominating organizations.
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