Governance and Development
A recent report by the Developmental Intelligence Unit highlights that 60% of India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure in 2022–23 was focused in just six states: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, and Gujarat. Meanwhile, less than 20% of CSR funds reached Aspirational Districts, which are among the most underdeveloped regions in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and the Northeast.
This uneven distribution reflects systemic challenges including misinterpretation of the “local area preference” rule, overlap with government welfare schemes, absence of impact-driven evaluation metrics, and limited involvement of local communities in CSR planning and implementation.
Addressing these gaps is crucial for equitable development and maximizing the transformative potential of CSR in India’s marginalized regions.
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