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Samagra Foundation’s Alignment with Indian CSR Act: Creating Measurable, Sustainable Impact

In a country as diverse and dynamic as India, the role of civil society organizations in development cannot be overstated. Since the introduction of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandate under the Companies Act, 2013, India has witnessed a surge in corporate partnerships supporting impactful, community-based interventions.

At Samagra Foundation, we are proud to be aligned with the CSR provisions under Section 135 of the Companies Act, ensuring that every rupee invested by our partners is compliant, accountable, and impact-driven.

What is CSR as per Indian Law?

The Companies Act, 2013, and its subsequent rules mandate that companies meeting specific financial thresholds must spend 2% of their average net profits from the previous three years on CSR activities.

These activities must fall under Schedule VII, which includes areas such as:

• Promoting education
• Gender equality and women empowerment
• Livelihood enhancement
• Healthcare
• Environmental sustainability
• Rural development
• Welfare of marginalized communities

How Samagra Foundation Aligns with Schedule VII CSR Activities

Samagra Foundation’s programs are not only socially relevant but also legally aligned with Schedule VII CSR focus areas:

1. Education & Digital Literacy

• Projects: ShikshaSetu, Smart Shiksha, GramShiksha
• Impact: Free digital courses, AI training, bridge schooling for dropouts
• CSR Category: “Promoting education, including special education and employment enhancing vocational skills”

2. Livelihood Enhancement

• Projects: Skill to Livelihood, SHG Capacity Building
• Impact: Skill development, microfinance training, job placements
• CSR Category: “Livelihood enhancement projects, especially for disadvantaged sections”

3. Gender Equality & Empowerment

• Projects: LGBTQIA+ Mental Health & Support, Women-Led SHGs
• Impact: Inclusion, counseling, income-generating initiatives
• CSR Category: “Promoting gender equality, empowering women, and supporting vulnerable groups”

4. Healthcare & Wellness

• Projects: Community Health Camps, Samagra Ayurveda Clinic, Ayurai
• Impact: Panchakarma, chronic illness relief, Ayurveda-based wellness, child immunity (Suvarnaprashan)
• CSR Category: “Promoting health care including preventive health care and sanitation”

5. Environmental Sustainability

• Projects: Ayurai – Nature-Based Solutions
• Impact: Herbal farming, eco-literacy, climate resilience
• CSR Category: “Ensuring environmental sustainability, ecological balance”

📊 Why CSR Partners Choose Samagra Foundation

1. Due Diligence Ready – We maintain all compliance documents: 12A, 80G, CSR-1, PAN, audited financials, and impact reports.
2. Monitoring & Reporting – Real-time data dashboards, quarterly updates, and third-party verified impact assessments.
3. Customised Implementation – We align project models with the CSR priorities of companies—urban, rural, or thematic.
4. Geographic Reach – Programs running in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and scalable across India.
5. SDG Mapping – Every project is linked to relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals, enhancing global value.

A Call to Action for CSR Leaders

CSR is not just a legal obligation—it’s an opportunity to reshape India’s future. At Samagra Foundation, we offer more than just implementation—we offer transformation, backed by systems, data, and stories.

If your company is seeking a trustworthy, compliant, and visionary CSR partner, we invite you to collaborate with us.

📩 Reach out today at: csr@samagrafoundation.com
🌐 Explore our work: www.samagrafoundation.com

Let’s move beyond compliance—let’s create an impact that lasts.
Together, let’s build Samagra Bharat.