Corporate Partnerships Can Accelerate Social Change and Public Service: Prashant Agarwal
13th Formerly India CSR and ESG Summit Concludes in the Presence of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Udaipur, October 29, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The 13th Formerly India CSR and ESG Summit concluded with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attending as the chief guest. The summit was organised by Narayan Seva Sansthan in association with CSRBOX to strengthen the role of corporate social responsibility in public welfare and inclusive development. Around 2,000 corporate representatives and NGOs participated in the event.
Prashant Agarwal, President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, was the keynote speaker at the closing ceremony. He spoke about the organisation’s journey of service and its initiatives in the treatment of persons with disabilities, corrective surgeries, artificial limbs and calipers, rehabilitation, and support for self-reliance.
Collaboration Between Corporates and Social Organisations
Agarwal highlighted the importance of cooperation between social organisations and the corporate sector, describing it as an effective way to bring lasting improvements to the lives of people in need.
He shared details of the institution’s work and emphasised that corporate partnerships can help expand the reach and impact of social welfare initiatives.
Union Minister Calls for Corporate Participation in Rural Development
Chief guest Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged the corporate sector to take an active role in rural development.
Rajya Sabha MP Dr Ajit Madhavrao Ghopchade and Professor Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations at IIT Madras, attended the ceremony as distinguished guests.
‘Doing Good for Bharat Awards’ Presented
During the event, individuals and organisations making significant contributions to environmental protection, education, healthcare and rural development were honoured with the ‘Doing Good for Bharat Awards’.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Prashant Agarwal and other guests presented the awards.
The summit also featured discussions on various aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), focusing on their role in promoting inclusive development and addressing social needs.
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