The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in collaboration with the Government of Odisha organised the CSR Summit 2023 here.
It showcased insights from experts in the field and emphasized the vital role of CSR in localising Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in rural and tribal areas of Odisha.
The theme of the summit, "Mainstreaming CSR for Sustained Inclusiveness," was set by convenor of the CSR and Sustainability Committee of ICC Odisha State Council and former State Information Commissioner for Odisha, Jagadananda.
Chairperson of ICC Odisha State Council JB Pany gave welcome address.
Principal Secretary, Skill Development and Technical Education and Commerce and Transport Department Usha Padhee delivered the inaugural address.
The summit witnessed active participation from renowned personalities in the CSR domain, including Prashant Hota, President, JSPL and Ambika Prasad Nanda, Head of CSR, Tata Steel, who emphasized the significance of meaningful CSR activities in improving the happiness index of communities.
It featured representative heads from the CSR teams of prominent corporates.
Key topics of the thematic sessions included "Human Development and Livelihood Promotion" and "Disaster and Climate Change." Given Odisha's vulnerability to disasters, the experts underlined the importance of shifting from non-renewable to renewable energy sources to address environmental and climate change concerns.
The panel discussions featured insights from esteemed speaker like DMA-Cum-Mission Director, Jaga Mission, Housing & Urban Development Department, Sangramjit Nayak along with Jagadananda and Ambika Nanda.