Vision to Impact CSR Conclave brings leaders together for social change
People for Action hosted the first edition of the Vision to Impact CSR Conclave 2026in New Delhi on Wednesday, bringing together representatives from Government, business, civil society, education, healthcare, culture and digital media to discuss collaborative approaches to social responsibility and sustainable impact.
The conclave was attended by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for Education, as Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering, Chaudhary highlighted the role of collaboration in translating CSR initiatives into lasting social impact. He said platforms such as Vision to Impact can help bring together the strengths of industry, Government and civil society to address pressing social challenges and contribute to building a more inclusive and empowered India.
The event featured five thematic panels focusing on health, education, art, inclusion and social media, along with keynote and special sessions on leadership, empowerment, cybersecurity and nation-building.
People for Action founder Afsana Cherian Kapoor said the conclave was created to connect individuals and organisations working towards social change.
She emphasised the importance of bringing diverse voices together with a shared intent to turn ideas into meaningful action.
The conclave featured several prominent speakers and panelists, including C.K. Mishra, Padma Shri Dr Harsh Mahajan, Poonam Muttreja, Dheeraj Sanghi, Abhishek Singh (IAS), Padma Shri Dadi Pudumjee, Amaan Ali Bangash and others.
A key highlight was the Impact Wall, where panelists pledged the number of lives they aspire to positively impact by September 2027. The collective pledges crossed 250 million lives, symbolising the event’s focus on converting vision into action.
The programme also included special awards recognising contributions to social impact, a cybersecurity awareness session led by Rajneesh Gupta of Delhi Police, and podcast conversations with Avantika Tokas of Bharat Charcha.
