CSR Projects in India
The Giving Circle connects corporates with verified, high-impact NGOs for Schedule VII-compliant CSR projects. Full documentation, impact reporting and compliance support included.
CSR Mandate in India - What You Need to Know
Under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, companies meeting certain thresholds must spend 2% of average net profits on eligible CSR activities. Non-compliance attracts penalties.
Schedule VII Eligible CSR Activities
Education
Live CausesPromoting education including special education and livelihood skills for children, women and differently abled persons.
Women Empowerment
Live CausesPromoting gender equality, empowerment of women and measures for welfare of women.
Hunger & Poverty
Eradicating extreme hunger and poverty, promoting preventive healthcare and sanitation.
Animal Welfare
Live CausesAnimal welfare, agroforestry, conservation of natural resources and biodiversity.
Disaster Relief
Live CausesDisaster management including relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities.
Environment
Ensuring environmental sustainability, ecological balance, clean water and sanitation.
CSR Planning Calendar (India Financial Year)
Board CSR committee approves annual plan; shortlist NGOs; sign MOUs before monsoon disrupts field work.
Deploy first tranche; launch education/animal welfare programmes; document baseline beneficiary counts.
Mid-year review; course-correct underperforming projects; plan employee volunteering days.
Final tranche; impact assessment; Form CSR-2 data prep; Annual Report / BRSR narrative.
Live CSR-Eligible Projects on The Giving Circle
Each project below maps to Schedule VII categories with implementing NGO documentation available for your CSR committee.
#PehliClass — Child education bridge
Sponsor formal school admissions, uniforms, and learning support for children exiting informal education. Ideal for corporates prioritising girl child education and NCR impact.
Typical budget: From ₹5L programme blocks
View project →Brick by Brick — Animal shelter Gurgaon
Fund boundary wall and rehabilitation infrastructure for injured strays. Strong employee engagement angle — site visits and brick-laying team days.
Typical budget: ₹10/brick · ₹50K milestone
View project →JWP — Wings of Hope (menstrual health + education)
Combined girls' education and menstrual hygiene programme in Delhi NCR. Dual-theme CSR reporting in one audited partner.
Typical budget: Flexible grants
View project →Flood relief & disaster rehabilitation
Emergency shelter, medical camps, and post-flood livelihood restoration in Uttarakhand. Suitable for disaster-response CSR reserves.
Typical budget: Project-based
View project →Pawsitive Protectors — Rabies vaccination
Mass anti-rabies drives across Delhi NCR and Mumbai. Measurable KPIs: doses administered, coverage % per ward.
Typical budget: Per-camp sponsorship
View project →Bowls of Hope — Street animal nutrition
Daily feeding stations in Mumbai and Chennai. Ongoing OPEX model — ideal for annual CSR retainers.
Typical budget: Monthly station sponsorship
View project →CSR Ideas by Corporate Sector
| Sector | Natural CSR fit | Example on TGC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Tech (NCR) | Digital literacy, STEM tutoring, remote skills volunteering | JWP tutoring + Pehli Class |
| Manufacturing | Worker community health, girl child education near plants | Women empowerment + education |
| FMCG / Retail | Menstrual health product distribution, nutrition | Wings of Hope |
| Real estate / Infra | School infrastructure, disaster rehab in project states | Flood relief, Pehli Class |
| Financial services | Financial literacy for SHGs, livelihood programmes | Women empowerment NGOs |
| Pharma / Healthcare | Vaccination camps, rabies prevention, medical relief | Pawsitive Protectors |
Why Partner With The Giving Circle for CSR?
✓ Pre-Verified NGO Partners
All our NGO partners have FCRA, 80G, audited financials and programme verifications complete. No compliance risk for your company.
✓ Schedule VII Compliance
We ensure your CSR activity clearly falls under the eligible categories with proper documentation for your board and auditors.
✓ Impact Measurement
Quarterly impact reports with photos, beneficiary data and outcome metrics - exactly what your Annual Report and BRSR need.
✓ Collective Giving Model
Pool your CSR with other corporates to fund larger programmes than any single company could run alone.
✓ Cause Selection Support
Our team helps you identify the most relevant causes for your sector, geography and stakeholder priorities.
✓ MCA-2 Compliance Documents
Complete documentation for Form CSR-1, Form CSR-2 and Board Committee reporting.
How Our CSR Partnership Works
Initial Consultation
Share your CSR budget, industry, geographic focus and stakeholder priorities. We match you with suitable verified NGO partners.
Cause Selection & Proposal
We present 2–3 curated cause options with impact projections, NGO profiles and compliance documentation.
Legal Framework
MoU, CSR-1 registration and board documentation prepared to meet all MCA requirements.
Fund Deployment
Funds are transferred directly to the implementing NGO with joint oversight. An escrow structure is available for larger amounts.
Impact Reporting
Quarterly reports + annual impact assessment for your Annual Report, BRSR disclosure and board committee presentation.
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