Government of Uttar Pradesh, CSRBOX, and Deloitte Host Exclusive Roundtable on Education and Skilling as a Prelude to CSR Initiatives in Uttar Pradesh
07.03.2024 - 09:43:02
Business Wire India
In a concerted effort to boost Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Uttar Pradesh, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with CSRBOX and Knowledge Partner Deloitte, organized an exclusive roundtable discussion at Hotel Taj in Lucknow, chaired by the esteemed Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh.
The primary objective of this roundtable was to initiate discussions aimed at enhancing the development landscape of Uttar Pradesh, with a particular focus on strengthening CSR endeavours in education, future skills, and employability. Aligned with the state's developmental agenda, the event seeks to foster collaboration among government entities, corporations, and civil society organizations.
Shri Bhomik Shah, CEO of CSRBOX, led the welcome and introductions of the participants, followed by a welcome address and presentation on the Uttar Pradesh state by Shri Deepak Kumar, ACS Finance & PS Secondary Education department, GoUP. The event featured leadership talks followed by dynamic and participative discussions in a forward-looking manner on Better Education through CSR and Technical and Futuristic Skilling through CSR towards the development of the State.
During one of the discussions, Dr. Shanmuga Sundaram, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Basic Education, GoUP, stated, “It is a watershed moment for the state of UP in the realm of Corporate CSR activities. Coming together of Government and Corporate would definitely give enormous fillip for various walks of the society as a whole. MOUs and LOEs signed and exchanged today will go a long way in the overall development of the state, especially school children.”
Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Chief Secretary, GoUP, expressed gratitude during his special address and stated, “The impact achieved today deserves a heartfelt congratulations and sincere gratitude. It’s the start of something bigger and better. Guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister and propelled by the leadership of the worthy Chief Minister of the state, the Govt. Of Uttar Pradesh is eager to engage and collaborate to create a model of effective and efficient governance for CSR sector. The state machinery is poised to enable skilling with speed and scale to catalyse a newer revitalised Uttar Pradesh.”
This was followed by closing remarks and expressions of gratitude delivered by Shri Alok Kumar, PS Planning Department. Through insightful deliberations, the roundtable aims to catalyzes impactful CSR actions contributing to Uttar Pradesh's holistic development, in line with the vision of achieving a One Trillion-Dollar Economy, as envisaged by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of the state. Keeping in mind the shared vision of tapping into the untapped potential of the State, 15 MoUs and LoEs were signed committing to advancing social impact work across the entire State.
This meticulously curated event brought together CSR Leaders from corporates like Diageo India, Colgate Palmolive India, IBM India, SHARP Smart Solutions, Synopsys Inc, GAIL India, NHPC Ltd and many others, facilitating concerted efforts in alignment with Uttar Pradesh's developmental priorities.
About CSRBOX
For the past decade, CSRBOX has served as a prominent figure in India, fostering collaboration between businesses and the delivery of social impact. CSRBOX collaborates with companies and CSR foundations to design, implement, and assess effective CSR programs. Its three primary verticals—Impact Advisory, Platform, and Programs—comprise a comprehensive approach to corporate social responsibility. Since 2014, CSRBOX has empowered over 350 companies, aiding them in achieving enhanced Social Return on Investment (SROI) through their CSR initiatives and partnerships with governmental entities. A notable example of their impactful work is evident in the implementation of a driver behaviour change program on road safety. Funded through CSR initiatives and integrated into the government system, this program, designed and executed by CSRBOX, ensures that every 18th driving license issued in India via RTOs includes mandatory participation in the safety initiative, thereby contributing to the creation of safer roads.
About Deloitte
Deloitte is one of the world’s largest and most diversified professional services organisations, providing assurance & advisory, tax, management consulting, and enterprise risk management services through more than 411,951 professionals in more than 150 countries. Our organisation includes a unique portfolio of competencies integrated in one industry-leading organisation. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTI LLP) is a member firm in India that provides non-audit consulting services. Our experienced professionals deliver seamless, consistent services wherever our clients operate. Deloitte is working with the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s ambitious target of achieving USD 1 trillion dollar economy by 2027.
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| The CSR Roundtable, chaired by Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, unites leaders to discuss the Education and Skilling Developmental Landscape in the State |
In a concerted effort to boost Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Uttar Pradesh, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with CSRBOX and Knowledge Partner Deloitte, organized an exclusive roundtable discussion at Hotel Taj in Lucknow, chaired by the esteemed Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh.
The primary objective of this roundtable was to initiate discussions aimed at enhancing the development landscape of Uttar Pradesh, with a particular focus on strengthening CSR endeavours in education, future skills, and employability. Aligned with the state's developmental agenda, the event seeks to foster collaboration among government entities, corporations, and civil society organizations.
Shri Bhomik Shah, CEO of CSRBOX, led the welcome and introductions of the participants, followed by a welcome address and presentation on the Uttar Pradesh state by Shri Deepak Kumar, ACS Finance & PS Secondary Education department, GoUP. The event featured leadership talks followed by dynamic and participative discussions in a forward-looking manner on Better Education through CSR and Technical and Futuristic Skilling through CSR towards the development of the State.
During one of the discussions, Dr. Shanmuga Sundaram, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Basic Education, GoUP, stated, “It is a watershed moment for the state of UP in the realm of Corporate CSR activities. Coming together of Government and Corporate would definitely give enormous fillip for various walks of the society as a whole. MOUs and LOEs signed and exchanged today will go a long way in the overall development of the state, especially school children.”
Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Chief Secretary, GoUP, expressed gratitude during his special address and stated, “The impact achieved today deserves a heartfelt congratulations and sincere gratitude. It’s the start of something bigger and better. Guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister and propelled by the leadership of the worthy Chief Minister of the state, the Govt. Of Uttar Pradesh is eager to engage and collaborate to create a model of effective and efficient governance for CSR sector. The state machinery is poised to enable skilling with speed and scale to catalyse a newer revitalised Uttar Pradesh.”
This was followed by closing remarks and expressions of gratitude delivered by Shri Alok Kumar, PS Planning Department. Through insightful deliberations, the roundtable aims to catalyzes impactful CSR actions contributing to Uttar Pradesh's holistic development, in line with the vision of achieving a One Trillion-Dollar Economy, as envisaged by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of the state. Keeping in mind the shared vision of tapping into the untapped potential of the State, 15 MoUs and LoEs were signed committing to advancing social impact work across the entire State.
This meticulously curated event brought together CSR Leaders from corporates like Diageo India, Colgate Palmolive India, IBM India, SHARP Smart Solutions, Synopsys Inc, GAIL India, NHPC Ltd and many others, facilitating concerted efforts in alignment with Uttar Pradesh's developmental priorities.
About CSRBOXFor the past decade, CSRBOX has served as a prominent figure in India, fostering collaboration between businesses and the delivery of social impact. CSRBOX collaborates with companies and CSR foundations to design, implement, and assess effective CSR programs. Its three primary verticals—Impact Advisory, Platform, and Programs—comprise a comprehensive approach to corporate social responsibility. Since 2014, CSRBOX has empowered over 350 companies, aiding them in achieving enhanced Social Return on Investment (SROI) through their CSR initiatives and partnerships with governmental entities. A notable example of their impactful work is evident in the implementation of a driver behaviour change program on road safety. Funded through CSR initiatives and integrated into the government system, this program, designed and executed by CSRBOX, ensures that every 18th driving license issued in India via RTOs includes mandatory participation in the safety initiative, thereby contributing to the creation of safer roads.
About Deloitte
Deloitte is one of the world’s largest and most diversified professional services organisations, providing assurance & advisory, tax, management consulting, and enterprise risk management services through more than 411,951 professionals in more than 150 countries. Our organisation includes a unique portfolio of competencies integrated in one industry-leading organisation. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTI LLP) is a member firm in India that provides non-audit consulting services. Our experienced professionals deliver seamless, consistent services wherever our clients operate. Deloitte is working with the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s ambitious target of achieving USD 1 trillion dollar economy by 2027.
