ASSOCHAM FOUNDATION FORCORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

THE ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF INDIA

5, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021

Phone: +91-11-46550555 (Hunting Line) • Fax: +91-11-23017008, 23017009

E-mail: assocham@nic.in • Website: www.assocham.org

ASSOCHAM FOUNDATION FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

– continuing initiative for sustainable, just and balanced development –

Women Empowerment Health Check-up Camps

ASSOCHAM'S Activities Under Corporate Social Responsibility in Media

Acknowledged as the leading and the oldest apex chamber of the country, ASSOCHAM initiated its endeavor of value creation in 1920. We cover interests of over 4 lakh members from various segments of business and have more than 350 chambers in our fold. We render our services to top industrial houses, medium and small units and associations, trading establishments, consumer organizations and professional bodies. ASSOCHAM represents the interests of industry and trade, interfaces with Government on policy issues and interacts wi th counterpart internat iona l organizations to promote bilateral economic issues. ASSOCHAM has 85 verticals covering entire commercial and social spectrum, besides dedicated bodies like ASSOCHAM LADIES LEAGUE, ASSOCHAM FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES, SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE specially created to cater specific needs of Women empowerment, Affirmative action for the benefits of SC/ST and other underprivileged categories and supporting, skilling/ competency building etc aiming at sustainable inclusive growth. Being the knowledge chamber of India, ASSOCHAM is seen as a forceful, proactive, forward looking institution equipping itself to meet aspirations of corporate India in the new world of business. It has also been contributing towards the policy formulation in the field of social sectors such as education and health. We have been promoting initiatives for welfare of the society.

ASSOCHAM has launched various programmes in

different parts of India to foster sustainable

development and bridge inequalities on voluntary

basis. The Foundation aims to focus on the issues

that demand urgent actions, solution and

measurable results for the society. With this

foundation ASSOCHAM strengthens the

commitment of empowering the weaker section

of the society and to contribute to a better society.

We believe that CSR is to invest part of our profits

beyond business, for the larger good of the

society. It is a form of corporate self-regulation

integrated into a business model. It is an activity

with an aim to embrace responsibility for the

company's actions and encourage a positive

impact through its activities on the environment,

co n s u m e rs , e m p l o ye e s , co m m u n i t i e s ,

stakeholders and all other members of the public

sphere who may also be considered as

stakeholders. As companies face themselves in

the context of globalization, they are increasingly

aware that corporate social responsibility can be

of direct economic value. Although the prime goal

of a company is to generate profits, companies can

at the same time contribute to social and

environmental objectives by integrating corporate

social responsibility as a strategic investment into

their business strategy.

•section of the nation in educational, social and economical aspects.

• To foster strategic partnerships with other national/ international partners and stakeholders for good corporate citizenship collaboration.

• To establish and give awards in recognition of outstanding work by institutions and individuals in the areas of interest to ASSOCHAM Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility.

• To facilitate the creation of business partnerships between corporate and enterprises owned and promoted by SC/ST and other weaker section of the society. Also to adopt and directly manage a few major Corporate Social Responsibility activities at the Group level.

• To arrange and organize seminars, conferences and to conduct course to train SC/ST and other backward people and to assist, open, find and establish institutions or research centers imparting skills/ education.

• To assist the policy making agencies in the formulation of constructive policies for the development of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and programmes.

• To establish a think-tank engaged in research on macro-economic issues, mainly concerning the industry and the corporate sector.

• To promise, assist or undertake research work adaptation of research findings relating to any industry, trade or commerce, training programmes for trustees and others; prepare, print and publish papers or periodicals, maintain library(s), conduct or participate in exhibitions.

To undertake or assist projects, programmes and schemes for the upliftment of poor and backward

Educational:

Skill Development:

Women Empowerment:

Health & Water Sanitation:

Handicapped/ Disability:

Social:

Liaisoning/ Financial Assistance:

To undertake and assist projects, programmes and schemes for the upliftment of poor and

backward section of the society in educational, social and economical aspects. Aiding for basic amenities,

such as clothes, books, school bags, stationery, shoes, etc in the rural schools with major focus on SC/ ST

and minority population.

To establish and assist schemes, projects or programs so as to enable the backward

society through diffusion of useful knowledge, to earn their livelihood by giving them vocational and

professional training pertaining to the current industrial trends and rehabilitating them.

To promote women’s entrepreneurship and their employment in various

echelons of business and services. Also to support cooperative endeavors of groups of women by enabling

access to market opportunities.

Touching the lives of millions of people by supporting health care projects,

organizing health camps, Blood donation camps, etc. Providing hand-pumps, tube-wells, etc in the villages

of rural India with the purpose of supplying clean drinking water.

Providing free wheel chairs, crutches, etc for the disabled, in association with

NGO's, thus making everyone an able body. Purpose is to make them equally competitive and believe they

too contribute to the society.

Initiating and organizing programs for behavioral, soft skill and personality development of youth

through imparting training in social etiquettes. Serving the old age people in orphanages and old age

homes by arranging yoga & physical fitness camps and other rejuvenating activities.

To collaborate and establish effective liaison and coordination between

Government, industry, research and technical agencies, national and international organizations, in

undertaking of training programmes for SC/ ST and in all activities relating to furtherance of the objectives

of the ASSOCHAM Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility. Also help in mobilizing resources from

members and other like-minded organizations.

Certification to the Candidates EDP on Food Processing Distribution of bags, and othernecessities at schoolsSkill Upgradation Electrician Training

ASSOCHAMAFCSR

Health & Water Sanitation Schemes

The ASSOCHAM FOUNDATION FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY brings in the vision of ensuring sustainable, just and balanced development. The overarching aim is to create an inclusive growth, enhance international cooperation and foremost to satisfy employees, customers, and a long term future for business while shaping a more sustainable society.

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