There are many NGOs in India that are

working with corporate and public

enterprises to promote CSR in India.

One such renowned organisation has

undertaken several projects through CSR

to facilitate urban renewal.

Urban renewal is an important factor in the

development of a nation. A significant shift

in population has been observed in the past

few years.

According to a United Nation’s report, about

41 per cent of the Indian population will be

living in the bigger cities of India by 2030.

This may pose severe problems such as

shortage of public utilities, increase in slum

development, shortage of employment

opportunities, increase in crimes etc.

CSR projects in India can be targeted at the

development of smaller cities and the

communities that reside in it to tackle these

problems. Leading NGOs such as the

Reliance Foundation have worked out several

models that help in using CSR for urban

renewal.

For instance, has

worked on the establishment of public spaces

through CSR. The rework on Goda Park in

Nashik is a testimony to their commitment.

Furthermore, it has worked on a social media

platform with the Mumbai Police to directly

connect the public and the police force.

Also, it has collaborated with the Municipal

Corporation of Greater Mumbai in the

establishment of a CSR cell. This will help

the Municipal Corporation with corporate

entities to further take up urban renewal

projects.

NGOs play an important role in facilitating

projects. Be it rural development or urban

renewal, NGOs are an integral part of

development projects. They have the

advantage of being location specific, flexible

and having a greater understanding of the

community requirements.