The Art of Living and Schneider Electric India Foundation received the Best CSR Impact Award for Solar Electrification at the SMX CSR Leadership Summit & Awards 3.0 for their commitment to positive change and sustainable energy. In recognition of their Sunderbans mangrove restoration work, The Art of Living received the Best CSR Impact Award for Forestation/Reforestation.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar gave the summit’s keynote address on February 15, 2024, imparting knowledge. Gurudev emphasized having the correct mentality and lauded corporations and NGOs for their CSR efforts. He stressed the importance of compassion in CSR and how spirituality can avoid burnout and improve lifestyles.
Shri Prasana Prabhu of The Art of Living strongly stressed the need of trust and connection in lasting transformation. Nextgen Innov8 Co-Founder Aditya Pachpande followed Gandhi’s example by combining innovation, social entrepreneurship, and positive change.
Collaboration, networking, and best practices
In Bengaluru’s vibrant Art of Living International Centre, NEXTGEN INNOV8’s SMX CSR Leadership 3.0 seamlessly brought together CSR Heads, representatives from the Government of India’s CSR Desk, Ministry of Commerce stakeholders, CEOs, top industry leaders, and distinguished NGOs from India and beyond. The summit was a vibrant forum for celebrating their successes, sharing ideas, invaluable learnings, and best practices. A unique networking opportunity allowed CSR experts to collaborate and bond at the event.
A Key Year for Indian CSR
India celebrated 75 years of independence at this year’s SMX CSR Leadership Summit & Awards 3.0, symbolizing freedom from exploitation of our country, people, and resources. We will debate sustainable development, socioeconomic growth, and climate change during our G20 leadership. This is a significant time for development professionals, especially CSR professionals, whose numbers have doubled in the previous decade. While commemorating 10 years of mandatory CSR in the nation, their persistent efforts support government goals and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
SMX CSR Leadership 3.0 went beyond business events. It fostered information sharing, creativity, and a shared commitment to authentic CSR. The event showed how conscientious corporate responsibility can influence the world.
The Art of Living Social Projects aims to alter society. The organization promotes individual and community well-being via holistic development.
