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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.
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There are many NGOs in Indiathat 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 Indiacan 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, RelianceFoundationhas 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.