Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave, 2018,

Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave, 2018,

Question-In which state of Uttar Pradesh Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave, 2018, has been organized?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Greater Noida
(c) Lucknow
(d) Kanpur
Answer- (c)
Related facts

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave, 2018, was organized in Lucknow on September 11, 2018.
  • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Conclave.
  • This conference was held for the first time in the state.
  • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged the industries to provide their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for all round development of the state.
  • Renowned industrialists and president of the PHD Chamber of commerce Lalit Khaitan on the occasion handed over a cheque for Rs 51 lakh to the CM as a CSR contribution to the state.

Corporate social responsibility-

  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders.
  • To engage in CSR means that, in the normal course of business, a company is operating in such a way that it enhances society and the environment, instead of contributing negatively to it.

References-

http://www.uniindia.com/yogi-calls-upon-industrialists-to-contribute-more-in-state-through-their-csr-fund/states/news/1347444.html

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corp-social-responsibility.asp