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@article{204963,
        author = {Dr. Mamata Kyatannanavar},
        title = {"Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility in India and its Contribution to Inclusive Growth"},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {5385-5394},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204963},
        abstract = {Corporates are traditionally known as engines for driving the economy of a nation and its success being measured in terms of high profit and economic growth to the nation and it is key component of social economic structure of any nation. The nation held by corporate sector during the early decades was that “the business of business is business”, means in the past profit gaining was the only motive behind corporate sector. But now this notion has changed considerably and in course of time the CSR has gained immense gravity among Corporate, because of the globalization, Liberation, Privatization has led for industrialization and it is one such issue which has heightened the necessity of Corporate. This concept of CSR in India is not new, historically speaking, social responsibilities of companies is a well-established phenomenon in India and the country has one of the World’s richest traditions of CSR. Corporate activity is seen as a major determinant of the shape of future society. The result of inclusive growth should be a reduction in the incidence of poverty, significant improvement in health outcomes, and universal access for children to school, increased access to higher education and improved standards of education, including skill development. Inclusive growth by its very definition implies an equitable allocation of resources with benefits incurred to every section of the society. There has been a quantum leap in the corporate power to create a social future. Corporate Social Responsibility refers to the assumption of responsibilities by company whether voluntarily or by virtue of statute in discharging socio-economic obligations in society. CSR can also be termed as corporate citizenship, global citizenship or sustainable responsive business.},
        keywords = {CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, FDI Foreign Direct Investment, Corporate Law, Globalization},
        month = {June},
        }