Pune: Experts from various sectors believe that NGOs are utilising CSR funds for various social causes, which is bringing a positive change in society. They urged everyone to contribute to social work along with the government.
Corporates and NGOs participated in a national CSR conference organised by the Art of Living (AOL) in association with Social Responsibility in the city on Tuesday. A workbook of 501 NGOs was published by Guardian Minister Girish Bapat at Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Kalamandir, Aundh. AOL’s Shekhar Mundada, BVG Group Director
Hanumantrao Gaikwad, Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Dalvi, Kanchanganga Jadhav, Sarpanch of Hiware Bazaar Popatrao Pawar, Kohinoor Group Head Krishna Kumar Goyal, deAsra Foundation Director SR Joshi and Social Responsibility President Vijay Varudkar were present.
Pawar said while today’s generation is aware of environmental issues, there is a need for greater emphasis on water conservation. Dalvi said, “This is a good platform for corporate organisations and NGOs to come together and understand each other’s needs. Companies should come ahead and help NGOs. The PMC can also be involved in this work.”
Jadhav laid emphasis on the need for registration for all NGOs to get monetary help. She said a workshop will be held for the purpose.
Gaikwad said, “Some NRIs are eager to help in developing India. However, they don’t have information about genuine NGOs to invest their money. It will be helpful if information is made available on the Internet.” Goyal said many people are ready to donate money for social causes. But they are not sure whether their money would be used properly.
Mundada said the idea of organising the conference was to bring corporate organisations and NGOs on the same platform.
