International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Inclusive Development and Welfare (Code: ICCSR 2021) is being organized by Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna in association with Xavier Institute of Social Research, Patna. The objective of the conference is to bring together academicians, researchers, practicing managers, policy makers in the government and the industry, NGOs, industry professionals and all concerned from India and abroad to share their knowledge-expertise-experience on various dimensions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for an enhanced effectiveness and applicability. The conference aims to provide a common platform for exchange of latest advancements, creative views and insights on recent trends and challenges in Corporate Social Responsibility, Inclusive Development and Welfare.
Corporate Social Responsibility is an obligation by the corporate to contribute to the societal development, while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families, as well as of the local community and the society at large. It is a concept whereby organizations consider the interests of society by taking the responsibility for the impact of their activities on the customers, employees, shareholders, communities and the environment in all aspects of their operations.
A radical metamorphosis is seen with the CSR practices across India and the world over with the CSR wings becoming more functional, dynamic and vibrant. An apparent transition from giving as an obligation or charity to giving as a strategy or responsibility is being witnessed. CSR is slowly moving away from charity and dependence to building partnership and empowerment. Several innovative programmes in areas of public health, education, community development, environment, microfinance and related areas are being developed. These programmes are developed bearing in mind the local cultural context and the needs of people. Apart from devoting funds, expertise in terms of knowledge and human resource is also allocated for successful implementation of these programmes.These activities are being undertaken in collaboration and cooperation with the NGOs, community-based organizations and voluntary organizations. A larger percentage of the workforce being young and enthusiastic, they are volunteering to undertake these development activities with utmost dedication and concern, and not as a mere obligation to be fulfilled.
It is in this context the International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Inclusive Development and Welfare 2021 is being organised by Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) in association with Xavier Institute of Social Research, Patna. The conference will have the advantage of academicians, researchers, practicing managers, policy makers in the government and the industry, NGOs, industry professionals and all concerned from India and abroad sharing their views, insights and solutions to spur research and interventions for a more vibrant, responsible and inclusive CSR ecosystem. The conference proposes to help the corporate, the government and the researchers to unfathom the hitherto unexplored larger view of CSR compared to the existing “myopic view” leading to fast-track societal development.
Research papers are invited on various aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility and its links with other domains including, but not limited to; the following sub-themes:
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna was inaugurated in 2008 by His Excellency the then Vice-President of India, Md. Hamid Ansari, as the dream-project of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar to resurrect the ancient educational glory of Bihar. It is an autonomous institute of excellence in management education, consulting and research set up by the Government of Bihar on the lines of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). CIMP offers full time AICTE Approved, NBA accredited and AIU recognized Post-Graduate Diploma in Management programme; full-time AICTE approved Fellow (Doctoral) Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Programme in Management (EXPM). Apart from this, CIMP also provides short-term Training Programme, Research and Consulting services for various departments, agencies and bodies of the government and the corporate.
CIMP is among the Top-100 B-schools in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2021. CIMP also holds National Cluster Rank 29th in overall MBA ranking in 2021 in Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF).
Xavier Institute of Social Research (XISR), a Jesuit-run centre for social science research, training, development and action, was founded in 2000 and is located at Digha Ghat, Patna. It aims at creating an interface between scholars, academics and activists and initiating a process of social awakening through critical reflection and alternative discourse thereby contributing to strengthening people’s struggles towards creating a just and humane social order. Its main activities are research, publication, documentation, conducting seminars, conferences, lectures, etc. It has 49 publications in five categories, to its credit. Its library has 16000 books and journals in Social Sciences with focus on Bihar.
Patron:
Dr. V. Mukunda Das, Director, CIMP
Chairperson:
Prof. Vijaya Bandyopadhyaya, CIMP
Members:
Conveners:
Coordinator, Centre for CSR Studies, CIMP
Mobile No. +91 9334076225 │ Email: kumod@cimp.ac.in
Chief Administrative Officer, CIMP
Mobile No. +91 9431814059 │ Email: razeevranzan@cimp.ac.in
Academic Coordinator:
Dr. Fr. Jose Kalapura, SJ
Director, XISR
Mag Martin Neureiter: Having studied Law at London School of Economics, Mag Martin Neureiter is the founder and CEO of The CSR Company International, a consultancy firm specialised on Corporate Social Responsibility, with offices in four continents across 43 countries from Mexico to Korea. Mag Neureiter is the Program Director at the Ferdinand Porsche University for the newly established MBA in “International CSR Management” and also lectures at the St. Gallen Management Institute (Switzerland) and coaches C-suite Executives.
An author of several books on CSR and a guidance book on how to implement CSR which has been translated into 6 languages so far, Mag is the Advisor to a number of companies like Marks & Spencer, Qatar Government, ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company), Nordea (the largest Scandinavian bank), Vivacell/MTS Mobile phone, among others.
Martin Neureiter was named as one of the 100 most influential CSR Leaders globally by the United Nations in 2019 and one of the 25 Top CSR Thinkers in India.
The best paper selected by a panel of experts at the conference will be eligible for the Best Paper Award of INR 10,000 and a citation.
Registration is mandatory on confirmation of abstract. Only registered participants will be allowed to take part in the conference. Presenters can participate in the conference in online or off line mode. Paper presenters (authors and co-authors) have to register individually after the acceptance of abstract with payment of the registration fees as applicable. There will be no change in paper as well as the name(s) of authors/co-authors once a paper is accepted. Submission of full paper is mandatory for consideration for the best paper award. No TA/DA will be provided.
Registration Fee(Non-Refundable) may be paid online at the time of Registration at the conference portal.
Abstract Submission Opens : October 01, 2021
Confirmation of Abstract Starts : October 05, 2021
Registration Opens : October 05, 2021
Abstract Submission Closes : October 31, 2021
Full Paper Submission Closes : November 25, 2021
Conference Secretariat :
Conveners:
Coordinator, Centre for CSR Studies, CIMP
Mobile No. +91 9334076225 │ Email: kumod@cimp.ac.in
Chief Administrative Officer, CIMP
Mobile No. +91 9431814059 │ Email: razeevranzan@cimp.ac.in