New Delhi: At the prestigious SKOCH Summit held in the national capital, Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Former Secretary, Corporate Affairs, Government of India, and widely regarded as the Father of Indian CSR and Sustainability, delivered the Keynote Address.
Speaking to a distinguished gathering of policymakers, thought leaders, and industry experts, Dr. Chatterjee highlighted how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has transcended its original role as a corporate obligation to become a nationwide movement driving inclusive development. He underlined that CSR today is not just about compliance but about aligning business responsibility with the nation’s aspirations for social transformation and sustainable growth.
The SKOCH Summit, recognised as a benchmark platform for national dialogue and recognition, this year centered around “Modinomics” — the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic vision for a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). Eminent speakers, including Prof. S. Mahendra Dev (Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister), Dr. Ramachandran M (Distinguished Fellow, SKOCH and former Secretary, Urban Development, GoI), Ms. Sindhu Gangadharan (MD, SAP Labs India), Mr. Neelkanth Mishra (Chief Economist, Axis Bank), and Ms. Preeti Anand (Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India), shared insights on how India is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy in the near future.
During the awards ceremony, Dr. Chatterjee was honoured with a prestigious recognition, where he expressed gratitude and reflected on the transformative role of CSR in shaping India’s socio-economic development journey in alignment with the Prime Minister’s vision.
The event also witnessed appreciation for the flawless execution under the leadership of Mr. Sameer Kochhar (Chairman, SKOCH Group), with Dr. Gursharan Dhanjal (Vice Chairman, SKOCH Group) and Mr. Rohan Kochhar (Founder, SKOCH Law Offices) being acknowledged for their contributions.
The evening stood as a testimony to how CSR and sustainability are no longer confined to boardrooms but are actively reshaping India’s development landscape, bringing together citizens, corporates, and policymakers to drive inclusive growth.
