National CSR Development Portal

The National CSR Development Portal is an Indian platform established on 01 August 2024 to act as an interactive marketplace for corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects. It connects corporates, implementing agencies, and NGOs to streamline CSR operations, compliance, and funding.

History of CSR in India

Corporate Social Responsibility in India has been influenced by social, philanthropic, and legal traditions. The term CSR was first introduced in 1953 by American economist Howard Bowen in his book Social Responsibilities of the Businessman. In India, the Companies Act of 2013 made CSR mandatory for select companies, creating a unique legal obligation for corporate entities to contribute towards social welfare. Since then, India has become the first country in the world to regulate CSR through legislation.

About the Portal

The National CSR Development Portal was launched by the International Accreditation Forum to reduce gaps in CSR implementation. It allows NGOs and implementing agencies to list their projects and enables corporates to browse and select suitable initiatives for CSR expenditure. It provides a platform to address common issues such as:

• Difficulty in identifying credible implementing agencies
• Inability to find suitable CSR projects
• Lack of transparency in CSR operations

Requirements for Registration

To register as a corporation or NGO on the portal, the following steps are required:

• Enter valid Company Identification Number (CIN) or NGO Registration Number
• Verify details and authenticate with OTP
• Create a user profile with CSR policy and budget details
• Pay the registration fee of ₹25,000
• Upload supporting CSR policy documents

Services Offered

The portal provides end-to-end CSR solutions, including:

• CSR Strategy and Advisory
• Project Planning and Design
• On-ground Implementation and Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Social Impact Studies
• CSR Compliance and Reporting (Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013)
• Branding, Storytelling, and CSR Communication
• NGO Partner Identification and Due Diligence
• Sustainability Consulting (ESG, BRSR, Carbon Analysis)

Provisions for CSR in India

CSR compliance in India is governed by Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, Schedule VII, and CSR Policy Rules, 2014. These laws provide criteria for companies to determine CSR eligibility, budget allocation, and reporting obligations.

Legacy and Vision

The National CSR Development Portal is known for building bridges between businesses and NGOs. It aims to accelerate India’s progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by making CSR activities more accountable, transparent, and impactful. By creating a centralized knowledge base for CSR data, the portal envisions a future where corporate contributions translate directly into measurable social transformation.

Contact Information

• Email: nationalcsr.gov@gmail.com
• Website: National CSR Portal -
• Address: H.No. 345, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi, 110059, India

External Links

• Official Website: -
• Email: [nationalcsr.gov@gmail.com - ]