Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham participated in the third edition of the National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR) 2026, organised by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Held in New Delhi, the conference brought together leaders from government, corporate organisations, foundations, academia and the development sector to explore how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can move beyond regulatory compliance towards purpose-driven initiatives with measurable social impact.
Representing Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, on 6th October, Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, participated as a panel speaker in the High-Level Panel on Board Governance and Strategic Commitment in CSR on 6 October. The session focused on strengthening the strategic role of boards in CSR decision-making, emphasising long-term commitments, evidence-based needs assessments and outcome-oriented implementation.
Sharing Amrita’s perspective on CSR-led development, Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh said, “Sustainable societal transformation requires more than technological innovation; it demands the integration of technology readiness, social readiness and institutional readiness to build resilient communities. ” She highlighted Amrita’s compassion-driven approach to research and societal challenges, including initiatives such as Live-in-Labs® and E4Life, underscoring the importance of prioritising long-term societal transformation over output-based assessments alone.
On 7th October, Prof. Kamal Bijlani, Dean, School of Artificial Intelligence, Faridabad; Director, AI & Medical Center, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, served as moderator for the High-Level Panel on Transforming CSR through AI and Technology. The session examined how artificial intelligence, data analytics, geographic information systems and digital platforms can enhance CSR planning, beneficiary identification, project monitoring and impact assessment.
Emphasising the potential of AI to strengthen collaboration and transparency in CSR implementation, Prof. Kamal Bijlani said, “AI can make CSR more transparent, accessible and impactful by connecting corporate funding, NGOs and communities through real-time data and multilingual technologies. ” The discussion also highlighted the need for responsible AI adoption, addressing data privacy, algorithmic bias, digital exclusion and accountability while keeping communities at the centre of decision-making.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s participation reflected its engagement with emerging conversations at the intersection of technology, institutional governance and social responsibility. Through the contributions of Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh and Prof. Kamal Bijlani, Amrita contributed to discussions on strategic CSR governance and technology-enabled social impact.
The conference reinforced the importance of collaboration among academia, industry, government and implementing organisations to build evidence-driven, inclusive and scalable CSR initiatives aligned with India’s development priorities and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
