Exploring CSR Careers in India: Is It a Separate Field and What Paths Exist?

I am an HR professional with 7 years of experience in the industry. Recently, I have been given the opportunity to work in rural areas and villages as part of the CSR initiative of my organization.

Corporate Social Responsibility as a Profession in India

My question is: Is Corporate Social Responsibility a different field of profession, particularly in India? If yes, what are the different career avenues in this field?

Thanks,

Regards,
Arunabh Mukherjee
Asst. Mgr - HR

Ok, apart from starting an NGO, are there any other options available for CSR in the business management/HR management field? How can CSR be incorporated as a business strategy within an organization so that the ROI of CSR activities can be calculated?

Regards,
Arunabh

CSR Activities at Kirloskar, Tata, and Thermax

If you are aware of CSR activities at Kirloskar, Tata, and Thermax, you will see how committed these organizations are and how they have professional degree holders working in the CSR department.

Good to learn that CSR is given importance in organizations in terms of business strategy. I was also searching for any professional course or diploma program in our country which trains you to become a CSR professional for business management. However, I was not able to find any. Maybe CSR is still in a developmental phase in India, and only people working with CSR-oriented organizations may be able to carve out a professional career from it. This means that mainly on-the-job experience is the main career maker in the CSR field today.

Hey Imok, I have studied MSW with HRM-IR specialization. Let me know of any better NGO or company for a job in CSR professionally implemented.

Opportunities in CSR at the District Level

At the district level, there are programs led by the UN for social welfare. You can join them. You may even join NRHM, not only private firms. One of my relatives is working under the same program. Although he used to go to rural areas, just imagine the glory and satisfaction of being associated with the UN. Do a search on the UN site in the India region. Wish you all the best.