Department of CSR Partnerships (DCP)

Fostering sustainable development and socio-economic growth through strategic partnerships

For holistic social and economic development, EDII undertakes execution of projects supported by corporates, multinational companies and public sector undertakings. These multifaceted projects promote entrepreneurial and economic transformation in varied sectors including agro and food processing, handicraft & handloom, non-farm & agri-allied and services.

21+

States Covered

2+

UTs Covered

130381+

Beneficiaries trained

Objectives

Develop interventions directed towards making sustainable and marketable livelihood sources; creating new off-farm and allied activities – for more productive, profitable, and sustainable practices promoting rural economic development; Business through afforestation; Food and Nutrition; Health and Wellness; Renewable Energy; Safety and Energy Efficiency for MSMEs; Sustainable post agriculture businesses; New-gen and technology-based Livestock Development and Women's Economic Empowerment.

Create capabilities for the future by assisting communities in creating vital socio-economic infrastructure and equipping them to harness emerging and much-needed economic opportunities.

Landmarks

Advancing Solutions

Promoting Circular Economy through initiatives focusing on resource reduction, reuse, recycling, and upcycling, and other innovative strategies.

Building Green Enterprises

Enabling setting up of green enterprises utilizing eco-friendly resources, thus maintaining environmental integrity.

Championing Sustainable Innovation

Adopting Sustainable Practices such as; converting agricultural waste into high-value products; upcycling poly plastic waste by converting it into different products; introducing sustainable and natural dyeing techniques and processes; promoting renewable energy etc.

Empowering Inclusivity

Ensuring New Enterprise Creation and generating employment for women, and marginalized communities by undertaking entrepreneurship and skill training on a large scale.

Boosting Business through WeACT

Promoting businesses led by women through promotion of networking and partnerships under the aegis of the Chambers of Commerce for women – Women Entrepreneurs Access Connect Transform (WeACT).

Core Activities