PROJECT REPORT ON

Corporate social responsibility

In Partial Fulfillment of Requirement for the Post Degree of Master in Management Studies

Submitted By:

MR. WASEEM KHAN

Roll no: 112 Div: II MMS I

Year 2011-2012

Mahatma Gandhi Missions Institute Of Management Studies & Research Sector 18, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, 410

Project Certificate
This is to certify that the project entitled Corporate Social Responsibility at MGMs Institute of Management Studies & Research by Mr. Khan Waseem Sadique in Partial fulfillment of MMS degree Sem I examination had not been Submitted for any other course undergone by the candidate. It is further certified that he has completed all required phases of the project.

_________________ Prof. Shilpa Sethi (Project Guide)

_________________ (Dr.Ritu Bhattacharya) (Principal)

Internal Examiner

college seal

INTRODUCTION
I Mr., Khan Waseem Sadique did project on Corporate Social Responsibility on well known institute, TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), also called corporate conscience, corporate citizenship, social performance, or sustainable responsible business/ Responsible Business is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model.

CSR policy functions as a built-in, self-regulating mechanism whereby businesses monitors and ensures its active compliance with the spirit of the law, ethical standards, and international norms . The goal of CSR is to embrace responsibility for the company's actions and encourage a positive impact through its activities on the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all other members of the public sphere.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It gives me pleasure to bring out this project on: Corporate social responsibility
First of all we thank our Project Guide PROF. SHILPA SETHI who gave me intelligent and valuable suggestion and encourage me to work on this project.

It is indeed a matter of great pleasure and privilege to work on this project titled CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. It was not until I took up this project that we realize that how much we had to rely upon the selfless efforts and goodwill of others. There were many who helped us during the development of the project.

Mr. Khan Waseem Sadique

INDEX
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Title page Certificate page Introduction Acknowledgement Index Introduction to C S R? Definition of C S R Potential Business Benefits Corporate social responsibility towards society Criticism against CSR Tata Institute of Social science TISS Milestone Research Conclusion Reference And Bibliography 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 15 17 22 34 43 44

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Corporate social responsibility (CSR, also called corporate conscience, corporate citizenship, social performance, or sustainable responsible business/ Responsible Business)[1] is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model. CSR policy functions as a built-in, self-regulating mechanism whereby businesses monitors and ensures its active compliance with the spirit of the law, ethical standards, and international norms. The goal of CSR is to embrace responsibility for the company's actions and encourage a positive impact through its activities on the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all other members of the public sphere. The term "corporate social responsibility" came into common use in the late 1960s and early 1970s after many multinational corporations formed the term stakeholder, meaning those on whom an organization's activities have an impact. It was used to describe corporate owners beyond shareholders as a result of an influential book by R. Edward Freeman, Strategic management: a stakeholder approach in 1984.[2] Proponents argue that corporations make more long term profits by operating with a perspective, while critics argue that CSR distracts from the economic role of businesses. Others argue CSR is merely window-dressing, or an attempt to pre-empt the role of governments as a watchdog over powerful multinational corporations. CSR is titled to aid an organization's mission as well as a guide to what the company stands for and will uphold to its consumers. Development business ethics is one of the forms of applied ethics that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that can arise in a business environment.ISO 26000 is the recognized international standard for

CSR. Public sector organizations (the United Nations for example) adhere to the triple bottom line (TBL). It is widely accepted that CSR adheres to similar principles but with no formal act of legislation. The UN has developed the Principles for Responsible Investment as guidelines for investing entities. Corporate social responsibility is basically a concept whereby companies decide voluntarily to contribute to a better society and a cleaner environment. Corporate social responsibility is represented by the contributions undertaken by companies to society through its business activities and its social investment. This is also to connect the Concept of sustainable development to the companys level.

Over the last years an increasing number of companies worldwide started promoting their Corporate Social Responsibility strategies because the customers, the public and the investors expect them to act sustainable as well as responsible. In most cases CSR is a result of a variety of social, environmental and economic pressures.

The Term Corporate Social Responsibility is imprecise and its application differs. CSR can not only refer to the compliance of human right standards, labor and social security arrangements, but also to the fight against climate change, sustainable management of natural resources and consumer protection. The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility was first mentioned 1953 in the publication Social Responsibilities of the Businessman by William J. Bowen. However, the term CSR became only popular in the 1990s, when the German Betapharm, a generic pharmaceutical company decided to implement CSR. The generic market is characterized by an interchangeability of products. In 1997 a halt in sales growth led the company to the

realization that in the generic drugs market companies could not differentiate on price or quality. This was the prelude for the company to adopt CSR as an expression of the companys values and as a part of its corporate strategies. By using strategic and social commitment for families with chronically ill children children, Betapharm took a strategic advantage.

In July 2001, the European Commission decided to launch a consultative paper on Corporate Social Responsibility with the title Promoting a European Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility. This paper aimed to launch a debate on how the European Union could promote Corporate Social Responsibility at both the European and international level.

Definitions of social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is:

An obligation, beyond that required by the law and esconomics, for a firm to pursue long term goals that are good for society

The continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as that of the local community and society at large

About how a company manages its business process to produce an overall positive impact on society

Corporate social responsibility means:

Conducting business in an ethical way and in the interests of the wider community Responding positively to emerging societal priorities and expectations A willingness to act ahead of regulatory confrontation Balancing shareholder interests against the interests of the wider community Being a good citizen in the community

POTENTIAL BUSINESS BENEFITS

The scale and nature of the benefits of CSR for an organization can vary depending on the nature of the enterprise, and are difficult to quantify, though there is a large body of literature exhorting business to adopt measures beyond financial ones (e.g., Deming's Fourteen Points, balanced scorecards). Orlitzky, Schmidt, and Rynes found a correlation between social/environmental performance and financial performance. However, businesses may not be looking at short-run financial returns when developing their CSR strategy. The definition of CSR used within an organization can vary from the strict "stakeholder impacts" definition used by many CSR advocates and will often include charitable efforts and volunteering. CSR may be based within the human resources, business development or public relations departments of an organization, or may be given a separate unit reporting to the CEO or in some cases directly to the board. Some companies may implement CSR-type values without a clearly defined team or programme. The business case for CSR within a company will likely rest on one or more of these arguments:

Human resources A CSR program can be an aid to recruitment and retention, particularly within the competitivegraduate student market. Potential recruits often ask about a firm's CSR policy during an interview, and having a comprehensive policy can give an advantage. CSR can also help improve the perception of a company among its staff, particularly when staff can become involved through giving, fundraising activities or community volunteering. CSR has been found to encourage customer orientation among frontline employees. Risk management Managing risk is a central part of many corporate strategies. Reputations that take decades to build up can be ruined in hours through incidents such as corruption scandals or environmental accidents. These can also draw unwanted attention from regulators, courts, governments and media. Building a genuine culture of 'doing the right thing' within a corporation can offset these risks. Brand differentiation In crowded marketplaces, companies strive for a unique selling proposition that can separate them from the competition in the minds of consumers. CSR can play a role in building customer loyalty based on distinctive ethical values. Several major brands, such as The Co-operative Group, The Body Shop and American Apparel are built on ethical values. Business service organizations can benefit too from building a reputation for integrity and best practice.

License to operate Corporations are keen to avoid interference in their business

through taxation or regulations. By taking substantive voluntary steps, they can persuade governments and the wider public that they are taking issues such as health and safety, diversity, or the environment seriously as good corporate citizens with respect to labour standards and impacts on the environment.

IMPACT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) isn't just about doing the right thing. It means behaving responsibly, and also dealing with suppliers who do the same. It also offers direct business benefits. See the page in this guide on how to benefit from corporate social responsibility. Building a reputation as a responsible business sets you apart. Companies often favor suppliers who demonstrate responsible policies, as this can have a positive impact on how they are perceived by customers. Some customers don't just prefer to deal with responsible companies, but insist on it. The Co-operative Group, for instance, place a strong emphasis on its corporate social responsibility and publishes detailed 'warts and all' reports on its performance on a wide range of criteria - from animal welfare to salt levels in its pizzas. Find out about The Cooperative Group's approach to CSR on the Co-operative Group website- Opens in a new window. Reducing resource use, waste and emissions doesn't just help the environment - it saves you money too. It's not difficult to cut utility bills and waste disposal costs and you can bring immediate cash benefits. For more information read our guide on how to save money by reducing, reusing and recycling waste. There are other benefits too:

A good reputation makes it easier to recruit employees. Employees may stay longer, reducing the costs and disruption of recruitment. Employees are better motivated and more productive. CSR helps ensure you comply with regulatory requirements.

Activities such as involvement with the local community are ideal opportunities to

Generate positive press coverage.

Good relationships with local authorities make doing business easier. See the page in

this guide on how towork with the local community.

Understanding the wider impact of your business can help you develop new products

and services.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS SOCIETY The societal responsibility of companies

Corporate social responsibility is basically a concept whereby companies decide voluntarily to contribute to a better society and a cleaner environment. The Indian government has been trying to make it mandatory for companies to spend at least 2% of net profits on CSR. Corporate social responsibility is represented by the contributions undertaken by companies to society through its business activities and its social investment. This is also to connect the Concept of sustainable development to the companys level. Over the last years an increasing number of companies worldwide started promoting their Corporate Social Responsibility strategies because the customers, the public and the investors expect them to act sustainable as well as responsible. In most cases CSR is a result of a variety of social, environmental and economic pressures. The Term Corporate Social Responsibility is imprecise and its application differs. CSR can not only refer to the compliance of human right standards, labor and social security arrangements, but also to the fight against climate change, sustainable management of natural resources and consumer protection. The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility was first mentioned 1953 in the publication Social Responsibilities of the Businessman by William J. Bowen. However,

the term CSR became only popular in the 1990s, when the German Betapharm, a generic pharmaceutical company decided to implement CSR. The generic market is characterized by an interchangeability of products. In 1997 a halt in sales growth led the company to the realization that in the generic drugs market companies could not differentiate on price or quality. This was the prelude for the company to adopt CSR as an expression of the companys values and as a part of its corporate strategies. By using strategic and social commitment for families with chronically ill children children, Betapharm took a strategic advantage. In July 2001, the European Commission decided to launch a consultative paper on Corporate Social Responsibility with the title Promoting a European Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility. This paper aimed to launch a debate on how the European Union could promote Corporate Social Responsibility at both the European and international level. The paper further aimed to promote CSR practices, to ensure the credibility of CSR claims as well as to provide coherence in public policy on CSR.

BENEFITS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) isn't just about doing the right thing. It means behaving responsibly, and also dealing with suppliers who do the same. It also offers direct business benefits. See the page in this guide on how to benefit from corporate social responsibility. Building a reputation as a responsible business sets you apart. Companies often favor suppliers who demonstrate responsible policies, as this can have a positive impact on how they are perceived by customers. Some customers don't just prefer to deal with responsible companies, but insist on it. The Co-operative Group, for instance, place a strong emphasis on its corporate social responsibility and publishes detailed 'warts and all' reports on its performance on a wide range of criteria - from animal welfare to salt levels in its pizzas. Find out about The Cooperative Group's approach to CSR on the Co-operative Group website- Opens in a new window. Reducing resource use, waste and emissions doesn't just help the environment - it saves you money too. It's not difficult to cut utility bills and waste disposal costs and you can bring immediate cash benefits. For more information read our guide on how to save money by reducing, reusing and recycling waste. Companies may be exposed to a variety of legal and reputational risks if they do not have adequate social compliance or corporate social responsibility/sustainability programs in place. Attorney Michael A. Levine gives examples of CSR issues embedded in the risks companies face, and describes benefits of CSR programs. He also summarizes the recent work of the United Nations' Special Representative for Business and Human Rights, who has recently proposed a three-part framework for CSR. The scale and nature of the benefits of CSR for an organization can vary depending on the nature of the enterprise, and are difficult to quantify, though there is a large body of

literature exhorting business to adopt measures beyond financial ones (e.g., Deming's Fourteen Points, balanced scorecards). Orlitzky, Schmidt, and Rynes found a correlation between social/environmental performance and financial performance. However, businesses may not be looking at short-run financial returns when developing their CSR strategy. The definition of CSR used within an organization can vary from the strict "stakeholder impacts" definition used by many CSR advocates and will often include charitable efforts and volunteering. CSR may be based within the human resources, business development or public relations departments of an organisation, or may be given a separate unit reporting to the CEO or in some cases directly to the board. Some companies may implement CSR-type values without a clearly defined team or programme. The business case for CSR within a company will likely rest on one or more of these arguments: There are other benefits too: A good reputation makes it easier to recruit employees. Employees may stay longer, reducing the costs and disruption of recruitment and retraining. Employees are better motivated and more productive. CSR helps ensure you comply with regulatory requirements. Activities such as involvement with the local community are ideal opportunities to generate positive press coverage. Good relationships with local authorities make doing business easier. See the page in this guide on how to work. Understanding the wider impact of your business can help you develop new products and services. CSR can make you more competitive and reduces the risk of sudden damage to your reputation (and sales). Investors recognize this and are more willing to finance you.

CRITICISMS AGAINST CSR

While proponents are rooting for the benefits of CSR, critics are standing on the sidelines hoping to topple the growing appeal of CSR. Critics of CSR belong mainly to two schools of opposition: those who argue that profitability is the only relevant goal of businesses, and those who argue that CSR programs are merely green washing campaigns. From the point of view of businesses, some critics insist that the role of a business is to maximize its profits rather than to hold social responsibilities. They point out that unlike an individual; a corporations sole responsibility is to its shareholders. Beyond respecting the laws and regulations that are in place, a corporation is devoid of other responsibilities. By engaging in CSR programs that are both costly and incongruent with profit maximization, the economic efficiency of a corporation is impaired, which in effect harms the interests of its shareholders, staff, and consumers. On the other hand, critics concerned with the interests of society (often anti-corporatists) allude to the idea that because the end-goal of corporations is to gain profit, CSR is no more than a publicity stunt to benefit businesses and distract attention away from the real damage caused by their operations. Through the use of CSR campaigns, corporations are able to enhance their image while continuing to operate in ways that may be harmful to society and the environment. A common ground for different critiques against CSR is the notion that corporations are concerned only with the endless pursuit of profit maximization. As such, they believe that one should rely on the ultimate authoritythe governmentto regulate business activity and to protect the interests of the public.

CSR IN DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY

Corporate social responsibility is centered on the relationship between business and society and its obligation and impact on employees, customers, investors, suppliers, etc. Stakeholders and investors eagerly seek to gain profits from corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives taken by companies. Only a few organizations are able to make profit whereas others continue to struggle with CSR issues. Many organizations think corporate social responsibility as a business strategy, but it is not so. CSR is a method/reactive strategy that must not only be followed, but also implemented to make the society better than before. Register now and discover the various ways of meeting your Corporate Social Responsibility In India. Some governments require companies to make business in such a way that can allow them to make significant contributions to regional and socio-economic development. Many companies strive towards protecting the environment and human rights. In addition to this, they provide resources to help communities. Companies look for new opportunities in doing business outside their home country. Corporate social responsibility has gained recognition as an innovative and emerging form of governance in business. Corporate social responsibility helps companies build loyalty and trust among shareholders, staff, and customers. Companies should take timely decisions based not only on financial factors, but also based on how the factors affect the environment and society. Organizations are working towards building a better environment and a healthier society. Both internal and external actions taken by a company will play a major role in shaping the economy of the country in which the company operates. Corporate social responsibility plays a vital role in fulfilling the needs of the present generation and ensuring a safe environment for the future generation.

Support the needy families by joining TKFs online volunteering Program in India. Certain people argue that it is not the job of business organizations to look into major issues such as poverty, corruption, etc. But, many companies define corporate social responsibility as a business strategy and explain the role it plays in developing a country. So it is important for all companies to work together for the welfare of the people and the country.

Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS)

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936, as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. The first school of social work in India, TISS was a pioneering effort with the objective of Social Welfare through academic excellence, a characteristic of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT). Its establishment was the result of the decision of the Trustees of the SDTT to accept Dr. Clifford Manshardts vision of a postgraduate school of social work of national stature that would engage in a continuous study of Indian social issues and problems and impart education in social work to meet the emerging need for trained human power. This subsequently influenced the direction of social work education and social research in India.

In 1944, the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work was renamed as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The year 1964 was an important landmark in the history of the Institute, when it was recognized as a Deemed University by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. Since then, the TISS has been expanding continuously in terms of educational programmes and infrastructure. While responding to the changing needs of the social and educational system in the country, the Institute has gone far beyond the initial concern of social work education. Thus, what started as a small institution offering a post-graduate diploma in Social Work, grew into a Deemed University and, as a result, diversified its activities. Since its inception in 1936, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences has never limited itself to the mandate of a conventional university; rather, it has worked for the promotion of sustainable, equitable and participatory development, social welfare and social justice through:

Value-based professional education for social work and other human service professions;

Social research and dissemination of socially relevant knowledge; Social intervention through training and field action projects;

Contribution to social and welfare policy and programme formulation at state, national and international levels; and Professional response to national calamities, through relief, rehabilitation and disaster management.

Over the years, the Institute has, among other thrusts, made a significant contribution to policy, planning, action strategies and human resource development, in several areas, ranging from sustainable rural and urban development to education, health, communal harmony, human rights and industrial relations. In all cases, the focus has been on the disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society, such as organized and unorganized labour, women, children, Dalits, and tribals. Today, the TISS has earned recognition as an institution of repute from different Ministries of the Government of India, various State Governments, international agencies such as the United Nations, and the non-government sector, both national and international. This is due to the academic freedom leading to a positive work ethos and creativity in the Institute, strong linkages among education, research, field action and dissemination and the social commitment and responsiveness to varying social needs. The TISS has established linkages with Universities and Institutions in Asia, Europe and North America. These are mutually beneficial international academic collaborations with some of the best institutions around the world. The key objectives of the International Students Office (ISO) are: - Facilitate and enhance the global visibility and profile of TISS. - Develop, coordinate and strengthen international linkages. - Facilitate, assist and help international students in all their academic pursuits. - Progressively increase the scope of the SIP and SAP. - Provide a base to assist International and Indian scholars for career advancement and contribute towards enhancing bilateral relations.

Status:
Established by the House of Tatas in 1936; the first initiative was to train social workers at the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. The name was changed to the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in 1944 and today, it is a major institution for social work in India and South Asia. Registration: Deemed University.

Focus:
Social work training with attention to social policy and planning, strategies and human resource development of the disadvantaged/ marginal sections of society.

Programmes:
Education - Diplomas and Postgraduate degrees in Social Work, Social Sciences, Criminology and Correctional Administration, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Urban and Rural Community Development. M Phil/ Ph D Programmes in Social Work/ Social Sciences (full-time/part-time). Training courses are available for specialist social work groups, such as anganwadi workers, HIV/AIDS counselors, marriage counselors, NGO functionaries, social researchers, tribal welfare officers and woman activists. Conducts research to enrich teaching and field action programmes for Ministries and departments of central and state governments, voluntary bodies and international organizations such as WHO, World Bank and Ford Foundation. Has a library with 76,000 volumes; the publications unit produces books, case studies based on research and publishes a quarterly, Indian Journal of Social Work, the Audiovisual unit, involved in media production, training and research, has developed audiovisual and video documents on rural development and ecology, tribal identity, status of women, child labour and innovative development projects. Field action projects currently over 20, including a special cell to help women and children that provides counseling and crisis intervention in police stations for women and children in distress; Prayas provides rehabilitation and support to young and first offenders and under trial prisoners; Action Group on Drug Abuse provides networking, coordination, training, counseling, advocacy services among groups working on drug abuse.

Plans:
To complete the establishment of the Rural Campus in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra to provide training in drought and watershed management, appropriate technology and organization of women. Staff: 350 Finance: Rs5 crore. Guiding Principles:

Deriving from the vision, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences is guided by the following principles: Appreciation of and respect for freedom of expression and cultural, ideological and intellectual diversity; Equal opportunities for all and non-discrimination on grounds of caste, class, gender, sexual preference, religion, and disability; Accountability and transparency in all work matters; Decision-making in management and organizational processes, which is collective, participatory and non-hierarchical; Pedagogy which is participatory and experiential, fostering dialogue, mutual learning and critical reflection; Emphasis on rigor, creativity and innovation in academic activities; Recognition of the synergy resulting from teamwork, including multi-disciplinary perspectives and trans-disciplinary collaborations; Creation of an enabling environment that fosters teamwork, cooperation and mutual support;

VISION AND MISSION OF TISS

Vision To be an institution of excellence in higher education that continually responds to the changing social realities through the development and application of knowledge, towards creating a people-centered and ecologically sustainable society that promotes and protects the dignity, equality, social justice and human rights for all, with special emphasis on marginalized and vulnerable groups.

Mission

In pursuance of its vision and guiding principles, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences organizes teaching programmes to facilitate the development of competent and committed professionals for practice, research and teaching; undertakes research; develops and disseminates knowledge; and reaches out to the larger community through extension, at the local, national, regional and international levels.

TISS MILESTONE
1936: The beginning of social work education in India. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust establishes the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work with 20 students. Dr. Clifford Manshardt is its first Director.;

1937: The Child Guidance Clinic, the Institute's first Field Action Project, is launched. It continues even today under the name of Muskaan: Centre for Child and Adolescent Guidance.

1940: The first issue of The Indian Journal of Social Work is published. It is the first journal of social work in South Asia.;

1944: The Institute's name changes to the "Tata Institute of Social Sciences". The late forties also mark a shift from a generic social work programme to specialized courses of study, equipping students to work with specific groups, sectors and settings.;

1948: In the aftermath of the Partition, the Institute sends a relief team of students and faculty to work in refugee camps. The tradition of responding to human needs and natural disasters by sending relief teams continues even today.;

1954: The Institute shifts to its new campus at Deonar, Mumbai. With its distinctive architecture, the campus is in consonance with the landscape, gradually transformed by intensive greening efforts.;

1964: The Institute is recognized as a Deemed University, primarily funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This new status facilitates infrastructure expansion necessary for promoting inter-disciplinary and applied research.

1967: In response to the increasingly complex and specialized needs of the industry, the social work specialization in "Labour Welfare and Industrial Relations" develops into an independent Master's Degree programme in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.

1969: The first research unit of the Institute, the Unit for Child and Youth Research, is set up with support from the UNICEF. Subsequently, several other research units are set up in relevant areas, between 1970 and 1984.

1980: For the first time, evening programmes are initiated with two certificate programmes: in Hospital Administration and in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. These programmes later develop into Diploma Programmes.

1986: As part of the Golden Jubilee initiatives towards holistic and sustainable development, the idea of a Rural Campus is conceived. The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) donates 100 acres of barren land in Sindphal village (Tuljapur Taluka, Osmanabad District), for this purpose.

1988: Community action projects are initiated and linkages built with rural organisations. - The Institute is designated as a Curriculum Development Centre for Social Work Education by the UGC and submits a curriculum for under-graduate and post-graduate social work education in the country.

1993: Master's degree programmes in Health Administration and in Hospital Administration are initiated.

1999: The Mumbai campus expands with the inauguration of the Malti and Jal A.D. Naoroji Campus Annexe in the 11 acres of land gifted by Malti Naoroji.

2002: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council awards the Institute a 5-Star rating.

2004: The Bachelor's Degree programme in Social Work commences at the Institute's Rural Campus in Tuljapur.;

2005: Diplo2006:ma programmes in Sustainable Development commence in Ladakh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

2006: A landmark year for TISS - Academic restructuring of existing Departments and Units into 5 Schools and 4 Independent Centres is operationalised. Two new M.A. programmes are introduced: Development Studies and Education (Elementary). The M.A. in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations is renamed as M.A. in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations, with significant changes in its curriculum. The M.A. in Social Work and both the M.H.A. programmes also revamp their curriculum. A revamped integrated M.Phil-Ph.D programme is introduced. The Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management is inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India.;

2007: Three new Master's Degree programmes are initiated: Disaster Management, Globalization and Labour, and Social Entrepreneurship. Two new Diploma programmes are initiated: Media and Cultural Studies, and Psychosocial Care and Support in Disaster Management. Centre for Studies in Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy is inaugurated.;

2008: Three Master' Degree programmes " Disability Studies and Action, Media and Cultural Studies, and Public Health " and one Diploma programme in Gerontology are initiated.;

2009: Three Master's Degree Programmes- Habitat Policy and Practice, Women's Studies and Counseling- and two short term programmes in Community Organization and Development Practice and in Rehabilitation Counseling are initiated.

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
The programmes at TISS offer a unique sectoral and thematic diversity, reflecting a strong multidisciplinary orientation to social analysis and practice. Courses focus on critical inquiry into action and research, nature and effectiveness of public programmes and policies, institutional mechanisms and innovations in the social sector. Pedagogies include classroom instruction through lectures, discussions, student presentations, screenings, seminars, sessions with specialists and field placement with social organizations. International students coming for Short Term Customized Courses may opt to study courses across disciplines.

Regular Courses
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Honours), with Specialization in Rural Development Master of Arts in Social Work Master of Arts in Development Studies Master of Arts in Globalization and Labour Master of Arts/Science in Disaster Management Master of Arts in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations Master of Health Administration Master of Arts in Education (Elementary) Master of Hospital Administration Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship Master of Arts in Disability Rehabilitation Master of Arts in Public Health M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Social Work/Social Sciences/Health System Studies/ Management and Labour Studies, Rural Development, Habitat Studies

Certificate in Social Work Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling Advanced Certificate in Social Welfare Administration Post-Graduate Certificate in Social Welfare Administration Diploma in Hospital Administration Diploma in Personnel Management Diploma in Sustainable Development Diploma in Gerontology Diploma in Psychosocial Care and Support in Disaster Management

Short Term Courses

Research Affiliation Customized courses with a combination of theory classes and Fieldwork Fieldwork Internship in humanities, social science and social work The students choosing to come for Field Practicum and Research Affiliation can come for any duration of time spanning a minimum of 4 weeks to a year. The Research Scholars need a research visa for collecting data in India.

STUDY IN INDIA PROGRAMME

The Study in India Programme (SIP) of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) provides an opportunity for students from abroad to study and experience various aspects of social work and social sciences in the Indian context. It offers an excellent blend of both theory and relevant field experiences in a developing country. The SIP offers the following options to overseas participants: Individual students applying through their universities for completion of some of their credits at TISS. Individual students applying to our existing graduate/certificate programmes Student wanting to do Field Practicum or research affiliation in specific thematic areas Customized programmes for a group of students through universities abroad

Exchange of students in social work and social sciences, through University abroad.

Specially Designed Courses for SIP Presently TISS offers the following courses for international students under this category. Customized Short Term Courses which are specially designed in collaboration with the faculty and students of the concerned University. They can consist of field work in the students thematic areas of interest, a rural field exposure, field visits to different organizations as well as seminars on relevant issues. Gender and Development is a semester long course conducted by the Centre for Womens Studies, School of Social Sciences in collaboration with Wells College, Aurora, USA. A month long course on 'Globalization, Human Rights & Law in India' with Keele University, UK for a group of 8 students in TISS. It is jointly conducted by the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies and Human Rights, School of Social Sciences, TISS. A month long joint programme on 'Mental Health, Poverty and Marginalization' by the Centre for Health & Mental Health, School of Social Work, TISS in collaboration with George Warren Brown School of Social Work, USA. An 8 weeks long internship for 8 students of M.A. International Affairs, New School, New York. A 3 month long internship for 4 students from Victoria University, Australia. Students from Tulane University, USA, Muenster University, Germany & Gothenburg University, Sweden were enrolled for field work based internships for a period of 12 to 20 weeks

AN OVERVIEW OF RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS

The synergy between teaching, research, field action and extension has enabled the TISS to continue to shape planning, policy and programme formulation, foster critical rethinking, and development of people-centered interventions. The Special Cell for Women and Children, a Field Action Project of TISS, which works towards empowering the survivors of domestic violence, is being taken over by the GoM to be replicated in police stations across and beyond Maharashtra, and in other states in the country.

On the request of the Mumbai High Court, in 2005, the Rural Campus undertook a study of farmers suicides in Maharashtra. The Report has been appreciated by the Court, both for providing valuable insights into the rural livelihood crises and its policy recommendations. A long-term action research project on agrarian crisis has been initiated.

The TISS is providing support to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council in participatory and sustainable development planning and implementation over a five-year period, from 2005 to 2009.

In the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, as a part of post-tsunami reconstruction, the TISS has embarked on an ambitious programme of capacity-building of local communities in sustainable development.

The TISS is recognized by the World Health Organization as a collaborating Centre for Health, Policy Research and Training. The UNAIDS Centre for Behavioral Research on HIV/AIDS is also located at TISS.

The findings of a 2005 TISS report on the socioeconomic conditions of manual scavengers in Maharashtra will feed into the State Governments policies and programmes for the rehabilitation of scavengers. A similar study has also been conducted for the state of Gujarat.

The TISS, in collaboration with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD, Kathmandu) and International Development Research Centre (IDRC, Canada) established the first-ever inter-university Masters Programme in Sustainable Mountain Development bringing together universities from across the Greater Himalayan region, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal and China. The curriculum for this programme is being developed.

With support from the UNICEF, the TISS is developing a State Resource Network on Micro-Planning to support and institutionalize peoples planning across Maharashtra through building capacities of communities and the state in microplanning.

The TISS has been engaged in working with the GoM to design an Outcome Budget covering 12 key government departments. The Outcome Budget initiative is an attempt to link public expenditure to definitive positive outcomes rather than mere outputs so as to establish the relationship between financial allocation, the actual expenditures, and the eventual outcomes of that expenditure.

The TISS has established collaboration for joint research, exchange of faculty and students, and publication with 25 world class universities and institutions in the United States, Europe, Asia (Hindukush Himalayan Region Universities Consortium), Africa (Witts University, South Africa), and Latin America (University of Campinas, Brazil).

The TISS is supporting Kabul University by participating in its Master of Public Administration programme.

The three-year post-tsunami engagement in capacity building of local and indigenous tribal communities in sustainable development has graduated to establishing Community Resource Centre in the remote Nicobar Islands. This work will be carried out in partnership with the Andaman & Nicobar administration, which is in the process of setting up systems and structures for Rural Knowledge Centres.

TISS is the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in a country-wide project for capacity-building of higher institutions of learning in HIV/AIDS Counseling. Along with the SNDT Womens University (Mumbai), Lucknow University (Lucknow), Bangalore University (Bengaluru), Jamia Milia University (New Delhi), and the Regional Institute for Medical Sciences (Manipur), TISS will be conducting master training programmes and helping to build infrastructure to develop the capacities of 40 academic institutions all over the country, which, in turn, will provide supportive supervision and training to 12,000 counselors working in the national HIV/AIDS counseling programme. TISS also continues to be involved in critical research in diverse areas such as education and literacy, family and children, womens issues, HIV/AIDS, rural and urban development issues, displacement, youth and human development, and the rights of Dalits, indigenous peoples, minorities and other marginalised groups.

RESPONSE TO DISASTERS
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has always reached out to support people affected by natural and human-made crisis. Way back in 1947, the Institute sent a faculty and student team to Kurukshetra to work with refugees who came from Pakistan. Recalling the work done, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who had observed the TISS team at work, said at the inauguration of Deonar Campus in 1954: We found the difference in their work and the work of many others who were earnest and had done their best, but who did not have the training to do it well. There is a difference between the trained workers and the merely enthusiastic workers. Since then, the TISS has responded to various crises such as floods, riots, cyclones, earthquakes and industrial disasters in different parts of the country. The Institute's work is centered around relief management; psychosocial support to women, children and other vulnerable groups; assessment of loss and impact to lives, property, livelihoods, environment and infrastructure; rehabilitation and development needs; mobilization of human resources for relief and rehabilitation work; facilitating community participation in the reconstruction and rehabilitation process; policy and programme development support to government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs); coordination of civil society participation; training and capacity-building of personnel engaged in relief and rehabilitation work; publication and documentation; and conflict resolution and peace building initiatives. The TISS has worked in disasters not just in Maharashtra, but in various parts of the country. The academic calendar is suitably modified to ensure participation of students and staff alike. Vacations are shortened and the entire Institute, in a spirit of co-operation, works longer hours to ensure that student exams and the academic schedule are not realty disturbed. Expenses are partly met by faculty members and students and donors come forward to support this involvement. In most instances, the Institute has worked closely with State Governments and the district administration. In recent years, NGOs have also recognized the role of the Institute and its volunteer teams and have sought to collaborate.

THE KEY AREAS OF INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS INCLUDE:

Collaborative Research: Student (Study Abroad Programme -SAP) and Faculty Exchange Programmes - Joint Degree Programmes - Study in India Programme (SIP) Collaboration with Universities in USA: - James Madison University, Virginia, USA - University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA - George Warren Brown School Of School Work, St. Louis, USA - The New School, New York , USA - Wells College, Aurora, New York, USA - University Of Delaware, Delaware, USA - Tulane University, New Orleans, USA - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA - Yeshiva University, USA - University of Nebraska for establishing a Global Consortium for Education in Family Studies Collaboration with Universities in Europe: - Foundation Nationale Des Sciences Politiques, Paris, France - Institut d''Etudes Politiques de Lille, Lille, France - London School of Economics, London - Management Centre Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria - Tampere University, Finland - Muenster University, Germany - University of Hertfordshire, UK - University of Leuven, Belgium - Otto-von-Guericke-University, Magdeburg, Germany - Partner with 12 European Universities under the Erasmus Mundus, viz. Lund

University, Sweden (Lead/Coordinating university), Albert-Ludwigs- University of Freiburg, Germany, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany, International Institute for Geo-information Science and Earth Observation, The Netherlands, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, University of Deusto, Spain, University of Leuven, Belgium, University Pierre and Marie Curie, France, Vilnius University, Lithuania

Collaboration with Universities in Australia - University of Sydney, University of Western Australia, and Griffith UniversityOn 'Institutions for Food Security: Global Lessons from Rural India' - Charles Sturt University, Australia - Victoria University, Australia Collaboration with Universities in other countries - York University, Canada

RESEARCH
Research in basic and applied social sciences is one of the core components of the academic work of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). One of the specific characteristics of the research activity of the Institute is its orientation to development in that, much of it is centered around social issues or has policy implications for social development. A number of research projects undertaken at the Institute have been evaluative and, hence, have had direct implications for development and social welfare. The TISS faculty has the flexibility and freedom to choose research areas of personal interest and of social relevance. This freedom is also provided when formulating research areas, designing extension programmes and field interventions. A strong linkage between theory and empirical work is another added dimension in this regard. The funding for research projects comes from various sources: the Institute's own research funds, Central and State Governments, international agencies, and other organisations such as industries. A Research Development Cell has been set up to facilitate further strengthening of the Institute's research capabilities; proactively promote basic research as well as monitor quality of research work done. The role of academic institutions like TISS in conducting pioneering research rooted in the context of societal realties, and aimed at influencing policy and practice for positive social change, is widely acknowledged. The research work carried out at the TISS has, over the years, been increasingly used for capacity building, field action, academics and policy advocacy on a spectrum of social, economic and environmental issues. The research work in TISS has seen a steady rise. While 49 research projects were initiated in 2007-2008, this number rose to 53 new projects in 2008-2009 with external and internal funding. Most of the researches received funding from national and international organisations ; Central Ministries & State governments; NGOs & Trusts; national & international agencies like the UGC, BARC, British

Council, DFID, Ford Foundation, WWF; UN agencies, WHO & Global Fund to Fight Against TB & Malaria, universities like the London School of Economics (LSE), MIT, Kyoto University, University of Zurich, University of Western Sydney; corporate like Tata, ICICI, HUL, etc., among others. Some projects, which cover significant areas of interest to the faculty, are approved and funded by Research Council, an internal research facilitation academic body of the institute. There were 22 such research projects(including publication grants) that were supported by the Research Council during 2008-2009. During 2008- 2009, a total of 132 research projects were ongoing at the Institute. Of these, 32 research projects were in multi-disciplinary areas while the remaining was anchored in various Schools/Centres. The ongoing researches at the Institute have been in the areas of children and youth; community development, dalit and tribal issues, education, women and gender, disaster management, rural development, governance, natural resource management and urban issues. There is a clear acknowledgement that building a culture of research that promotes both problem-oriented and curiosity-driven/theoretical research needs appropriate mechanisms and facilitation, whether in terms of publications or management of research projects. Even while looking at the future, we need to ensure that the best possible institutional support and infrastructure is extended to our faculty and research scholars.

FIELD ACTION
Extension activities denote the social responsibility of teaching institutes towards the problems and the emerging needs of society and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has initiated and promoted several kinds of extension activities since its inception in 1936. The Institute has played a major role in piloting or pioneering new services and in initiating time-bound social work programmes within wellestablished organisations/systems, or outside them, with the objective of demonstrating to the public, the need for such services. Medical social work in hospitals, social work in schools, the child guidance clinic, and social work in family courts, to name a few, were started as demonstration projects of the TISS. Termed as Field Action Projects (FAPs) in TISS, they have always played an integral role in the curriculum of social work education. These projects evolved out of a need to:

demonstrate new interventions; respond to new needs and changing social realities; provide field experience and training to students and faculty members; evolve new strategies for intervention; and develop indigenous data base literature for training.

Through these projects, faculty members are in touch with the field, and, thus ensure that their teaching is in touch with social realities. Students are placed for field work in these projects, and, in the process of learning, they also contribute to its growth. The FAPs are the 'laboratories' for testing new approaches of social service delivery and strategies of intervention. The FAPs contribute to generating knowledge for teaching in classrooms and also allow testing of theories in field practice. Much of what has evolved as social work theory is also essentially the outcome of practice. Field action projects are, thus, an integral part of the validation or revision of such a

practice-theory continuum. These projects fulfill several objectives of professional education, and have evolved over the years due to various internal and external factors.

The FAPs have, over the years, demonstrated interventions with a wide variety of marginalized groups (women, children, youth, rural and urban communities) and issues (violence against women, formal and non-formal education, physical and mental health, communalism, human rights, child rights). The FAPs address a wide range of issues with a broad goal of a more equal and just society, through capacity building, empowering people to exercise more informed choice, and secure their rights. Many important institutional innovations such as Child Guidance Clinics, social workers/counselors in hospitals and family courts, Special Cells for Violence against Women in police stations, Childline - all began as FAPs of TISS and were later mainstreamed into public institutional structures Today, the FAPs extend beyond Mumbai to Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Sangli, Pune, Nanded, Yavatmal, Nashik, Aurangabad, Tuljapur and Wardha in Maharashtra. There are currently more than 70 field staff employed by the FAPs of TISS. These include project coordinators, social workers, programme staff, administrative and support staff.

FIELD ACTION PROJECTS

Field Action Projects (FAPs) as integral to the School of Social Work lend meaningful insights into innovative practice within the field so as to build critical consciousness among emerging practitioners as well as envisage social change. The School currently anchors several FAPs, a few of which are listed below:

Special Cells for Women and Children that works within the establishment on issues of Violence against Women Prayas which works with the criminal justice system and larger issues of crime and development Koshish which works with issues of homelessness and social construction of crime, deviance and beggary Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria which is a macro Endeavour in training and capacity building of professionals in the said arena so as to make significant changes in development indicators and discourse Muskaan works in the area of child and adolescent mental health, primarily with the school and the family court systems to enable mainstreaming child mental health within the key systems that children interact with The Integrated Rural Health and Development project, located in Aghai about 100 kms from Mumbai, in the tribal belt, works with the local population on health and development related issues HUM- Humanity United in M-Ward strives to bridge the gap between the disparities of varied populations in the Ward. The project aims to create a Human Rights sensitive M-Ward whereby citizens coexist in harmony with each other; demonstrate respect for human dignity with no distinction based on factors such as class, caste, sex, race, religion, age, ethnicity and language. The School also engages in Research Projects in multiple thematic domains, employing extant conceptual models and theoretical orientations through qualitative and quantitative methodologies, so as to generate significant applied researches which have relevance for social work interventions, practice and policy and programme plans.

FIELD ACTION PROJECTS IN 2008-2009 Koshish: The nature of the Bombay Prevention of Beggary Act, 1959, and its implementation, which criminalizes poverty, has been prime concern and reason for creation of Koshish. Koshish has formed a National Alliance on Homelessness with organisations in about 15 states. Through the network it has been questioning and addressing the issue of relevance of beggary law. Koshish is now a member on the committee appointed by the Government of Maharashtra to review the present law, and to prepare a draft for the new one. Various training and sensitization workshops were organized for the police, officers and caretaker staff of the Beggar's Home. A vocational training programme has also been initiated as part of the rehabilitation plan for destitute. In addition to this, families/relatives/ employers of more than 500 people were traced. This enabled them to be released from the Beggar's Home. Strong volunteer group has been mobilized through educational institutions and young professionals from the community. Koshish has created a very visible space for itself within the government set up for positive negotiation based on mutual trust and sound understanding of the issues involved. TISS-Agricultural Technology Management Agencies (ATMA) Project: Sustaining the system of production related to agriculture is a major issue of concern today. The most affected are the small, marginal, women farmers and disadvantaged groups. They suffer more since their coping capacity is very limited due to their dependence on the monsoons under rain-fed conditions. They also have limited access to organized extension support. The Tuljapur Campus works with Krishi Vignyan Mandals (KVKs) and Agricultural Technology Management Agencies (ATMAs) to develop a synergised and comprehensive and participatory district planning process for agriculture development. This project is creating delivery channels for agricultural input and extension services through Rural Knowledge Centres (RKCs), ICT-based extension,farmer-to-farmer extension, NGOs and the private sector. This project will concretise the spirit of inclusive and equitable growth in agriculture focusing on the small and marginal farmers in the drought-prone Marathwada region by demonstrating a model of need-based extension services through stakeholder initiatives. It aims at enhancing intensification and diversification of livelihood through creating and strengthening village-level institutions for the promotion of sustainable livelihoods. The School of Rural Development has set up Farmers' Field Schools (FFS) to impart knowledge, skills and market linkages to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability of farming. HUM- Humanity United In M-Ward HUM is a field action project jointly implemented by the Centre for Equity for Women, Children and Families and the Centre for Life-long Learning . It was established in October 2002 and is an on-going project . Its vision is to create a human rights sensitive M-Ward whereby citizens coexist in harmony with each other; demonstrate respect for human dignity with no distinction based on factors such as sex, age, caste, class, religion,

ethnicity, language. The constituencies comprise of all the citizens of the M-Ward. The Activities/Programmes implemented so far include ,Survey of organisations and Institutions in the Ward; Formulation of a training module , From Me to We ; Campaigns on child rights in schools ;Campaign on disability rights; Solid Waste Management ; Coordinating relief activities at the Ward level during the floods in Mumbai in July 2005. Contacts have been established with majority of the groups in the ward, i.e., NGOs, citizens groups, local governance bodies, education and health institutions, industries. All interactions have been inclusive of groups from different economic class, caste, sex, and location. These groups have actively participated in the various interventions and campaigns, and have begun to engage collectively for problem solving. Resource Center on Interventions on Violence against Women: Two decades of Special Cells for Women and Children's work has given a strong impetus to develop the Resource Centre on Interventions on Violence Against Women (RCIVAW). The purpose of this Centre is to pursue a steady engagement with the issue of 'Violence Against Women'. It nurtures effective interventions with different stakeholders through training and research to enable deeper understanding of the issue and interventions to stop violence against women. In 2008-2009, work was initiated at the invitation of Delhi police to build capacity of police officers to address violence against women. Consequently three Special Cells were established with support of the National Commission of Women. A demonstration of the Special Cells under a UNDP-supported programme has culminated in establishing Special Cells with protection officers empowered under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act as Protection Officers. The RCIVAW is currently monitoring and supervising the work of Special Cells, including developing interventions and capacity building of Protection Officers, documentation of the processes involved, and assisting in institutionalizing this work in the Government of Haryana. Consultations are underway to share the strategies of Special Cells to respond to Violence Against Women, including setting up Special Cells in 4 states -Gujarat, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh - with the support of bilateral aid, local women's organisations, and the state governments. Cell for AIDS Research Action and Training (CARAT): The Cell for AIDS Research, Action and Training (CARAT), was set up in 1993 to serve as a centre for research, training, field action, advocacy, documentation and publication in the field of HIV/AIDS and related areas like sexuality and reproductive health. The CARAT is located within the Centre for Health and Mental Health in School of Social Work. This Centre has been broad-based integrating various research, capacity building, policy advocacy and consultancy with a senior professor as its chair. Some of the most significant projects implemented by the centre are given below. . Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM): TISS is the principal recipient of an US $18.2 million grant from the Global Fund to fight

AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFTAM) Round-7 grant on HIV/AIDS Counseling. This counseling component is part of a larger programme that aims at strengthening human and institutional capacity of the national health system' to increase effectiveness of the National AIDS Control Program me. The counseling sub-component aims at strengthening capacities of institutions of higher learning in HIV/AIDS Counseling. The programme aims to build capacity of 12,000 counselors; create a resource pool of 550 master trainers in technical and process aspects of undertaking HIV/AIDS Counseling. A large pool of resource material related to HIV/AIDS counseling is being developed. The GFATM Round-7 Counseling sub-component is being implemented together with 6 subrecipients: Bangalore University; College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan; Jamia Millia Islamia; Lucknow University; and Regional Institute of Medical Science, Manipur. The Cell for AIDS Research Action and Training (CARAT), TISS, is also a sub-recipient with a mandate for five states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand. As a principal recipient, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences is responsible for providing the overall strategic vision and direction to the Counseling Programme in partnership with the National AIDS Control Authority (NACO), Government of India, UNAIDS, WHO and other stakeholders. Technical Support Facility (TSF) for South Asia: Action Aid International, Tata Institute of Social Sciences and International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Dhaka have won a Grant of US $2.1 million to establish Technical Support Facility (TSF) for South Asia. This TSF will collaborate with all South Asian countries and regional partners in the provision of high quality technical assistance required for the strategic planning, implementation, institutional development, prevention, monitoring and evaluation of efforts in support of national AIDS programmes. An international coordination office for this programme has been established in Kathmandu. UNAIDS is the funding partner in this programme. Expertise within and outside TISS will be brought together to develop capacity of government and non-government agencies in South Asia to better access and deploy financial, human and technical resources to address HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.

Workshops and Training Programmes: The CARAT conducted 4 basic capacity-building training workshops on HIV/AIDS

counseling for counselors from the various AVERT-supported NGOs in Maharashtra. Following the basic training workshops, CARAT undertook supportive supervision visits to these NGOs. The CARAT is currently in the process of conducting 2 refresher training programmes for the same group of AVERT counselors. The CARAT conducted 5 induction training programmes on HIV/AIDS Counseling for the Integrated Counseling and Testing Centre (ICTC) counselors from Gujarat State AIDS Control Society (GSACS). Following that, 8 refresher training programmes on HIV/AIDS Counseling for ICTC Counselors were conducted. CARAT has recently conducted 2 induction training programme on HIV/AIDS Counseling for Staff Nurses.

Project and Papers: The CARAT has undertaken a project in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in the development work across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Orissa. The CARAT Team has developed strategy papers. It includes: (I) "HIV/AIDS Epidemic: A Citizen's Report", in collaboration with Centre for Advocacy on Stigma and Marginalization (CASAM), Kolhapur. This paper aims to create spaces for communities whose voices have been silenced for too long; and (ii) 'Monitoring of the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) Goals on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the context of HIV/AIDS'.

CONCLUSION
CSR has become a significant feature of business practices in the global economy. While a good number of organizations in advanced economies adopt CSR as a core business strategy because it can lead to benefits such as attracting qualified and motivated human capital, these companies are forced to act in a socially responsible manner due to pressure from the media, NGOs, consumers and similar groups. These stakeholders, whose interests should be taken into account in the decision-making process of a company, simply have the power to influence the financial performance of a company. But in developing countries like the Philippines, even though the stakeholders have similar interests in companies, their power is not strong enough to influence corporate organizations into integrating CSR principles in conducting business. Organizations are coming to realize the bottom-line benefits of incorporating sustainability into their DNA. Its beneficial for attraction and retention and its the right thing to do. HR is a key organizational leader and can take the lead or partner with other executives The firm of the future is expected to have undergone significant transformation such that CSR no longer becomes managed as a separate deliverable, but is part of the experience of being an employee in an organization that lives its values. For human resource professionals embarking on CSR or deepening their CSR experience, this roadmap can help them understand their role in sustainability and CSR and how they can foster an environment that embeds a CSR ethic in the way we do business around here.

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