About CASCA'27 TEST
CASCA’27 is an upcoming flagship conference and awards platform designed to bring together industry leaders, professionals, innovators, organizations, policymakers, and changemakers under one roof.
Benefits of Joining
Amplified Visibility & Credibility
Position your organisation before a highly engaged social impact audience—90,000+ monthly website visitors, 115,000+ newsletter subscribers, and 75,000+ social media followers. Through featured interviews, case studies, and editorial coverage, your CSR and sustainability initiatives gain the recognition and thought-leadership platform they deserve.
Access to a Powerful Network & Partnerships
Connect with the right stakeholders across the ecosystem—corporates, foundations, NGOs, and changemakers—at flagship events like SICA, CASCA, and ESEC, which convene hundreds of speakers and thousands of delegates. These curated forums open doors to meaningful collaborations, funding conversations, and cross-sector partnerships.
Recognition & Impact Storytelling
Showcase your work where it matters. From prestigious awards that celebrate excellence in social impact to compelling storytelling that highlights real outcomes, TheCSRUniverse helps you build a lasting reputation while inspiring others and strengthening your brand's social value.
Our Partners
Organizations supporting the roundtable dialogue and implementation ecosystem.
EMA 
BuiltX 
NextSkills 
Pakka Foundation 
ISDM 
Buddy4Study 
Vrindavan Heritage Tower 
SMV Collection 
Envirocarbon Engineering 
YUJ 
Impact 
IIT Madras 
Attvaran 
EcoWork 
Torch - it 
Wheel ease Solution
EMA
BuiltX
NextSkills
Pakka Foundation
ISDM
Buddy4Study
Vrindavan Heritage Tower
SMV Collection
Envirocarbon Engineering
YUJ
Impact
IIT Madras
Attvaran
EcoWork
Torch - it
Wheel ease Solution Distinguished Speakers
Domain leaders and practitioners contributing practical insight to the discussion.
speaker
Padma Shri Dr. Maya Tandon
Founder & Chairperson of Sahayta
SMS Medical College Hospital
Maya Tandon is a distinguished medical professional, philanthropist, and social reformer, widely recognized for her cont...
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Dr. Payal Kanodia
Chairperson & Trustee
M3M Foundation
Dr. Payal Kanodia is the Chairperson & Trustee of the M3M Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the M3M Group committed t...
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Dr Aishwarya Mahajan
Managing Trustee & President
M3M Foundation
Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan is the Managing Trustee & President of the M3M Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M3M Group focu...
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Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant
MP, Lok Sabha
Member of Parliament
Arvind Sawant is a prominent Indian politician and senior leader of the Shiv Sena, currently serving as a Member of Parl...
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Shri Brijmohan Agrawal
MP, Lok Sabha
Member of Parliament
Shri. Brijmohan Agrawal is a veteran Indian politician and public leader currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP...
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Shri Digvijaya Singh
MP, Rajya Sabha
Member of Parliament
Digvijaya Singh is a senior Indian politician and seasoned parliamentarian currently serving as a Member of Parliament i...
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Smt. S Jothimani
MP, Lok Sabha
Member of Parliament
S. Jothimani is an Indian politician and social activist currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sab...
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Shri Karti P Chidambaram
MP, Lok Sabha
Member of Parliament
Karti P. Chidambaram is an Indian politician, lawyer, and entrepreneur currently serving as a Member of Parliament in th...
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Shri Pushpendra Saroj
MP, Lok Sabha
Member of Parliament
Pushpendra Saroj is a young political leader and Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha, recognized for his commitme...
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Shri Rajkumar Roat
MP, Lok Sabha
Member of Parliament
Rajkumar Roat is an emerging political leader and Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha from the Banswara constitue...
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Smt. Smita Uday Wagh
MP, Lok Sabha
Member of Parliament
Smita Uday Wagh is an Indian politician and public leader currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sa...
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Shri. Sujeet Kumar, MP
Rajya Sabha
Member of Parliament
Sujeet Kumar is a distinguished parliamentarian, legal expert, and public policy advocate currently serving as a Member...
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Shri Vivek K. Tankha
MP, Rajya Sabha
Member of Parliament
Vivek Krishna Tankha is a distinguished legal luminary, senior advocate, and public servant currently serving as a Membe...
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Her Excellency Diana Mickevičienė,
Ambassador
Lithuania to India
Her Excellency Diana Mickevičienė is the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of India, a veteran c...
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His Excellency Benedikt Höskuldsson,
Ambassador
Iceland to India
His Excellency Benedikt Höskuldsson is the Ambassador of Iceland to India, also accredited to Nepal and Sri Lanka, base...
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Mr. Chandrkant Kumbhani
COO- Community Development
Ambuja Cement Foundation
Chandrakant Kumbhani is a seasoned development sector leader currently serving as the COO – Community Development at A...
Speakers & Jury
Jury
Dr. Sanjeev Bansal
Addl. Pro Vice-Chancellor
Amity University, Uttar Pradesh
Sanjeev Bansal is a distinguished academician, researcher, and higher education leader currently serving as the Addition...
Jury
Dr. Umakant Dash
Vice Chancellor, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics; Former Director
IRMA
Umakant Dash is a distinguished academician, economist, and higher education leader currently serving as the Vice Chance...
Jury
Ms. Sujaya Krishnan
Former Joint Secretary, MoHFW, GOI; President, Venu Charitable Society; Executive Member, Guild of Service; Advisor
Dementia India Alliance
Ms. Sujaya Krishnan is a distinguished public policy and social development leader with extensive experience in governan...
Jury
Lt. Gen Suresh Sharma
Former Engineer-in-Chief & Former Director General, Border Roads
Ministry of Defence
A veteran of the Indian Army, Lt. Gen. Suresh Sharma served for 38 years, culminating his career as the Engineer-in-Chie...
Jury
Dr. Umakant Dash
Vice Chancellor, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics; Former Director
IRMA
Umakant Dash is a distinguished economist, academic leader, and researcher currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of G...
Jury
Dr. Basuthkar Jagadeeshwar Rao
Vice-Chancellor
University of Hyderabad
Dr. Anita Gupta is a Scientist G, Adviser, and Head of the Climate, Energy & Sustainable Technology (CEST) Division at t...
Jury
Dr. Chandrika Parmar
Associate Professor, General Management & Director, Development of Corporate Citizenship (DoCC)
SPJIMR
Chandrika Parmar is an accomplished academician, researcher, and social impact leader currently serving as Associate Pro...
Jury
Dr. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti
Vice-Chancellor
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti is an eminent academician, legal scholar, and education leader currently serving as the Vice-Ch...
Jury
Madhavan Nair RAJEEVAN
Vice Chancellor
Atria University
Dr. Madhavan Nair Rajeevan is a distinguished climate scientist currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Atria Univer...
Jury
Mr. Sanjay Khajuria
Former Director - Corporate Affairs and Sustainability
Nestlé India
Mr Sanjay Khajuria is a prominent figure in Indian corporate affairs, known for his extensive career at Nestlé India, w...
Jury
Ms. Shaila Sam
Head - Impact & Communications
Development Alternatives Group
Shaila Sam is a seasoned communications and social impact professional currently serving as the Head – Impact & Commun...
Jury
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Co-head, Centre for Development Policy and Management
IIM Udaipur
Saurabh Gupta is an accomplished academic, policy expert, and development sector professional currently serving as the C...
Jury
Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant
Director
IIT Roorkee
Kamal Kishore Pant is a distinguished academician, researcher, and institutional leader currently serving as the Directo...
Jury
Dr. Anita Gupta
Head of Scientific Division, Climate Energy & Sustainable Technology (CEST), Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Govt. of India
Dr. Anita Gupta is Scientist G, Adviser and Head of the Climate, Energy & Sustainable Technology (CEST) Division at the...
Jury
Prof. (Dr.) Anil K. Gupta
PI & CEO, ICARS
IIT Roorkee Gr. Noida Campus (NCR)
Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Gupta is a Full Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and serves as the P...
Jury
Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki
Founder | Professor - Department of Energy Science and Engineering
Energy Swaraj Foundation | IIT Bombay
Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki Known as the "Solar Man of India" or "Solar Gandhi," is a former IIT Bombay professor and the...
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Roundtable Dialogue Highlights
Highlights from TheCSRUniverse roundtable dialogue and expert discussion.
Leader’s Talk: Social Impact in the Era of Tech & AI | SICA’25 Special Address
At the Social Impact Conference & Awards 2025 (SICA’25), with our Lead Partner M3M Foundation, this high-powered session explores the...
Special Talk on Road Safety by Padma Shri Dr. Maya Tandon
At the Social Impact Conference & Awards 2025 (SICA’25), with our Lead Partner M3M Foundation, Padma Shri Dr. Maya Tandon, Founder &...
SICA’25 Panel Discussion: Innovations for Sustainable Solutions for Water Security & WASH
At the Social Impact Conference & Awards 2025 (SICA’25), with our Lead Partner M3M Foundation, this session explores how India’s ru...
From Parliament to People: Collective Policy Voices✨Gratitude to the SICA’25 Special Policy Panel ✨
At the 5th edition of TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Conference & Awards (SICA’25), one of the most defining moments was the Special Po...
SICA’25 Panel Discussion: Health Reimagined:Tech & Innovation Driving Equitable Healthcare | SICA’25
At the Social Impact Conference & Awards 2025 (SICA’25), with our Lead Partner M3M Foundation, this power-packed panel explores how I...
Impact Talk | Transformation & Change by Ms. Charmi K Patel, Lead Architect, YUJ | SICA’25
Impact Talk: Transformation & Change At the Social Impact Conference & Awards 2025 (SICA’25), with our Lead Partner M3M Foundation...
CSR & ESG Leadership Conversation
Expert perspectives on CSR implementation, ESG reporting and collaboration.
Impact Partnership Session
A focused discussion on partnership models and measurable outcomes.
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Upcoming Events
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Past events
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“From Skills to Sustainable Livelihoods: Rethinking CSR’s Role in Employability”
India’s demographic dividend presents a significant opportunity, yet the gap between skills training and meaningful employment continues t...
20 Aug 2026 · Virtual
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Achieving Foundational Literacy & Numeracy at Scale: What Will It Take to Meet India's NIPUN Bharat Goals?
India's NIPUN Bharat mission targets universal foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3, yet last-mile implementation gaps persist acro...
23 Jul 2026 · Virtual
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Climate Action & Sustainability Conference & Awards (CASCA) 2025
CASCA 2025 is a premier conference and awards event dedicated to advancing climate solutions through tangible solutions and collaborative ac...
23 Apr 2025 · Dr. Ambedkar International Centre
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TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Conference & Awards (SICA) 2024
The 4th edition of TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Conference & Awards 2024, themed 'Beyond Numbers - Impact at Centre Stage', we are excited t...
12 Sep 2024 · Virtual
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Virtual RoundTable: Role of Tech in Driving Innovative Climate Solutions
The Virtual Round Table Discussion on “Role of Technology in Driving Innovative Climate Solutions” on September 11th is being organised...
11 Sep 2024
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Accelerating Waste Reduction & Recycling for a Sustainable Future
Accelerating Waste Reduction & Recycling: Strategies, Innovations, & Collaborations for a Sustainable Future
21 Jun 2024
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Power of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Education
Inclusive Classrooms, Inclusive Futures: Unleashing the Power of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Education", aims at exploring how co...
30 May 2024
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Roundtable - The State of Sports in Education: Opportunities for CSR Impact
Background: The integration of sports within the educational framework is essential for the holistic development of students, fostering phys...
26 Apr 2024 · Virtual
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TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Conference & Awards 2023 | Day 2
Join us as more than 40+ speakers engage in insightful discussions and talk on various social issues at TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Confere...
15 Sep 2023 · Virtual
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TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Conference & Awards 2023 | Day 1
Join us as more than 40+ speakers engage in insightful discussions and talk on various social issues at TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Confere...
14 Sep 2023 · Virtual
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Winners announced for TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Awards 2022! HCL Foundation, ONGC Foundation, Vedanta Group’s Sesa Community Development Foundation, Buddy4Study among 21 winners
HCL Foundation, ONGC Foundation, Tech Mahindra Foundation, American India Foundation, Buddy4Study, Manipur Government and Vedanta Group’s...
08 Sep 2022 · Virtual
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