Companies spent Rs 16.51 billion towards CSR works in Odisha

Education and Skill Development, Rural Development and Health Care categories have received the maximum allocations under CSR

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Nirmalya Beherea

Last Updated : Apr 24 2018 | 8:18 PM IST

Companies having operations in Odisha have spent Rs 16.51 billion towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the last four years (2014-18).

The state has taken a lead among other states in the country creating a council to institutionalize the CSR activities undertaken by the corporates. The council is headed by Chief Secretary with representatives from the government and industry.

Education and Skill Development, Rural Development and Health Care categories have received the maximum allocations under CSR.

These three categories have seen a spending of Rs 13.46 billion accounting for 82 per cent of the CSR expenditure.

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