<h1>Ministry of Corporate Affairs Expands CSR Activities Under Companies Act, 2013; Revises Rules for Effective Implementation.</h1> The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has not organized a CSR Compendium but emphasizes the importance of responsible corporate behavior under the Companies Act, 2013. This Act mandates eligible companies to engage in CSR activities, ensuring judicious use of resources for societal benefit. To aid effective CSR implementation, the Ministry has amended Schedule VII to broaden permissible activities, issued a circular for liberal interpretation, and revised CSR Policy Rules to include administrative overheads as permissible expenses and allow resource pooling for CSR initiatives. These measures were detailed by the Minister of Corporate Affairs in a written response to the Rajya Sabha.