<h1>India Launches National CSR Awards to Honor Companies for Strategic Social and Environmental Contributions.</h1> The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has launched the National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards to honor companies making significant contributions to both business and society through strategic CSR initiatives. These awards, supported by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, aim to recognize companies integrating sustainability into their core business models and addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. The awards feature four categories based on CSR spending levels in public and private sectors, with a total of 16 awards across sectors like human development and environmental sustainability. Applications and nominations are open until June 18, 2017.