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A well-crafted CSR strategy is an essential in today’s day and age. Businesses are coming up with new, innovative ideas for driving social change every day. At 4th Wheel, we’ve witnessed firsthand how corporate social responsibility strategies have evolved from simple charitable acts to comprehensive business approaches that create meaningful impact. The expectations from stakeholders, […]

Today, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved far beyond its early philanthropic roots. No longer just about charitable giving, CSR obligations have become a necessity in the modern world.&nbsp; However, It was not until the 1930s and 40s that discussions about the role of executives and corporate social responsibility began. Later, after World War II [&hellip;]</p>

Recent data and statistics highlight the growing momentum of CSR in India and the concerted efforts of companies to make a meaningful and lasting impact on society. In the financial year 2019-2020, CSR activities witnessed substantial growth in India, with companies collectively investing INR 16,034 crore, showcasing a notable 7% increase from the previous year. [&hellip;]</p>

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), in transition from being merely compliance-driven to being impact-informed and strategic, now requires firms to care about the nature and quality of their social impact. Some firms have the bandwidth- personnel and financial- to meet compliance requirements and ensure the nature and quality of their social change efforts.&nbsp; Other organisations work [&hellip;]</p>

The Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 signify the evolution of CSR in India, moving beyond compliance to a more strategic, structured, and impact-focused approach. This article outlines what stands out for us at 4th&nbsp;Wheel, in terms of the Government’s directive on how CSR is to be approached and undertaken by the private [&hellip;]</p>

I arrived in Mumbai in February, ready for a 6-month internship at 4th Wheel and for life in a city I had long wished to live in. One month after, on a Friday, a colleague bid his farewell with a regular “See you on Monday!” to which I replied with an ironic “Hopefully!”, coming from the news that [&hellip;]</p>

Rooted in culture and community, the tribal culture is one of the most prominent, long-standing pillars of Gujarat. From Bhil to Dang, the tribes of Gujarat have carved out unique identities and progressed rapidly over time in the past few years.   Despite its widespread presence, with the new-age challenges that have risen in the [&hellip;]</p>

The 7th edition of the World Happiness Report has recently been published. While Finland ranks first, followed by its neighbouring Nordic countries, we went a step beyond the ranking and looked at data with a different lens. Money can’t buy happiness. Ever heard of this sentence? Probably yes, and probably most of you agree with it. [&hellip;]</p>

At 4th Wheel, we apply different types of mediums to share information on achieving social development goals. We combine old media forms with new media to drive conversations, spread awareness, and motivate individual action. We believe new-age communication and social networking play a very integral role in mobilising communities and strengthening people's power. The rationale

Coronavirus Precautions: Social Distancing? Using Masks? Washing hands with Sanitizers? Easy things right. Not for people who are homeless, live in slums, or rural parts of India. But do you want to help those who are in need during this time of distress? If the answer is yes, then here are some organisations that you

In recent years, government policies have taken several initiatives to push for a more formal economy to promote the idea of financial inclusion, by encouraging online payments and going cashless and the opening of basic saving bank deposit accounts for certain sections of the society, under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY), etc. These bank

A Project on Youth-Led Development, using Technology for Social Change An ambitious project is underway in Bhuj and Gandhidham talukas of Kutch district in Gujarat, based on an understanding that all youth use phones and are involved on various social media platforms. Sadly their engagement in socio-economic development is rare. A collaboration between UNESCO-MGIEP, T-Learning, and 4th Wheel,