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New Delhi [India], November 3: The thirteenth version of the One Purpos India Forum (OPIF) 2026, organised by CSRBOX from 26 to twenty-eight October at Hotel Pullman, New Delhi, introduced India’s numerous growth ecosystem collectively underneath one roof. Leaders and stakeholders from throughout the nation, from Nagaland to Delhi to Assam to Rajasthan, got here collectively throughout authorities, enterprise, philanthropy, civil society, sustainability and expertise to advance collaboration on India’s growth priorities.
Convening India’s largest discussion board on CSR, sustainability, philanthropy and authorities convergence, OPIF welcomed greater than 2,600 delegates for 70+ periods that includes 310+ audio system. The discussion board introduced collectively 620+ CSR and ESG leaders and 30+ IAS officers, alongside representatives from throughout the event ecosystem.Â
Formerly referred to as the India CSR & ESG Summit, OPIF builds on CSRBOX’s 12-year legacy of convening India’s CSR and ESG ecosystem. Its expanded focus displays the expansion of the Purpose Economy and the significance of cross-sector partnerships in advancing social, environmental and financial growth.
Sharing the broader imaginative and prescient behind the discussion board, Bhomik Shah, Founder and CEO, CSRBOX, stated:
“India’s development priorities are interconnected, and addressing them requires us to move beyond working in silos. The next phase of the Purpose Economy will depend on how effectively government, corporates, philanthropy, civil society and technology come together to turn shared priorities into practical, scalable solutions. OPIF is an extension of CSRBOX’s 12-year journey of bringing the impact ecosystem together, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration. Our focus must now be on strengthening these partnerships and translating collective intent into lasting impact for communities and the nation.”
The programme opened with the India Water & Rivers Forum (IWRF), bringing collectively authorities representatives, water specialists and youth leaders to debate water safety and river resilience. The discussion board featured Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Jal Shakti and Flood Control, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Ashish Umadevi Nandkishore Jaiswal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Agriculture, Relief and Rehabilitation, Law and Judiciary, and Labour, Government of Maharashtra; Smt. Meghana Bordikar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Water Supply and Sanitation, Government of Maharashtra; Shri Bharat Lal, former Secretary General and CEO of the National Human Rights Commission of India and former Mission Director of the Jal Jeevan Mission; and Mr. Jason Morrison, President of the Pacific Institute and Head of the CEO Water Mandate. Youth leaders additionally shared views on how younger folks can amplify group voices and contribute to water and river resilience.
The One Purpos India Forum was inaugurated by Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra; Dr. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland; and Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The inaugural session additionally marked the launch of the twelfth India CSR Outlook Report 2026, titled From 5,500 Cr to 30,000 Cr: The CSR Journey of 301 Companies.
Released by CSRBOX, the report analyses the CSR disclosures of 301 giant listed corporations and traces the expansion and altering priorities of India’s company social accountability ecosystem. Together, these corporations account for practically 40% of India’s CSR expenditure, whereas representing roughly 1.5% of CSR-contributing corporations.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Smt. Rekha Gupta stated: “Platforms like the One Purpos India Forum play an important role in bringing together government, industry and civil society to work towards shared development priorities. India’s CSR ecosystem has immense potential to contribute to nation-building, and it is important that corporate resources, innovation and collective expertise are channelled towards meaningful social impact.
I appreciate CSRBOX for organising the One Purpos India Forum 2026 and for its continued efforts towards strengthening the CSR ecosystem by facilitating collaboration, encouraging dialogue and connecting stakeholders across sectors. Such platforms can help transform collective intent into meaningful action and contribute to building a more inclusive and developed India.”
The discussion board’s masterclasses supplied sensible, expert-led studying on key priorities throughout the Purpose Economy. Led by organisations together with IORA Ecological Solutions, WELL Labs, J-PAL South Asia, NSE Social Stock Exchange, Atlassian, Ford, Impact Practice by CSRBOX and JPMorganChase, the periods explored ecological restoration, community-led water safety, evidence-informed CSR funding, Social Stock Exchange readiness, company volunteering, classes from affect evaluations and the accountable use of AI for social affect.
The Purpose Expo introduced organisations and social enterprises collectively to showcase options, initiatives and improvements addressing India’s growth priorities. It gave members the chance to interact with exhibitors, discover rising approaches and construct connections throughout the CSR, sustainability and social affect ecosystem.
At the valedictory session, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Minister of Rural Development, Government of India, emphasised that CSR extends past regulatory compliance and displays a broader accountability in direction of society and people in want. Speaking about equitable entry to assets and shared prosperity, he stated: “To live is to give life to others. And CSR is an expression of that happiness.”
The discussion board concluded with the Doing Good for Bharat Awards, celebrating changemakers throughout six classes: Environmental Stewardship, ESG and Sustainability; Social Responsibility; Start-ups and Social Enterprises; Grassroots Organisations; Philanthropy Organisations and Individuals; and Governance and Public Services.
As OPIF 2026 concluded, it reaffirmed a shared dedication to maneuver The Way Forward, Together turning collaboration throughout sectors into sustained, collective motion for a extra inclusive and sustainable India.
About One Purpos India Forum
One Purpos India Forum (OPIF), organised by CSRBOX, is a nationwide platform that brings collectively stakeholders throughout authorities, company social accountability, ESG, sustainability, philanthropy, public coverage, social innovation and expertise to advance India’s Purpose Economy. Building on CSRBOX’s legacy of convening the CSR and ESG ecosystem, OPIF creates alternatives for dialogue, data alternate and collaboration across the nation’s social, environmental and financial growth priorities.
About CSRBOX
CSRBOX is an impact-focused organisation working on the intersection of enterprise, authorities, civil society and communities. Through analysis, advisory, expertise, programme implementation and ecosystem-building, CSRBOX works with stakeholders to strengthen growth initiatives and assist measurable social affect.
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