IREDA Launches CSR Portal for Enhanced Transparency in Social Initiatives

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), operating under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has unveiled a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) portal aimed at bolstering transparency in its CSR initiatives. This initiative aligns with IREDA’s commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.

Enhancing Transparency

• The newly launched CSR portal will serve as a platform for transparently managing CSR requests from various organizations and institutions.
• Accessible 24/7, it includes a CSR policy and proposal checklist for scrutinizing CSR requests effectively.
• By promoting transparency and accessibility, the portal aims to streamline the execution of IREDA’s social welfare projects, making them easily accessible to the public.

Key Features of the Portal

• Accessibility: The portal can be accessed at any time by stakeholders.
• CSR Policy: It incorporates a CSR policy for guidance.
• Proposal Checklist: A checklist is available for reviewing CSR requests.
• Efficiency: The portal will enhance the efficiency of CSR initiatives.
• Public Access: It makes CSR efforts readily available to the public.

Other Measures by IREDA

• IREDA, in 2021, launched the Whistle Blower Portal, establishing the company as the first Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) to offer such an online platform.
• During “Vigilance Awareness Week 2023,” IREDA organized various competitions, and prizes were distributed to the winners during the valedictory function. This event underscores IREDA’s holistic approach to corporate responsibility and ethical governance.

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs