Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been on the agenda in India for a considerable period.

Most big Indian corporations are engaged in some CSR activities. As is the case in many countries, the private sector is generally more active in this area than the governmental/public sector. Please find below the details of how Procter and Gamble, General Motors, and Indian Oil Corporations have exercised social responsibility. Social Responsibility of IOCL:  Profit Sharing Every year, Indian Oil sets aside a fixed portion of its profits for spreading smiles in millions of lives across the country through a comprehensive community welfare and development programme. About one-fourth of the community development funds are spent on the welfare of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.  Community Development Fund While utilizing the Community Development Funds, more emphasis should be laid on the projects of providing Clean Drinking Water, Health & Medical Care and Education as under to the extent possible:  40% towards Clean Drinking Water  40% towards Health & Medical Care  20% towards Education In addition with the above, after paying / allocating the annual contribution towards Indian Oil Foundation, The remaining amount would be utilized as per the following break-up:  A minimum of 35% towards national causes/natural calamities.  Amount not exceeding 5% towards donations/ contributions.  30% towards Community Development activities including Special Component Plan and Tribal Sub Plan.  20% towards IOC s scholarship, of which 50% amount would be utilized towards providing scholarships to the students belonging to weaker sections of society and 50% amount for others.  10% towards other activities. With safety, health and environment protection high on its corporate agenda, Indian Oil is committed to conducting business with a strong environment conscience, so as to ensure sustainable development, safe work places and enrichment of the quality of life of its employees, customers and the community.