MoU exchanged between Government of West Bengal, and CSRBOX
Kolkata, August 24, 2026 : In a significant step
towards strengthening the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ecosystem in
West Bengal, CSRBOX and the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal, have
come together in a strategic collaboration to advance meaningful corporate
engagement around the State’s development priorities.
The collaboration brings together the Finance Department’s nodal role
in facilitating and coordinating CSR-related initiatives in the State with
CSRBOX’s experience and ecosystem reach across CSR, philanthropy and
development. It seeks to strengthen the interface between public priorities and
responsible corporate action, while enabling more structured engagement across
the State’s CSR ecosystem.
The Memorandum of Understanding was exchanged between Shri Khalid
Aizaz Anwar, IAS, Secretary, Finance Department, Government of West Bengal, and
Mr. Bhomik Shah, Founder & CEO, CSRBOX, in the esteemed presence of Shri
Prabhat Kumar Mishra, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department,
Government of West Bengal, along with senior officials of the Department and
representatives of CSRBOX.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prabhat Kumar Mishra, IAS, Additional
Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Government of West Bengal, said, “There
is considerable scope to align CSR resources more effectively with identified
development priorities across the State. This requires an enabling mechanism
that can bring together departmental needs and corporates whose CSR priorities
are aligned with them. Better matchmaking, informed engagement and stronger
coordination can help CSR complement ongoing development efforts and create
meaningful value where it is most relevant.”
The collaboration will focus on strengthening stakeholder engagement,
enabling greater alignment of CSR efforts with sectoral and geographic
priorities, and fostering stronger linkages among Government departments,
corporates, public sector enterprises, philanthropic institutions and the wider
development ecosystem.
A CSR Projects Facilitation Unit (CPFU) will support the initiative as
a facilitation and knowledge-support mechanism, helping identify and curate
relevant CSR opportunities, facilitate stakeholder interactions, strengthen
knowledge exchange and support coordination around development priorities
across the State.
Bhomik Shah, Founder & CEO, CSRBOX, added, “West Bengal
presents significant potential for collaborative action across Government, businesses
and the development ecosystem. This engagement offers an opportunity to
strengthen institutional linkages, enable meaningful corporate participation
and support CSR efforts that respond to the State’s priorities. We look forward
to bringing our experience, knowledge and ecosystem partnerships to help enable
stronger and more impactful collaborations across West Bengal.”
The collaboration marks an important step towards building a more
connected, responsive and impact-oriented CSR ecosystem in West Bengal, with a
shared emphasis on meaningful partnerships, informed engagement and sustainable
development outcomes.