Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Fulfillment through GIEM Training Program

How Access India Pvt. Ltd. Achieves CSR Compliance

1. Legal Framework for CSR in India

Companies Act, 2013 Section 135:

Applicability:

• Net worth ≥ ₹500 crore, or
• Turnover ≥ ₹1,000 crore, or
• Net profit ≥ ₹5 crore in any financial year

Requirement:

• Minimum 2% of average net profits of previous 3 years
• Must be spent on CSR activities
• Mandatory constitution of CSR Committee

2. Qualifying CSR Activities under Schedule VII

Relevant Categories for GIEM Program:

A. Skill Development & Vocational Training

• “Promoting education, including special education and employment enhancing vocation skills
  especially among children, women, elderly and the differently abled and livelihood enhancement projects”
• GIEM directly addresses employment-enhancing vocation skills

B. Rural Development & Livelihood

• “Training to promote rural sports, nationally recognised sports, Paralympic sports and Olympic sports”
• While focused on urban Hyderabad initially, can be expanded to rural areas

C. Women Empowerment

• “Promoting gender equality, empowering women”
• Can be achieved through scholarships for female students
• Special women-only batches

3. Specific CSR Fulfillment through GIEM

Direct CSR Contributions:

A. Infrastructure & Resource Sharing

• Providing training space at subsidized rates
• Sharing event equipment for practical training
• Access to proprietary software and systems
• Providing industry experts as visiting faculty

B. Scholarship Programs

• Fully subsidized seats for economically weaker sections
• Women entrepreneurship scholarships
• Special category scholarships (differently-abled, minorities)
• Merit-cum-means scholarships

C. Program Development Costs

• Curriculum development expenses
• Training material preparation
• Faculty training and development
• Certification and assessment costs

CSR Budget Allocation Example:

Assuming Access India has required CSR obligation:

Average Net Profit (last 3 years): ₹10 crore
CSR Requirement (2%): ₹20 lakhs

Proposed Allocation to GIEM:

• Infrastructure support: ₹5 lakhs
• Scholarship programs: ₹10 lakhs
• Curriculum development: ₹3 lakhs
• Administrative support: ₹2 lakhs

4. Documentation for CSR Compliance

Essential CSR Documentation:

A. CSR Policy Document

• Formal CSR policy approved by board
• Inclusion of skill development as focus area
• GIEM program as approved CSR project

B. CSR Committee Minutes

• Committee formation as per Companies Act
• Approval of GIEM as CSR project
• Budget allocation approval

C. Implementation Records

• Student selection criteria for scholarships
• Fee subsidy documentation
• Infrastructure support records
• Progress reports and impact assessment

D. Annual CSR Reporting

• CSR spending details in annual report
• Impact assessment report
• Disclosure in board’s report
• Form CSR-1 filing with MCA (if applicable)

5. Measuring CSR Impact

Quantitative Metrics:

• Number of students trained under CSR: 20-30% of batch
• Percentage of female students: Target 40-50%
• Placement success rate: Minimum 80%
• Income levels of beneficiary families
• Geographic diversity of students

Qualitative Impact

• Skill development in underserved communities
• Women empowerment through employment
• Industry-academia gap reduction
• Social mobility enhancement
• Community development through skilled event professionals

6. Strategic CSR Implementation Plan

Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-3)

• Register GIEM as skill development project under CSR
• Develop CSR scholarship policy
• Identify first batch of CSR beneficiaries
• Set up monitoring and evaluation framework

Phase 2: Implementation (Months 4-12)

• Roll out scholarship program
• Conduct baseline impact assessment
• Industry integration for placements
• Community outreach programs

Phase 3: Scaling (Year 2+)

• Expand to rural outreach programs
• Partner with NGOs for wider reach
• Develop specialized programs for marginalized groups
• Establish GIEM as CSR flagship project

7. Benefits Beyond Compliance

For Access India:

• Enhanced brand reputation as socially responsible company
• Tax benefits on CSR spending
• Improved employee morale and engagement
• Access to trained talent pool
• Positive media coverage and public relations
• Stakeholder trust building

For Society:

• Employment generation in event industry
• Skill development for youth
• Women empowerment through career opportunities
• Industry standards improvement
• Economic development through skilled workforce

8. Scholarship Structure for CSR

Proposed Scholarship Categories:

A. Full Scholarships (100% fee waiver)

• Students from BPL families
• Orphaned students
• Differently-abled students
• Transgender community members

B. Partial Scholarships (50-75% fee waiver)

• Students from low-income families (income < ₹3 lakhs PA)
• Single-parent family students
• Students from backward regions

C. Merit-cum-Means Scholarships

• Academically brilliant students from economically weak backgrounds
• Special talent in creative fields
• Women entrepreneurs

9. Compliance Checklist

Pre-Implementation:

✅ CSR committee constitution
✅ CSR policy formulation
✅ Project approval from board
✅ Budget allocation
✅ Implementation partner identification (GIEM)

During Implementation:

✅ Student selection transparency
✅ Proper documentation maintenance
✅ Regular progress monitoring
✅ Impact assessment
✅ Board reporting compliance

Post-Implementation:

✅ Annual CSR reporting
✅ Impact assessment report
✅ Audit compliance
✅ Form CSR-1 filing (if required)
✅ Stakeholder communication

10. Risk Mitigation

Potential Risks & Solutions:

Risk: Non-compliance with CSR rules
Solution: Regular legal consultation and compliance audits

Risk: Poor program quality affecting reputation
Solution: Strong quality control and monitoring

Risk: Limited impact measurement
Solution: Robust impact assessment framework

Risk: Beneficiary selection disputes
Solution: Transparent, documented selection process

11. Long-term CSR Strategy – Vision 2030

“By 2030, to establish GIEM as South India’s leading socially-responsible event management education institute, transforming 5,000+ lives through skill development, with special focus on women empowerment, rural outreach, and sustainable event practices.”

Expanded Vision 2030 Goals:

1. Scale & Reach Targets (2025-2030)

• Total Students Trained: 5,000+ (1,000+ through CSR initiatives)
• Geographic Expansion: 5 satellite centers across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
• Rural Outreach: 3 dedicated rural training centers
• Women Participation: 60% of total beneficiaries
• International Partnerships: 2+ global skill development organizations

2. Program Expansion Timeline

Phase 1: Foundation Building (2025-2027)

• Establish Hyderabad flagship center
• Train 500 students (100 through CSR)
• Develop 5 specialized course modules
• Place 80% of graduates in event industry
• Achieve NSDC accreditation
• Set up women entrepreneurship cell

Phase 2: Regional Expansion (2028-2029)

• Launch 3 satellite centers (Warangal, Vishakapatnam, Vijayawada)
• Train 2,000 additional students (400 through CSR)
• Introduce diploma programs
• Establish rural outreach programs
• Partner with 10+ event companies for placements
• Launch online learning platform

Phase 3: National Impact (2030)

• Expand to 5 total centers
• Train 2,500+ students annually (500+ through CSR)
• Introduce degree programs in partnership with universities
• Establish GIEM as thought leader in event education
• Achieve 85% placement rate nationally
• Launch international student exchange programs

3. Specialized CSR Initiatives by 2030

A. Women Empowerment Program “SheEvents”

• Target: Train 3,000 women by 2030
• Components:
• Women-only batches with flexible timing
• Childcare support for mother students
• Women entrepreneurship incubation
• Mentorship by women industry leaders
• Placement assistance with women-friendly companies
• Impact: Create 1,000+ women entrepreneurs in event industry

B. Rural Outreach Program “Gramin Events”

• Target: Establish 3 rural training centers by 2030
• Focus: Village-level event management skills
• Specializations:
• Rural wedding planning
• Agricultural fair management
• Local festival organization
• Government scheme awareness events
• Impact: Skill development for 2,000 rural youth

C. Green Events Initiative

• Target: Train 1,000+ students in sustainable event practices
• Components:
• Carbon-neutral event planning
• Waste management in events
• Sustainable sourcing
• Green vendor development
• Certification: “Green Event Manager” certification

D. Differently-abled Inclusion Program “Events for All”

• Target: Train 500+ differently-abled students by 2030
• Infrastructure: Fully accessible training centers
• Curriculum: Adapted learning materials
• Placement: Partnerships with inclusive employers
• Support: Special assistive technologies and mentors

4. Strategic Partnerships by 2030

Government Partnerships:

• Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
• State Skill Development Missions
• NSDC & Sector Skill Councils
• NABARD for rural development
• Ministry of Women & Child Development

Corporate Partnerships:

• 50+ event companies for placements
• CSR partners from other industries
• Technology partners for digital learning
• Infrastructure partners for expansion

International Collaborations:

• 2+ international event management institutes
• Global certification bodies
• International student exchange programs
• Foreign university affiliations

5. Infrastructure Development by 2030

Physical Infrastructure:

• Hyderabad Flagship Center: 10,000 sq. ft. with state-of-art facilities
• Satellite Centers: 5 centers of 5,000 sq. ft. each
• Rural Centers: 3 centers with basic infrastructure
• Mobile Training Units: 2 vehicles for remote area training
• Hostel Facilities: For outstation students, especially women

Digital Infrastructure:

• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Virtual reality training modules
• Mobile learning app
• Online assessment platform
• Digital library with 1,000+ resources

6. Financial Sustainability Model

Revenue Streams by 2030:

• Course Fees (60% of revenue)
• CSR Funding (20% of revenue)
• Government Grants (10% of revenue)
• Corporate Training (5% of revenue)
• Consulting Services (5% of revenue)

CSR Funding Targets:

• Year 2025-26: ₹20 lakhs
• Year 2026-27: ₹50 lakhs
• Year 2027-28: ₹1 crore
• Year 2028-29: ₹1.5 crores
• Year 2029-30: ₹2 crores
• Total CSR Mobilization (2025-30): ₹5.2 crores

7. Impact Measurement Framework

Quantitative Impact Indicators:

• Students trained: 5,000+
• Employment generated: 4,000+ jobs
• Women empowered: 3,000+
• Rural youth skilled: 2,000+
• Entrepreneurs created: 1,000+
• Average salary increase: 300% post-training

Qualitative Impact Indicators:

• Industry recognition as quality training provider
• Student satisfaction scores (>90%)
• Employer feedback and placement rates
• Community development indicators
• Environmental impact through green events

8. Organizational Development

Team Expansion by 2030:

• Core Faculty: 50+ full-time faculty members
• Visiting Faculty: 100+ industry experts
• Administrative Staff: 75+ support staff
• CSR Team: Dedicated 10-member team
• Placements Cell: 15-member corporate relations team

Governance Structure:

• Independent Board of Governors
• Academic Council with industry leaders
• CSR Committee as per Companies Act
• Student Advisory Board
• Industry Partnership Council

9. Innovation & Research by 2030

Research Initiatives:

• Center for Event Management Research
• Annual industry reports and whitepapers
• Case study development for Indian context
• Innovation in event technology
• Sustainable event practices research

Technology Integration:

• AI-powered learning platforms
• Virtual reality event simulations
• Mobile-first learning approach
• Digital certification using blockchain
• Smart campus with IoT integration

10. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2030

Educational Excellence:

• Course completion rate: 95%
• Placement rate: 85%
• Student satisfaction: 90%
• Industry feedback score: 4.5/5
• Certification pass rate: 90%

Social Impact:

• Women participation: 60%
• Rural outreach: 40% of total students
• Economically weaker sections: 30%
• Differently-abled inclusion: 10%
• Scholarship distribution: 25% of students

Financial Sustainability:

• Operational break-even: Year 3 (2027-28)
• Profitability: Year 4 (2028-29)
• CSR fund utilization: 100% of allocated funds
• Grant mobilization: ₹2 crores annually by 2030

Implementation Roadmap 2025-2030

Year 1-2 (2025-26): Foundation Phase

✓ Establish Hyderabad center
✓ Launch certificate programs
✓ Build industry partnerships
✓ Develop CSR framework
✓ Train first 200 students

Year 3-4 (2027-28): Growth Phase

✓ Expand to 2 satellite centers
✓ Launch diploma programs
✓ Establish women empowerment cell
✓ Develop rural outreach program
✓ Train 1,500+ students cumulatively

Year 5-6 (2029-30): Maturity Phase

✓ Achieve 5-center network
✓ Introduce degree programs
✓ Establish international partnerships
✓ Become self-sustainable
✓ Train 5,000+ students cumulatively

This expanded Vision 2030 transforms GIEM from a single training center to a multi-dimensional social enterprise that not only provides quality education but also drives significant social change through skill development, women empowerment, and rural transformation—all while maintaining financial sustainability and industry relevance.