Overview

Rooted in the legacy of ASSOCHAM, India’s apex industry chamber, the ASSOCHAM Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) was established as a Trust in 2013 to bridge the gap between policy and grassroots action— delivering impactful programs in partnership with corporates, government bodies, and communities. AFCSR is dedicated to identifying social, developmental, and environmental challenges that require urgent attention, measurable outcomes, and sustainable solutions.

As the social arm of ASSOCHAM, AFCSR plays a vital role in addressing development needs and driving impactful changes through well-designed activities and programs. With a clear objective to identify pressing social and environmental issues and implement sustainable solutions, AFCSR aims to foster national growth and development while promoting responsible business practices across India.

Vision: To be a catalyst for sustainable transformation by fostering collaboration between industry, government, and communities.

Mission: To drive an impactful CSR through policy advocacy, meaningful public-private partnerships, sector recognition, and knowledge creation.

Healthcare, Hygiene, Sanitation and Nutrition

Lack of hygiene and nutrition remain a major public health challenge. Preventive care and access to affordable healthcare are fundamental to sustainable development. AFCSR’s primary goal is to promote Health for All through innovative, comprehensive programs that encourage safe hygiene practices and healthy, nutritious habits to improve overall well-being. To address health, hygiene, and environmental issues, AFCSR has conducted awareness drives and workshops, including sessions for school children to promote proper handwashing and hygiene habits. The Foundation was also at the forefront during COVID-19, with ASSOCHAM and its member network contributing funds worth INR 2,400 crores

Road Safety

Lack of road safety has serious economic, social, and developmental impacts. AFCSR aims to raise public awareness on road safety challenges and promote practical solutions to reduce injuries and fatalities. Through its initiatives, AFCSR has shared best practices, innovations, and proven measures to enhance road safety. Interactive sessions and conferences have been organized to bring together stakeholders and work towards making roads safer and more secure for all. The focus is to empower communities with knowledge and encourage responsible road behavior. Together, we strive for safer roads and a safer future.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are core priorities for leading corporate and government agendas alike. AFCSR creates platforms for decision-makers from government, corporates, and key stakeholders to exchange ideas, discuss policies, and share best practices. We actively promote gender diversity, empower persons with disabilities, and advocate for equal opportunity policies in the workplace through innovative programs and initiatives. AFCSR also works to ensure safe, accessible work environments for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through assistive and accessible technology, driving real change towards a more inclusive workforce.

Education & Life Skills

Limited access to affordable, quality education and high dropout rates, especially among underprivileged children and girls, continue to pose major challenges to nation-building. Deep-rooted socio-economic and cultural barriers hinder the goal of education for all. To address this, AFCSR is dedicated to promoting inclusive, quality education and bridging socio-economic, geographical, and digital divides through impactful interventions. From 2023 to 2025, in partnership with a corporate, AFCSR provided adolescents aged 10–19 with essential education on bodily changes, reproductive health, and life skills to help them grow into informed, confident, and responsible citizens.

Environment and Sustainability

AFCSR, with the support of its esteemed corporate members, leads impactful campaigns to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainability across India. By actively engaging government officials, healthcare professionals, village communities, farmers, students, locals, and resident welfare associations, AFCSR creates awareness and drives collective action for a cleaner environment. From 2021 to 2025, AFCSR has facilitated the installation of solar panels across 10 government health facilities in Delhi-NCR. Since 2023, it has also supported the transformation of an urban dump yard in Ghaziabad into a thriving green forest — a model for sustainable urban regeneration and commu