Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee and President of M3M Foundation, has been conferred with the prestigious CSR Person of the Year Award by India CSR Network at the 18th India CSR Leadership Summit 2026, held at Rungta International Skills University in Bhilai.
The honour recognizes Dr. Mahajan’s leadership in strengthening corporate social responsibility as a transformative force for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Under their leadership, M3M Foundation has implemented large-scale initiatives spanning education, healthcare, women empowerment, skill development, livelihood generation, and environmental sustainability, with a consistent focus on placing communities at the core of every intervention.
The summit was organized under the theme “CSR, Sustainability and ESG for Viksit Bharat 2047,” bringing together influential voices from industry, academia, governance, and the development sector to deliberate on the evolving role of responsible business in shaping a developed and sustainable India.
As part of the event, Dr. Mahajan participated in a panel discussion on measuring social impact through CSR alongside Dr. Sarita Subramaniam and Kumod Kumar. Drawing from M3M Foundation’s on-ground experience, they emphasized the significance of community-led approaches in strengthening climate resilience, advancing sustainability outcomes, and contributing to India’s long-term net-zero ambitions.
The summit featured a wide exchange of perspectives and experiences. Phoolbasan Bai Yadav shared her inspiring journey of grassroots transformation, while Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Chairman of the National Sustainability Reporting and Disclosure Standards Committee, Bureau of Indian Standards, presented insights on CSR 2.0 and accountable development frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Industry leaders including Sunil Ramdas, Vishal Bhardwaj, and Vivek Agrawal discussed industrial sustainability and ESG integration within the steel and power sectors. Further perspectives on the evolution of CSR from philanthropy to strategic nation-building were contributed by Dr. Neepa S, Rishikesh Sharma, Nrusingh Prasad Mohapatra, Meherram Gadekar, Anubhav Saxena, and Mayank Tomer.
The recognition marks a significant milestone in M3M Foundation’s journey, reinforcing its commitment to building resilient communities and driving sustainable impact through collaboration, innovation, and people-centric development.
M3M Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the M3M Group, operates across 22 states and more than 1,300 villages, positively impacting over 5 million lives through its initiatives in education, health, livelihoods, sports, and environmental sustainability, guided by a long-term vision of inclusive and transformative nation-building.
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