Advocacy
Dialogue on River Interlinking: National Perspective Plan
ISRN along with Divine International and Aranya ECO- NGO organised a dialogue on River Interlinking in the backdrop of an ambitious mega scale project of Government of India that aims to link Indian rivers by a network of reservoirs and canals.
Orientation Programme on CSR for Voluntary Organizations
The program enabled participants through a deeper understanding of strategies for ‘result-oriented CSR’ such as measures to plan and implement CSR efficiently , clarity on the legal compliance of the Companies Act,2013 and NGO-corporate linkage.
Policy Dialogue on Digital Health Governance
A policy dialogue on Digital Health Governance was organised by Indian Social Responsibility Network in association with Manipal Academy of Higher Education on February 16, 2018 at the New Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi.
Workshop on Reconciliation of Non-Violent Communication for Good Governance
Indian social responsibility network along with G.B. Pant Social Science Institute & Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, organised a two day workshop addressing issues pertaining to the education sector through the perspective of Gandhian Philosophy of Non-Violence.
Policy Dialogue on Digital Health Governance
A policy dialogue on Digital Health Governance was organised by Indian Social Responsibility Network in association with Manipal Academy of Higher Education on February 16, 2018 at the New Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi.
Consultation on “How Tripura Can Contribute to Build New India?”
The consultation facilitated discussion on an array of issues that included state heritage, culture, skill development, women centric self-employment activities, natural resources etc. and how this can contribute to state’s economy. Over 30 participants were present in the consultation meet held on 1st April 2019 at Mini Conference Hall, Nazrul Kalakhetra, NSD Building in Tripura’s capital, Agartala.
ISRN – Sphere India Round Table Consultation with Corporate on “Strengthening Networks On Disaster Management: Engaging Private Sector for Coordinated Disaster Management”
ISRN, in collaboration with Sphere India, organized a Round Table Consultation on “Strengthening Networks On Disaster Management: Engaging Private Sector for Coordinated Disaster Management” on 20th February 2015. Hosted at Sphere India’s office, the session aimed to promote corporate engagement in disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation.
Recognizing that disasters impact communities, infrastructure, and livelihoods, the event brought together over 50 participants—including corporate leaders, network representatives, and humanitarian agencies—to explore how businesses can support disaster management through financial aid, resources, and expertise in sectors like health, logistics, education, and communication.
Key objectives included:
Sharing successful corporate-humanitarian collaborations
Identifying synergy among companies offering disaster support
Co-creating a roadmap for multi-stakeholder engagement and planning
The consultation concluded with an initial framework to enhance corporate participation in disaster response mechanisms and strengthen collaborative efforts nationwide.
Dialogue on Role of Voluntary Organizations in Environment Protection & Climate Change
In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN) hosted a national dialogue on “Role of Voluntary Organizations in Environment Protection and Climate Change” on 13 April 2015 at Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi. The session was chaired by Hon’ble Union Environment Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar, and saw participation from over 125 representatives of voluntary organizations across 11 states.
This landmark event served as a platform for voluntary organizations (VOs) to engage directly with the ministry, share their field experiences, and understand key government schemes, including the Climate Change Action Programme (CCAP). Experts and senior officials from MoEFCC highlighted the critical role of VOs in climate advocacy, grassroots implementation, participatory forestry, and environmental research.
Key outcomes included the ministry’s intent to collaborate with VOs in four key areas:
Community awareness and environmental education
On-ground implementation of climate and conservation projects
Exclusive work on climate change
Environmental research
The dialogue, coordinated by ISRN and its leadership, reinforced the ministry’s commitment to strengthening civil society partnerships for a sustainable future.
A Dialogue on ‘Developing and Upscaling Khadi and Village Based Industries: Emerging Role of Voluntary Organizations”
In 2016, the Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN) collaborated with Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) and Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to organize a one-day dialogue on “Developing and Upscaling Khadi & Village Based Industries: Emerging Role of Voluntary Organizations” at RMP’s Thane campus. The program brought together over 30 grassroots NGOs, many affiliated with Rashtriya Sewa Bharati, to explore how they can contribute to rural enterprise initiatives under key schemes like PMEGP and SFURTI. Eminent speakers including Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena (KVIC), Shri Ravindra Sathe (Executive Director, RMP), and Shri Ashok Bhagat (Founder Secretary, Vikas Bharti) addressed the participants. Technical sessions covered opportunities in beekeeping, solar charkha, and Neera products as employment generators. ISRN played a key facilitative role in strengthening the dialogue between KVIC and voluntary organizations, promoting greater grassroots involvement in rural economic development.
National Dialogue on River Inter-Linking Organized by ISRN & Partners at Constitution Club, New Delhi
Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN), in collaboration with Divine International and Aranya ECO-NGO, organized a high-level “Dialogue on River Inter-Linking” on 6th August 2016 at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The event was graced by Sushri Uma Bharti, Hon’ble Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, as the Chief Guest.
The dialogue focused on the Government of India’s ambitious River Inter-Linking Project, a transformative initiative managed by the National Water Development Agency (NWDA). The project aims to address flooding, bridge the rising demand–supply gap of water for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use, and enhance rural livelihoods through navigation and fish farming.
The event brought together experts, stakeholders, and civil society representatives for an in-depth discussion on the environmental, social, and developmental dimensions of river inter-linking. ISRN has also prepared a detailed report on the subject, which will be submitted to the Hon’ble Minister for future reference and policy insights.
Best Practices in Good Governance
ISRN organized a two-day workshop titled "Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Emerging Technologies to Conserve Land and Water” (Securing land and water rights for marginalized communities through people-led advocacy) at Somy Plaza Resort in Calangute, Goa on October 10 and 11, 2022. The workshop was held in collaboration with German Cooperation, WeltHungerHilfe, Prayog Samaj Sevi Sanstha, Parmarth, International Association for Human Values (IAHV) and Janhit Vikas Samiti.
ISRN & Governance Now Launch “Footprints of Governance” Portal to Showcase Government Impact and Citizen Stories
In partnership with Governance Now launched
the “Footprints of Governance “ web portal on
November 5, 2015 at Mumbai aiming at
creating awareness among the stakeholders by
showcasing the impact and benefits of various
government projects and programs, mixing the
traditional journalistic tools with that of research
tools to publish new stories, report, case studies,
interviews and people feedback on various
government programs and initiatives
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Emerging Technologies to Conserve Land and Water
ISRN organized a two-day workshop titled "Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Emerging Technologies to Conserve Land and Water” (Securing land and water rights for marginalized communities through people-led advocacy) at Somy Plaza Resort in Calangute, Goa on October 10 and 11, 2022. The workshop was held in collaboration with German Cooperation, WeltHungerHilfe, Prayog Samaj Sevi Sanstha, Parmarth, International Association for Human Values (IAHV) and Janhit Vikas Samiti.
CSR Best Practices Compendium – Coming Soon
ISRN is preparing to publish the “Compendium of CSR Best Practices in India”, a curated collection showcasing impactful and innovative CSR initiatives by leading corporates, PSUs, and NGOs across the country.
This publication aims to highlight successful CSR models, promote learning among stakeholders, and enhance the visibility and social credibility of CSR efforts in India. Over 30 organisations have already contributed their best-practice write-ups.
More than 7,000 copies will be circulated nationwide across government ministries (national and state level), international and local donors, CSR practitioners, NGOs, PSUs, companies, and academic institutions working in the CSR domain.
The compendium will be launched soon.
ISRN Supports VOs in Enlisting on the SAMMAAN CSR Platform
As an Associate Partner of the SAMMAAN Platform (bsesammaan.com)—a national CSR matchmaking platform connecting corporates with credible Voluntary Organizations (VOs)—ISRN is actively supporting VOs to enlist their profile and CSR projects on the portal.
Through this initiative, VOs gain greater visibility, access to potential CSR funding, and enhanced credibility through the platform’s verification process.
VOs interested in enlisting may reach out at sammaan@isrn.in
To date, over 80 VOs have registered through ISRN and have uploaded 44 CSR programs, several of which have already secured corporate funding.