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New Delhi, [India], February 14: <\/strong>The National Conference on\u00a0\u201cMission Viksit Bharat @2047: Through Comprehensive Socio-Economic Development\u201d,<\/em>\u00a0jointly hosted by the Indian Achievers\u2019 Forum and All India Business & Community Foundation (AIBCF) in association with Achievers\u2019 World, was successfully held on 11th February 2026 at Le M\u00e9ridien, New Delhi. The summit brought together eminent policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, CSR professionals, educationists, and sustainability advocates to deliberate on the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and education in advancing India\u2019s journey toward Viksit Bharat.<\/p>\n

The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the inaugural lamp, followed by a warm welcome speech of Shri Harish Chandra, Publisher and Group Editor \u2013 CSR TIMES and Achievers\u2019 World. Setting the summit\u2019s tone, he articulated the vision behind the event:\u00a0\u201cOur objective is to fortify business communities and individuals across the nation so that growth is not only economic but equitable, ethical, and empowering.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The occasion was graced by eminent guests of honours including\u00a0Shri Harsh Malhotra,\u00a0<\/strong>Hon\u2019ble Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Corporate Affairs, Government of India,\u00a0Smt. Lalrinpuii,\u00a0<\/strong>Hon\u2019ble Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, and Health and Family Welfare, Government of Mizoram,\u00a0H.E. Mrs. Anisa K. Mbega<\/strong>, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to India,\u00a0Dr. Manoj Garg,\u00a0<\/strong>Retd. IAS, Hon. President \u2013 All India Business Community Foundation,\u00a0Dr. Vibha Dhawan,\u00a0<\/strong>Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and\u00a0Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee,\u00a0<\/strong>Former Director General & CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.<\/p>\n

Esteemed Guests of Honours contributed valuable insights to the summit\u2019s overarching vision, starting with\u00a0Shri Ravi Shankar<\/strong>, Secretary \u2013 Indian Achievers\u2019 Forum, who highlighted that the realization of Viksit Bharat 2047 rests not only on macroeconomic policy but also on grassroots enterprise, MSMEs, and ethical corporate leadership.<\/p>\n

Taking the dialogue forward,\u00a0Smt. Lalrinpuii<\/strong>\u00a0underscored the importance of inclusive social development, women and child welfare, and healthcare partnerships in achieving sustainable community impact.<\/p>\n

Addressing the gathering,\u00a0Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee<\/strong>\u00a0reflected on the evolution of CSR in India and its transformative journey.\u00a0\u201cCSR in India has evolved from compliance to conscience. The future lies in strategic, measurable, outcome-driven CSR that creates long-term social capital and strengthens the socio-economic fabric of our nation,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

As the lens widened beyond national borders,\u00a0H.E. Mrs. Anisa K. Mbega\u00a0<\/strong>spoke on strengthening international collaboration to advance sustainable development and shared prosperity.<\/p>\n

In a landmark announcement,\u00a0Ms. Vatika Singh<\/strong>, Head \u2013 Strategic Partnerships, CSR Times officially launched the CSR TIMES Global Council for CSR & Sustainability, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering global dialogue, collaboration, and best practices in CSR and sustainability. She urged participation from Corporates, PSUs, and NGOs to strengthen the doer-donor synergy.<\/p>\n

A thought-provoking panel discussion on\u00a0\u201cCSR & Sustainability \u2013 Powering SDGs for Viksit Bharat\u201d,<\/em>\u00a0moderated by\u00a0Dr. K.K. Upadhyay<\/strong>, Professor & Chairperson, Centre for Sustainability and CSR, BIMTECH, brought together leading voices including Brig (Retd) Rajiv Williams, Advisor and Consultant CSR, Mr. Manish Mangal, President and Head \u2013 Americas Communication Business, Tech Mahindra, Mr Chinu Kwatra, Founder, Khushiyan Foundation, Dr Senorita Isaac, Trade Commissioner, Latin American Caribbean Trade Council, and Dr. Mamta Tomar, Director, Thetanox Consulting & Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. The panel deliberated on innovation, global partnerships, corporate accountability, and cross-sector collaboration as catalysts for achieving SDGs.<\/p>\n

The afternoon session focused on education and its assimilation in Viksit Bharat, marking a transition from corporate responsibility to human capital development. The afternoon inauguration was graced by\u00a0Shri S. P. Singh Baghel,<\/strong>\u00a0Minister of State of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying of India, as Chief Guest, along with distinguished Guests of Honour including\u00a0Ms Ira Singhal\u00a0<\/strong>(IAS), Dy Secretary Dept. of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Government of India,\u00a0Shri Sunil Shastri<\/strong>, President \u2013 Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation & Chief Patron \u2013 Indian Achievers\u2019 Forum,\u00a0Shri Surendra Nath Tripathi,<\/strong> Retd. IAS, Director General, Indian Institute of Public Administration, Ms Shahnaz Husain, Founder, Managing Director & Chairperson, Shahnaz Husain Group,\u00a0Prof. Bejon Kumar Misra,\u00a0<\/strong>International Consumer Policy Expert, and\u00a0Dr. Somnath Singh<\/strong>, Deputy Director at UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI).<\/p>\n

Highlighting the need for synergy across sectors,\u00a0Shri S. P. Singh Baghel\u00a0<\/strong>called for deeper collaboration between government institutions, industry leaders, civil society, and community stakeholders to build a resilient, self-reliant, and globally competitive India.<\/p>\n

Building on this momentum, a compelling panel discussion on\u00a0\u201cRole of Education in Achieving Viksit Bharat Mission\u201d<\/em>, moderated by Dr. Somnath Singh (UN GCNI), featured eminent academicians and experts including Prof. Pushpanjali Jha, Delhi School of Social Work, Shri Ajay Kumar Garg, Head Digital Tech & Law, Anand & Anand, Ms Sunila Athley, Principal, Amity International School, Ms V Suprabha, Co-Founder, Consort Consultants, Shri Ravi Shankar, Hon. Secretary \u2013 Indian Achievers\u2019 Forum, and Ms Swarnima Luthra, Principal, ASN Senior Secondary School. The discussion focused on digital transformation, policy innovation, social inclusion, and skill-based education as pillars of national development.<\/p>\n

During the summit, prestigious honours including the Indian Achievers\u2019 Awards, Achievers\u2019 World Awards, Business and Community Awards, and Shiksha Bharati Awards were presented to distinguished individuals and organizations for their exemplary contributions across diverse fields.<\/p>\n

Some of the award winners were:<\/p>\n