What is the Ministry of Finance's new CSR priority for CPSEs?

On 18 June 2026, the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, issued an Office Memorandum directing CPSEs to align their CSR expenditure with three common national priority themes for FY 2026-27 and 2027-28: Nutrition and Anganwadi infrastructure, Sporting activities, and Innovative Livelihood Enhancement.

What does the Anganwadi infrastructure theme for CPSE include?

It covers the construction of Anganwadi bhawans, functional toilets, drinking water provision, boundary walls, child-friendly furniture, and smart TVs for early education and learning.

How does this CSR priority for CPSE support sporting development?

It enables CPSEs to invest in sporting infrastructure, equipment, professional coaching access, sports promotion, and nurturing of sportspersons.

What is the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) connection in this CPSE’s OM?

CPSEs are encouraged to adopt one or more of the 100 PMDDKY districts that align with their own operational geography, as part of the livelihood enhancement theme.

Why is this CSR priority for CPSE described as "foundational"?

Because it anchors CSR investment in early childhood nutrition and learning, youth development through sport, and sustainable livelihoods—three connected stages that, together, support long-term, inclusive social development.

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