- The Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026) concluded, focusing on outcome-oriented CSR, stronger governance, and convergence for Viksit Bharat. - Emphasized shifting CSR from mere compliance to impactful developmental interventions aligned with national priorities. - Highlighted the role of corporate partnerships in fostering inclusive growth, transparency, and accountability in social sector projects. - **Companies Act 2013:** Comprehensive legislation governing corporate formation, operation, accountability, and statutory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations under Section 135 for qualifying companies in India. - **Ministry of Corporate Affairs:** Union government ministry responsible for regulating corporate affairs, administering company law, and overseeing statutory compliance including CSR implementation via bodies like IICA. - **NCCSR:** National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility, an annual forum organized by IICA to discuss best practices, convergence, and outcome-oriented CSR for national development goals. **Introduction** The Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026) concluded with a strong emphasis on scaling up outcome-oriented CSR, ensuring robust corporate governance, and converging private sector initiatives with national goals to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - The Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026) concluded, focusing on outcome-oriented CSR, stronger governance, and convergence for Viksit Bharat. - Emphasized shifting CSR from mere compliance to impactful developmental interventions aligned with national priorities. - Highlighted the role of corporate partnerships in fostering inclusive growth, transparency, and accountability in social sector projects. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Companies Act 2013:** Comprehensive legislation governing corporate formation, operation, accountability, and statutory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations under Section 135 for qualifying companies in India. - **Ministry of Corporate Affairs:** Union government ministry responsible for regulating corporate affairs, administering company law, and overseeing statutory compliance including CSR implementation via bodies like IICA. - **NCCSR:** National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility, an annual forum organized by IICA to discuss best practices, convergence, and outcome-oriented CSR for national development goals.