CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY ON INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES PROVIDED BY SHILPA MEDICARE IN RAICHUR DISTRICT, KARNATAKA

Corporate Social Responsibility has emerged as a powerful tool for promoting rural development in India. The study highlights the significant contribution of Shilpa Medicare towards improving infrastructure facilities in rural areas of Raichur District, Karnataka. The company's CSR initiatives have positively impacted education, healthcare, sanitation, drinking water, and community welfare, thereby enhancing the socio-economic conditions of rural residents. Although certain challenges exist, effective planning, stakeholder participation, and sustainable management practices can further strengthen the impact of CSR interventions. The study concludes that CSR-driven infrastructure development can play a vital role in achieving inclusive and sustainable rural development.

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