CSR demonstrates that business takes an interest in wider social issues, rather than just those that impact your profit margins, which will attract customers who share the same values. Therefore, it makes good business sense to operate sustainably. It is a way through which a company achieves a balance of economic, environmental, and social imperatives, while at the same time addressing the expectations of shareholders and stakeholders.
HSSC being a not-for-profit organization, is an implementation partner with 500+ affiliated training centres across India in the skilling ecosystem. HSSC implements the CSR projects in below mentioned areas with respect to Healthcare, Wellness, and AYUSH sector.
As per the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015, organizations can implement their CSR projects through Sector Skill Council
To attract funds from industry, companies will be encouraged to spend at least 25% of there Corporate Social Responsbility (CSR) funds on skill development initiatives directly or through NSDF. Further, industry should earmark at least 2% of its payroll bill (including for contract labour) for skill development initiatives in their respective sectors. These funds can be channelized for skill development activities either through respective SSCs or through NSDF.
As per the circular of Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated 12.2.2016, CSR funds can be used for training and stipend under Apprenticeship Act 1961, while abiding by the mandate of engaging 2.5 % - 15% apprentices with the total manpower.
Healthcare
There should be 2.5 doctors per 1,000 people as per the World Health Organization. Reducing this gap is a time taking process. The challenge can be addressed appropriately by enhancing the capacity of existing training centres, supplying skilled manpower as per the industry requirement with short term courses, vocational trainings, etc. HSSC courses are a suitable option to overcome this situation.
Livelihood Programmes
The intent is to focus on the youth who need support as well as guidance to earn their livelihoods. HSSC courses can make the trainees employable and transform their lives which enables them to secure a suitable livelihood and a progressive career path.
Vocational Skills
Currently various organizations prefer skilled manpower instead of less skilled or non-skilled people as they could have better career growth, and they help boosting the organization with proficient working. According to the World Trade Organization, the GDP level can increase up to 3% - 5% in 2035, if India focuses on skill development and training. There is a great need for India to train and skill the youth for the overall development of the country.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
India has fast paced the efforts to ensure for its people, especially children, the right to Water Sanitation & Hygiene services. Providing adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is an essential part of basic health services in healthcare organizations. WASH helps in preventing the spread of infectious diseases as well as protecting staff and patients.
Women Empowerment
Making women independent and empowered is important for social development of a country. Women can reach their full potential of they live safe, fulfilled, and productive lives. Investing in projects which empower women’s economic growth sets a direct path towards gender, equality, poverty eradication. Women have been making great contributions to economies, be in businesses, as entrepreneurs or employees, or by taking care of their families as homemakers.
Skilling, Reskilling and Upskilling
HSSC can implement the CSR projects through specially designed courses as per industry requirement.
Variety of courses are offered by HSSC which may be used for skilling, reskilling, and upskilling under the CSR initiatives.
Centre of Excellence (CoE)
HSSC can set up Centres of Excellence under the initiatives of Corporate Social Responsibility
Apprenticeship Training
CSR funds can be utilized for engaging apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act 1961
For more information about our CSR initiatives or to collaborate with us, please contact at dharminder.chaudhary@healthcare-ssc.in
