Expenditure on CSR

What was asked, and of whom?

MPs asked for details on CSR expenditure by PSUs and private companies in specific districts across several states over five years, including sector-wise breakdown and policy changes. Answered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Who asked / answered

Shri Damodar Agrawal, Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi (asked); Ministry of Corporate Affairs (answered)

What the government said

• CSR data available at www.csr.gov.in
• District-wise CSR expenditure data for FY 2021-22 to FY 2024-25 provided in Annexures I-X
• 30 companies penalized in last three years with Rs.19.94 crore penalty
• Gazette notification dated 27.05.2026 widens Schedule VII to include 'Subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exchange'

Points worth noting

• Parliamentary constituency-wise data on CSR expenditure not maintained centrally
• Annexures I-X provide district-wise CSR expenditure data for Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh
• Total CSR expenditure across states for FY 2024-25: Chhattisgarh Rs.551.88 crore, Uttar Pradesh Rs.2,212.68 crore, Rajasthan Rs.1,620.16 crore, Maharashtra Rs.8,630.80 crore, Madhya Pradesh Rs.210.75 crore (partial data)