CSR spending in India is mandated by law, with companies required to allocate 2% of their average net profits to social causes. Education is the top-funded sector, receiving 44% of total CSR expenditure. Defense and startups (tech incubators) receive minimal CSR funding. India's defense industry is strategically important, with a significant budget and a push for self-reliance. Defense startups face challenges like lack of funding and regulatory hurdles. India’s CSR Spending: A Tale of Misplaced Priorities? While education scoops up a massive 44% of CSR funds in India, sectors like defense and startups (tech incubators) are left scraping by with next to nothing. In a nation boasting the world’s largest volunteer military and a thriving startup ecosystem, this imbalance isn’t just surprising—it’s alarming. With global tensions on the rise and an urgent need for technological innovation, neglecting these critical areas could spell trouble for India’s security and economic future. Are we missing the bigger picture? Shouldn’t CSR strategies prioritize sectors that protect our nation and fuel its growth? What do you think? Is India’s CSR approach short-sighted? Let’s spark a conversation about redirecting funds to where they’re needed most—drop your thoughts in the comments Would you like India Inc. to invest CSR funds in defence tech or startups? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tarunagal_one-crore-for-startups-from-total-inr-30000-activity-7330057110933721089-BHeb