Leveraging Smart Devices for Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Advancements, Trends, and Concerns towards Sustainability

As India progresses towards the achievement of global sustainability goals the integration of IoT and smart devices in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives can emerge as a promising avenue which can enhance the impact and efficiency of the environmental and social initiatives undertaken by the Indian companies. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reflects commitment of corporate houses to operate morally, ethically and contribute towards the economic growth and development while also facilitating in improving the quality of life of worker and their families, as well as the local community and society at large. In recent years it has been acknowledged as a vital component of corporate strategy worldwide. Spurred by mandatory laws and increasing social expectation for businesses to play a more active role in addressing social and environmental challenges, CSR activities has witnessed a notable surge in India..The current study is conducted to investigate the application of latest advancements and patterns in smart devices for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities with reference to Indian companies, with a focus on achieving Sustainability goals. Further the study also aims to investigate the patterns and trends associated with integrating the smart devices while conducting CSR with a focus on achieving SDGs. The study also aims to explore various challenges and concerns which may take place while adopting smart devices for CSR in the Indian context. The paper also explores case of companies implementing smart CSR initiatives in the country and the study also comes out with certain recommendations for businesses and policymakers to optimize the application of smart devices in CSR practices for achieving global sustainability goals. The current study is designed to provide valuable insights regarding the integration of smart devices with CSR thus enabling the companies to take informed decisions and align their CSR initiatives with national and global sustainable development goals.