Ghaziabad: The district administration secured over Rs 13.4 crore in corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments for health, education and environmental initiatives during the Ghaziabad CSR & Sustainability Conclave 2026 held on Tuesday. Organised by the district administration in partnership with a Delhi-based consulting firm, the conclave brought together representatives from government departments, corporate CSR teams, industry bodies and development organisations to align private sector investments with the district’s development priorities.Chief development officer Abhinav Gopal said the initiative aimed to create a coordinated framework so that CSR investments support long-term development goals instead of scattered activities. “The objective is to create a platform where govt, industry, and civil society can work together to align CSR investments with Ghaziabad’s key priorities, such as education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability,” he said. The conclave, held in Kaushambi, featured panel discussions on literacy and skill development, climate resilience in industrial regions, rural livelihoods and digital healthcare systems. One session focused on environmental challenges in the Hindon river belt, including air pollution, groundwater depletion and waste management in industrial areas. A closed-door roundtable with corporate leaders also discussed the proposed Ghaziabad Social Action Plan, which the administration plans to develop as a district-level roadmap to channel CSR investments into priority sectors.
