This document discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development initiatives. It begins by outlining the layout and sections of the document. It then provides examples of innovative CSR programs by different companies and discusses the benefits of CSR. It outlines the legislative requirements for CSR in India. The document proposes several innovative CSR and sustainability ideas that NTPC could implement related to areas like the environment, society and the economy. It discusses case studies and provides a roadmap for CSR implementation that includes setting targets and measuring impact. The conclusion emphasizes that CSR helps show responsibility through actions and plants seeds for sustainability.