India has recently mandated that large companies must spend 2% of their net profits on corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, entering an "Era of Command and Control" for CSR. CSR has evolved in India from being based on traditional values to becoming integrated with business strategy. The mandate applies to companies meeting certain net worth, turnover, or profit thresholds and requires CSR spending in areas like education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. While the mandate may increase funding for social causes, some negative impacts are that companies may treat CSR as merely compliance or "checking the box" rather than strategically addressing social and environmental issues. The presentation provides an overview of India's new CSR framework and procedures for companies to develop CSR committees, allocate 2