Companies Act 2013 · Section 135 · Schedule VII · CSR-1 · MCA Return

CSR Programme Manager

Calculate your 2% CSR obligation, allocate budget across Schedule VII categories, track implementing agency CSR-1 registration, monitor project impact, and generate MCA-ready annual CSR reports.

Section 135 CSR at a Glance

Who Must Comply

Any company with net worth ≥ &rupee;500 Cr, turnover ≥ &rupee;1,000 Cr, or net profit ≥ &rupee;5 Cr in the preceding FY. Must spend ≥2% of average net profits of 3 preceding FYs on CSR.

Schedule VII Activities

12 eligible categories: education, healthcare, environment, heritage, sports, armed forces, rural development, slum development, disaster management, technology incubation, and more.

CSR-1 Registration

All implementing agencies (NGOs, trusts, societies) must hold CSR-1 registration on the MCA portal (mandatory since April 2021). The tool tracks agency registration status.

What the Tool Covers

Obligation Calculator

  • Enter 3-year net profit history
  • Auto-calculate 2% CSR obligation
  • Track unspent amount and carry-forward
  • Flag transfer deadline (6 months for unspent amounts)
  • CSR Committee composition checker

Programme Management

  • Budget allocation by Schedule VII category
  • Implementing agency tracking with CSR-1 status
  • Project-level spend monitoring
  • Impact metrics and beneficiary tracking
  • MCA annual return (Form CSR-2) generation

BRSR Integration

CSR data feeds directly into BRSR Section A (CSR details) and Principle 8 (Inclusive Growth). Use the CSR Programme Manager to collect data, then transfer it to BRSR Autopilot for your annual filing.

BRSR Autopilot

Include CSR data in your BRSR Section A and Principle 8 disclosures.

NGO DiligenceHub

Screen and evaluate implementing agencies before engagement.

SocialImpact Tracker

Measure and report CSR programme outcomes and SROI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if CSR spend is less than 2%?

If a company fails to spend the required 2%, the unspent amount must be transferred to a Fund specified in Schedule VII (PM National Relief Fund, PM CARES, etc.) within 6 months of the financial year end. Failure to transfer attracts penalties under Section 135(7).

What is CSR-1 registration?

CSR-1 is a registration number issued by MCA to entities eligible to implement CSR activities. Since April 2021, all implementing agencies must hold CSR-1 registration. Companies cannot route CSR funds through unregistered agencies.

Can CSR be spent on environmental sustainability?

Yes. Schedule VII item (iv) covers "ensuring environmental sustainability, ecological balance, protection of flora and fauna, animal welfare, agroforestry, conservation of natural resources, and maintaining quality of soil, air and water." This includes renewable energy, water conservation, waste management, and biodiversity projects.

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