Define the following: Guidelines for CSR by Central Public Sector Enterprises in Aspirational districts.

Following guidelines for Central Public Sector Enterprises undertaking CSR activity in Aspirational districts need to be adhered to: designate a senior level functionary as nodal officer to liaise closely with the District Administration of concerned Aspirational district. furnish the details of nodal officer along with the name of selected aspirational district(s) to NITI Aayog, DPE and concerned administrative Ministry/Department of the CPSE. furnish the details of projects funded by CPSE under CSR in an aspirational district to NITI Aayog, DPE and concerned administrative Ministry/Department of CPSE. brief the concerned Central Prabhari Officer of Aspirational District (Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary nominated by GOI for aspirational district), about the CSR project being funded by CPSE. It will be the responsibility of the concerned CPSE to ensure that all the CSR activities being undertaken are in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Companies Act 2013, its Schedules and Rules issued under the said Act and there is no deviation from statutory provisions.