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Social Impact Delivery

We bridge the gap between corporate intent and grassroots implementation

45+ Women Entrepreneurs Supported ◆
4.4 Lakh+ Students in Education Ecosystem ◆
1,000 Farmers Trained ◆
980 tCO₂ Carbon Offset ◆
45 Schools Impacted ◆
10,000 Trees Planted ◆
45+ Women Entrepreneurs Supported ◆
4.4 Lakh+ Students in Education Ecosystem ◆
1,000 Farmers Trained ◆
980 tCO₂ Carbon Offset ◆
45 Schools Impacted ◆
10,000 Trees Planted ◆

Callidus Social Enterprises is a specialised CSR consulting firm with deep expertise in end-to-end CSR program management, compliance, and social impact delivery. We bridge the gap between corporate intent and grassroots implementation, ensuring transparent, compliant, and impactful social investments.

25+
Years of Experience
50+
NGO Partners
15+
Corporates Served
8
States Covered
KA · TN · MH
+ 5 More States
Who We Are

India's Trusted
CSR Partner

We specialise in Program Design, Partner Management, Implementation Accountability, and Employee Engagement — delivering measurable social impact at scale.

🎯
Program Design
Context-specific CSR strategies aligned with business goals
🤝
Partner Management
Vetted NGO network across 8 states with ongoing oversight
📊
Implementation Accountability
Real-time monitoring, compliance, and impact measurement
💡
Employee Engagement
CSR Champions program and volunteering coordination
Leadership Team

Meet Our Founders

A combined 70+ years of experience in social development, CSR, and enterprise.

JP
Jayant Pande
Co-Founder
35+ years of IT industry experience. Social entrepreneur with deep grassroots engagement and active involvement in community development initiatives.
Social Entrepreneur IT Veteran Active Social Worker
✉ jayant@indiacsrconnect.com
📞 +91 98455 12519
AG
Amit Gupta
Co-Founder
35+ years of industry experience. Subject Matter Expert in CSR and Social Development. Active social worker with a passion for scalable impact models.
CSR Expert Social Development SME Active Social Worker
Our Programs

Social Impact in
Education & Community

Two flagship programs delivering measurable transformation at scale — from classrooms to farmlands.

🎓
Education Ecosystem
Transforming students for Innovation & Employability
STEM Digital Content via Grok Learning — IoT, AI, Robotics with 31-Sensor Kits per school
821 KREIS Government Schools across Karnataka's 31 districts with 2 Lakh students
Academic partnerships with JNP (2-3 Lakh visitors/yr) and JNTU (40,000 students)
Serving first-generation learners from SC/ST, OBC, Nomadic & Devadasi communities
4.4L+
Students in Ecosystem
45
Schools Impacted
100
Students Reached (direct)
🌾
Village Transformation
7-Pillar Integrated Approach for Climate-Resilient Rural Communities
7-Pillar Framework: Climate Agriculture, Water, Soil, Value Addition, Market Linkage, Infrastructure, Knowledge Hub
Government & financial linkages: NABARD, DCCB, 259 PACS with ₹5L FPO grants
Market access via 100 Doors (Samriddh Gram), e-NAM platform, APEDA, B2B & B2C
Tech-enabled: ATMA training (₹60-80L budget), KVK soil testing, weather API, Agritech
500
Farmers Covered
3
Villages (scalable)
45+
Women Entrepreneurs
Our Ecosystem

Strategic Partnerships
That Multiply Impact

We sit at the centre of a curated multi-stakeholder network connecting CSR funding with on-ground delivery at scale.

🏢 CSR Partners
  • CSR Funding & Implementation
  • Employee Volunteering
  • Long-term Strategic Support
📚 Academic Partners
  • JNP: 2-3 Lakh Visitors/Year
  • JNTU: 40,000 Students
  • Curriculum · Mentorship · Training
🔗
Ecosystem Coordinator
India CSR Connect
💻 Grok Learning
  • STEM Digital Content
  • Industry 4.0 Skills
  • IoT, AI, Robotics Kits
🏫 Government Schools
  • Karnataka State Govt
  • 821 KREIS Schools
  • 2 Lakh Students · 31 Districts
🎯 Total Ecosystem Reach: 4.4+ Lakh Students
2 Lakh (KREIS Schools) · 2-3 Lakh (JNP Annual Visitors) · 40,000 (JNTU)
🏢 CSR Partners
  • CSR Funding & Implementation
  • Employee Engagement
  • Long-term Support
🏛 Government & Financial
  • District Admin & Gram Panchayat
  • NABARD · DCCB · 259 PACS
  • ₹5L FPO Grants Available
🌱
Ecosystem Coordinator
India CSR Connect
⚙️ Technology & Extension
  • ATMA Training (₹60-80L Budget)
  • KVK Soil Testing · CSC Digital
  • Weather API · Agritech Platform
🛒 Market & Value Chain
  • 100 Doors (Samriddh Gram)
  • e-NAM Platform · APEDA
  • Bulk Buyers · B2B & B2C
🌱 7-Pillar Framework: Climate Agriculture · Water · Soil · Value Addition · Market Linkage · Infrastructure · Knowledge Hub
Current Scale: 3 Villages (1 Karnataka + 2 Maharashtra) · 500 Farmers · Scalable Model
Our Process

The CSR Journey

A reference process evolved over 5+ years working with Corporates. Set-up and Compliance are mandatory; operations are fine-tuned to your way of working.

1
Set-up & Assessment
Portfolio assessment, compliance audit, knowledge transfer, system setup, and stakeholder mapping in the first 4 weeks.
2
Program Design
Context-specific CSR strategy, thematic alignment, partner identification, and budget allocation framework.
3
Implementation & Compliance
Partner management, disbursements, site visits, Section 135 compliance, UC collection, and Board reporting.
4
Impact & Review
Impact measurement, annual CSR report, strategic review, and portfolio optimisation for the next cycle.
Impact Snapshot 2024-25

Numbers That
Tell the Story

🌳
10,000
Trees Planted
Reforestation and green cover initiatives across project geographies
♻️
980
tCO₂ Offset
Carbon offset through sustainable agriculture and forestry programs
👩‍🌾
1,000
Farmers Trained
Climate-resilient farming techniques across Karnataka and Maharashtra
🏫
45
Schools Impacted
Government schools equipped with STEM labs and digital learning tools
👩‍💼
45+
Women Entrepreneurs
Supported through skill development and market linkage programs
🎒
4.4L+
Students Reached
Across KREIS schools, JNP, and JNTU in the education ecosystem
How We Engage

Our Assessment Framework

Before creating a context-specific proposal, we work to deeply understand your current CSR status across six dimensions.

📂
Project Portfolio Analysis
Evaluation of current investment pillars (e.g., STEM Education, Social Welfare) relative to corporate goals and thematic focus.
🏛
Policy Framework Review
Review of existing CSR policies and governance structures guiding decision-making and Board oversight.
✅
Compliance Status Audit
Audit of adherence to Section 135 regulations and international reporting standards including ESG and BRSR.
💰
Budget Allocation Analysis
Analysis of financial commitment distribution across initiatives to ensure optimal resource utilisation and compliance.
🤝
Organisational Culture
Assessment of internal engagement, employee volunteering participation, and leadership commitment to CSR goals.
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Geographic Distribution
Mapping of beneficiary reach across operating regions to identify coverage gaps and strategic opportunities.

Let's Build
Impact Together

We need inputs and a deeper understanding of your current CSR status. Then we create a context-specific proposal that delivers real, measurable change.

✉️
jayant@indiacsrconnect.com
📞
+91 98455 12519
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