Are Indian Companies Aligned Towards Women Empowerment?

In this research study, the researchers have analyzed the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the 58 listed Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in terms of women empowerment and further analyzed in terms of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To analyze and measure women empowerment, the researchers extracted relevant data from the 2019-20 Annual Report of the 58 CPSEs. The researchers performed qualitative content analysis and through descriptive data analysis analyzed the participation of the CPSEs towards women empowerment through their CSR activities. The results of the study suggest that most of the listed CPSEs are engaged in women empowerment-related CSR activities. The result further shows that participation of the Heavy Engineering, Refinery, and Service Industries towards women empowerment-related CSR activities is the highest, whereas that of the Coal, Fertilizer, and Medium/Light Industries is the lowest. The study has also found that most of the sectors are promoting women empowerment through skill and educational development of women followed through their health and hygiene improvement programs. It also shows that these activities would improve their productivity and employability which in turn will open the opportunities for generating steady and sustainable income for them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]