As corporate social responsibility (CSR) investments in disability inclusion continue to grow in India, many companies are making sincere efforts to support persons with disabilities. However, disability is a highly specialised field that intersects with education, health, rehabilitation, employment, and social inclusion. As a result, well-intentioned CSR initiatives sometimes fall into predictable pitfalls when programmes […]

In CSR committee meetings across India, one number often dominates the discussion: cost per beneficiary. It appears neutral, rational, and financially prudent. Lower cost per head is frequently equated with efficiency, scalability, and good governance. But in disability-focused CSR — particularly in neurodiversity and developmental disabilities — cost per beneficiary is not merely misleading; it […]

Every year, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investments in India channel significant resources into education, therapy, skill development, and employment initiatives for persons with disabilities. These efforts are well-intentioned and often substantial in scale. Yet a critical question continues to sit at the margins of CSR decision-making: Are these investments enabling people to live meaningful, valued […]