Design of an Efficient Model for Exploring the Dynamics of Mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility in Assam

Abstract: The importance of examining Mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) dynamics in Assam is crucial due to the region's distinct socio-economic and environmental conditions. Previous studies have often lacked a comprehensive regional focus, longitudinal data, and attention to indigenous community impacts and environmental sustainability nuances. This research gap highlights the necessity for a detailed, region-specific analysis of CSR practices. To address these limitations, the proposed research model adopts a multifaceted approach to investigate CSR intricacies in Assam. This model distinguishes itself by incorporating comparative analysis with similar regions, providing context to CSR practices. Using both primary and secondary data sources, including surveys and interviews with CSR managers, ensures thorough data collection. The longitudinal aspect of the study, spanning 10-20 years, offers valuable insights into CSR evolution and long-term effectiveness, often overlooked in existing studies. A unique aspect of the model is its focus on the impacts of CSR on indigenous communities, employing ethnographic studies and in-depth interviews to assess socio-cultural effects on cultural preservation, livelihoods, and social welfare. Additionally, the model emphasizes sustainability and environmental aspects, aligning CSR with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and filling a research gap in environmental outcomes assessment. The model also explores stakeholder perception and participation through structured surveys and engagement analysis, providing a nuanced understanding of CSR stakeholder dynamics. This comprehensive approach is expected to yield a multi-layered understanding of CSR in Assam, contributing significantly to academic discourse and practical CSR management. Through its innovative approach, this research model addresses existing CSR research limitations and is poised to impact CSR understanding and implementation, especially in unique regional contexts like Assam. Its outcomes are anticipated to provide valuable insights for policymakers, corporate leaders, and scholars, promoting more effective and sustainable CSR strategies tailored to local communities and environmental needs.