Analysis of CSR practices in MSMEs sector
At one extreme CSR activities by MSMEs has been considered
as an additional profit-making activities and, at the other extreme,
involvement in CSR with community stakeholders, has been comprehended as an
entirely altruistic activity. But the criticism is outweighed as it drives
the people towards growth and development. But the lessons and strategies of
CSR cannot be completely switched to MSMEs. Many of the problems underlying
calls for CSR do not pertain to MSMEs, which lack the power dictate standards,
or move across national boundaries. At the same time, many MSMEs already
exercise some sort of ‘silent social responsibility’. MSMEs can play a big role
in helping the society by boosting their CSR initiatives. CSR helps to build
and expand entrepreneurial foundation of the nation by aiding the enterprises
through supply of raw materials and a range of factors required for production
or manufacturing. CSR activities help in the development and expansion of MSMEs
in India. Thus, CSR activities are not only helping the Big Corporates but also
small enterprises by creating competitiveness amongst MSMEs.