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<p>This study evaluates the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives undertaken by sugar mills on farmers’ welfare, with a specific focus on six sustainable development goals (SDGs): poverty alleviation (SDG 1), food security (SDG 2), good health and well-being (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), and economic growth (SDG 8). Using survey data from 571 farmers across four districts in Northern India, analyzed through Smart PLS software, the study assesses CSR-driven interventions. The findings reveal improvement in socioeconomic indicators, benefiting nearly 50 million farmers and dependents. Notable outcomes include a 30–40% reduction in water usage through improved irrigation methods and the production of 3.2 billion liters of ethanol, supporting renewable energy initiatives. Additionally, CSR efforts have enhanced sustainable farming practices such as intercropping and waste recycling, contributing to rural development and environmental sustainability. These results underscore the crucial role of CSR in fostering inclusive growth and advancing sustainability in the sugar industry.</p>

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Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Through Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives: An Impact Evaluation of Sugar Mills in Northern India

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    2025年5月15日

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  • Ashish Kumar,
  • Priyanka Singh,
  • Upendra Partap Singh

摘要

This study evaluates the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives undertaken by sugar mills on farmers’ welfare, with a specific focus on six sustainable development goals (SDGs): poverty alleviation (SDG 1), food security (SDG 2), good health and well-being (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), and economic growth (SDG 8). Using survey data from 571 farmers across four districts in Northern India, analyzed through Smart PLS software, the study assesses CSR-driven interventions. The findings reveal improvement in socioeconomic indicators, benefiting nearly 50 million farmers and dependents. Notable outcomes include a 30–40% reduction in water usage through improved irrigation methods and the production of 3.2 billion liters of ethanol, supporting renewable energy initiatives. Additionally, CSR efforts have enhanced sustainable farming practices such as intercropping and waste recycling, contributing to rural development and environmental sustainability. These results underscore the crucial role of CSR in fostering inclusive growth and advancing sustainability in the sugar industry.