Policy Overview

This CSR Policy outlines the framework for Orange House Pvt Ltd’s social responsibility initiatives, with a focus on education to promote literacy, skill development, and access to knowledge. It ensures compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the related rules, which mandate the expenditure of 2% of the average net profits of the company over the preceding three years on eligible CSR activities. This policy applies to all CSR initiatives undertaken by the company.

Objectives

• Enhance educational opportunities for underprivileged communities through direct initiatives such as book donations, literacy camps, and scholarship programs.
• Collaborate with schools, NGOs, and educational institutes to support infrastructure development, teacher training, and digital learning resources aligned with the company’s publishing expertise.
• Ensure sustainable and measurable impact by annually assessing outcomes such as beneficiary reach and improvements in literacy levels.
• Partner with educational institutions and NGOs to design and implement high-impact CSR initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

Focus Areas

• CSR activities prioritize education under Schedule VII, including:
• Supporting special education for children with disabilities and making contributions to funds such as the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund, where aligned.
• Direct implementation or collaboration with credible implementing agencies, ensuring that administrative overheads are at least 5%.

Governance and Implementation

The CSR Committee, comprising Board members, oversees policy implementation, project selection, and monitoring. Annual budgets, progress, and impact reports will be disclosed in the Board’s Report and on the company website. Surplus funds will be carried forward, and unspent amounts transferred to specified funds within the timelines prescribed by law.