Objectives: Study the industrial development, its obstacles and CSR practices of the Industries in pre-divided Koraput region.
Methods/Statistical Analysis: This study highlights the gradual development of various industries in pre-divided Koraput region based on investigation and qualitative information provided by the District Industrial Centres, and other big industries that are coming under the provision of CSR activities. The techniques of systematic observation and field study method have been used to understand the historical development of industries and identify what type of industries can do CSR in the region.
Findings: In the process of industrialization in India there are some large industries established in pre-divided Koraput region. The traditional craft and industries couldn’t sustain before the modern industries and struggling for its existence. After 1990s the region witnessed a substantial growth of small, medium and large scale industries. The establishment of administrative units and coming up of various institutions along with the requirements of the people, many industries have come up in the region. India witnessed an uneven industrial development creating regional imbalance in economic growth. Despite having enough of natural resources the lack of capital, trained manpower, technology, infrastructure, poor communication and transportation, political unwillingness, poverty and local resistance poses as an obstacle for the industrial development. The eligible companies and industries are doing CSR works in the area of health, education, basic infrastructure, drinking water, and environmental protections.
Application/Improvement: The commercial utilization of forest and mineral resources can create employment opportunity. Under CSR the company and industries may extensively work on sustainable livelihood and protection of environment.