##  [Corporate Social Responsibility](/in-en/corporate-social-responsibility "Corporate Social Responsibility") 

 At Novartis, we have a strong commitment to sustainable development. As a global organization, we recognize the opportunity to drive positive social change. We are on a continuous journey to channel our efforts towards a larger purpose and create a better future for all. Our commitment to long-term solutions underscores our dedication to the well-being of communities. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Novartis in India is an extension of these philosophies. We believe in a community-first approach, driving long-term holistic impact, and forging strong partnerships. We have been on a journey, moving from ‘giving’ to giving with intent to drive impact.

 



 100,000 

####  Lives impacted directly and indirectly (approx.) in FY 2023-24 

 

 







     ![School children washing hands at the handwash station](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/banner_image_1920/public/2025-01/School%20children%20benefitting%20from%20newly%20installed%20handwash%20stations.jpg?h=e1a87f23&itok=gEBQOxZB "School children washing hands at the handwash station installed") 

 



##  School children benefitting from newly installed handwash stations 

 

 

 

 

 

 







Our major focus areas underpinned by our philosophy to champion sustainable livelihoods.

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 ![Farmer sowing seeds in the field](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2024-12/231001_India_watershed_NIS-169.jpg.webp?itok=cXuuLPgr "Farmer sowing seeds in the field") 

 

###  Environment 

Globally, one of our Environmental Social Governance (ESG) goals is to achieve water neutrality by 2030, a commitment that is a fundamental pillar of the CSR strategy at Novartis in India.

 

 

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 ![A group of women around a tailoring machine](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2024-12/DSC08300.JPG.webp?itok=nWhewW02 "Women beneficiaries at a tailoring class") 

 

###  Health 

Aligned with our global health philosophies we also have several flagship health programs focusing on neglected diseases in underserved communities, such as leprosy. 

 

 

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