Clarification on spending of CSR funds for COVID-19
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs keeping in view of the spread of novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) in India, its declaration as pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), and, decision of Government of India to treat this as a notified disaster, have clarified that spending of CSR funds for COVID-19 is eligible for CSR activity. Funds may be spent for various activities related to COVID-19 under item nos. (i) and (xii) of Schedule VII relating…