Tata Metaliks Ltd. (now part of Tata Steel) commissioned a comprehensive assessment of CSR interventions implemented by their Trust in Medinipur district, West Bengal. The study generated evidence-based insights into community development contributions and offered strategic recommendations for strengthening the programmes. Using a systematic, participatory approach guided by OECD-DAC criteria, the assessment examined both quantitative and qualitative changes across stakeholder groups, with a focus on identifying gaps, best practices, and scalable models to enhance long-term social value and ensure greater alignment with evolving community needs.
The impact assessment exercise focused on key thematic areas of Tata Mtalik’s CSR vision—Education, Water-Health-Sanitation, Employability, Entrepreneurship, and Environment—evaluating access, quality, livelihoods, resilience, and sustainability. The study generated actionable recommendations to refine programme strategies, optimise resources, strengthen monitoring, and enhance community ownership. Serving as a strategic tool, it guides the Trust in resetting and scaling its CSR vision to achieve greater effectiveness, long-term sustainability, and alignment with evolving community needs and national development priorities.