Business as a means and not an end

This Bachelor thesis is intended to explore the role of Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR) in solving India's Problems. It discusses CSR as a broad subject to form a basic understanding of the same. It points out success factors for CSR policies from which a society can benefit. Furthermore, some characteristics of the Indian society are described and some social problems the country is facing are sketched. Also a view of the current state fo CSR in India and the challenges faced in the implementation of the same are discussed in the thesis. This thesis helps to understand the Indian landscape, brings us up to speed with some of the most pressing current social issues in India and finally helps us understand how Corporate Social Responsibility can help alleviate these social problems that India is currently facing