The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched the North East CSR Connect project to bolster Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending in the region, currently below 3% of the national total. This initiative aims to foster collaboration between corporations and the government to accelerate economic and social development. Over the next 5–6 years, CII plans to engage with 100 NGOs to enhance their capacity for attracting corporate funding. Highlighting the region’s needs, CII organized a conclave in Delhi, emphasizing transparency and impact-oriented CSR practices.