CSR Funding for School Education in India
EquiBillion Trust enables Schedule VII-compliant CSR contributions to verified government schools across India. Fund STEM education, coding labs, and Future-Ready Learning programmes — with full compliance documentation and measurable impact reporting.
Schedule VII, Item (ii) — Promotion of Education
Under the Companies Act, 2013, any company meeting the net worth, turnover, or profit threshold must spend 2% of average net profit on CSR. School education programmes — including STEM labs, digital literacy, coding, and teacher training — qualify under Item (ii) of Schedule VII, making EquiBillion Trust campaigns fully eligible for your CSR mandate.
EquiBillion Trust is a registered Indian non-profit. All donations are eligible for Section 80G income tax deduction. CSR contributions are additionally eligible under Section 135 of the Companies Act.
Why Partner with EquiBillion Trust for CSR
Schedule VII Compliant
All school campaigns on EquiBillion Trust are eligible under Item (ii) of Schedule VII — Promotion of Education. We provide documentation your CSR committee needs for board approval and MCA filings.
Full Compliance Package
Every corporate donor receives a utilisation certificate, 80G receipt, impact report, and photo documentation — everything needed for the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR).
Measurable Impact
Every campaign tracks student count, learning outcomes, and fund utilisation in real time. Post-campaign impact reports are published within 90 days of programme completion.
Verified Institutions Only
EquiBillion Trust verifies every school before accepting donations — registration documents, DISE/UDISE code, principal identity, and bank account. Zero intermediaries between your funds and the school.
How CSR Giving Works
Select a School Campaign
Browse verified school campaigns filtered by state, programme type (STEM, coding, teacher training), or target beneficiary count. Our team can also match you with schools that fit your CSR geography and sector mandate.
Confirm CSR Commitment
Email us at csr@equibillion.org with your company name, PAN, and chosen campaign. We send a CSR Agreement letter and proforma invoice for your finance and legal teams within 24 hours.
Funds Disbursed Directly
Once payment is received, funds are transferred directly to the school's verified bank account in tranches tied to programme milestones. No pooling, no delay.
Compliance Documentation Delivered
You receive a utilisation certificate, 80G receipt, photo report, and a final impact statement — all within 90 days of programme completion, ready for MCA and BRSR filings.
CSR Compliance Package
Every corporate CSR partner receives the full documentation set required for MCA filings, BRSR reporting, and internal audit:
School Campaigns Funded via CSR
Representative examples of CSR-funded school programmes on EquiBillion Trust.
Government High School, Nalgonda
STEM Lab & Coding Kits
₹4,80,000
CSR contribution
320
students reached
All 320 students completed a 6-month coding curriculum. 12 students won district-level technology competitions in the same academic year.
Zila Parishad Primary School, Pune
Digital Literacy Programme
₹2,25,000
CSR contribution
180
students reached
180 students gained foundational digital skills. Teacher-to-device ratio improved from 1:60 to 1:8 within the funded term.
Government Girls High School, Mysuru
Future-Ready Learning Curriculum
₹3,60,000
CSR contribution
240
students reached
240 girls completed AI literacy and life skills modules. School featured in the district education excellence report for the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is school education eligible for CSR under Schedule VII?
Yes. Item (ii) of Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 covers "Promoting education, including special education and employment enhancing vocational skills especially among children, women, elderly, and the differently abled." Government and government-aided school education programmes are explicitly eligible.
Which companies are required to spend on CSR in India?
Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, any company with net worth of ₹500 crore or more, turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more, or net profit of ₹5 crore or more in any financial year must spend at least 2% of average net profit of the preceding three years on CSR activities.
Does EquiBillion Trust provide the documentation required for MCA CSR-1 filing?
Yes. We are a registered Indian non-profit and provide all documentation required for Section 135 compliance: 80G receipt, utilisation certificate, impact report, and a BRSR-ready summary. Our team can assist with CSR-1 form references upon request.
Can our company choose which school or region to fund?
Yes. You can select any verified campaign from our catalogue, filter by state or programme type, or contact us at csr@equibillion.org to discuss a geography-specific or sector-specific partnership. We can identify schools in your company's operating regions.
What is the minimum CSR contribution accepted?
There is no minimum. However, most school programmes on EquiBillion Trust are sized between ₹1,00,000 and ₹10,00,000. Corporates with larger mandates can fund multiple schools or multi-year programmes. Contact us to discuss a package that fits your CSR budget.
Fund School Education Through Your CSR
Browse verified school campaigns or write to our CSR team to discuss a custom partnership aligned with your mandate, geography, and sector focus.
More Questions
Can a company's CSR funds be directed to a specific school through EquiBillion?
Yes. Corporates can sponsor a targeted school fundraising campaign on EquiBillion, fulfilling CSR obligations while supporting a verified education initiative. Detailed impact reports with photos, videos, and measurable outcomes are published after every intervention, supporting robust CSR impact reporting for education in India.
Is a donation to EquiBillion eligible for tax exemption under 80G?
Yes. EquiBillion Trust holds 80G certification (CIT(E)/80G/2024/EBT), making every tax saving donation to school India causes through the platform eligible for income-tax deduction for both individual philanthropists and corporate donors.
How does a school principal apply for CSR funds or start a fundraising campaign?
A school principal can create a campaign directly on equibillion.org, setting a transparent funding target for a specific educational solution — such as a computer lab, digital classroom, or AI module — then mobilise alumni, parents, and corporate donors.
What educational solutions can schools raise funds for on EquiBillion?
Schools can crowdfund for coding education, computational thinking, AI modules, financial literacy, life skills, entrepreneurship programs, teacher capacity-building, and inclusive programs like ProGame Tactile — designed for learners with visual impairments.
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