New Delhi, April 07: Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLC India Limited, has been conferred the “Best Leader of the Year 2026 for Corporate CSR” at the State CSR Corporate Awards & Conclave 2026 held in Bhubaneswar on April 5.
The award recognises his leadership in driving impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on sustainable development, social equity and community empowerment. The conclave, organised by Interview Times, brought together public sector enterprises, corporates, policymakers and NGOs to discuss transformative CSR practices.
Under Motupalli’s leadership, NLC India has significantly expanded its CSR footprint across key areas such as education, healthcare, skill development, environmental sustainability and infrastructure development, particularly in project-affected regions.
Accepting the honour, Motupalli dedicated the award to the entire NLC India workforce, acknowledging their collective efforts in implementing meaningful CSR initiatives. He emphasised the importance of continuing the organisation’s commitment to excellence and responsible growth.
The company reiterated that its CSR initiatives go beyond regulatory compliance, positioning them as a strategic tool for fostering long-term community relationships and inclusive development. It highlighted that sustained engagement with local communities remains central to building trust and delivering measurable social impact.
The recognition reinforces NLC India’s commitment to aligning its CSR vision with national priorities of sustainable development and inclusive growth, contributing to India’s broader development goals.
