**Executive Summary**
This document, an answer to Unstarred Question No. 1129 in Lok Sabha to be answered on February 5th, 2026, provides details of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure by oil companies in Rajasthan for the fiscal years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. It also outlines the types of projects and schemes financed through CSR funds. The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas presents the information.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **CSR Expenditure Details:**
* The document details CSR expenditure in Rajasthan by public sector oil companies for FY 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 in Rs lakh.
* Expenditure is broken down by company, including BPCL, EIL, GAIL, HPCL, IOCL, ONGC, and OIL.
* Total CSR expenditure for these companies combined was Rs 3535 lakh in 2022-23, Rs 4410 lakh in 2023-24, and Rs 4714 lakh in 2024-25.
* **CSR Activities:**
* Public sector oil companies undertake CSR activities under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
* CSR activities focus on Health, Education, Skill Development, Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Environment, and care for the Elderly & Differently-abled Persons.
* CSR is a Board-driven process, allowing companies to plan, approve, execute, and monitor activities based on the CSR Committee's recommendations.
* **Availability of Detailed Information:**
* Details of CSR projects and schemes by public sector oil companies, state-wise and district-wise, are available on their respective websites.
* Websites listed include www.ongcindia.com, www.iocl.com, www.bharatpetroleum.com, www.hindustanpetroleum.com, www.gailonline.com, www.oil-india.com, and www.engineersindia.com.
**Impact Analysis**
**Public Sector Oil Companies**
* **Impact:** Accountable for CSR expenditure and project implementation in Rajasthan. Expected to focus on key areas specified in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
* **Action Required:** Continue to plan, execute, and monitor CSR activities based on the recommendations of their CSR Committees. Maintain updated information on their websites regarding CSR projects and schemes.
**Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing and reporting on CSR activities of oil companies in Rajasthan.
* **Action Required:** Monitor CSR expenditure and ensure alignment with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
**Residents of Rajasthan**
* **Impact:** Direct beneficiaries of CSR projects and schemes implemented by oil companies, particularly in areas such as health, education, and infrastructure.
* **Action Required:** Access available CSR opportunities.
Key Entities Referenced
Rajasthan: State in India where the CSR expenditure by oil companies is being reported.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A company's sense of responsibility towards the community and environment in which it operates, which leads to expenditure on social projects.
Companies Act, 2013: Indian legislation that mandates CSR activities for certain companies, referencing Schedule VII.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Indian government ministry responsible for the petroleum and natural gas sector, answering questions related to CSR expenditure.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1129
TO BE ANSWERED ON 5th FEBRUARY, 2026
CSR EXPENDITURE BY OIL COMPANIES IN RAJASTHAN
† 1129. SMT. SANJNA JATAV:
पेट(cid:332)ोिलयम और (cid:366)ाकृ ितक गैस मं(cid:361)ी
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure incurred by all oil
companies in Rajasthan during the last three financial years, year-wise;
(b) the details of CSR expenditure incurred by oil companies in Rajasthan during the said
period, district-wise; and
(c) the types of projects and schemes financed through CSR funds by oil companies in the
said State during the last three years?
ANSWER
पेट(cid:332)ोिलयम और (cid:366)ाकृ ितक गैस मं(cid:361)ालय म(cid:336) रा(cid:475)मं(cid:361)ी
((cid:373)ी सुरेश गोपी)
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
(SHRI SURESH GOPI)
(a) The details of CSR expenditure incurred by Oil Companies in Rajasthan during the last
three financial years (FY) i.e. 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 are given below-
(Amount in Rs lakh)
Public Sector Oil Companies 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
BPCL 40 134 218
EIL 9 24 44
GAIL 109 709 100
HPCL 2285 112 234
IOCL 581 1434 2817
ONGC 414 1889 1118
OIL 97 98 183
Total 3535 4410 4714
(b) to (c) Public Sector oil companies undertake Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
activities under the heads identified under Schedule VII of Companies Act, 2013 with
special focus on Health (Nutrition, Sanitation and Drinking Water), Education, Skill
Development, Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Environment Oriented
Initiatives and care for the Elderly & Differently-abled Persons. CSR is a Board-driven
process and the Board of the company is empowered to plan, approve, execute, and monitor
the CSR activities of the company based on the recommendations of its CSR Committee.
The details of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects and schemes by public sector
oil companies state-wise, district-wise are available on the respective websites of major
public sector petroleum companies i.e. www.ongcindia.com, www.iocl.com,
www.bharatpetroleum.com, www.hindustanpetroleum.com, www.gailonline.com, www.oil-
india.com., www.engineersindia.com.
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