Social Value India Launches as SVI’s newest Joint Member Network: SVI India Foundation
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of SVI India Foundation (SVI IF) - the newest Joint Member Network of Social Value International (SVI) and a major step forward for the social value movement in the world’s fastest growing economy.
Since relaunching as an Associate Network in October 2023, the SVI IF team has worked with remarkable dedication to grow the community, deepen practice, and localise the conversation around impact and value. Now, with official Joint Member Network status and the creation of SVI India Foundation, the team is ready to take on a leading role in embedding the Principles of Social Value into policy, practice, and purpose across India.
Based in Bengaluru and officially launched in June 2025, SVI IF will be the national hub for practitioners, organisations, and changemakers committed to maximising the value of social and environmental outcomes through better decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Want to get involved? Contact the team at outreach@svindia.org.
Why Now?
This is an important moment of time in India.
With a decade of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy in place and increasingly strong mandates for independent impact assessments, the demand for credible, transparent, and stakeholder-led approaches to measuring impact is growing rapidly.
Some key shifts:
Since FY 2014–15, CSR has been legally mandated for eligible companies in India, requiring them to spend 2% of profits on social development.
In 2021, the Government introduced a requirement for independent impact assessments for CSR projects above a certain threshold,ensuring that Boards and stakeholders are paying closer attention to results.
The emerging Social Stock Exchange also places impact front and centre for listed non-profits and social enterprises.
In FY 2022–23 alone, over ₹29,900 crore (~$3.5 billion USD) was spent through CSR initiatives, representing massive potential to improve lives, if well targeted and effectively measured.
This landscape signals a powerful opportunity and a pressing need for a robust, connected, and capable social value movement across India.
Why build a joint member network?
Despite increased investment and regulation in India, one key element is still often missing: the voices of the people most affected.
All too often, decisions about social change are made without consulting those who are meant to benefit. At the heart of the Social Value movement is the belief that people’s lived experiences matter and should shape decisions about how money is spent, and impact is assessed.
This is what the new network is here to change.
By building a national network of social value practitioners, we can:
Promote better governance and accountability across the social sector
Create a community of learning and collaboration for nonprofits, corporates, consultants, and policymakers
Encourage stakeholder-led approaches grounded in the Principles of Social Value and methods such as SROI
Build local capacity through training, peer support, and accessible learning resources
Raise the profile of social value as an essential part of business, policy, and development in India
Join the movement: Membership launches
From 1 July 2025, we’ll officially begin enrolling members to SVI India Foundation.
Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, corporate CSR manager, social enterprise founder, researcher, or just passionate about creating meaningful change, you’re invited to be part of this growing movement.
Meet the SVI India Foundation Team
SVI India Foundation is a not-for-profit company registered in Bengaluru. It is led by a passionate and experienced team with expertise spanning impact assessment, CSR, finance, research, and compliance.
Founding Board Members:
Anand Chaturvedi – Founding Director
Neha Agarwal - Founding Director and Finance
Pooja Menon - Managing Director
Manju Menon – Consulting Practice
Karan Peer - Learning and Development
Makarand Athavale - Membership and Marketing
SatyaLakshmi KV – Administrator
Together, this team is committed to building a strong, inclusive, and values-led network that reflects the diversity and dynamism of India.
Please get in touch with the SVI India Foundation team if you want to get involved or follow their LinkedIn Page: Social Value India