CSR & Community Development Policy

Jathedar Akali Phula Singh Federation is committed to serving humanity, supporting inclusive community development and preserving Sikh heritage through lawful, transparent and accountable initiatives.

1. Purpose and Scope

This policy sets out the principles used by the Federation to plan, implement, monitor and report its charitable, community-welfare and social-development programmes. Activities will be undertaken within the Federation’s constitutional objects, available resources and applicable laws.

2. Focus Areas

• Education: learning support, educational awareness, skill development and youth empowerment.
• Health and well-being: health awareness, medical assistance and support for people in need.
• Community welfare: relief and rehabilitation support, assistance to vulnerable communities and inclusive development.
• Sikh heritage and culture: preservation, research and awareness of Sikh history, values, literature and traditional instruments.
• Environment: cleanliness, tree plantation, water conservation and environmental awareness.
• Equality and inclusion: programmes that promote dignity, accessibility, mutual respect and social harmony.

3. Programme Selection and Implementation

Projects will be selected on the basis of community need, feasibility, expected public benefit, available funding and the Federation’s objects. The Federation may work with qualified institutions, community groups, experts and other lawful partners after appropriate due diligence and written arrangements.

Where a project is funded as statutory corporate CSR under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, it will be accepted or implemented only after confirming the applicable legal requirements, including eligibility and registration requirements for the implementing agency, where applicable. This policy does not guarantee that a company’s contribution qualifies as statutory CSR expenditure.

4. Funding and Use of Funds

Donations, grants and project funds will be used for their stated charitable or approved project purposes. Restricted grants will be accounted for and used in accordance with donor conditions and applicable law. The Federation will maintain appropriate books, vouchers, bank records and project documentation.

5. Transparency and Accountability

• Maintain accurate financial and programme records.
• Use funds only for lawful and stated purposes.
• Monitor project progress and document outputs and outcomes.
• Provide reports and utilisation information to donors or funding partners as required by law and agreed terms.
• Disclose material conflicts of interest and take appropriate steps to manage them.

6. Monitoring, Review and Grievances

Project progress and fund utilisation will be reviewed by authorised office-bearers or the designated committee. Feedback or complaints about a programme or use of funds may be sent to helpline.japsf@gmail.com or raised through the Federation’s Contact Us page. This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated when required.

7. Legal Compliance

All activities are subject to applicable Indian laws, regulatory permissions, donor agreements and the Federation’s governing documents. The Federation will not represent a contribution as statutory CSR expenditure or promise a tax deduction unless the relevant legal conditions and supporting approvals are independently satisfied.

8. Contact

Jathedar Akali Phula Singh Federation
House No. 269, Village Timmowal, Jandiala, Amritsar, Punjab – 143149, India
Helpline: +91 9501503080
Email: helpline.japsf@gmail.com

Board approval record: To be completed after Board approval.