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Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty Receives CSR Sustainability Leadership Award
Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty received an award for leadership in social responsibility and sustainability.
He leads an organisation called Innovative Project Management Services, or IPMS.
The award recognised the organisation’s work to create positive and measurable social impact.
At the event, he said India needs more than roads, ports and other infrastructure.
He said these systems should help small businesses, farmers and producers reach markets more easily.
He also said development should be judged by how people’s lives improve, not only by economic numbers.
He highlighted jobs, women’s participation, financial inclusion, transparency and good governance.
IPMS uses research, planning and evaluation to help organisations create lasting social and environmental benefits.
Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty received the “Excellence in CSR & Sustainability Leadership” award at the ETNow Business Conclave & Awards 2026 – West Edition.
The award recognised Innovative Project Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (IPMS), also known as Fiinovation, for research-driven CSR, ESG and sustainability work.
The event was held in Mumbai on August 26, 2026, and brought together business leaders, policymakers, investors and industry experts.
Chakraborty said infrastructure should connect highways, corridors and ports with MSMEs, small farmers and producers through stronger first- and last-mile links.
He called for development to be measured through outcomes and impact, including job creation, women’s inclusion, financial inclusion, transparency and governance.
- Who
- Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty, Founder and CEO of Innovative Project Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (IPMS), also known as Fiinovation.
- What
- He received the “Excellence in CSR & Sustainability Leadership” award.
- Where
- The ETNow Business Conclave & Awards 2026 – West Edition in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- When
- August 26, 2026.
- Why
- The award recognised IPMS’s research-driven work in CSR, ESG, sustainability and responsible business.
Key facts
- Award
- Excellence in CSR & Sustainability Leadership
- Recipient
- Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty
- Organisation
- Innovative Project Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (IPMS), also known as Fiinovation
- Event
- ETNow Business Conclave & Awards 2026 – West Edition
- Date
- August 26, 2026
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Focus areas
- CSR, ESG, sustainability, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and impact assessment
Quotes
Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty
Founder and CEO of Innovative Project Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (IPMS)
“India’s challenge is no longer simply about building infrastructure; it is about building an ecosystem. Highways, corridors and ports must connect with MSMEs, small farmers and small producers through stronger first-mile and last-mile connectivity. GDP and infrastructure investment numbers are like a scoreboard, but true economic development will come when India’s 146+ crore population participates in that growth. A container reaching one day faster is a logical achievement, but an SME hiring 10”
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Sources
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