Archive · 25 Jan 2026
MAGIC Organises CSR Mixer for Industry Collaboration in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
MAGIC, along with DVET and MAC, organized a CSR Mixer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The event aimed to bring together industry leaders, CSR advisors, and startups to discuss how they can work together to support startups, skill development, research, and training.
Key participants included Pradeep Durge, Milind Kank, Mihir Soundalghekar, and others.
They talked about the importance of industry collaboration with training institutes, the Pradhan Mantri SETU policy, and a funding model where the Central and State Governments, along with industry CSR contributions, can support infrastructure development.
The discussions highlighted the need for CSR to go beyond financial support and become a tool for innovation and socially inclusive transformation.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing confidence that such initiatives will strengthen cooperation and drive industrial development and entrepreneurship in the Marathwada region.
MAGIC organized a CSR Mixer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to foster collaboration among industry, CSR initiatives, startups, and administration.
The event focused on supporting startups, skill development, research, and training through collaborative models.
Key participants included Pradeep Durge, Milind Kank, Mihir Soundalghekar, and other industry leaders and CSR advisors.
Discussions highlighted the need for industry collaboration with training institutes and the importance of the Pradhan Mantri SETU policy and a funding model involving Central and State Governments and industry CSR contributions.
The event emphasized that CSR should go beyond financial support to drive innovation, skill development, and socially inclusive transformation.
- Who
- Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC), Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET), Marathwada Auto Cluster (MAC), industry leaders, CSR advisors, and startups
- What
- A CSR Mixer event to foster collaboration among industry, CSR initiatives, startups, and administration for impactful change
- When
- The exact date is not specified in the article
- Where
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Why
- To accelerate innovation and skill development through collaborative models and partnerships
- Event Organizer
- Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC)
- Associated Entities
- Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET), Marathwada Auto Cluster (MAC)
- Key Participants
- Pradeep Durge, Milind Kank, Mihir Soundalghekar, Prashant Narwade, CA Mandar Joshi, Sanjay Sangai, Ashish Garde
- Focus Areas
- CSR-led initiatives, startups, skill development, research, training, innovation
- Funding Model
- 50% Central Government, 33% State Government, 17% Industry CSR
- Expected Outcomes
- Strengthened cooperation, industrial development, skilled manpower, entrepreneurship in Marathwada
- Location
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Key Themes Discussed
- Supporting startups, research and training, healthcare, agritechnology, defence, drone technologies, sustainable development
