Catalyst Management Services Transforms the Social Sector at CSI 2024

Catalyst Management Services (CMS) hosted the influential Catalysing Social Impact (CSI) 2024 forum in New Delhi. The event attracted 300+ stakeholders and featured keynotes, partnerships, and innovative initiatives aimed at tackling social challenges. Highlights included the launch of the Social Protection Coalition and the Weather and Disease Tracker Prototype.

Catalyst Management Services (CMS) successfully concluded the exhilarating second edition of Catalysing Social Impact (CSI) 2024 on August 1st and 2nd at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. Drawing over 300 civil society organizations, social impact investors, government officials, policymakers, and social entrepreneurs, the event focused on innovative solutions to critical social challenges.

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member-HR, Capacity Building Commission, Govt of India, and Chairperson of the Social Stock Exchange Advisory Committee, SEBI, delivered a stirring keynote that emphasized the need for collective action. A landmark moment was the signing of an agreement between the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Swasti, The Health Catalyst, to track health outcomes linked to extreme weather events.

One of the event's key initiatives was the launch of the Social Protection Coalition by CMS to address gaps in social protection coverage in India. The forum also saw the introduction of the India Health Collaborative and the Meaningful Business MB 100 India chapter. In a unique setup, the TATA Steel Foundation presented a 'Human Library' featuring real-life stories of impactful change. The forum culminated in the CSI Awards, celebrating outstanding social impact efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)