Rahul Punga

Develops, implements, and administers community/public affairs and social responsibility programs for Hyundai. Ensures the connection between the business agenda with broader reputation and social issues. Manages the development and cross-functional work to implement programs and processes that support CSR goals consistent with business objectives and align employees and functions behind these established CSR goals. Creates and maintains meaningful metrics and audit mechanisms for CSR efforts. Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute community outreach programs, focusing on sports development, healthcare, Education and social inclusion . - Lead Hyundai's sports portfolio, impacting millions of youth in India through grassroots sports development initiatives. - Spearhead projects like 'India Hyundai Hope for Cancer' with IIT Madras, focusing on cancer research, screening, and awareness (cervical cancer, pediatric cancer). - Drive social inclusion programs, addressing government schemes and initiatives (e.g., Adhikaar Connect). - Manage ₹80-90 crores budget for CSR initiatives, ensuring transparency and impact. - Digitalization of CSR projects: Lead digital transformation of CSR initiatives, enhancing reach and impact at Hyundai - Impact Assessment of CSR Projects: (Social Progress Index , Partners Score Card ) stakeholders' meet to assess and improve CSR efforts within the organisation - Benchmarking models in CSR sector: Adopting best practices and models to ensure excellence in CSR delivery. - Identify and design programs under CSR impacting nation development - Collaborate with HR for employee volunteering events and activities. - Develop sustainable models for CSR and conduct Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) of CSR programs Pan India - Building CSR strategy, CSR policy at Company level - Handling of CSR budgets , Cost optimization, Utilisation etc.

Develops, implements, and administers community/public affairs and social responsibility programs for company. Ensures the connection between the business agenda with broader reputation and social issues. Manages the development and cross functional work to implement programs and processes that support CSR goals consistent with business objectives and that align employees and functions behind the pursuit of these established CSR goals. Creates and maintains meaningful metrics and audit mechanisms for CSR efforts. Ensures that consensus support for CSR initiatives exists by way of using metrics and other business case analytics to demonstrate value. Builds and maintains relationships with external stakeholders, such as community groups, NGOs, policymakers, industry associations, CSR associations, etc. to develop best practice recommendations and initiatives. Ensures up-to-date benchmarking information as well as the advancement of Hyundai brand, sustainability message and position. Manages short and long term sustainable strategy and goals for organization-wide CSR efforts. Builds and expands the visibility of Hyundai brand and reputation in CSR and works to incorporate CSR throughout the organization

At Microland, I spearheaded CSR programs across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, addressing critical health, education, and environmental challenges under PPP models. I conceptualized and implemented a pioneering waste management initiative in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, collaborating with the state government to develop operational frameworks and SOPs for sustainable impact. I also forged strategic alliances with over 15 NGOs and stakeholders, launching inclusive initiatives such as skill development for the visually impaired. Achievements: My leadership activated employee volunteering through Microland One, boosting internal engagement and community outreach, which significantly enhanced our CSR impact in the region.

In this role, I directed CSR programs across multiple states, establishing a CSR trust foundation and ensuring full statutory compliance. I spearheaded the VidyaRatna education upliftment initiative, impacting over 17,500 children across 15 villages. I also launched a pan-India M&E platform to streamline CSR tracking and fund utilization. Achievements: I mobilized a core CSR team and over 1,100 employee volunteers, generating more than 10,000 hours of service and executing COVID-19 relief programs benefiting over 50,000 underserved individuals across India.

I contributed to CSR strategy formulation and executed high-impact interventions like the BRIDGE program for underprivileged youth. I managed CSR budgets aligned with strategic goals and coordinated stakeholder engagement for financial planning. Achievements: I executed nationwide CSR projects worth ₹38 Crores across various sectors, representing Bosch at CII forums and award ceremonies to elevate brand presence.

I executed holistic educational programs and provided strategic inputs to strengthen Family-Like Care programs. I led integrated community interventions across development clusters, impacting numerous families and children. Achievements: I secured project funding through partnerships with key ministries and donors, significantly enhancing our community outreach and support initiatives.

Developed an “Integrated Village Development Plan” for Jamuntola village , District- Ranchi, Jharkhand (India) after series of surveys and Participatory Rural Appraisals with 23 other fellow researchers

After the devastating Earthquake of 26 January 2001, the Government of Gujarat enacted the Gujarat State Disaster Management Act 2003 with a view to mitigating the loss of lives and detrimental effects of disasters on overall socio-economic development of the state. The Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) duly constituted under the provisions of the Gujarat State Disaster Management Act 2003, came into existence as authority from 1 September 2003 with its headquarters at Gandhinagar. The GSDMA is responsible for effective management of disasters, mitigation of their effects and facilitating emergency relief during and after occurrence of disasters and also for implementing, monitoring and coordinating reconstruction and rehabilitation in the aftermath of disasters.