IICA and WNS Global Services launch YBRANT programme on CSR, ESG & Sustainability

Key Points

1. IICA and WNS Global Services launched the YBRANT programme on CSR, ESG & Sustainability on November 11, 2025.
2. The YBRANT program aims to prepare students for leadership roles aligning business performance with positive social impact.
3. India’s CSR expenditure has grown from ₹10,065.93 crores in FY 2014–15 to ₹34,908.75 crores in FY 2023–24.
4. More than ₹2.2 lakh crores have been spent on CSR in the last 10 years by companies in India.
5. The YBRANT program is a six-month blended learning model integrating academic rigor with industry insights.
6. The program includes 22.5 hours of academic sessions and 18 hours of fieldwork, covering 15 modules.
7. Participating institutions include IIM Shillong, CHRIST University Bengaluru, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Symbiosis International University Pune, and St. Aloysius University Mangalore.