MCA issues clarification on spending CSR funds for setting up makeshift hospitals and temporary COVID care facilities.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide its notification dated 22nd April 2021 has clarified that spending of CSR funds for setting up “makeshift hospitals and temporary Covid care facilities” would be treated as an eligible CSR activity.

The companies may undertake the activities of setting up makeshift hospitals and temporary Covid care facilities in consultations with the State governments. This will be allowed so long as companies comply with the Companies (CSR Policy) rules 2014.

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