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The Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. was presented with the Global Gold Award for their corporate social responsibility (CSR) endeavors. Which organization or entity conferred the award to PGCIL for their CSR activities in Odisha?
  • The Green Organization
  • The World Bank
  • The Red Cross
  • None of the above
Answer- A
The Green Organization bestowed the Global Gold Award upon the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India for their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.

PGCIL was recognized for its work in enhancing agricultural productivity and rural livelihood through watershed management community involvement and improved crop management practices in ten villages of Jaipatna Block in Odisha's Kalahandi District.