Unified CSR Portal for District Projects Using Oracle APEX

Executive Summary

A district administration responsible for coordinating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives sought to establish a trusted, transparent mechanism to manage CSR projects at the district level. The objective was to bring contributors, implementors, and government departments onto a single platform to improve accountability, coordination, and public confidence in CSR execution. Maathra designed and delivered a centralized CSR management portal to support structured, government-supervised CSR operations.

The Challenge

CSR initiatives often face a trust gap between contributors and implementors, particularly when projects are executed through private or fragmented platforms without formal government oversight. As a result, many organizations were hesitant to participate, limiting CSR efforts to compliance-driven contributions with minimal social impact.

There was no centralized mechanism for validating stakeholders, approving CSR projects, or tracking implementation under district administration supervision. Contributors struggled to identify credible, department-aligned initiatives, while departments faced funding constraints that restricted the execution of impactful projects. Limited public visibility further reduced awareness and community participation in CSR activities.

Our Solution

Maathra designed and implemented a centralized, web-based CSR management portal to enable district-level governance of CSR initiatives. The platform introduced structured approval workflows for contributors, implementors, and CSR projects, ensuring that all stakeholders and initiatives were reviewed and validated before execution.

The solution enabled end-to-end tracking of project approvals and implementation status, bringing CSR demand and supply onto a single, unified platform. A public-facing portal was included to promote transparency and awareness, allowing citizens to view ongoing CSR initiatives. Automated notifications supported timely communication across all stages of the CSR lifecycle.

Key Results

The portal established a trusted, workflow-driven system for managing CSR stakeholders and projects under district administration oversight. Government-validated approvals increased confidence among contributors, while centralized coordination improved collaboration between departments and implementors. Public visibility and engagement increased through the open portal, strengthening transparency, accountability, and participation in district-level CSR initiatives.

Product List

• Oracle APEX
• Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS)