Some of its functions are to:
Facilitate growth of profit oriented / commercial social enterprises involved in delivering services to the under-served
Develop values based corporate governance and practices for such social enterprises to follow and roll out an accreditation system to be followed by social enterprises across the country
Create a platform for such social enterprises to leverage ea
ch others’ strengths, to scale and sustain their core activities through a network of advisors and mentors, and where relevant to facilitate providing shared / common services to members, to be used at their option
Set up innovations’ funds / grants, to create avenues for funding options, liaison with Government and other bodies to influence favourable regulatory environment and incentives for the social enterprises and creating awareness in society, media, political and investment communities
Promote research and encourage other efforts designed to provide data, information and perspectives regarding functioning of social enterprises
Function as a data bank on education and to establish Information and counselling centres
Establish Chairs in selected Indian and foreign Universities for furthering the cause of Social Enterprises and enhancing awareness. Undertake preparation and publication of materials including journals and other periodicals and preparation and dissemination of such material for mass media and other appropriate fora
Conduct education and training in the social enterprise space by building up and mobilizing skilled and quality human resources including post-graduate and research oriented training to facilitate at premier institutions and enhancing employability potential
Promote presence of such social enterprises spheres such as health, water and sanitation, education and skills development, environment and energy, agricultural / rural markets, employment / livelihood, low cost housing etc.
