Corporate Social Responsibility in Ranbaxy Laboratories

| Corporate Social Responsibility Report: RANBAXY LABORATORIES LTD | | ABSTRACT This report explores the Millennium Development Goals related to Healthcare at global and national level. It also focuses on the diseases that are prevalent in India and the steps taken by Ranbaxy towards the eradication of these diseases. It reviews the activities of Ranbaxy Laboratories towards the welfare of community and the protection of environment. It also throws light on the efforts done by the company in playing its part in fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals that directly affect or are affected by its business. It also looks towards the company’s approach towards sustainable development. CONTENTS i.†¦show more content†¦Identifying the main causes of the spread of the disease leads to following prime factors – cultural factors, political factors, medical suspicion, economic factors and lack of health care professionals. 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