As India's development needs become more intensive and complex, there is an acknowledgment that big challenges like poverty alleviation cannot be addressed through only traditional means as the issue of livelihood requires a more sustainable and inclusive approach. This session introspects the role that CSR can play and has played in developing sustainable solutions and simultaneously, learn from practitioners on achieving the goals, creating partnerships and aligning resources to achieve the desired goals. CSRBOX organised a session on sustainable livelihoods in india CSR Summit 2019. The panelists for the session were: Moderator-Dr. Ayan Banerjee Regional Head Asia, Solidaridad Network Mr. Saurabh Singh, President, ICICI Foundation Mr. Upmanyu Patil, Director-Programs, Swayam Shikshan Prayog and Sakhi Unique Rural Enterprise (SURE) Ms. Gayatri Divecha, CSR Head, Godrej Industries Ltd and Associate Companies Mr. Avadhesh Dixit, Head- Human Resources (India Region), Moody’s Corporation Ms. Kanika Pal, Lead – Sustainable Community Development (Prabhat), South Asia, Hindustan Unilever Ltd.