Mr. Kamal Singh, Global Compact Network India
INTERVIEW MODI GOVT POLICIES PROPELLING IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSD GOALS In a freewheeling interview with Harish Chandra, UNGCNI executive director Kamal Singh shares his ideas on implementing UNSD goals in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to meet the Sustainable Development Goals conceptualised by the United Nations makes him an extra-ordinary statesman. According to Mr Kamal Singh, Executive Director, […]
Vedanta Foundation distributed free laptops to 3,000 girl students of Ringus, Rajasthan
PRESS RELEASE The Vedanta Foundation has distributed 3,000 free laptops to the students of Vedanta PG Girls College, Sikar, Rajasthan. The initiative has been taken to fuel the ambition of less privileged students. Started in the year 1992, Vedanta Foundation has been contributing in the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society. One of […]
THDCIL Celebrates 32nd Raising Day
KVIC store gets order worth `7.50 crore from OIL and BEE
Divya Kala Shakti: A Cultural extravaganza showing “ability in disability”
CSR NEWS President of India Ram Nath Kovind witnessed extraordinary performances by the divyang children (children with disability) at the cultural event “Divya Kala Shakti—Witnessing Ability in Disability,” organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building on July 23, […]
Surjeet Singh Deswal, Director-General of Indo- Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
INTERVIEW Surjeet Singh Deswal took over as the Director-General of Indo- Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) in October 2018. In an exclusive interview with CSR Times he reflected his thoughts and ideas and how ITBP comes across as one unified unit to meet any challenges. Excerpts of the interview: CSR TIMES: How does ITBP help […]
CSR Spending: A Status Report
CSR REPORT A total of `8,314.08 crore of CSR funds remained unspent during the 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 financial years while some of the leading business houses spent more amount than they are mandatorily required to do. Since the Companies Act was amended in 2013 paving the way for the emergence of the idea of […]
Towards a Nuclear Weapon Free World
The United Nations’ International Day against Nuclear Tests observed on August 29 every year brings public awareness and education about the effects of global nuclear weapon tests. The day aims to end nuclear testing and to promote peace and security. The history of nuclear testing is one of suffering, with the victims of more than […]
A builder with a philanthropic bent of mind
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Shubham Group’s CEO Arjun Mehta is widely credited for conceptualizing a unique and innovative model for acquisition of land from the farmers. The farmers who owned the land were involved as ‘Partners in Progress’ in housing and urban development. Known for developing one of Rajasthan’s largest integrated coaching hub “Landmark City—Abhinav Kota” […]
Recent CST Initiatives of NSIC
The Corporation always strives to integrate its business values and operations in an ethical manner to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development of the various constituents of our society. The CSR commitment of NSIC positions its social and environmental consciousness as an integral part of its business plan and as a step towards this direction […]
