Rotary-led water conservation program ‘Partners for Water Access and Better Harvests in India’ awarded US $2 million to help farmers in India
May 29, 2024 — With limited irrigation facilities in India, many farmers are dependent on rainfall, leaving them vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and storms affect soil fertility, crop yields and livestock production – all of which have led to reduced productivity and income for farmers. To […]
Kotak Education Foundation announces 1000 scholarships under Kotak Junior Scholarship Programme for meritorious 10th+ Students in Mumbai
28th May 2024: Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) – the CSR implementing agency of Kotak Mahindra Group, announced 1,000 scholarships under the Kotak Junior Scholarship program to facilitate further education of meritorious Class 10th+ students from economically disadvantaged sections across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Along with financial aid of 73,500 over 21 months, this program offers […]
For ‘Hunger Free World’, Malabar Group initiates the program and distributes 51,000 nutritious food packets every day
28 May 2024: In the ongoing CSR program by Malabar Group, ‘Hunger Free World’ to provide nutritious meals daily to the needy, they will be expanding to cover more people and cities. At present, as many as 31,000 food packets are distributed under the ambitious program, which was initiated to support the United Nations’ Sustainable […]
A campaign launched by United Way Bengaluru called ‘Mangroves Matters’ to restore Mangrove Ecosystems
28th May 2024: Recent reports showed that there was about 35% loss in mangroves between 1996 and 2010, showcasing a concerning trend in environmental degradation. Mangrove ecosystems play a significant role in stabilizing coastlines, making their preservations of coastline, making their preservation a crucial, paramount global threat. They can sequester carbon at a rate five […]
SOIE and Kamakhya join hands to celebrate World Menstrual Day with an educational event and sustainable sanitary pads distribution
28th June 2024: With World Menstrual Day right around the corner, SOIE, a leading lingerie brand from Ginza Industries Ltd., in association with Kamakhya, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women, hosted a menstrual hygiene educational event at its Surat Factory in Sachin. The event focused on raising awareness about menstrual hygiene and empowering women […]
Employment of Individuals with Disabilities in Indian Corporate Enterprises
27th May 2024: Despite the significant contributions of persons with disabilities (PwDs), they are often perceived as a burden by Indian corporations. Contrary to this misconception, PwDs have proven to be valuable assets in the workplace. This document explores the myths, challenges, and strategies for improving the employment scenario for PwDs in India. Myths and Misconceptions Employers often […]
Conscious Leadership for ESG & Sustainability
Date: May 18, 2024 Organized By: ABVSME (JNU) & DMA ESG Committee In Association With: ICSI & ICMAI Event Chair: CS Deepak Jain, DMA ESG Committee Chair May 24, 2024 – The highly anticipated event, “Conscious Leadership for ESG & Sustainability,” held on May 18, 2024, was an outstanding success. Organized by ABVSME (JNU) and the […]
Hyundai Motor India, under ‘Samarth’ Initiative provides assistive devices to people with disabilities
24 May 2024: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in its unwavering commitment to society, hosted its first ‘Samarth Assistive Devices Conclave’ today. Designed under Hyundai Motor India’s ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ social initiative, the event showcased the company’s commitment to harnessing technology for empowerment. In collaboration with its NGO partner- ‘Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled’, Hyundai […]
Corporate Risk Management and Ethical LeadershipThrough Anti-Corruption Collective Action
Wednesday, 22 May 2024: UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) in collaboration with PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organized a training workshop on “Corporate Risk Management and Ethical Leadership Through Anti-Corruption Collective Action” on May 22, 2024, at PHD House, Delhi. The thematic area of discussion was mainly around strengthening Transparency, Governance, […]
Utilizing the potential of female workers in India’s corporate sector
22 May 2024: As of 2023, the United Nations estimates the global population at over 8 billion, with India surpassing China to become the most populous country, boasting 1.4267 billion people. Despite this demographic shift, gender disparities persist. Globally, women constitute 49.7% of the population, but only around 50% participate in the labor force compared […]