Dalmia Bharat Foundation and Vision India Collaborate to Boost Job Opportunities for DIKSHa-Trained Youth
New Delhi, May 28, 2026: Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd., one of India’s leading cement companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vision India Services Pvt. Ltd., a leading Staffing, Skill development, Advisory Service and Technology organization in India, to strengthen employment opportunities for youth trained under […]
Ujaas and Central RailwayUnite on Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, Advocating Menstrual Hygiene and Dignity as a Fundamental Right
Mumbai, India, May 28, 2026: Marking Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 and this year’s global theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” Ujaas — an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust founded by Advaitesha Birla — partnered with Central Railway Mumbai to drive a public awareness initiative at Mumbai’s iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). As part […]
M3M Foundation Hosts Grand Convocation Ceremony at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha
Samalkha, Panipat, Haryana | 27th May 2026: M3M Foundation successfully organized a grand Convocation Ceremony under its flagship Kaushal Sambal Programme at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha, Panipat, celebrating the achievements, aspirations, and transformational journeys of rural youth empowered through skill development, entrepreneurship, and employment initiatives. The prestigious ceremony witnessed the gracious presence of eminent […]
B’luru startup Neo San launches SafeDispose Bengaluru – an initiative for on-site sanitary and biomedical waste processing.
Bengaluru, 27th May 2026: Neo San, a Bengaluru-based clean-technology company that develops a range of highly efficient, on-site thermal waste-processors, has been awarded for their patented innovation by UpLink, the early-stage innovation engine of the World Economic Forum (WEF). In collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, the program aims to address the various challenges in […]
CSR Times NGO Rating – Why NGO rating matters in India’s evolving social impact ecosystem
India today has one of the world’s largest and most vibrant social sector ecosystems, with millions of NGOs working across education, healthcare, livelihoods, sustainability, skilling, rural development, women empowerment, climate action, and community resilience. Over the last decade, the sector has witnessed significant growth driven by increasing CSR spending, philanthropic capital, institutional funding, and rising […]
Restoring Lives, Rebuilding Hopes: A transformational CSR initiative from disability to dignity in Singrauli (M.P) & Sonbhadra (U.P)
District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) is an initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, to facilitate comprehensive services to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the rural areas. In Singrauli, DDRC came into existence in the year 2021 with Indian Red Cross Society as the implementing partner of District administration for […]
Invisible Disabilities: The Conversation We Can No Longer Ignore
“The deepest struggles are often the ones the world cannot see.Inclusion begins the moment we learn to recognize silent battles with the same urgency as visible ones.” ~ Dr. Gayatri Narasimhan Invisible disabilities exist all around us. They do not come with visible markers. They do not announce themselves. They sit quietly within classrooms, workplaces, […]
Why CSR Must Embrace Climate Adaptation Strategies
“Building Resilient Communities, Businesses, and Economies in a Warming World” Climate change is no longer a future risk—it is a present-day reality affecting economies, businesses, and communities across the globe. Rising temperatures, extreme heatwaves, floods, cyclones, droughts, and water scarcity are increasingly disrupting livelihoods, damaging infrastructure, threatening public health, and impacting economic growth. In this […]
World No Tobacco Day: Reclaiming Discipline, Health, and Legacy
World No Tobacco Day, observed each year on May 31, is often framed as a public health campaign. But for those who shape institutions, influence society, and define standards—leaders, professionals, and decision-makers—it represents something deeper: a question of discipline, clarity of judgment, and long-term legacy. Tobacco is not an indigenous habit. It entered India in […]
Accessible Cities: Dream or Reality?
Cities are meant to belong to everyone. They are centers of education, employment, healthcare, culture, and social life. However, for millions of people with disabilities, cities still remain difficult to navigate. Uneven footpaths, inaccessible transport systems, poor signage, and buildings without proper facilities create daily barriers that affect independence and dignity. From the perspective of […]