Beyond Awareness: Autism Inclusion as a CSR Imperative

Observed every year on 2nd April, World Autism Awareness Day designated by the United Nations in 2007 has evolved from awareness into a global call for acceptance, inclusion, and dignity. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, social interaction, and behaviour. With approximately 1 in 127 individuals globally (as per WHO, […]
EBG Foundation Launches ‘Sambhav Hai’ on Earth Day to Build Carbon-Neutral Villages Across India

India, April 27, 2026: As the world marks Earth Day, EBG Foundation has launched ‘Sambhav Hai’, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by EBG Group Founder and Chairman Dr Irfan Khan to drive climate action at the grassroots and build stronger, more sustainable rural communities. The programme begins with the adoption of Charla Thanda in Telangana’s Nalgonda […]
From Leaders’ Desk on Earth Day

CSR Times – From the Leaders’ Desk brings together a compelling collection of voices, insights, and perspectives from leaders driving change. Marking Earth Day, this edition amplifies voices, that unite communities, ignite dialogue, and encourage conscious action, because building a resilient and sustainable world requires participation, persistence, and purpose from all of us. “A healthy […]
One year of ASUS India’s digital literacy initiative impacts over 14,000 students, youth and women beneficiaries

India, 24th April 2026 – ASUS India marks one year of its digital literacy initiative, implemented through VIDYA India (NGO), aimed at expanding access to technology and building future-ready skills among underserved communities. Since its inception, the program has reached close to 13,000 children and 650 youth across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, while also engaging […]
Cairn Oil & Gas marks Earth Day 2026 with Community-led Plantation Drive in Assam

Golaghat, April 22, 2026: Marking Earth Day 2026 on the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ Cairn Oil & Gas organised a community-led tree plantation drive in Assam’s Golaghat district, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The plantation drive was carried out at the Borchapori Community Centre and Cairn’s Hazarigaon site in Golaghat, […]
PNB MetLife Marks Earth Day with Community Engagement Initiative at Gurugram Government School

Gurugram, Haryana | April 23, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurance companies, marked Earth Day, on April 22, 2026, through a community engagement initiative with students at Government Senior Secondary School, Gairatpur Bass, Sohna, Gurugram. The initiative shows PNB MetLife’s commitment towards environmental awareness and grassroots […]
Olyv Champions Dignity & Inclusion with ‘Project Swabhimaan’, Turning CSR into Real Human Connection

Bengaluru, 21st April 2026 — In a move that goes beyond conventional CSR, Olyv brought its values to life through ‘Project Swabhimaan’, a people-first initiative in partnership with Samarthanam Trust for the specially-abled at HSR Layout in Bangalore. Olyv strengthened its commitment to inclusion through a people-first initiative centered on dignity, respect, and meaningful human […]
Mitsubishi Electric India Marks World Earth Day by Advancing Lake Conservation CSR with Community and Employee Participation in Talegaon

India, April 23, 2026 – Mitsubishi Electric India, in collaboration with Earthwatch Institute India, commemorated World Earth Day 2026 through an on-ground employee engagement programme at Talegaon Dabhade Lake, near Pune, as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative on lake conservation. As part of the programme, employees participated in a guided lakeside […]
Bharti Real Estate launches Abhigyan, a unique industry-academia engagement initiative

New Delhi, 21st April 2026: Bharti Real Estate, the real estate arm of Bharti Enterprises and owner of the Worldmark brand, has launched Abhigyan, an industry-academia engagement initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Structured as an experiential field-visit programme, Abhigyan aims to […]
Miror Therapeutics Drives Hormonal Health Awareness for BMTC Women in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 17, 2026: Miror Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. conducted a CSR-led initiative focused on perimenopause, menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women employees of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation at its Shantinagar Central Workshop. Titled “Women’s Midlife & Beyond,” the session engaged 52 participants from the shop-floor technicians department—bringing critical hormonal health conversations into a […]