Muthoot Finance announces scholarships worth INR 1 Crore to support meritorious 8th and 9th grade students under Muthoot M George Excellence Awards
10th February 2025: Muthoot Finance Ltd announced on Tuesday scholarships worth INR 1 crore for talented school students (8th and 9th grade) from across 788 districts pan India for next year (FY26). This initiative, part of the company’s long-standing CSR efforts and aimed at recognizing the academic excellence of secondary students, was unveiled today during […]
India Climate Week 2025 Hosts a Session with Dignitaries from 30 Countries on Global Cooperation in Carbon Markets and honours Trailblazers in Climate Leadership and Sustainability
7 February 2025 – The Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI) hosted a high-level session, “Global Cooperation in Carbon Markets,” at India Climate Week 2025 on 6 February, the 4th day of its premier flagship event, in New Delhi. This session convened representatives from 30 countries, senior government officials, and global industry leaders to advance […]
Digital Transformation and CSR in India
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved significantly in India over the past decade. With the introduction of the Companies Act, 2013, which mandates eligible businesses to spend 2% of their profits on CSR activities, companies have increasingly looked for innovative ways to implement impactful social initiatives. Digital transformation has emerged as a key enabler in […]
Roots Foundation Partners with Coal India Ltd. to Launch CIL’s Harit Samriddhi Project in Jharkhand
7th February 2025: Roots Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to creating sustainable solutions for rural development, has joined hands with Coal India Ltd. (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal, to launch CIL’s Harit Samriddhi project as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility CSR) initiative to enhance farmers’ income and promote inclusive growth in the agrarian […]
1 vision, 1 mission: Avaada Foundation’s CSR initiatives are powering communities and delivering sustainable progress across 5 key focus areas
6th February 2025: Avaada Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Avaada Group, is pleased to announce the milestones achieved through its impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The foundation focuses on Education, Empowerment, Environment, Health, and Rural Electrification for transformative change across India, in line with the vision of holistic development by Avaada Group. Driving Educational […]
“Synergising agriculture with energy and power sector is crucial for farmers, empowering them as the hydrogen providers for the country”: Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Government of India, while addressing the CMAI India Climate Week
Landmark initiative on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) launched by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Government of India, during the CMAI India Climate Week, 4th February 2025, to Drive Sustainable Aviation February 4, 2025 – In a landmark initiative to decarbonise aviation and position India as a global leader in Sustainable Aviation […]
2025 ECOSOC PARTNERSHIP FORUM
The 2025 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC Partnership Forum), held on 5 February 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York marked the first major event of the ECOSOC calendar. The one-day mega event, chaired by the ECOSOC President, H.E. Mr. Bob Rae, convened under the theme, “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, […]
INDIA’S BUDGET 2025-26: A CSR PERSPECTIVE
The Union Budget is one of the most anticipated financial statements in India, outlining the government’s plans for economic growth, social welfare, and corporate governance. The Budget 2025-26 has significant implications for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, affecting how companies allocate their CSR funds and contribute to national development. In this article, we will analyze […]
DIGITAL CSR: THE CONVERGENCE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES
Digital technology is rapidly transforming Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), allowing businesses to enhance sustainability, transparency, and ethical governance. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, big data, and blockchain, companies can optimize operations while strengthening corporate accountability, social impact, and environmental sustainability. This shift is revolutionizing the way organizations engage with CSR, making it more […]
INSIGHTS ON HOW DIGITAL TOOLS, AI, AND AUTOMATION ARE DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY, ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND SOCIAL IMPACT EFFORTS
In an increasingly interconnected world, the intersection of technology and social responsibility is becoming more crucial than ever. At RYTHM Foundation (RF) and QI Group, we have always believed that innovation and purpose go hand in hand. As we strive to transform lives and uplift communities, digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation have emerged […]