Expanding Boundaries of Disability Inclusion
Dr. Sara Varughese Managing Trustee, CBM India Despite immense changes in attitudes to disability we are still far away from full inclusion. There are certain paradoxes we see in disability inclusion programs currently. Laws are based on rights but programs are often still based on charity: Persons with disability have previously been regarded as a […]
Community Engagement is the key to CSR Success
Dr K.K Upadhyay Professor and Chairperson, Centre for Sustainability & CSR, Birla Institute Of Management Technology (BIMTECH ) BackgroundIn recent decades, the role and expectations of businesses in society have undergone a significant transformation. Traditionally, businesses were primarily seen as profit-maximizing entities with a primary fiduciary duty to shareholders. However, a growing awareness of environmental, […]
The impactful world of Social Entrepreneurship: Creating sustainable change
Mr. Agnelorajesh Athaide Chairman of Global St. Angelo’s Group of Companies IntroductionA social entrepreneur possesses the unique ability to integrate noble principles into their business, aiming to make a positive impact on society. Unlike traditional entrepreneurs, who primarily seek profit, social entrepreneurs prioritize making a meaningful difference. The historical example of Florence Nightingale, who founded […]
WORLD SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT DAY
THE CLEAN AND GREEN CHOICE! Sustainable transport is encouraged as a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. It is also crucial in promoting trade, connectivity, employment, and economic growth. Sustainable development can be achieved through sustainable transport. In a 2016 report of the Secretary General’s High-Level Advisory Group, sustainable transport was defined as the provision […]
25th Nov rings in hope as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against girls and women, quite distressingly remains a highly prevalent and pervasive human rights violation in the world. A global estimate reveals that 736 million women, which is almost one in three women have been subjected to physical violence or intimate sexual partner or non-partner violence at least once in their lives. The workplace […]
Platform 65 hosts Diwali dinner for the children of Om Sai Sevasrama Orphanage
10 November, 2023: Platform 65, India’s largest train-themed restaurant, located at KPHB Hyderabad- hosted a pre-Diwali dinner event on the 9th of November 2023 for the children of Om Sai Sevasrama Orphanage. Vivekananda Seva Sangham collaborated with Platform 65 to execute this initiative. The objective of this event was to share happiness, joy and warmth […]
WORLD TOILET DAY
Urging small yet mighty steps to Sanitation An integral part of good public health is access to toilets. The hummingbird is the symbol for 2023 for World Water Day and World Toilet Day. Ancient folklore has the tale of a hummingbird carrying droplets of water to fight fires and even though the actions are […]
Boosting Employee Engagement through Community Involvement
Community involvement has always been highly rated as a positive aspect from the CSR perspective, one that engages the employees of an organization productively and drives overall engagement in an organization. Employee engagement undoubtedly has been extremely critical for organizational health and therefore needs to be prioritized by all organizations. A highly engaged workforce has […]
Increasing employee engagement in CSR- Treading Cautiously on the Bridge of Noble Intent and Succesful Execution
The success of CSR has emerged as a culmination of a multipronged approach. The most important in order of priority is the engagement or joint participation of the employer and employee. Increased employee engagement rests on the rock-solid bed of the organization’s commitment and enthusiasm toward CSR initiatives. A cursory stocktaking of what goes into […]
Empowering Non-Profit Organizations: The Transformative Impact of Social Marketing Strategies in India
Dr. Ashish Biswas Assistant Professor, MBA, NMIMS Hyderabad IntroductionA non-profit organization is a group that works for the betterment of society and whose core objective is different from earning money and profits. In recent years, the non-profit sector in India has witnessed an extraordinary surge in growth and development. Initially numbering 1.2 million, there are […]