Kotak Education Foundation Partners with 300+ PM SHRI Schools for Teacher Capacity Building Program in Maharashtra
25th August 2025: Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of Kotak Mahindra Group, has started its implementation of a large-scale capacity building program, spanning 13 districts and impacting over 300 PM Shri schools in Maharashtra. This program gears towards teachers with the skills, tools, and guidance needed to build stronger learning environments for […]
ENTOD Pharmaceuticals & Matanand Welfare Foundation Kick Off PledgeMyEyes 2025: India’s Biggest Eye Donation Drive to Restore Vision Nationwide
25th August 2025: On the occasion of 40th National Eye Donation Fortnight (25th August – 8th September), ENTOD Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with the Matanand Welfare Foundation, has announced the launch of India’s largest eye donation awareness initiative,PledgeMyEyes 2025. This ambitious, nationwide campaign aspires to inspire thousands of new eye donation pledges and raise urgent awareness […]
Green Growth in the Age of AI: Can India Achieve Economic Expansion Without Environmental Collapse?
Sustainability challenging GDP Growth “India is set to be the main engine of global economic growth in 2025 and 2026” says World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Chief Economists Outlook report. IMF projects the GDP growth rates for these years to be 6.2% and 6.3% respectively. These numbers pale in comparison to images of Chinese GDP growth […]
India’s Net-Zero Goals: A Green Dream with a Deadline
India has made a big promise to the planet: to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. That means by then, we’ll balance the amount of greenhouse gases we release with the amount we remove from the atmosphere. It’s like trying to eat as many samosas as you burn off at the gym—tricky, but not impossible! […]
Plastic: The Necessary Evil We Can Turn Into Good
Plastic is the paradox of our time. Invented for convenience, hailed for versatility, and now condemned for its permanence—it has gone from miracle material to environmental menace in just a few decades. Oceans choke with plastic waste, marine animals perish from ingestion, and microplastics have now entered our food chain, our water, and even our […]
A meaningful confluence of Corporate Responsibility and Collective Action – World Day Against Child Labour
The numbers are not only staggering but coupled with the concerning uptick in recent years on account of global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturns, climate-induced displacement, and conflicts they assume grave proportions. The agriculture sector accounts for 70% of child labour and the services and industry including manufacturing and mining follow closely […]
International Yoga Day: A CSR and SDG Perspective
Since its inception in 2015, International Yoga Day (IDY) has become a global movement promoting health, well-being, and sustainability. Recognized by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), IDY is celebrated annually on June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. With participation from over 190 countries, this day underscores the […]
Climate in Crisis: Time for CSR to Lead the Green Revolution
The signs are no longer subtle. The climate crisis is not looming—it is here. Glaciers are retreating, wildfires rage through forests more fiercely and frequently than ever, and rising sea levels are swallowing coastal lands inch by inch. From flash floods in Germany and India, to historic droughts in Africa and the American Southwest, the […]
Corporate Environmental Stewardship in India: A CSR Perspective
In recent years, Indian corporations have significantly elevated their commitment to environmental sustainability through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. With the Companies Act, 2013 mandating CSR spending, many organizations have gone beyond compliance to embed sustainability into their core strategies. This report examines the environmental CSR efforts of some of India’s most influential companies, highlighting […]
India’s Net-Zero Ambitions: From Policy to Progress
“Pṛthivī śāntirāntarikṣaṁ śāntiḥ… śāntir eva śāntiḥ, sā mā śantir edhi” (May there be peace on Earth, in the sky, in the waters, and in all creation…) — Shanti Mantra, Yajurveda. Long before climate negotiations and carbon metrics, Indian thought envisioned a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. Today, as climate disruptions escalate across the globe, […]