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Archive Dell Technologies firmly believes in investing in human capital for that has a meaningful impact on human progress. Dell Technologies believes in leveraging technology to enable children around the world, to cultivate their own experiences and thereby improving their lives. The key is to connect technology to those who need it the most, and that’s where Dell Model School and Dell Skilling Center Program(s) come into play. With projections estimating that 85% of the existing jobs will be depleted by 2030, Dell Technologies aims to play an important role in ensuring that the future workforce is digitally empowered. Partnership with NITI Aayog Dell Technologies’ partnered with NITI Aayog, a policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, to support

HUMANITARIAN DAY It was August 19. The year was 2003. Outside the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq, a cement truck was parked. The events that unfolded afterwards are still remembered for the amount of devastation caused and how they led to the beginning of celebrating a day simply meant for one thing – being grateful towards those who serve humanity. The cement truck packed with explosives detonated outside the offices of the top UN envoy in Iraq on that ill-fated day of August 2003 killed 22 innocent souls and wounded 100 others, the incident now famously known as the Canal Hotel Bombing. Among those who lost their lives in Baghdad that day was the head

WORLD LEGACY Under the government of India’s ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Scheme for better upkeep of heritage buildings by corporate houses, it was decided that of Delhi’s Red Fort built by Shah Jahan—the Mughal emperor – would be taken care of by Dalmia Bharat Ltd. There is a long list of such heritage building that the government wants to give them to corporate houses for maintenance. Corporate sector will be tasked with overseeing the management of long-neglected historical buildings as ‘monument mitras’ (friends of monuments). Four memorandum of understandings (MoUs) have already been signed under the scheme. Mount Stok Kangri Trek Route, Ladakh, Gangotri Temple Area and Trail to Gaumukh, Uttarakhand, Red Fort, Delhi and Gandikota Fort, Andhra Pradesh have been

YOUTH FOR PEACE If we are to reach peace in this world… we shall have to begin with children”, as quoted by Mahatma Gandhi, the power of youth can never be denied of when the development of a nation is being talked about. It is quite evident that youth and young energy are synonymous with future, progress, potential and unimaginable creativity. Once this unbridled force gets channelized, it would eventually lead to ripples of wonders and cast a spell of magic all across the globe. And once begun with, this spell would defeat all deterrents and will make the ailing world recuperate forever. To mark this impeccable competence of the rising generation, the UN General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made

COVID WARRIORS The coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented and has created a severe crisis in the entire world, including India. Also, the COVID-19 generated situation has placed a huge strain on our health and social care workers. The various companies associated with Svran Group have extended a helping hand towards dealing with the COVID-19 scenario. In several high impact and meaningful endeavours it has reached out to be of help to frontline health workers, migrant labourers and towards programmes of food provisions in Delhi and other states during this human crisis. They have also contributed to the Prime Minister’s Fund. Also, they are providing large quantum of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), highquality masks, hand sanitisers and thermometers for doctors and other

COVID WARRIORS The amazing work done by a set of volunteers, that included top bureaucrats, professionals, corporate executives and many others in the city of Bengaluru is an inspirational story that needs to be told. CSR Times took the initiative to highlight the tremendous work done by these unsung heroes. “As I wanted to contribute to the society in a small way, I volunteered to be part of the Task Force, after intimating the head of my department,” says Major Pradeep Shoury Arya., I.R.S., SHAURYA CHAKRA, currently Additional Commissioner of Income-Tax, Mumbai. He had come to Bangalore from Mumbai, to attend his fathers’ health issue during which the lockdown was announced. The concept of Volunteers and their involvement in the

COVID WARRIORS Social workers often have to work in stressful circumstances. Many people had come forward to help poor people and migrant labourers stranded in different parts of the country. One such warrior was M.Gopikrishnan, Director Shri Balaji Marketing, who is well known for his social work in the southern states. On 26th April Mr M.Gopikrishnan helped fisherman families in (Aliyaar dam; Coimbatore district), scheduled tribes in(cinnarpathi and navamalai) by providing food to people stuck in lockdown following COVID 19. He also helped the hairstylists community and communities earning their living by washing clothes in Dindugal East district in Tamil Nadu during this lockdown period by offering dry ration. He had given all needed ingredients for cooking such as rice,

COVID WARRIORS Sparsh Ganga is a non-profitable initiative started in 2008 at Rishikesh, Uttrakhand with a motive to rejuvenate river Ganga and its tributaries. Led by a young, dynamic leader Arushi Nishank, Sparsh Ganga has played an important role in easing the pain of poor during COVID -19 and helping the warriors of COVID and soldiers of the country by providing safety masks. The Covid-19 pandemic has badly hit India and the whole world. To fight the pandemic, the poor people need to be given safety masks, sanitize and other health-care facilities which are beyond the reach of the common masses. Sparsh Ganga team and its volunteer have been very active since January 2020 in spreading awareness to keep people

COVID WARRIORS Sugaradhana, a word amalgamated from two very powerful Sanskrit words, Suga (Health) and Aradhana (Worship), has transformed into a common man’s initiative to combat the Coronavirus Pandemic with Free distribution of FDA & WHO approved COVID-19 prevention commodities and Food supply to the ground forces, the homeless and the poor. The Sugaradhana team, working relentlessly to serve those in need, is spearheaded by its founder, Dr. Karthik Narayanan, a thorough visionary, fearless leader, selfless humanitarian, and philanthropist. Under the guidance and the support of Bengaluru City Police, Dr. Prasanna, Director – Sabhari Eye Hospital and CSR Times, the Sugaradhana team is doing some phenomenal work by keeping the Policemen safe from COVID-19, by supplying Face Masks and Sanitizers

COVID WARRIOR Siddhi, a non-profit, volunteer-led organization started with a strong foundation of selfless service and the power of giving. It has served over One million meals in different parts of the country. The organization’s founder Meenaa Mahaajjan, a Holistic Wellness Expert and an active proponent of the Vedas and Upanishads, launched a multipronged national response to the epidemic that is being led by a force of ‘COVIDKNIGHTS’. The essence of this response is community engagement, support, and solidarity. COVIDKNIGHTS are working in three broad areas during this constantly evolving situation. These areas include Support for the Front Line Workers, Support for the Underprivileged and Establishing Alternative Support Systems for the Vulnerable groups, including the Elderly, Children with Special needs,