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Kotak Education Foundation announces 1000 scholarships under Kotak Junior Scholarship Programme for meritorious 10th+ Students in Mumbai

May 28, 2024

28th May 2024: Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) – the CSR implementing agency of Kotak Mahindra Group, announced 1,000 scholarships under the Kotak Junior Scholarship program to facilitate further education of meritorious Class 10th+ students from economically disadvantaged sections across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Along with financial aid of 73,500 over 21 months, this program offers each scholar a strong support system at the grassroots level for the future youth of the country. This program, spanning an initial term of 2 years for 10 + students from SSC, CBSE, and ICSE boards, involves robust engagement activities beyond financial support such as one-to-one mentoring, career guidance sessions, entrance exam preparation support, exposure visits, and home visits. KEF’s scholarship wing has been supporting

For ‘Hunger Free World’, Malabar Group initiates the program and distributes 51,000 nutritious food packets every day

May 28, 2024

28 May 2024: In the ongoing CSR program by Malabar Group, ‘Hunger Free World’ to provide nutritious meals daily to the needy, they will be expanding to cover more people and cities. At present, as many as 31,000 food packets are distributed under the ambitious program, which was initiated to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2 and Zero Hunger. As part of scaling up to 51,000 packets, they will now be distributed. The expansion of the plan was officially flagged off by Adv. P.S Sreedharan Pillai, Honorable Governor of Goa, at the World Hunger Day observance event held on May 28 at Malabar Headquarters (MHQ). M P Ahammed, Malabar Group chairman, presided over the function. P T A Rahim,

SOIE and Kamakhya join hands to celebrate World Menstrual Day with an educational event and sustainable sanitary pads distribution

May 28, 2024

28th June 2024: With World Menstrual Day right around the corner, SOIE, a leading lingerie brand from Ginza Industries Ltd., in association with Kamakhya, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women, hosted a menstrual hygiene educational event at its Surat Factory in Sachin. The event focused on raising awareness about menstrual hygiene and empowering women through informative and personalized sessions, along with the distribution of sustainable sanitary pads to a large chunk of their female workforce at the factory. The event featured informative sessions from Kamakhya’s experts, who provided valuable insights on menstrual hygiene and dispelled common myths, stigmas, and stereotypes surrounding menstruation. The informative session was followed by a Q&A segment, allowing women to engage directly with the experts.

Nikhil Kamath Leads Young India Philanthropic Pledge in Transformative Educational Initiative in Karnataka

May 21, 2024

21st May 2024: The Karnataka Model School Pathways Programme (KMSPP) is gradually revolutionizing the educational landscape in Karnataka through the Model Schools Collaborative under the visionary leadership of Nikhil Kamath. Backed by the Government of Karnataka and anchored by Sattva, this program is set to transform over 210 schools and co-located Anganwadi/preschools across Tumkur, Davangere, Haveri, Yadgir, and Chitradurga by the 2025–26 academic year. Nikhil Kamath, a prominent figure in the Indian business and philanthropic community, along with the founder of Yuva Unstoppable Amitabh Shah, has played a pivotal role in driving the Young India Philanthropic Pledge (YIPP), garnering substantial financial commitments to fuel this initiative. With the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, JSW Foundation, SwissRe, Prashanth

Greenpeace India’s dramatic Ice Sculpture activity symbolises heatwave disasters unfolding across India

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024: Greenpeace India unveiled a stunning ice sculpture at the Select City Mall, Saket, that gradually melted under the hot Delhi sun, sending out a strong message on the impact of heat waves across the country. The 8-foot-tall ice sculpture, depicting a woman with a child and a dog, represents some of the most marginalised communities vulnerable to heatwaves and other extreme weather phenomena. Onlookers witnessed the melting ice sculpture conveying a strong message: Act Before We Melt Away. Through this activity, Greenpeace India is demanding that the National Disaster Management Authority declare heatwaves as a notified national disaster, allowing it adequate funding and policies that can help build the resilience of the communities in the face of

To empower women through skill training and digital education, Newgen Software launches an innovative initiative

May 17, 2024

17th May 2024: Newgen Software unveiled a pioneering initiative to accelerate women’s skill development and digital prowess in underserved communities. The inauguration of a dedicated skill development center marks a monumental milestone in Newgen’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering inclusive growth. The center, located in Okhla, will serve as a hub for imparting skill training and essential digital education to the mothers of the students associated with the company’s flagship social impact project, Newgen Digital Discovery Paathshala (NDDP). Under the umbrella of the NDDP Samarth Saarthi Samuh program, this initiative seeks to transform the lives of women from the Harkesh Nagar and Tekhand localities in Okhla, Delhi. By providing comprehensive digital education and vocational training and promoting holistic well-being,

In association with the Delhi Management Association and Vijayash Foundation as their knowledge partner, Jawaharlal Nehru University hosts a landmark summit on “Conscious Leadership for ESG & Sustainability”

May 16, 2024

Summit Sustainability — Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) with the help of DMA ( Delhi Management Association ) ESG Committee , is proud to announce the upcoming summit on “Conscious Leadership for ESG & Sustainability,” scheduled to take place on 18th May , 2024 at JNU Convention Center , New Delhi. This pivotal event aims to spearhead discussions and actions toward sustainable development through ethical leadership practices. Event Overview: The summit will convene industry leaders, academic scholars, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to explore the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into business and leadership strategies. The event is poised to set a new benchmark in sustainable leadership practices, highlighting the critical role of consciousness in fostering an inclusive and sustainable global economy. Keynote Speakers: The summit will feature a lineup of esteemed

To showcase commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Honasa Consumers releases its first-ever social impact report

May 8, 2024

8 May 2024: Honasa Consumer Limited, a prominent player in India’s beauty and personal care industry, has unveiled its inaugural impact report titled ‘Driven By Purpose’. This comprehensive report, evaluated by Aspire Impact Ratings Pvt. Ltd., underscores the company’s steadfast dedication to social and environmental causes while emphasizing its commitment to responsible governance. Through a diverse array of purpose-driven brands, Honasa endeavors to foster a sustainable future by seamlessly integrating environmentally conscious practices and socially impactful initiatives into its operations. The report meticulously outlines the substantial impacts of various purpose-driven endeavors, spanning economic development, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment. These initiatives have sparked positive transformations across 14 states and 2 Union Territories in India, promoting sustainable growth and delivering transformative

7th Gender Equality Summit, hosted by the United Nations Global Compact Network on the topic of Inclusive Horizons: Integrating Gender Equality across SDGs

April 30, 2024

30th April 2024: The UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) hosted the 7th Gender Equality Summit in New Delhi. The goal of the summit, themed “Inclusive Horizons: Integrating Gender Equality across SDGs,” was to coordinate efforts towards achieving gender equality with more general development goals. It offered a forum for stakeholders from different industries to work together to address gender inequality and advance SDG 5 and its related objectives. Around 45 leaders from government, business, academia, research, policymakers, UN agencies, and civil society organizations (CSOs), and corporations were among the 350 participants in the event. The summit aimed to accelerate advancements in gender equality, aligning with the UN Global Compact’s Forward Faster initiative. Shovana Narayan, Indian Kathak dancer, Gender Advocate; Seema

FUJIFILM India expands FUJIFILM India Model School initiative, bringing “More Smiles” in the new Academic Session

April 29, 2024

April 29th, 2024: FUJIFILM India, a leading company in healthcare, electronics, imaging, and business innovation, reaffirms its commitment to community development and education through the extension of the FUJIFILM India Model School Program. Expanding upon the impactful strides made during its CSR endeavours in FY-22, which breathed new life into three schools in MG Road, Gurugram, and Jajru, Faridabad, FUJIFILM India continues in its mission to broaden educational opportunities for less privileged children. This initiative stands true to the brand’s group philosophy of “Giving Our World More Smiles.”. Last year, FUJIFILM India undertook a transformative initiative by revitalizing three government schools in Haryana. FUJIFILM India refurbished and remodelled the Government Primary School located in the heart of Sushant Lok, Gurugram,