Healthcare

December 5, 2025: Xiaomi India, in partnership with the Yuvraj Singh Foundation (YouWeCan), today announced the successful conclusion of Phase 1 of the Swasth Mahila Swasth Bharat (SMSB) campaign, a pioneering breast cancer screening initiative across 15 aspirational districts in 15 states of India. Over the past year, the programme screened 1.5 lakh women and educated more than 4 lakh women about breast health, early detection, and self-breast examination. Building on this transformative impact, Phase 2 of the Swasth Mahila Swasth Bharat initiative will further scale to reach an additional 60,000 women within the same districts over the next six months, reaffirming Xiaomi India's enduring commitment to early detection and improved health access for women in underserved communities. “With Swasth

December 2, 2025: PepsiCo India, through the PepsiCo Foundation, in partnership with the Pandit Jagat Ram Memorial FORCE Trust, is set to expand its water security and sanitation initiatives across 13 self-reliant villages in Mathura to 17 additional villages. Building on the success of its long-term water security and sanitation impact under the Water & WASH Secure Villages Initiative, this expansion will double the program’s reach from 50,000 to 100,000 people. Implemented in close collaboration with Panchayats, local administration, village communities, and schools, the project focuses on ensuring safe drinking water, improved sanitation, strengthened hygiene practices, and sustainable groundwater management. Guided by its philosophy, ‘Partnership of Progress’, the expansion highlights the transformative impact of multi-stakeholder collaboration in strengthening water security

November 30, 2025: The Ride to Mpower – Mumbai Cyclothon 2025, organised by the Loha Foundation in association with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) under the FIT India Movement, concluded this morning at MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) with an extraordinary turnout of over 6,000 cyclists. The event brought together first-time riders, cycling enthusiasts, families, and para-athletes in a powerful show of solidarity for mental health awareness. The cyclothon was flagged off by Bollywood actor and fitness icon Suniel Shetty, veteran actor Jackie Shroff, Shri Krishna Prakash (IPS), ADG Force One, Planning & Coordination, and actress Mahima Chaudhary, marking an inspiring start to the city’s largest community ride dedicated to mental wellness. At a time when India is

24th September 2025: Anhad India, a pioneering rural healthcare initiative under Karma Healthcare Trust, is set to strengthen healthcare access in Bihar with the inauguration of its paramedic-assisted telemedicine health center in Bajitpur village. The center was formally inaugurated by Shri Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Hon’ble Minister for Water Resources & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Bihar, in the presence of community leaders and stakeholders. This expansion is supported by SwissRe Foundation as a key partner, underlining their commitment to inclusive and sustainable healthcare delivery. Anhad India has been working to bridge the rural healthcare gap in underserved regions of India. With a network of nearly 60 technology-enabled, paramedic-assisted telemedicine centers across 11 states and UTs, Anhad India has created a scalable

2nd July 2025: Bandhan Bank, a pan-India universal Bank, today announced the extension of its CSR grant to Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), a partnership between the Government of Assam and Tata Trusts. The grant will support the delivery of standardised and affordable cancer care closer to patients’ homes across 17 districts in Assam over the next two years. This initiative aligns with Bandhan Bank’s commitment to fostering a healthier and more equitable society. The contribution will support patients through various stages of cancer treatment, improving access to quality healthcare and helping reduce financial hardship for families. Bandhan Bank has nearly 500 touch points spanning across the state of Assam, catering to about 15 lakh customers in the state of

23rd May 2025: K J Somaiya Hospital & Research Centre, one of India’s leading multi-specialty hospitals, has upgraded its diagnostic capabilities with a new CT scan machine and ventilators for the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) through the CSR initiative of Kotak Mahindra Group. This significant enhancement marks a major milestone in the hospital’s commitment to advancing diagnostic services and improving patient care. The Advanced equipment was inaugurated by Shri Amit Bagri, Managing Director & CEO-Kotak Mahindra Investments Ltd. alongside Shri Samir Somaiya, Chairman- K J Somaiya Medical Trust and other esteemed dignitaries, marking a milestone in the hospital’s commitment to enhancing diagnostic precision and patient care. The new CT Scan system, equipped with cutting-edge multi-slice technology, faster gantry rotation,