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M3M Foundation’s Seva Campaign Reaches Over One Lakh People in a Month

October 19, 2026

Gurugram, 19th October 2026: From health check-ups to blood donation, heartfelt conversations with senior citizens to support for children, and community meals to a commitment to a de-addiction society, M3M Foundation’s month-long Seva campaign reached more than one lakh people, spreading the message of service and community participation. The campaign concluded on 16 October with ‘Seva Diwas’, marking the 60th birthday of the Foundation’s Trustee, Shri Roop Bansal. Launched on 17 September, the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the campaign featured activities related to health, nutrition, dignity and social awareness. Partner organisations and associates of M3M Foundation from across the country participated in the concluding celebration. Their participation made the occasion a celebration of shared responsibility towards society

PepsiCo India and PLAN Foundation strengthen circular, inclusive and scalable waste management models under Project Purna

October 15, 2026

Ankit Jain, Assistant Adviser, CPHEEO, MoHUA, present at the launch of Badlaav Ka Blueprint under Project Purna Project Purna expands its waste management efforts to Tamil Nadu and Assam, with pilots focused on developing a Model Ward and Swachh Gaon New Delhi, 15th October 2026: PepsiCo India and Participatory Learning & Action Network (PLAN Foundation) today hosted Badlaav Ka Blueprint: Unnati Ki Sajhedari, a convergence event on inclusive, circular and scalable solid waste management in urban and rural areas, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Organised under Project Purna, the event was inaugurated by Mr. Ankit Jain, Assistant Adviser, Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It brought together government officials, Urban

Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Launch Multi-Year Partnership That Aims to EmpowerOne Million Girls and Young Women in India

October 14, 2026

The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to advancing progress for women and girls Mumbai / New York, October 14, 2026: Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Estée Lauder Companies, have announced the launch of a multi-year partnership that aims to empower one million girls and young women across India. The programme is designed for girls and young women from 14 to 20 years of age, across both rural and urban communities with focus on building life skills and confidence. It will begin in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with plans to expand to other parts of the country in the future. The initiative will help

YES Foundation launches its first YES Sashakt Kendra in Rajasthan

October 14, 2026

Udaipur, Rajasthan, October 13, 2026: YES Foundation, the social development arm of YES BANK, inaugurated its first dedicated skill centre, the ‘YES Sashakt Kendra’, at Sagwara in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. The ‘YES Sashakt Kendra’ was inaugurated by Shri Babulal Kharadi, Minister for Tribal Area Development, Rajasthan; Smt Asha Patidar, Chairman, Sagwara Nagar Palika; and Shri Yogesh Jain, Vice Chairman, Sagwara Nagar Palika in the presence of Garima Dutt, CEO, YES Foundation and senior officials from the partners. The Kendra is part of YES Foundation’s flagship, Integrated Rural Livelihoods initiative – YES Sashakt, which aims to strengthen economic opportunities and enable sustainable rural livelihoods. The centre will primarily focus on training and equipping youth and women from marginalised and tribal communities. The participants will be offered market-linked

Bisleri International Promotes Responsible Waste Management as Official Hydration Partner of the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026

October 13, 2026

New Delhi, 6th October 2026 – Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, collaborated with the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026 as its Official Hydration Partner. Held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, the festival brought together over 1,000 school students, and educators, climate experts, artists and innovators under the theme ‘AI & Climate: Reimagining the Future Together.’ The festival forms part of the Purple Umbrella Foundation’s wider mission to empower one million young climate champions. Bisleri’s flagship Bottles for Change initiative played a central role in sensitising young participants on responsible plastic waste management, recycling and circularity. As part of the collaboration, Bisleri created a dedicated ‘Greener Promise’ experience designed to help students see plastic waste as a

Shri Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Minister of Home & Education, Government of NCT of Delhi and Shikhar Dhawan inaugurate new STEM Lab under Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s STEM Shiksha initiative with CSR support from Sportskeeda

October 12, 2026

~New STEM Lab at CM Shri School, Janakpuri under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan marks the continued commitment of Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s STEM Shiksha programme across Delhi Government schools~ ~ STEM Shiksha builds on Digital Shiksha journey, creating greater access to hands-on, technology-enabled learning~ New Delhi, October 10, 2026: Shri Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Minister of Home & Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, and Shikhar Dhawan, Chairperson, Da One Group, inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Lab at CM Shri School, Janakpuri today under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, organized to mark 25 years of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s public service and to engage citizens in the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Supported by Sportskeeda under

NDRF Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) partners with Mpower to launch ‘Project Nirmal’ for comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support for NDRF personnel and their families

October 12, 2026

National, October 10th, 2026: The NDRF Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mpower, a pan- India mental health service provider founded by Mrs. Neerja Birla under the Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET), to launch ‘Project-Nirmal, a dedicated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) initiative for NDRF personnel and their families across the Nation. Recognizing the intense stress, physical demands, and sudden deployments faced by NDRF’s rescuers during disasters, this institutionalized partnership aims to manage occupational stress and eliminate the stigma around mental health. ‘Project-Nirmal’ offers a comprehensive care continuum, encompassing mental health awareness sessions, routine psychological screening, individual and group counselling, tele-counselling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and support. To ensure Pan-India coverage, hub-based teams will

Bisleri international partners with meerut cantonment, the H2OMovement, pact to advance responsible water & plastic management warmly

October 9, 2026

The programme was inaugurated on September 30 in the presence of Major General Sumit Rana, Meerut Cantonment, Mr K Ganesh, Director, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, and Dr Sanjaanaa Jon, Founder PACT & H2Omovement. As part of the inaugural event, Bisleri unveiled recycled plastic benches and used plastic collection bins to show case post-consumer plastics can be made to useful product and promote circular economy. Bisleri and H2OMovement teams conducted sessions with school students on water, plastic management, source segregation, four-bin segregation, and recycling. Speaking at the event, Mr K Ganesh, Director – Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, said, “Building a circular economy requires collective action by businesses, institutions and communities. Through Bottles for Change, we are focused

Muthoot Finance’s Scholarship Programme Has Disbursed Over ₹5.26 Crore, Enabling 512 Professionals Build Careers in Medicine, Engineering and Nursing

October 6, 2026

The Muthoot M. George Higher Education Scholarship has helped create 512 professionals, including 176 doctors, 184 engineers and 152 nurses over nine editions The scholarship enters its 10th edition; applications are invited from eligible students in Kerala until October 17, 2026 Kochi, October 5, 2026: Applications are now open for the 10th edition of Muthoot Finance’s Muthoot M. George Higher Education Scholarship, a programme that has helped create 512 professionals, including 176 doctors, 184 engineers and 152 nurses, over the past nine editions. With ₹5.26 crore disbursed so far, the programme has supported deserving students in pursuing professional education and building careers in their chosen fields. The latest edition offers 120 scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year, including 30

From Village Grounds to National Arenas: Badnu’s Young Daughters Make Their Mark in Cricket backed by Avaada Foundation

October 6, 2026

Backed by Avaada Foundation, girls from Mahatma Gandhi Government School,Badnu secure state titles, national medals and an opportunity with Delhi Capitals Avaada’s latest campaign, “Badnu Ke Champions: Ghoonghat Se Helmet Tak”, captures the inspiring transformation of these young girls breaking barriers and pursuing their dreams on the cricket field Bikaner/Mumbai/Delhi, 5th October 2026: At a time when Indian women’s cricket is inspiring millions, a group of talented girls from Badnu, a small village in Rajasthan, is scripting its own story of courage, determination and achievement. Overcoming social and financial barriers, these young athletes have represented Rajasthan at national-level tournaments, won medals and earned opportunities on prestigious sporting platforms. This extraordinary feat has been made possible by Avaada Foundation, the social