Women and Children

22nd January 2025: PepsiCo India, in partnership with Smile Foundation, announced the launch of ‘Pink Smile’, a project aimed at combating anaemia and malnutrition. Focused on enhancing healthcare accessibility and availability, the initiative in its early stage has impacted 4,200 beneficiaries from underserved communities including women, adolescents and children. Mrs. Buddhi Mishra, District Program Officer, Mathura, graced the occasion as the chief guest in the presence of dignitaries, including Mr. Sachin Sharma, Medical Officer In-charge of the Chatta block, Mr. Naresh Kumar, Development Officer of the Chatta block, and Ms. Rukmadi, Child Development Program Officer of the Nandgaon block. Aligned with PepsiCo India’s guiding principle, “Partnership of Progress – Unnati ki Sajhedari,” the program outreach is conducted in collaboration with

17th January 2025: Malnutrition remains a significant barrier to the proper growth and development of children. The Government of Assam is deeply committed to improving the nutritional status of children, enabling them to pursue proper education and unlock their full potential. Under the PM POSHAN initiative in Assam, numerous exemplary steps have been taken to address malnutrition among children studying in Ka-shreni to Class VIII. These efforts aim to ensure better health and learning outcomes. Key initiatives include:  Sampriti Bhojan: A community-driven program where local members voluntarily contribute food items to schools on special occasions like birthdays, weddings, and national importance days.  Additional Egg Provision: Weekly provision of two extra eggs for children in government schools located in

9th January 2025: The Restaurant Cricket League (RCL), a unique national cricket tournament supported by Incredible India, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Adi Bodh Foundation, has launched the “Hunger Free Bharat” mission, a transformative initiative aimed at eradicating hunger and minimizing food waste across the nation. This mission aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s idea of Vikshit Bharat 2047. It aids the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030, thus making citizens, businesses, and policymakers ensure that no plate goes empty. Hunger Free Bharat’s mission aims to bridge the gap between food waste and hunger by creating a sustainable distribution system. This mission is a nationwide movement to build a fairer

30th December 2024: Magniflex India (Made in Italy), Europe’s no. 1 mattress brand, organized MagnifleXmas, a special annual Christmas collection drive, across its franchise outlets in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi, and a prominent social club in Bangalore. This heartwarming initiative invited people to donate toys, sweaters, and stationery for underprivileged children, fostering the spirit of giving during the festive season. Christmas bags were placed at various locations, creating a cheerful collection point for contributions. Through this initiative, Magniflex India brought communities together to spread joy and comfort this holiday season. Communities across the country rallied in overwhelming support for the initiative. Notably, members of the Bangalore Club displayed great generosity by donating a large number of gifts to

23rd December 2024: MG Sewa (the community service arm of JSW MG Motor India), in partnership with Delhi Police and the NGO Pahal, has empowered 50 women by training them in professional car driving under the ‘Wings to Fly’ initiative. This program focuses on leveraging driving skills to create an active and enduring income channel for these women. Implemented by PAHAL NGO, this initiative aims to create sustainable pathways for women’s economic independence through skill development. The program not only provides training to these women but also offers a comprehensive support system to enable these women to get into the mainstream. These women are provided with infrastructure support by the Delhi Police and inculcated with healthy driving habits. Two cars

21st December 2024: Embracing the true spirit of the festive season, Amway India, a leading company supporting health and wellbeing, took its vision of helping people live better, healthier lives a step further through its meaningful CSR initiative – My Genie, My Wish. The initiative aimed at bringing joy and smiles to the children in need through the power of community and collective generosity underscoring the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of care and social responsibility. Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director of Amway India, said, “At Amway, we believe in the power of collective action and the joy that comes from giving. Our My Genie My Wish’ initiative is a reflection of our enduring commitment

17th December 2024: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies, successfully concluded the first phase of a tailoring training initiative in Thoothukudi. The event, which marked the culmination of a two-month training program, was graced by Smt. P. Geetha Jeevan, Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu, and attended by Mr. Vijayakumar S, Thoothukudi Corporation Councillor, Muthaihpuram, along with HCCB employees. In partnership with the Y4D Foundation, over 40 women from the local community have completed a two-month tailoring program. As part of the culmination, each participant was equipped with a personal sewing machine, empowering them with the skills and tools needed for earning opportunities and entrepreneurial growth. In addition, the Department

10th December 2024 –Alcon, the global leader in eye care, in association with Sightsavers India, has helped visually impaired children in the Bankura district of West Bengal. This association between Sightsavers and Alcon India is part of the ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.. As part of the Inclusive Education Programme of Sightsavers India, the Block Resource Centre (BRC), a government space where children with special needs come to study, was renovated. The BRC is accessible to maximise participation, and Bankura was selected as it has the highest population of 543 children with visual impairment, making it a crucial area of focus. Representatives from Alcon, Shourav Das Senior Manager, Practice Development, and Sightsavers India, Sayanti Bit, Manager, Corporate Partnerships, and

9th December 2024: In a significant step towards improving child development and women empowerment, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Smt. Diya Kumari, today visited the Nand Ghar in Ramnagariya, Jaipur which has been developed as a model Anganwadi by the Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF), the social impact arm of Vedanta. The initiative to develop this model aligns with the government’s vision to strengthen Anganwadis in the state of Rajasthan and uplift child and maternal health, nutrition, and pre-primary education, while also empowering rural women economically. Recognizing the importance of this initiative, the Nand Ghar in Ramnagariya has been acknowledged by the government as a leading model for Anganwadi transformation. It serves as a benchmark for future developments, setting a high

4th December 2024: ENTOD Pharmaceuticals has successfully concluded its extensive participation in the National Myopia Week 2024 #AllEyesonMyopia Campaign, held from 14th to 20th November. As a key supporter of this initiative, ENTOD led impactful activities across India to address the alarming rise in myopia. The campaign, spearheaded by the MATANAND Welfare Foundation and the Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmological Society of India (SPOSI), brought together medical experts, educators, and communities to emphasize prevention, early detection, and better management of this growing health concern. The campaign reached over 5 crore (50 million) people across India, including parents, teachers, children, and healthcare professionals. Across 400 districts, 2,000 ophthalmologists conducted awareness programs, including free eye check-ups and myopia awareness sessions in 200 schools,