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Vedanta Transforms 20 Lakh Lives Through Skills and Livelihoods

July 15, 2026

Holistic skilling ecosystem spans vocational training, women-led entrepreneurship, agriculture, sports and youth empowerment 46,000+ youth empowered through industry-aligned skilling initiatives since 2016 New Delhi, July 15, 2026: Marking World Youth Skills Day, Vedanta Group, the world’s leading metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology conglomerate, today announced that it has empowered nearly 20 lakh people through its skilling initiatives over the past six years, reinforcing its commitment to building an inclusive and future-ready workforce. Focused on enhancing employability and creating sustainable livelihoods across ages, genders and communities, Vedanta’s skilling ecosystem spans vocational and technical training, women-led entrepreneurship, agriculture and farmer capacity building, sports-based skill development, and youth empowerment programmes. Aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India Mission,

Dalmia Bharat to manufacture one of the world’s greenest cements from Andhra Pradesh

July 15, 2026

New manufacturing unit in Kadapa will run on over 80% renewable power, recycle all its water, and create 1,000 jobs – as southern India’s cement demand accelerates New Delhi/Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh | 15 July: Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL), one of India’s leading cement manufacturing companies, today laid the foundation stone for its second manufacturing unit in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. The foundation laying ceremony was graced by Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Real Time Governance and Human Resources Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, along with Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO, Dalmia Bharat Limited, senior government officials and the company’s leadership. With an investment of ₹3100 crore, the project will establish a next-generation integrated

Ambuja Foundation Empowers over 5,700 Farmers through Sustainable River Lift Irrigation systems and multi cropping in Murshidabad, West Bengal

July 15, 2026

Mumbai, 15th July 2026: Addressing the irrigation challenge in twenty-three villages in Farakka town, Murshidabad, West Bengal, Ambuja Foundation supported 5700 farmers in building River Lift Irrigation systems, adopting multi-cropping practices and doubling their incomes. Following an extensive survey conducted by agricultural experts, Ambuja Foundation decided to construct River Lift Irrigation (RLI) systems as a sustainable solution to solve irrigation problem in the area. The foundation along with partners established twenty-five River Lift Irrigation systems across twenty three villages, covering nearly 747 hectares of farmland and directly benefiting over 5,700 farmers. The initiative has transformed the lives of rural communities by supporting the villagers with assured irrigation system and year-round cultivation. Designed to lift river water to higher elevations and

From Potential to Progress: How M3M Foundation is Empowering India’s Youth Through Skills

July 15, 2026

“The future belongs to those who are prepared for it.” 15th July 2026: A single opportunity has the power to change far more than one life. It can replace uncertainty with confidence, dependence with dignity, and transform a job seeker into a job creator. More importantly, it creates a ripple effect, uplifting families, strengthening communities, and contributing to the nation’s progress. Hajrat’s journey is a testament to this transformation. Raised in a modest village, Hajrat dreamed of pursuing higher education and building a better future for his family. But when his father’s health deteriorated and financial responsibilities mounted, those dreams slowly gave way to uncertainty. Like countless young people across rural India, he wasn’t short of ambition, he simply lacked

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MBD Group Launches AASOKA Science Kit Initiative Under Ashok Karya to Benefit 25,000 Students Across 400 Schools Pan-India

July 14, 2026

~ With an investment of nearly 2.5 Crore, the initiative aims to reach 400 schools pan-India, benefiting around 25,000 Grade 6 students and providing teacher training, with plans under consideration to expand the programme to 800 schools. New Delhi, 14th July 2026: MBD Group, one of India’s leading education-led business groups with diversified interests in publishing, edtech, hospitality and real estate, on 10th July announced the launch of Ashok Samvad, a national conclave dedicated to leadership, social impact and the purposeful exchange of ideas, on the occasion of the 81st birth anniversary of the Group’s Founder, Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra. Launched under Ashok Karya, the Group’s social impact movement inspired by the Founder’s values and vision, Ashok Samvad marks the

Alcobrew Deepens Its Green Commitment, Plants Over 8,000 Saplings to mark Van Mohatsav

July 10, 2026

In a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to environmental stewardship, Alcobrew Distilleries India Ltd. announced the plantation of over 8,000 saplings in association with SayTrees in Hisar, undertaken as part of the company’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The plantation drive forms part of Alcobrew’s broader mission to contribute meaningfully to India’s ecological balance. The initiative aims to enhance green cover, support local biodiversity, and foster a healthier environment for the surrounding community. This latest effort follows closely on the heels of another significant plantation drive by the company, where over 2,000 saplings were planted in Gurgaon, further reflecting Alcobrew’s sustained focus on afforestation and environmental well-being. With these two initiatives combined, Alcobrew’s total sapling plantations have now crossed

Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Govt. of India, Shri. Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Landmark Initiative ‘PRAGATI’ to Empower 20,000 rural youth as Agri-Entrepreneurs and directly Support 20 Lakh Farmers

July 9, 2026

India, Thursday, July 09, 2026: In a significant milestone for India’s rural development landscape, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Landmark Initiative ‘PRAGATI’ to Empower 20,000 Agri-Entrepreneurs and Directly Support 20 Lakh Farmers. Leading national and global institutions, a pioneering programme designed to catalyse large-scale, inclusive, and climate-resilient regenerative agriculture initiative to transform smallholder farmers. PepsiCo Foundation, State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF), Gates Foundation, IDH, Heifer International, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Global Agri Entrepreneurship Academy, The Sustainable Agriculture Foundations International Association (SAFIA), and Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF), & Transform Rural India Foundation (TRIF) have come together to launch the ambitious 20K Agri Entrepreneurs Initiative, PRAGATI. This programme

BIMTECH Advances Zero-Plastic Waste Campus movement with Bisleri International ‘s ‘Bottles for Change’ CSR Initiative

July 9, 2026

Mumbai, July 9, 2026: Strengthening its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, has partnered with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. under the company’s flagship CSR initiative, ‘Bottles for Change’, to promote responsible plastic waste management and recycling across its campus. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Letter of Association (LoA) by Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH, and Mr. Vidya Bhooshan Singh, CSR Regional Manager – North, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. The initiative will be spearheaded by the Centre for Sustainability and CSR at BIMTECH. The initiative was coordinated by Dr. Reeti Kulshreshtha, Chairperson, Centre for Sustainability & CSR, BIMTECH and members of the centre, Dr. Anupama Singh and Dr.

Pfizer’s Project AASTHA Crosses 10 Lakh Patients Supported, Advancing Healthcare Access for Cancer and Rare Disease Communities Across India

July 9, 2026

From Left to Right: Dr. Rajat Jain, President, Doctors For You, Sharad Goswami, Senior Director, International Policy and Communications, Pfizer India, Dr. Rajini M., Director, Health & Family Welfare Services, Government of Karnataka, Jnanesh Kamat K, Joint Director of Health & Family Welfare Services, Dr. Ravikant Singh, Associate Professor & Officer In-Charge, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Muzaffarpur, Dr. H.L. Vishwanath, Medical Superintendent, Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru, Sneha Senapathi, Head CSR, Pfizer India Project AASTHA strengthens patient navigation through treatment guidance, counselling and access to government welfare schemes for people living with cancer and rare diseases. In Karnataka, the initiative has supported nearly 60,000 patients, enabling access to treatment and government healthcare funding. Bengaluru, 09 July 2026: Pfizer today

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NHPC Organizes Horticulture and Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Programs Under CSR at Dibang Multipurpose Project

July 9, 2026

ROING/DIBANG VALLEY (ARUNACHAL PRADESH), JULY 09, 2026 – Under the aegis of the 2880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project, NHPC Limited successfully organized a one-day Horticulture Training Program alongside a Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR training session. Held on July 9, 2026, at the Government Primary School in Ranli, Dibang Valley District, the socio-economic outreach program was executed under the guidance and directives of Shri Narendra Kumar, Project Head and Executive Director. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the district administration, aimed to enhance the sustainable livelihoods of local stakeholders and farmers while equipping them with vital life-saving skills. The interactive sessions drew approximately 45 participants, including the local Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM), village heads (Gaon Burha and Gaon Burhi),