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Jindal Stainless’ CSR programme ‘Niramaya’ strengthens healthcare access and preventive health awareness in rural JajpurJindal Stainless’ CSR programme ‘Niramaya’ strengthens healthcare access and preventive health awareness in rural Jajpur

October 9, 2026

Comprehensive healthcare programme supporting underserved communities through primary healthcare, medical camps, health awareness and disease prevention initiatives. National, October 09, 2026: Jindal Stainless Foundation (JSF), the CSR wing of Jindal Stainless, is strengthening access to quality healthcare in rural and remote communities of Jajpur, Odisha, through its CSR programme – Niramaya. The programme brings together primary healthcare services, mobile medical support, specialised health camps and awareness initiatives, with a focus on taking healthcare closer to underserved communities. As part of Niramaya, a clinic and mobile medical van provide healthcare services across 15+ villages in the region. The programme also conducts regular health camps and awareness sessions, covering general health as well as specific health concerns such as tuberculosis, cancer, diarrhoea,

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

ED Uncovers Alleged ₹200-Crore CSR Laundering Racket Involving Executives of 40 PSUs, Banks and Corporates

October 8, 2026

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed an alleged large-scale money-laundering racket in which Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds were reportedly diverted through a network of charitable trusts and shell entities, involving senior executives of at least 40 public sector undertakings (PSUs), public sector banks, hospitals and private companies. According to the agency, the alleged racket was operated through multiple trusts associated with Dharmendra Kumar Chandradev, who is accused of impersonating a medical doctor for nearly three decades. The ED has alleged that these trusts were used to receive CSR contributions ostensibly meant for charitable activities, before the funds were allegedly routed through intermediary and shell entities and substantially returned to the original donors in cash. The investigation reportedly

Alcobrew Distilleries Adopts Vision Unlimited’s After-School ClubUnder Project Vidyauday

October 8, 2026

New Delhi, October 7, 2026: Alcobrew Distilleries India Ltd., today announced that it has adopted an after-school club run by Vision Unlimited, a non-profit organisation working with underprivileged communities. The adoption is part of Alcobrew’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments and falls under Project Vidyauday, the company’s flagship education programme. The club currently serves around 110 children of construction labourers and daily wage earners, families for whom regular schooling and academic support are often out of reach. It caters to children of every age, from toddlers of two years to adolescents of 14 to 15, offering them a safe, structured space to learn, study and receive guidance from dedicated educators. For the youngest, the club provides early childhood education, laying the

Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation and Lakshya Drive Responsible Waste Management During Tirupati Brahmotsavam

October 7, 2026

~ Part of Maidaan Saaf campaign, initiative implemented at Tirumala to encourage visitors to collect and responsibly dispose of packaging waste Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, October 2026: Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation, in partnership with Lakshya – A Society for Social and Environmental Development and in collaboration with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), implemented a waste management initiative during the Tirupati Brahmotsavam 2026 at Tirumala. The first such initiative undertaken during the festival, the programme focused on encouraging responsible waste management practices and supporting cleaner surroundings across key high-footfall areas. As part of the intervention, reusable collection bags were also distributed among visitors, providing them with a simple way to collect packaging waste generated during their visit and carry it

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

CG Power and Sky Social Strengthen Community Health, Hygiene and Youth Leadership in Rural Madhya Pradesh

October 5, 2026

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, in collaboration with Sky Social, is implementing the CG Power × Sky Social Community Health & Youth Leadership Initiative 2026 in Amoda village, Madhya Pradesh, with the aim of strengthening community awareness around health, hygiene, well-being, responsible choices and youth leadership. The programme takes a community-wide approach, with interactive sessions and conversations involving girls and boys, school-going children, adolescent boys and girls, young men, youth groups, peer leaders, Panchayat representatives and other village community members. The sessions cover a range of issues including: Personal health, hygiene and healthy everyday practices Menstrual health and hygiene Puberty, body changes and growing up Period-related myths and misconceptions Nutrition and sanitation De-addiction and awareness around tobacco, alcohol and

Allcargo Group Targets 3 Lakh Plantations under Maitree Project to Create Sustainable Livelihoods for 5,000 Farmers in FY27

October 5, 2026

Mumbai, 5th October 2026: Allcargo Group, through its CSR arm Avashya Foundation, is continuing the Maitree Project in FY27 is scaling its flagship Project Maitree in FY27 with a target of 3,00,000 saplings across 81 villages in Maharashtra, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for 5,000 farmers and their families. The initiative seeks to integrate environmental conservation with sustainable livelihood development by supporting rural and tribal communities through plantation-based livelihood opportunities, while promoting greener communities and contributing to long-term economic resilience. As part of the FY 2026–27 afforestation programme, approximately 3,00,000 plants were distributed across Palghar, Raigad, Nashik and Amravati districts of Maharashtra, supporting environmental sustainability while contributing to rural livelihoods. In Palghar and Nashik, 2,20,000 plants were distributed, benefiting around 4,400

M3M Foundation’s ‘Threads of India – Bharat Ka Taana Baana’ Brings India’s Textile Heritage, Fashion and Purpose Together

October 1, 2026

New Delhi| 30th September 2026: From learning directly from traditional weavers and artisans across India to translating those experiences into contemporary fashion, M3M Foundation’s Threads of India – Bharat Ka Taana Baana brought together craft, culture, sustainability and women’s empowerment at an exclusive ‘Evening of Patronage & Purpose’ at Roseate House, New Delhi. At the heart of the initiative were 32 unique dresses, created by four young women artisans from M3M Foundation’s iMpower Academy for Skills. The collection, titled ‘Ada-e-Hind’, represents a journey that took the young artisans beyond the classroom and into the heart of India’s textile traditions. The evening brought together a glamorous gathering of Delhi’s fashion and social circuit, including Ramola Bachchan, Rina Dhaka, Sunit Verma, Sonal