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Debashree Nandy

Cairn Oil & Gas marks Earth Day 2026 with Community-led Plantation Drive in Assam

April 23, 2026

Golaghat, April 22, 2026: Marking Earth Day 2026 on the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ Cairn Oil & Gas organised a community-led tree plantation drive in Assam’s Golaghat district, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The plantation drive was carried out at the Borchapori Community Centre and Cairn’s Hazarigaon site in Golaghat, bringing together local community members and employees in a collective effort to strengthen green cover and enhance ecological resilience. A variety of fruit-bearing and native saplings, such as mango, amla, neem, olive, and guava, were planted as part of the drive. Designed to deliver lasting ecological and social value, the plantation focused on species that support biodiversity, improve air quality, support soil and groundwater health,

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PNB MetLife - Earth day 1 - Prachi Baliyan

PNB MetLife Marks Earth Day with Community Engagement Initiative at Gurugram Government School

April 23, 2026

Gurugram, Haryana | April 23, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurance companies, marked Earth Day, on April 22, 2026, through a community engagement initiative with students at Government Senior Secondary School, Gairatpur Bass, Sohna, Gurugram. The initiative shows PNB MetLife’s commitment towards environmental awareness and grassroots engagement. The initiative included a tree plantation drive, drawing and painting activities, and an interactive session on the importance of water conservation, aimed at sensitizing students about environmental responsibility from an early age. As part of the program, 100 saplings were planted within the school premises. To encourage longterm care and accountability, students were also encouraged to adopt a sapling and take responsibility for nurturing

Read More »
Harshit Sharma

Olyv Champions Dignity & Inclusion with ‘Project Swabhimaan’, Turning CSR into Real Human Connection

April 23, 2026

Bengaluru, 21st April 2026 — In a move that goes beyond conventional CSR, Olyv brought its values to life through ‘Project Swabhimaan’, a people-first initiative in partnership with Samarthanam Trust for the specially-abled at HSR Layout in Bangalore. Olyv strengthened its commitment to inclusion through a people-first initiative centered on dignity, respect, and meaningful human connection. The initiative saw Olyv team members step out of boardrooms and into real conversations – spending meaningful time with children and beneficiaries, sharing stories, laughter, and moments that matter. From enabling mobility and accessibility through electric wheelchairs and hearing aids, along with 425 meal sponsorships, to creating a space of warmth and belonging, ‘Project Swabhimaan’ was built on a simple yet powerful idea: inclusion

Read More »
MEI_World Earth Day 2026 (1) - Rajat Khanna

Mitsubishi Electric India Marks World Earth Day by Advancing Lake Conservation CSR with Community and Employee Participation in Talegaon

April 23, 2026

New Delhi, 21st April 2026: Bharti Real Estate, the real estate arm of Bharti Enterprises and owner of the Worldmark brand, has launched Abhigyan, an industry-academia engagement initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Structured as an experiential field-visit programme, Abhigyan aims to give students practical exposure to large-scale developments and help them better understand the nuances of planning, design and execution that shape modern urban infrastructure.The initiative began with its first on-ground engagement, hosting civil engineering students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi at Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. During the visit, students experienced an immersive walkthrough of the development and gained first-hand insights into how

Read More »

Bharti Real Estate launches Abhigyan, a unique industry-academia engagement initiative

April 23, 2026

New Delhi, 21st April 2026: Bharti Real Estate, the real estate arm of Bharti Enterprises and owner of the Worldmark brand, has launched Abhigyan, an industry-academia engagement initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Structured as an experiential field-visit programme, Abhigyan aims to give students practical exposure to large-scale developments and help them better understand the nuances of planning, design and execution that shape modern urban infrastructure.The initiative began with its first on-ground engagement, hosting civil engineering students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi at Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. During the visit, students experienced an immersive walkthrough of the development and gained first-hand insights into how

Read More »

Miror Therapeutics Drives Hormonal Health Awareness for BMTC Women in Bengaluru

April 17, 2026

Bengaluru, April 17, 2026: Miror Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. conducted a CSR-led initiative focused on perimenopause, menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women employees of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation at its Shantinagar Central Workshop. Titled “Women’s Midlife & Beyond,” the session engaged 52 participants from the shop-floor technicians department—bringing critical hormonal health conversations into a workforce where such topics are often overlooked. Led by Miror’s experts, the session translated complex hormonal health concepts into practical, easy-to-apply guidance, helping participants better manage symptoms alongside physically demanding work schedules. The initiative also included personalised nutrition recommendations and one-on-one consultations, enabling women to adopt sustainable, long-term lifestyle practices. As part of its holistic approach, Miror distributed 160 units of targeted nutraceuticals—including Bliss, Thrive,

Read More »

Birla Opus Paints Accelerates Sustainability and Circularity across Operations in FY25–26

April 17, 2026

~ Delivers measurable progress in water conservation, circularity, clean energy, and sustainable packaging ~ Mumbai, 15th April 2026: Birla Opus Paints, part of the Aditya Birla Group, makes strong progress in its sustainability agenda in FY 2025–26 with measurable gains in resource efficiency, circular economy practices, and responsible manufacturing. Sustainability remains embedded across the design and operations of its manufacturing ecosystem, guided by a 360-degree approach centred on reduce, reuse, recycle, and recovery. In FY 2025–26, Birla Opus Paints recycled over 490 Lac litres of water back into its processes, while harvesting and utilising more than 810 Lac litres of rainwater across its manufacturing facilities, reducing dependence on freshwater sources. Driving its circular economy practices, Birla Opus Paints also implemented

Read More »

Jindal Stainless strengthens its on-site healthcare infrastructure with new Patient Care Ward and ambulances in Jajpur

April 17, 2026

Jaipur, April 15, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being and workplace safety, Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has set up a new Patient Care Ward along with two Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances at its Occupational Health Centre (OHC) in its Jaipur, Odisha unit. The facility was inaugurated by Unit Head, Mr Deepak Agrawal, in the presence of Associate Vice President – Human Resource, Jindal Stainless, Mr Rakesh Pathak and other senior officials. The newly established Patient Care Ward is equipped with three beds, multipara monitors, comfortable hydraulic patient beds, and modern medical equipment, aimed at delivering efficient and quality healthcare services to employees and stakeholders. Complementing this, the company has deployed two new Basic Life Support

Read More »

CFTI Forays into Women Empowerment & Livelihoods with the launch of Startup Sakhi

April 15, 2026

National, 15th April – Marking a significant and strategic expansion into the livelihood and women empowerment space, the Centre for Transforming India (CFTI) has launched Startup Sakhi—a transformative initiative designed exclusively for women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to build sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship. By unlocking access to financial support, structured training, and continuous mentorship, the program is aimed at breaking barriers that often limit women’s economic participation, empowering SHG members to step out, take charge, and collectively drive change within their communities. The initiative will be executed in Raigad district, Maharashtra, as its first implementation hub, where it is expected to receive 8,000–10,000 applications and directly support around 1,000 women, laying the foundation for a scalable, nationwide model of women-led economic

Read More »

Bisleri International Supports Expansion of The Live Love Laugh Foundation’s Rural Mental Health Programme in Madhya Pradesh

April 15, 2026

Bengaluru / Mumbai, 14 April 2026: The Live Love Laugh Foundation (LLL), founded by actor Deepika Padukone, has announced a three-year CSR partnership with Bisleri International to support and scale its rural community mental health programme in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Launched in January 2023 in the Sausar block of Chhindwara, the programme began with outreach across 60 villages and has since expanded to cover 134 villages, reaching 1,595 beneficiaries. This year, the initiative has expanded into the Bichua block, extending its reach to 42 additional villages supporting 200 people living with mental illness (PwMI). With the support of Bisleri International, the programme will strengthen its outreach across Chhindwara district, while building systems that enable communities to sustain these efforts

Read More »
Debashree Nandy

Cairn Oil & Gas marks Earth Day 2026 with Community-led Plantation Drive in Assam

April 23, 2026

Golaghat, April 22, 2026: Marking Earth Day 2026 on the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ Cairn Oil & Gas organised a community-led tree plantation drive in Assam’s Golaghat district, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The plantation drive was carried out at the Borchapori Community Centre and Cairn’s Hazarigaon site in Golaghat, bringing together local community members and employees in a collective effort to strengthen green cover and enhance ecological resilience. A variety of fruit-bearing and native saplings, such as mango, amla, neem, olive, and guava, were planted as part of the drive. Designed to deliver lasting ecological and social value, the plantation focused on species that support biodiversity, improve air quality, support soil and groundwater health,

Read More »
PNB MetLife - Earth day 1 - Prachi Baliyan

PNB MetLife Marks Earth Day with Community Engagement Initiative at Gurugram Government School

April 23, 2026

Gurugram, Haryana | April 23, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurance companies, marked Earth Day, on April 22, 2026, through a community engagement initiative with students at Government Senior Secondary School, Gairatpur Bass, Sohna, Gurugram. The initiative shows PNB MetLife’s commitment towards environmental awareness and grassroots engagement. The initiative included a tree plantation drive, drawing and painting activities, and an interactive session on the importance of water conservation, aimed at sensitizing students about environmental responsibility from an early age. As part of the program, 100 saplings were planted within the school premises. To encourage longterm care and accountability, students were also encouraged to adopt a sapling and take responsibility for nurturing

Read More »
Harshit Sharma

Olyv Champions Dignity & Inclusion with ‘Project Swabhimaan’, Turning CSR into Real Human Connection

April 23, 2026

Bengaluru, 21st April 2026 — In a move that goes beyond conventional CSR, Olyv brought its values to life through ‘Project Swabhimaan’, a people-first initiative in partnership with Samarthanam Trust for the specially-abled at HSR Layout in Bangalore. Olyv strengthened its commitment to inclusion through a people-first initiative centered on dignity, respect, and meaningful human connection. The initiative saw Olyv team members step out of boardrooms and into real conversations – spending meaningful time with children and beneficiaries, sharing stories, laughter, and moments that matter. From enabling mobility and accessibility through electric wheelchairs and hearing aids, along with 425 meal sponsorships, to creating a space of warmth and belonging, ‘Project Swabhimaan’ was built on a simple yet powerful idea: inclusion

Read More »
MEI_World Earth Day 2026 (1) - Rajat Khanna

Mitsubishi Electric India Marks World Earth Day by Advancing Lake Conservation CSR with Community and Employee Participation in Talegaon

April 23, 2026

New Delhi, 21st April 2026: Bharti Real Estate, the real estate arm of Bharti Enterprises and owner of the Worldmark brand, has launched Abhigyan, an industry-academia engagement initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Structured as an experiential field-visit programme, Abhigyan aims to give students practical exposure to large-scale developments and help them better understand the nuances of planning, design and execution that shape modern urban infrastructure.The initiative began with its first on-ground engagement, hosting civil engineering students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi at Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. During the visit, students experienced an immersive walkthrough of the development and gained first-hand insights into how

Read More »

Bharti Real Estate launches Abhigyan, a unique industry-academia engagement initiative

April 23, 2026

New Delhi, 21st April 2026: Bharti Real Estate, the real estate arm of Bharti Enterprises and owner of the Worldmark brand, has launched Abhigyan, an industry-academia engagement initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Structured as an experiential field-visit programme, Abhigyan aims to give students practical exposure to large-scale developments and help them better understand the nuances of planning, design and execution that shape modern urban infrastructure.The initiative began with its first on-ground engagement, hosting civil engineering students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi at Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. During the visit, students experienced an immersive walkthrough of the development and gained first-hand insights into how

Read More »

Miror Therapeutics Drives Hormonal Health Awareness for BMTC Women in Bengaluru

April 17, 2026

Bengaluru, April 17, 2026: Miror Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. conducted a CSR-led initiative focused on perimenopause, menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women employees of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation at its Shantinagar Central Workshop. Titled “Women’s Midlife & Beyond,” the session engaged 52 participants from the shop-floor technicians department—bringing critical hormonal health conversations into a workforce where such topics are often overlooked. Led by Miror’s experts, the session translated complex hormonal health concepts into practical, easy-to-apply guidance, helping participants better manage symptoms alongside physically demanding work schedules. The initiative also included personalised nutrition recommendations and one-on-one consultations, enabling women to adopt sustainable, long-term lifestyle practices. As part of its holistic approach, Miror distributed 160 units of targeted nutraceuticals—including Bliss, Thrive,

Read More »

Birla Opus Paints Accelerates Sustainability and Circularity across Operations in FY25–26

April 17, 2026

~ Delivers measurable progress in water conservation, circularity, clean energy, and sustainable packaging ~ Mumbai, 15th April 2026: Birla Opus Paints, part of the Aditya Birla Group, makes strong progress in its sustainability agenda in FY 2025–26 with measurable gains in resource efficiency, circular economy practices, and responsible manufacturing. Sustainability remains embedded across the design and operations of its manufacturing ecosystem, guided by a 360-degree approach centred on reduce, reuse, recycle, and recovery. In FY 2025–26, Birla Opus Paints recycled over 490 Lac litres of water back into its processes, while harvesting and utilising more than 810 Lac litres of rainwater across its manufacturing facilities, reducing dependence on freshwater sources. Driving its circular economy practices, Birla Opus Paints also implemented

Read More »

Jindal Stainless strengthens its on-site healthcare infrastructure with new Patient Care Ward and ambulances in Jajpur

April 17, 2026

Jaipur, April 15, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being and workplace safety, Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has set up a new Patient Care Ward along with two Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances at its Occupational Health Centre (OHC) in its Jaipur, Odisha unit. The facility was inaugurated by Unit Head, Mr Deepak Agrawal, in the presence of Associate Vice President – Human Resource, Jindal Stainless, Mr Rakesh Pathak and other senior officials. The newly established Patient Care Ward is equipped with three beds, multipara monitors, comfortable hydraulic patient beds, and modern medical equipment, aimed at delivering efficient and quality healthcare services to employees and stakeholders. Complementing this, the company has deployed two new Basic Life Support

Read More »

CFTI Forays into Women Empowerment & Livelihoods with the launch of Startup Sakhi

April 15, 2026

National, 15th April – Marking a significant and strategic expansion into the livelihood and women empowerment space, the Centre for Transforming India (CFTI) has launched Startup Sakhi—a transformative initiative designed exclusively for women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to build sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship. By unlocking access to financial support, structured training, and continuous mentorship, the program is aimed at breaking barriers that often limit women’s economic participation, empowering SHG members to step out, take charge, and collectively drive change within their communities. The initiative will be executed in Raigad district, Maharashtra, as its first implementation hub, where it is expected to receive 8,000–10,000 applications and directly support around 1,000 women, laying the foundation for a scalable, nationwide model of women-led economic

Read More »

Bisleri International Supports Expansion of The Live Love Laugh Foundation’s Rural Mental Health Programme in Madhya Pradesh

April 15, 2026

Bengaluru / Mumbai, 14 April 2026: The Live Love Laugh Foundation (LLL), founded by actor Deepika Padukone, has announced a three-year CSR partnership with Bisleri International to support and scale its rural community mental health programme in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Launched in January 2023 in the Sausar block of Chhindwara, the programme began with outreach across 60 villages and has since expanded to cover 134 villages, reaching 1,595 beneficiaries. This year, the initiative has expanded into the Bichua block, extending its reach to 42 additional villages supporting 200 people living with mental illness (PwMI). With the support of Bisleri International, the programme will strengthen its outreach across Chhindwara district, while building systems that enable communities to sustain these efforts

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