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Hyundai Motor India Foundation supports access to safe drinking water for an additional 134 government schools in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district under the H₂OPE initiative

September 18, 2026

Gadchiroli | September 17, 2026: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has strengthened access to safe drinking water in Gadchiroli district through its H₂OPE initiative by equipping additional 134 government schools with water purification and storage infrastructure.; building upon HMIF’s earlier intervention which was well appreciated by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, who acknowledged its impact in Gadchiroli and encouraged Hyundai Motor India to consider expanding support to an additional 100 schools in the district. Implemented with an investment of INR 2.95 crore, the project underscores HMIF’s commitment to improving community well-being, supporting student health and advancing sustainable development in alignment with government of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission and

PepsiCo advances ESG ambitions with efforts across Water, Farming and Nutrition, contributing to resilient business growth

September 18, 2026

The India business contributes to the global sustainability goals through leadership in water stewardship, regenerative agriculture and circular packaging NEW DELHI, 17 September 2026: PepsiCo released its 2025 ESG Performance Update, highlighting measurable progress against its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) ambition and demonstrating how sustainability is increasingly embedded in the way the company operates and grows. Globally, PepsiCo has expanded regenerative, restorative and protective farming practices to 4.7 million acres across more than 60 countries, achieved 100% water replenishment at company-owned facilities in highwater-risk areas and reduced virgin plastic use in primary packaging by 6%. In India, PepsiCo continues to make strong progress across these priorities. “We’re excited by the momentum we’re building as pep+ continues to transform our business end

Carrier Launches ALLWAYS Community Program to Support Frontline Outdoor Workers Against Extreme Weather

September 17, 2026

Gurugram, 17th September 2026: Carrier India, Carrier India, a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, today announced the launch of the Carrier ALLWAYS Community Program, a corporate social responsibility initiative focused on building awareness and preparedness among outdoor workers who are exposed to extreme weather conditions such as heat waves, heavy rainfall, cold waves and poor air quality. As a pilot, the program is being rolled out in Gurugram, in association with United Way Delhi as the initiative’s implementation partner. The first phase focuses on the city’s active fleet of delivery riders, who spend extended hours outdoors, of whom approximately 5,000 to 6,000 are on the road daily. At the heart of the

Max Healthcare Foundation Expands Max Medical Scholarship to Fund Education of 250 Meritorious MBBS Students in its 4th Year

September 16, 2026

New Delhi, September 15, 2026: Max Healthcare Foundation today announced the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship Max Medical Scholarship Programme, expanding its annual intake to up to 250 new students this year, compared with 100 students in previous years. The expansion will significantly widen the programme’s reach and enable more meritorious students from economically weaker sections to pursue medical education. The scholarship will fully fund the medical education of up to 250 new students this year who have qualified for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET examination) and secured admission to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program in government medical colleges across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Nagpur, Lucknow, Mohali, Dehradun, Bathinda and Bhubaneswar for the

The Association of People with Disability Launches ‘AS i AM’ – A National Movement to Redefine How India Sees Disability

September 16, 2026

Bengaluru, September 15, 2026: The Association of People with Disability (APD) has announced the launch of AS i AM – a photography and videography movement challenging how disability is portrayed in India’s visual culture. India is home to over 50 million people with disabilities. Yet in mainstream media and advertising, they remain largely invisible, and when they do appear, it is almost always through the lens of pity or inspiration. AS i AM exists to change that. The challenge invites photographers, videographers, and visual storytellers across India to document the honest, ordinary, joyful realities of people living with disability, building a permanent visual repository that changes what India sees. Submissions are open till midnight on October 31, 2026. Winners will be announced

M3M Foundation Supports Kamya Bhardwaj Through ‘Samudra Se Shikhar Tak’ to Take on the Oceans Seven

September 12, 2026

Haryana’s First Female Channel Swimmer on a Historic Quest to Become India’s First Woman to Complete the Oceans Seven Gurugram, Haryana | 10th September 2026: M3M Foundation has come forward to support young open-water swimmer Kamya Bhardwaj in her quest to conquer the Oceans Seven, launching ‘Samudra Se Shikhar Tak’ under its Lakshya programme as a dedicated initiative for her historic journey. Beginning with the iconic English Channel, Kamya will take on seven of the world’s most challenging open-water crossings in her pursuit of becoming the first Indian woman to complete the Oceans Seven. M3M Foundation will support her throughout this journey and is also launching a donation and partnership campaign, inviting individuals, institutions and organisations to become part of

Bharti Airtel Foundation and Army Goodwill Schools Celebrate a Decade of Partnership Advancing Quality Education and Future-Ready Learning Across Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh

September 11, 2026

New Delhi | 11 September 2026: Bharti Airtel Foundation and HQ Northern Command’s Army Goodwill Schools (AGS) today celebrated 10 years of partnership dedicated to advancing quality education, strengthening school systems, empowering educators, fostering innovation, and expanding opportunities for students across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Established in 2016, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to transforming educational outcomes and enabling children in the region to realise their full potential. The milestone event, held at Army Goodwill Public School, Pahalgam, was graced by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, and Shri Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Co-Chairman, Bharti Airtel Foundation and Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, along with senior representatives from the Indian Army and Bharti Airtel Foundation.

BC Jindal Group Deepens Support for Vulnerable Communities; Benefits Over 1000 Lives Through Shelter Home Programme

September 10, 2026

New Delhi, 8th September 2026: The BC Jindal Foundation, the CSR arm of one of India’s leading business conglomerates, the BC Jindal Group, has announced that its Shelter Home Programme has directly benefitted over 1000 individuals belonging to vulnerable groups across the Delhi National Capital Region. Over the past five years, the Foundation has committed Rs 3 crore towards the programme, providing care and support to more than 100 people on average every day, throughout the year. The BC Jindal Group, led by Shyam Sunder Jindal, Promoter, BC Jindal Group, through its foundation’s initiative, addresses critical needs related to the physical health, emotional well-being and social inclusion of marginalized senior citizens and abandoned children. The programme provides highly nutritious meals

25,000+ Students: Devyani Jaipuria’s Shiksha Kendra Marks Two Decades of Education and Skilling

September 10, 2026

New Delhi, 9th September 2026: For Devyani Jaipuria, education has been a personal area of philanthropic focus for more than two decades. What began with Shiksha Kendra as an effort to create access to education for children from underserved communities has grown into a sustained initiative spanning education and skill development, reaching more than 25,000 students over the years. This World Literacy Day, Jaipuria is highlighting the work as a long-term commitment to creating opportunities that extend beyond access to a classroom.Through Shiksha Kendra and the Pravah Skill Development Centre, the focus has been on helping children continue their education, supporting young people with skills and creating pathways towards employment and greater independence. The impact can be seen in the

Bharti Airtel Foundation Celebrates 25+ Years of Transforming Education, Touching 7.8 Million Lives Across India

September 9, 2026

Ludhiana, September 9, 2026: Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, today reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through education as it marked over 25 years of impact across India. Since inception, the Foundation has positively impacted over 7.8 million beneficiaries, including more than 4.3 million students and 3.62 lakh teachers, across 37,000 schools and 25,000 villages in 20 states, through an integrated portfolio of initiatives spanning school education, teacher development, government school partnerships, scholarships and higher education. Punjab is the largest hub of Bharti Airtel Foundation’s school education initiatives, accounting for nearly 60% of its Satya Bharti School network. The Foundation operates 85 schools across the state, serving over 21,000 students (51% girls), while its Quality Support Program reaches more than 42,000 students in 105 government schools. The impact of these efforts is reflected in strong academic outcomes, with five Satya Bharti Adarsh Senior Secondary Schools recording a 99.6% Class X pass rate in the