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Bhopal Hosts Third State-Level Consultation on Glaucoma Prevention

September 23, 2024

23rd September 2024: The third state-level consultation in the ongoing collaborative campaign between Sightsavers India and AbbVie India was successfully held at Hotel Palaash Residency, focusing on strategies to prevent visual impairment due to glaucoma. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including ophthalmologists, senior optometrists, public health professionals, civil society representatives, social scientists, and journalists. The objectives of the campaign are to raise awareness about glaucoma, its risk factors, and the importance of regular eye check-ups. It aims to promote early detection and timely treatment of glaucoma to prevent blindness. This national campaign seeks to unite experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss the current state of glaucoma awareness and treatment in India, while regional consultations are

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA

PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES 8TH INDIA WATER WEEK

September 17, 2024

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 8th India Water Week today (September 17, 2024) in New Delhi.  Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the goal of reducing the number of people suffering from water scarcity is of great importance for all of humanity. Under the Sustainable Development Goals, there is an emphasis on supporting and strengthening the participation of local communities to improve water and sanitation management. The President said the arrangement for providing water to everyone has been the priority of our country since ancient times. From Ladakh to Kerala, effective systems of water conservation and management existed in our country. Such systems gradually disappeared during British rule. Our systems were based on harmony with nature.

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11th CSR TIMES Summit & Awards held in Goa, CM Sawant calls for greater participation

August 24, 2024

11th CSR TIMES Summit & Awards held in Goa, CM Sawant calls for greater participation Panjim, August 23: The 11th Corporate Social Responsibility Summit and CSR Times Awards 2024 were held in Goa on Friday. The summit was organised by CSR TIMES- a periodical on corporate social responsibility, in association with the Goa CSR Authority. The occasion was graced by dignitaries including Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Hon’ble Member of Rajya Sabha and Goa BJP chief, among other distinguished guests including business leaders, CSR professionals, and numerous award winners from across India. The venue of the summit bears special significance as Goa, being a small state and relatively easier to manage with regard to CSR,

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With the help of Assistive Devices, HMD and Samarthanam Trust, empower persons with disabilities

June 3, 2024

3rd June 2024: HMD, in partnership with the Samarthanam Trust, recently teamed up to conduct a joint initiative aimed at empowering people with disabilities (PwDs). The event, held at Samarthanam Trust’s premises, focused on providing essential assistive devices, promoting independent living, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Through this collaborative effort, HMD and Samarthanam Trust have embarked on a mission to provide essential assistive devices that enable people to overcome challenges, reduce secondary health complications, and unlock new educational and employment opportunities. By equipping individuals with vital tools, this initiative aims to foster independence, alleviate caregiver stress, and promote an inclusive society where everyone can thrive. The project mobilizes resources to provide assistive devices, empowering people

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SOIE and Kamakhya join hands to celebrate World Menstrual Day with an educational event and sustainable sanitary pads distribution

May 28, 2024

28th June 2024: With World Menstrual Day right around the corner, SOIE, a leading lingerie brand from Ginza Industries Ltd., in association with Kamakhya, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women, hosted a menstrual hygiene educational event at its Surat Factory in Sachin. The event focused on raising awareness about menstrual hygiene and empowering women through informative and personalized sessions, along with the distribution of sustainable sanitary pads to a large chunk of their female workforce at the factory. The event featured informative sessions from Kamakhya’s experts, who provided valuable insights on menstrual hygiene and dispelled common myths, stigmas, and stereotypes surrounding menstruation. The informative session was followed by a Q&A segment, allowing women to engage directly with the experts.

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A journey of service and achievement, Shri L.K. Advani’s Bharat Ratna Ceremony

April 2, 2024

March 31, 2024: In an influential ceremony that was held at her residence in New Delhi today, the President of India, Honorable Smt. Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna upon Shri L.K. Advani, marking a significant recognition of his remarkable contributions to Indian politics and public service. The ceremonial occasion was witnessed in the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including the Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, who graced the occasion with their esteemed presence. The family members of Shri Advani were also in attendance, adding a personal touch to the grand ceremony. Shri L.K. Advani, a stalwart in Indian politics, has had a profound

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World Bank redefines CSR through sustainability & responsibility

March 21, 2024

The World Bank Group is committed to ending extreme poverty and sustainably boosting shared prosperity. The World Bank manages its internal business operations’ environmental, social, and economic impacts by striving for net positive impacts on the ecosystems, communities, and economies where we have offices. The World Bank’s annual Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index and biennial Sustainability Review present details on the sustainability considerations of our operations and corporate practices. Sustainability Impacts The Corporate Responsibility Strategic Plan focuses on the World Bank’s efforts to review mandates and progress on Corporate Responsibility at the World Bank, evaluate the current Corporate Responsibility landscape and trends, engage stakeholders for input on Corporate Responsibility issues, identify implementation priorities; and establish a rolling three-year implementation plan for

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ESG Advancement: Innovations Driving Sustainability

March 11, 2024

UN Global Compact and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry set the Stage For Sustainable Innovation Global Summit “ESG Advancement: Innovations Driving Sustainability” brought together the stakeholders to deliberate on this crucial subject. UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted a Global Summit at PHD House, New Delhi.   “The world is changing, and ESG is becoming an integral part of businesses,” said Dr Jatinder Singh, Assistant Secretary General, PHDCCI. Mr. Ratnesh, Executive Director, UNGCNI, said adopting Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 is a monumental step towards a unified and sustainable future.   Ms. Cristina Ritter, Head of Anti-Corruption and Governance, UN Global Compact, New York, highlighted the importance of SDG

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Over 200 Adolescent Girls’ Academic Achievements in a Joint Event Honored by Educate Girls and Rajasthan State Open School

February 19, 2024

19th February 2024: A leading non-profit promoting girls’ education in rural India, together with the Rajasthan State Open School (RSOS) Educate Girls, honored over 200 adolescent girls who passed their 10th-class examinations as part of their Project Pragati in a joint event. The event also marked the launch their RSOS mobile app, developed with Educate Girls, making the enrolment and examination process accessible for Open School students. The Project Pragati, implemented in 9 districts across Rajasthan, is a ‘second chance’ program by Educate Girls to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and young women to obtain their 10th-class certification through the Rajasthan State Open School. At the heart of the program is a Prerak, a community member who identifies out-of-school adolescent girls and

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India’s successful saga on the moon – Chandrayaan-3

October 10, 2023

Progress in life draws from examples and could we cite a better one than the recent historic feat of Chandrayaan – 3? In my reckoning there is a striking similarity between its’ execution and success in the realm of CSR. Professionals in the dynamic and ever evolving field of CSR, continually seek inspiration and guidance to navigate the complexities of this challenging terrain. The pieces that go into creating a vibrant CSR image constitute pieces of strategy, adaptability, trust building, crisis management, leaderships, ethics, and consistency amongst others. Chandrayaan 3- India’s landmark milestone with a giant imprint in the world of lunar space, has etched excellent strategy and execution in large and bold letters. This indeed is an opportune moment

Read More »

Bhopal Hosts Third State-Level Consultation on Glaucoma Prevention

September 23, 2024

23rd September 2024: The third state-level consultation in the ongoing collaborative campaign between Sightsavers India and AbbVie India was successfully held at Hotel Palaash Residency, focusing on strategies to prevent visual impairment due to glaucoma. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including ophthalmologists, senior optometrists, public health professionals, civil society representatives, social scientists, and journalists. The objectives of the campaign are to raise awareness about glaucoma, its risk factors, and the importance of regular eye check-ups. It aims to promote early detection and timely treatment of glaucoma to prevent blindness. This national campaign seeks to unite experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss the current state of glaucoma awareness and treatment in India, while regional consultations are

Read More »
PRESIDENT OF INDIA

PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES 8TH INDIA WATER WEEK

September 17, 2024

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 8th India Water Week today (September 17, 2024) in New Delhi.  Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the goal of reducing the number of people suffering from water scarcity is of great importance for all of humanity. Under the Sustainable Development Goals, there is an emphasis on supporting and strengthening the participation of local communities to improve water and sanitation management. The President said the arrangement for providing water to everyone has been the priority of our country since ancient times. From Ladakh to Kerala, effective systems of water conservation and management existed in our country. Such systems gradually disappeared during British rule. Our systems were based on harmony with nature.

Read More »
11th CSR TIMES event

11th CSR TIMES Summit & Awards held in Goa, CM Sawant calls for greater participation

August 24, 2024

11th CSR TIMES Summit & Awards held in Goa, CM Sawant calls for greater participation Panjim, August 23: The 11th Corporate Social Responsibility Summit and CSR Times Awards 2024 were held in Goa on Friday. The summit was organised by CSR TIMES- a periodical on corporate social responsibility, in association with the Goa CSR Authority. The occasion was graced by dignitaries including Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Hon’ble Member of Rajya Sabha and Goa BJP chief, among other distinguished guests including business leaders, CSR professionals, and numerous award winners from across India. The venue of the summit bears special significance as Goa, being a small state and relatively easier to manage with regard to CSR,

Read More »

With the help of Assistive Devices, HMD and Samarthanam Trust, empower persons with disabilities

June 3, 2024

3rd June 2024: HMD, in partnership with the Samarthanam Trust, recently teamed up to conduct a joint initiative aimed at empowering people with disabilities (PwDs). The event, held at Samarthanam Trust’s premises, focused on providing essential assistive devices, promoting independent living, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Through this collaborative effort, HMD and Samarthanam Trust have embarked on a mission to provide essential assistive devices that enable people to overcome challenges, reduce secondary health complications, and unlock new educational and employment opportunities. By equipping individuals with vital tools, this initiative aims to foster independence, alleviate caregiver stress, and promote an inclusive society where everyone can thrive. The project mobilizes resources to provide assistive devices, empowering people

Read More »

SOIE and Kamakhya join hands to celebrate World Menstrual Day with an educational event and sustainable sanitary pads distribution

May 28, 2024

28th June 2024: With World Menstrual Day right around the corner, SOIE, a leading lingerie brand from Ginza Industries Ltd., in association with Kamakhya, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women, hosted a menstrual hygiene educational event at its Surat Factory in Sachin. The event focused on raising awareness about menstrual hygiene and empowering women through informative and personalized sessions, along with the distribution of sustainable sanitary pads to a large chunk of their female workforce at the factory. The event featured informative sessions from Kamakhya’s experts, who provided valuable insights on menstrual hygiene and dispelled common myths, stigmas, and stereotypes surrounding menstruation. The informative session was followed by a Q&A segment, allowing women to engage directly with the experts.

Read More »

A journey of service and achievement, Shri L.K. Advani’s Bharat Ratna Ceremony

April 2, 2024

March 31, 2024: In an influential ceremony that was held at her residence in New Delhi today, the President of India, Honorable Smt. Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna upon Shri L.K. Advani, marking a significant recognition of his remarkable contributions to Indian politics and public service. The ceremonial occasion was witnessed in the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including the Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, who graced the occasion with their esteemed presence. The family members of Shri Advani were also in attendance, adding a personal touch to the grand ceremony. Shri L.K. Advani, a stalwart in Indian politics, has had a profound

Read More »

World Bank redefines CSR through sustainability & responsibility

March 21, 2024

The World Bank Group is committed to ending extreme poverty and sustainably boosting shared prosperity. The World Bank manages its internal business operations’ environmental, social, and economic impacts by striving for net positive impacts on the ecosystems, communities, and economies where we have offices. The World Bank’s annual Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index and biennial Sustainability Review present details on the sustainability considerations of our operations and corporate practices. Sustainability Impacts The Corporate Responsibility Strategic Plan focuses on the World Bank’s efforts to review mandates and progress on Corporate Responsibility at the World Bank, evaluate the current Corporate Responsibility landscape and trends, engage stakeholders for input on Corporate Responsibility issues, identify implementation priorities; and establish a rolling three-year implementation plan for

Read More »

ESG Advancement: Innovations Driving Sustainability

March 11, 2024

UN Global Compact and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry set the Stage For Sustainable Innovation Global Summit “ESG Advancement: Innovations Driving Sustainability” brought together the stakeholders to deliberate on this crucial subject. UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted a Global Summit at PHD House, New Delhi.   “The world is changing, and ESG is becoming an integral part of businesses,” said Dr Jatinder Singh, Assistant Secretary General, PHDCCI. Mr. Ratnesh, Executive Director, UNGCNI, said adopting Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 is a monumental step towards a unified and sustainable future.   Ms. Cristina Ritter, Head of Anti-Corruption and Governance, UN Global Compact, New York, highlighted the importance of SDG

Read More »

Over 200 Adolescent Girls’ Academic Achievements in a Joint Event Honored by Educate Girls and Rajasthan State Open School

February 19, 2024

19th February 2024: A leading non-profit promoting girls’ education in rural India, together with the Rajasthan State Open School (RSOS) Educate Girls, honored over 200 adolescent girls who passed their 10th-class examinations as part of their Project Pragati in a joint event. The event also marked the launch their RSOS mobile app, developed with Educate Girls, making the enrolment and examination process accessible for Open School students. The Project Pragati, implemented in 9 districts across Rajasthan, is a ‘second chance’ program by Educate Girls to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and young women to obtain their 10th-class certification through the Rajasthan State Open School. At the heart of the program is a Prerak, a community member who identifies out-of-school adolescent girls and

Read More »

India’s successful saga on the moon – Chandrayaan-3

October 10, 2023

Progress in life draws from examples and could we cite a better one than the recent historic feat of Chandrayaan – 3? In my reckoning there is a striking similarity between its’ execution and success in the realm of CSR. Professionals in the dynamic and ever evolving field of CSR, continually seek inspiration and guidance to navigate the complexities of this challenging terrain. The pieces that go into creating a vibrant CSR image constitute pieces of strategy, adaptability, trust building, crisis management, leaderships, ethics, and consistency amongst others. Chandrayaan 3- India’s landmark milestone with a giant imprint in the world of lunar space, has etched excellent strategy and execution in large and bold letters. This indeed is an opportune moment

Read More »

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