CSR & ESG News

Jindal Stainless organises ‘Nanhe Kadam’ in Hisar, honouring progress of children undergoing clubfoot treatment Beneficiary families from over 20 villages in the Hisar region participated in the event The initiative aims to spread awareness, recognise children’s resilience, encourage completion of treatment, and strengthen community engagement 23 March 2026, Hisar, : As part of its commitment to improving community well-being and quality of life, Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, organised a community event ‘Nanhe Kadam’ in Hisar on March 14. The event honoured the journey of children undergoing treatment under the ‘Elimination of Clubfoot Disability among Children’ programme, supported by Jindal Stainless’ CSR arm in collaboration with Cure International India Trust. The event was graced by Chief Guest Ms

Success with Scale Culminates: NEF’s Women Entrepreneurship Programme Empowers 15 Founders to Dream Big and Build Right The landmark five-month initiative, launched in collaboration with TiE Pune Women, concludes with awards, milestones, and an announcement of Cohort 2 beginning June 2026. 21st March 2026–The Natarajan Empowerment Foundation (NEF), founded by Dr. Ganesh Natarajan with Dr. Uma Ganesh as Chief Mentor, proudly announces the successful culmination of Success with Scale — a pioneering programme designed to equip women entrepreneurs in Pune with the rigour, tools, and confidence to scale their ventures with purpose. Launched in October 2025 by NEF’s Women Initiatives head Avani Shroff, the programme concluded this month with 15 founders presenting their three-year business plans to a distinguished gathering

March 17, 2026 – Capacit’e Infraprojects Ltd has reinforced its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment by supporting the development of a dedicated psychiatric care unit at Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai. This initiative reflects the company’s belief that mental health is inseparable from physical health and deserves equal priority, compassion, and infrastructure. India faces a growing mental health burden, with over 197 million individuals affected according to the National Mental Health Survey (2016). Recent parliamentary data (December 2025) revealed that 7.3% of adolescents (13–17 years) in surveyed states suffer from mental health conditions. Despite rising awareness, nearly 80–85% of people remain without timely or adequate care due to limited access, lack of resources, and stigma. Through this CSR

16th March 2026:  Elior India, a subsidiary of the EUR 6.05 billion France-based Elior Group and one of the world’s leading providers of institutional food services, has partnered with the Robin Hood Army (RHA), a volunteer-driven organisation that redistributes surplus food to underserved communities, to launch a food redistribution initiative focused on responsible surplus management. The program enables safe, eligible surplus food from Elior’s kitchens and sites to be redistributed through RHA’s volunteer network, aligning with Elior India’s commitment to sustainability and responsible food management. The initiative was launched as a pilot from Elior’s GK1 kitchen in Bengaluru on 13 March in the presence of Boris Derichebourg,  Chairman and CEO of Elior Group, who is currently visiting India, and Ashwani

March 18, 2026: In a display of collective civic action,residents of Greater Noida stepped forward at Sector Alpha-2 on Tuesday morning to take part in a community clean-up effort aimed at strengthening public participation in maintaining neighbourhoods clean and hygienic. The collective effort was part of “Safai Mitra Sarthak,” organised by Anubhuti Welfare Foundation (AWF) with CSR support from itel – a leading technology brand of India – in collaboration with the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). The clean-up drive ‘Swachh Sankalp’ marked the on-ground launch of the initiative, which focuses on empowering India’s waste warriors through sustainable livelihood opportunities while strengthening sanitation systems and recognising the contribution of Safai Mitras. This CSR initiative by itel is a continuation

3 March 2026 – Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young minds across India with education, skill-oriented training, and career opportunities, has been listed on the National Stock Exchange of India’s Social Stock Exchange (SSE). This milestone represents an important step in expanding FUEL’s mission of youth development through transparent and impact-aligned funding. The SSE listing will enable FUEL to scale its work across government schools and rural communities, empowering students and women through STEM education, future-ready skills such as AI and data science, soft skills, entrepreneurship development, and workforce integration initiatives. FUEL’s entry into the Social Stock Exchange marks a significant achievement in its mission to bridge the gap between education and employability,

March 16, 2026 – MSD (known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA in the United States and Canada (NYSE: MRK)) in India today announced the awarding of scholarships to 50 students under its corporate social responsibility initiative ‘Scholarship for Daughters’ program, a merit-based initiative aimed at supporting young women from underserved communities to pursue a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree at select accredited pharmacy colleges across India. Following a competitive selection process, which included aptitude assessments and personal interviews, a cohort of 50 eligible young scholars have been selected for the program this year. Building on its inaugural year, MSD India, in partnership with Smile Foundation launched the second year of the program to empower young girls to pursue