CSR & ESG News

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

March 09, 2026: Tata Power celebrates the inspiring journeys of women whose lives have been transformed through Anokha Dhaaga, the company’s livelihood initiative focused on empowering women from underserved communities. What began as a small stitching centre in Maval, Maharashtra, has grown into a vibrant network of women collectives that support one another in building sustainable incomes and stronger community leadership.  In Mumbai, Anokha Dhaaga connects a network of home-based makers and artisans who contribute to production while managing their household responsibilities. The initiative provides skill development and materials for production, enabling women to work flexibly from their homes while remaining connected to a supportive ecosystem for learning and income generation.  Beyond traditional stitching, the initiative has expanded into diverse

March 07, 2026: Muthoot Finance Ltd. today inaugurated the M.G. George Muthoot Memorial Hall at Fort Kochi, developed in fond memory of the company’s Former Chairman Late Shri M.G. George Muthoot. Built with an earmarked amount of ₹27 lakh, the 3,400 sq. ft. fully air-conditioned facility will serve as a modern venue for community gatherings and social events in the Fort Kochi area. The hall was inaugurated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling of the commemorative stone by Hon’ble Justice Jacob Benjamin Koshy (Retd.), Former Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, and Shri. George M George, Deputy Managing Director, Muthoot Finance Ltd. The plaque naming the hall was also unveiled by Shri. George M. George, Deputy Managing Director, Muthoot

06th March 2026: ENTOD Pharmaceuticals is observing National Hearing Week from March 03 to 08, 2026, in collaboration with the Matanand Welfare Foundation. Now in its second edition, the campaign continues with the theme “Hear Their World: Early Detection, Early Action,” aiming to raise awareness about hearing health in children, encourage early diagnosis of hearing issues, and promote preventive care through the #HarBacchaSunega initiative. This year’s campaign aims to reach over 5 crore people across India through a combination of medical outreach and large-scale awareness initiatives. Hearing disability remains a major public health concern in India. Nearly 4 in 1,000 newborns are affected by severe hearing loss, which can impact speech and learning if not detected early. According to the

New Delhi / Varanasi | 7th March 2026: On the eve of International Women’s Day, M3M Foundation reiterated its commitment to the social and economic empowerment of women across the country, stating that the true strength of India’s development lies in its women. Empowering women through education, skill development, entrepreneurship, and livelihood opportunities forms the foundation of sustainable social transformation. Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Trustee of M3M Foundation, was speaking during the launch of the “Weaving Change – Weaving of Heritage” campaign in Kashi (Varanasi), the parliamentary constituency of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Although the campaign has been launched from Varanasi, its objective is to connect 40,000 women across the country with skills, entrepreneurship, and sustainable rural