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Tata Power launches Vidyut Dhaara, a social impact expression, with a vision to empower a billion lives

-Vidyut Dhaara embodies the Company’s commitment to creating meaningful social impact deeply embedded into its business purpose of providing sustainable, affordable, and innovative energy solutions. -Created in collaboration with Swarathma and Music Boutique, the film is a sparkling musical mosaic of inclusion, opportunity, livelihoods epitomising the endless possibilities unlocked by flowing energy. Mumbai, 19th June 2026: Where does the energy we generate truly flow? For most people, the journey of energy ends when a light turns on, a machine starts running, or a home is powered. For Tata Power, that journey continues much further. It continues into classrooms where young minds discover new possibilities. Into livelihoods that help families build a better future. Into communities that become more inclusive, resilient, and empowered.

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PepsiCo India, in Partnership with DWSS and PLAN Foundation, Expands Project Purna to Advance Swachh Gaon Models in Punjab

Initiative now spans five villages in Sangrur, strengthening community-led waste management systems, benefiting over 16,000 citizens Aims to advance circularity through improved waste segregation, diversion of over 330 MT of waste from landfills, and enhanced livelihood opportunities for waste workers Sangrur, Punjab, 19 June 2026: Reaffirming its efforts towards strengthening circular waste management ecosystems and advancing environmental stewardship, PepsiCo India, in partnership with the Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS), Punjab, and Participatory Learning and Action Network (PLAN) Foundation, has expanded Project Purna in Bhawanigarh Block, Sangrur. Guided by PepsiCo India’s Partnership of Progress philosophy, the initiative aims to develop replicable and sustainable Swachh Gaon models through community-led waste management systems. The new Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Project

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Hyundai Motor India Foundation and GoSports Foundation Kick Off Samarth Para Sports Programme Applications for year 2026-2027

An athlete support initiative focused on empowering Para athletes in India   Applications for the new cycle of the Samarth Para Sports Programme are open from 19th June 2026 to 30th June 2026 Applications open for: Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton and Para Canoe Application Submission Link[1] Gurugram | June 19, 2026: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), in partnership with the GoSports Foundation, under ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ initiative, has opened applications for year 2026–27 of Samarth Para Sports Programme. Aimed at empowering India’s Para athletes, this high-performance athlete support initiative provides comprehensive assistance and resources through holistic and long-term development support. Entering its third year, the Samarth Para Sports Programme in partnership with GoSports Foundation, continues to build upon

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M3M

From Villages and Mountains to Global Arenas, M3M Foundation’s 100+ Lakshya Scholars Make India Proud

Led by ultra-runner Tenzin Dolma’s record-breaking feat in Japan and the achievements of MMA star Puja Tomar, Lakshya athletes across 36 sports are transforming resilience into national pride. Gurugram | 18th June 2026: Some of India’s greatest champions are born far from the spotlight. They emerge from villages, mountains and communities where resources may be limited, but determination knows no boundaries. Long before medals are won and records are broken, these athletes battle circumstances, shoulder responsibilities and continue to pursue excellence with unwavering resolve. Recognising the extraordinary potential hidden within India’s grassroots, M3M Foundation launched Lakshya to ensure that talent is supported, aspirations are nurtured and deserving athletes receive the opportunity to represent the nation with pride. One such champion

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MRG Foundation and Indian Red Cross Society Host Blood Donation Camp; Over 70 Donors Participate

MRG Foundation, the CSR arm of MRG Group, organised a blood donation camp in association with the Indian Red Cross Society at the company’s head office in Gurugram. The initiative witnessed an overwhelming response from employees, associates, and volunteers, reflecting a shared commitment towards community welfare and social responsibility.  More than 70 donors participated in the camp, coming forward to contribute to the cause. The drive resulted in the collection of 30 units of blood, which will support emergency healthcare requirements and help strengthen the availability of blood for patients in need.  Rajjath Goel, Managing Director, MRG Group, said, “Blood donation is one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to support society, as a single contribution can make a

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Dettol School Radio Podcast

From Listeners to Leaders: Children in Rajasthan Take the Mic to Drive Hygiene Awareness Through Dettol Hygiene School Podcast

Dettol Banega Swasth India, in partnership with OHO Radio, empowers students as young changemakers driving conversations on health and hygiene Jaipur, 16 June, 2026: From classrooms to communities, young voices in Rajasthan are stepping up to lead the hygiene movement as Reckitt, a world class health and hygiene company, today unveiled the Dettol Hygiene School Podcast in Rajasthan. Launched as part of its flagship campaign, Dettol Banega Swasth India, the initiative places students at the forefront of promoting hygiene awareness and healthier behaviours. The podcast is an extension of the ongoing Dettol School Hygiene Education Programme in Rajasthan for over five years, reaching lakhs of children with critical hygiene education. By evolving the programme into a student-led audio platform, Reckitt

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ARCIL

ARCIL provides specialised mobility equipment to para-athletes under CSR initiative

ARCIL’s initiative will help improve mobility, training efficiency, and on-field performance for the supported para-athletes. The initiative also aims to strengthen their readiness for national and international events, contributing to better representation of Indian para-athletes. Lucknow, June 15, 2026: ARCIL, India’s first Asset Reconstruction Company, organised a mobility distribution initiative in Lucknow to support seven para-athletes including Ms. Mandeep Kaur, Ms. Sanjana Kumari, Mr. Shashank Kumar, Ms. Sumeedha Pathak, Mr. Harshvardhan Dixit, Mr. Raju Panchal and Mr. Himanshu Singh with specialised assistive devices. Support available to para-athletes in India remains limited, with many often arranging essential equipment on their own. ARCIL’s initiative seeks to address this gap as part of its ongoing CSR efforts focused on inclusion and enabling individuals

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IIFL Home Finance partners with Salaam Baalak Trust and Swayam Siddha to drive inclusion and opportunity

National, 15th June 2026: IIFL Home Finance, one of India’s leading affordable housing finance companies, has reinforced its commitment to inclusive community development through two impactful CSR initiatives aimed at improving educational access for vulnerable children and enhancing mobility for persons with disabilities.  As part of its CSR efforts, IIFL Home Finance collaborates with Salaam Baalak Trust to strengthen its flagship School on Wheels programme in Delhi. The company formally handed over a fully equipped mobile education bus at Salaam Baalak Trust’s Tis Hazari Centre. The new bus will serve children across underserved communities within East Delhi, bringing education, digital learning, and developmental opportunities directly to their doorsteps. The AC bus features digital learning facilities, internet connectivity, creating a more

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PNB Housing Finance enhances care and living conditions for nearly 700 senior citizens and vulnerable individuals

PNB Housing Finance strengthens care and shelter infrastructure for the elderly in partnership with The Earth Saviours Foundation

Partnership to upgrade Mandawar Shelter Home in Gurugram, Haryana with a double-storey facility, 50 electric medical beds, and two 20 KVA solar plants. The project will directly benefit approximately 100 additional residents at the shelter. Furthermore, it will elevate care facilities for nearly 700 vulnerable individuals, including seniors and the intellectually disabled, by enhancing infrastructure and providing sustainable power. Gurugram, 15th June 2026: PNB Housing Finance has partnered with The Earth Saviours Foundation (TESF) to strengthen shelter and healthcare infrastructure for abandoned senior citizens, people requiring cognitive care and specialised support, impoverished women and other vulnerable individuals at Mandawar Shelter Home in Gurugram, Haryana. Through this initiative, PNB Housing Finance has helped expand shelter, healthcare and energy infrastructure at Mandawar Shelter

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Fitistan gives fitness a green edge with their 54-days-long Green Miles Challenge 2026

  The campaign has been designed to mark the 54th edition of the World Environment Day It transforms fitness into measurable environmental impact by mapping a tree plantation drive to set fitness goals Through the campaign, Fitistan aims to plant a total of 10,000 trees while giving participants the opportunity to directly contribute towards nation-building   To mark the 54th edition of the World Environment Day initiative, Fitistan has launched a 54-day campaign that transforms fitness into measurable environmental impact. Through ‘Ek Ped Desh Ke Naam – Green Miles Challenge 2026’, Fitistan is encouraging people across the country to walk and cycle with the wider goal of building a greener future for the nation. The campaign, which kicked off on June

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Tata Power launches Vidyut Dhaara, a social impact expression, with a vision to empower a billion lives

-Vidyut Dhaara embodies the Company’s commitment to creating meaningful social impact deeply embedded into its business purpose of providing sustainable, affordable, and innovative energy solutions. -Created in collaboration with Swarathma and Music Boutique, the film is a sparkling musical mosaic of inclusion, opportunity, livelihoods epitomising the endless possibilities unlocked by flowing energy. Mumbai, 19th June 2026: Where does the energy we generate truly flow? For most people, the journey of energy ends when a light turns on, a machine starts running, or a home is powered. For Tata Power, that journey continues much further. It continues into classrooms where young minds discover new possibilities. Into livelihoods that help families build a better future. Into communities that become more inclusive, resilient, and empowered.

Read More »
PepsiCo India, DWSS and Plan Foundation advance community-led waste management in Punjab.JPG

PepsiCo India, in Partnership with DWSS and PLAN Foundation, Expands Project Purna to Advance Swachh Gaon Models in Punjab

Initiative now spans five villages in Sangrur, strengthening community-led waste management systems, benefiting over 16,000 citizens Aims to advance circularity through improved waste segregation, diversion of over 330 MT of waste from landfills, and enhanced livelihood opportunities for waste workers Sangrur, Punjab, 19 June 2026: Reaffirming its efforts towards strengthening circular waste management ecosystems and advancing environmental stewardship, PepsiCo India, in partnership with the Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS), Punjab, and Participatory Learning and Action Network (PLAN) Foundation, has expanded Project Purna in Bhawanigarh Block, Sangrur. Guided by PepsiCo India’s Partnership of Progress philosophy, the initiative aims to develop replicable and sustainable Swachh Gaon models through community-led waste management systems. The new Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Project

Read More »
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Hyundai Motor India Foundation and GoSports Foundation Kick Off Samarth Para Sports Programme Applications for year 2026-2027

An athlete support initiative focused on empowering Para athletes in India   Applications for the new cycle of the Samarth Para Sports Programme are open from 19th June 2026 to 30th June 2026 Applications open for: Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton and Para Canoe Application Submission Link[1] Gurugram | June 19, 2026: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), in partnership with the GoSports Foundation, under ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ initiative, has opened applications for year 2026–27 of Samarth Para Sports Programme. Aimed at empowering India’s Para athletes, this high-performance athlete support initiative provides comprehensive assistance and resources through holistic and long-term development support. Entering its third year, the Samarth Para Sports Programme in partnership with GoSports Foundation, continues to build upon

Read More »
M3M

From Villages and Mountains to Global Arenas, M3M Foundation’s 100+ Lakshya Scholars Make India Proud

Led by ultra-runner Tenzin Dolma’s record-breaking feat in Japan and the achievements of MMA star Puja Tomar, Lakshya athletes across 36 sports are transforming resilience into national pride. Gurugram | 18th June 2026: Some of India’s greatest champions are born far from the spotlight. They emerge from villages, mountains and communities where resources may be limited, but determination knows no boundaries. Long before medals are won and records are broken, these athletes battle circumstances, shoulder responsibilities and continue to pursue excellence with unwavering resolve. Recognising the extraordinary potential hidden within India’s grassroots, M3M Foundation launched Lakshya to ensure that talent is supported, aspirations are nurtured and deserving athletes receive the opportunity to represent the nation with pride. One such champion

Read More »
WhatsApp Image 2026-06-16 at 10.44.22 - Archi Rani

MRG Foundation and Indian Red Cross Society Host Blood Donation Camp; Over 70 Donors Participate

MRG Foundation, the CSR arm of MRG Group, organised a blood donation camp in association with the Indian Red Cross Society at the company’s head office in Gurugram. The initiative witnessed an overwhelming response from employees, associates, and volunteers, reflecting a shared commitment towards community welfare and social responsibility.  More than 70 donors participated in the camp, coming forward to contribute to the cause. The drive resulted in the collection of 30 units of blood, which will support emergency healthcare requirements and help strengthen the availability of blood for patients in need.  Rajjath Goel, Managing Director, MRG Group, said, “Blood donation is one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to support society, as a single contribution can make a

Read More »
Dettol School Radio Podcast

From Listeners to Leaders: Children in Rajasthan Take the Mic to Drive Hygiene Awareness Through Dettol Hygiene School Podcast

Dettol Banega Swasth India, in partnership with OHO Radio, empowers students as young changemakers driving conversations on health and hygiene Jaipur, 16 June, 2026: From classrooms to communities, young voices in Rajasthan are stepping up to lead the hygiene movement as Reckitt, a world class health and hygiene company, today unveiled the Dettol Hygiene School Podcast in Rajasthan. Launched as part of its flagship campaign, Dettol Banega Swasth India, the initiative places students at the forefront of promoting hygiene awareness and healthier behaviours. The podcast is an extension of the ongoing Dettol School Hygiene Education Programme in Rajasthan for over five years, reaching lakhs of children with critical hygiene education. By evolving the programme into a student-led audio platform, Reckitt

Read More »
ARCIL

ARCIL provides specialised mobility equipment to para-athletes under CSR initiative

ARCIL’s initiative will help improve mobility, training efficiency, and on-field performance for the supported para-athletes. The initiative also aims to strengthen their readiness for national and international events, contributing to better representation of Indian para-athletes. Lucknow, June 15, 2026: ARCIL, India’s first Asset Reconstruction Company, organised a mobility distribution initiative in Lucknow to support seven para-athletes including Ms. Mandeep Kaur, Ms. Sanjana Kumari, Mr. Shashank Kumar, Ms. Sumeedha Pathak, Mr. Harshvardhan Dixit, Mr. Raju Panchal and Mr. Himanshu Singh with specialised assistive devices. Support available to para-athletes in India remains limited, with many often arranging essential equipment on their own. ARCIL’s initiative seeks to address this gap as part of its ongoing CSR efforts focused on inclusion and enabling individuals

Read More »
IIFL_Logo - ritesh thapa

IIFL Home Finance partners with Salaam Baalak Trust and Swayam Siddha to drive inclusion and opportunity

National, 15th June 2026: IIFL Home Finance, one of India’s leading affordable housing finance companies, has reinforced its commitment to inclusive community development through two impactful CSR initiatives aimed at improving educational access for vulnerable children and enhancing mobility for persons with disabilities.  As part of its CSR efforts, IIFL Home Finance collaborates with Salaam Baalak Trust to strengthen its flagship School on Wheels programme in Delhi. The company formally handed over a fully equipped mobile education bus at Salaam Baalak Trust’s Tis Hazari Centre. The new bus will serve children across underserved communities within East Delhi, bringing education, digital learning, and developmental opportunities directly to their doorsteps. The AC bus features digital learning facilities, internet connectivity, creating a more

Read More »
PNB Housing Finance enhances care and living conditions for nearly 700 senior citizens and vulnerable individuals

PNB Housing Finance strengthens care and shelter infrastructure for the elderly in partnership with The Earth Saviours Foundation

Partnership to upgrade Mandawar Shelter Home in Gurugram, Haryana with a double-storey facility, 50 electric medical beds, and two 20 KVA solar plants. The project will directly benefit approximately 100 additional residents at the shelter. Furthermore, it will elevate care facilities for nearly 700 vulnerable individuals, including seniors and the intellectually disabled, by enhancing infrastructure and providing sustainable power. Gurugram, 15th June 2026: PNB Housing Finance has partnered with The Earth Saviours Foundation (TESF) to strengthen shelter and healthcare infrastructure for abandoned senior citizens, people requiring cognitive care and specialised support, impoverished women and other vulnerable individuals at Mandawar Shelter Home in Gurugram, Haryana. Through this initiative, PNB Housing Finance has helped expand shelter, healthcare and energy infrastructure at Mandawar Shelter

Read More »
Fitistan logo - Namrata Dhakarey

Fitistan gives fitness a green edge with their 54-days-long Green Miles Challenge 2026

  The campaign has been designed to mark the 54th edition of the World Environment Day It transforms fitness into measurable environmental impact by mapping a tree plantation drive to set fitness goals Through the campaign, Fitistan aims to plant a total of 10,000 trees while giving participants the opportunity to directly contribute towards nation-building   To mark the 54th edition of the World Environment Day initiative, Fitistan has launched a 54-day campaign that transforms fitness into measurable environmental impact. Through ‘Ek Ped Desh Ke Naam – Green Miles Challenge 2026’, Fitistan is encouraging people across the country to walk and cycle with the wider goal of building a greener future for the nation. The campaign, which kicked off on June

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