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Motilal Oswal Foundation commits ₹25 Crore to Rishihood University in first-of-its-kind Institution-Building grant.

August 25, 2026

Three-year partnership to build institutional leadership, governance, academic systems and organisational depth Sonipat, Haryana, 24 August 2026: The Motilal Oswal Foundation (MOF) has committed ₹25 crore over three years to Rishihood University in what represents the University’s first major philanthropic grant specifically designed for institution building and organisational development. This grant would help strengthen the institution’s leadership, governance, academic systems and organisational architecture, the foundational capabilities required for sustainable institutional growth. Formalised today at Rishihood University’s Sonipat campus, the three-year partnership operates on a rigorous milestone-based framework. Rather than conventional expenditure plans, progress will be assessed against clearly defined outcomes spanning leadership development, faculty capacity, governance rigour, financial sustainability, academic quality, fundraising capability, research depth, and national and international engagement.

Girnar Foundation hosts 3rd annual Sow to Grow Initiative, creates and disperses 67,000 seedballs for ecological restoration

August 24, 2026

20th August 2026: Girnar Foundation, the CSR arm of CarDekho Group, successfully concluded the third edition of its annual Sow to Grow initiative, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation through collective action. Focused on advancing ecological restoration, increasing green cover, and encouraging greater community participation in protecting the environment, the month-long activity resulted in the preparation and dispersal of 67,000 seed balls through the collective participation of employees, students, educational institutions, NGOs, government bodies, and environmental partners across Jaipur and Gurugram. Employees across the Group led the initiative by actively participating in seed ball making and dispersal activities. As part of the programme, seed ball making workshops were organized in collaboration with institutions including Udayan Care, Mahatma Gandhi Government School, and

M3M Foundation Opens Entrepreneurship Learning Platform to Rural Women, Youth and Grassroots Organisations

August 21, 2026

Launches dedicated Learning Management System on World Entrepreneurship Day to scale entrepreneurship development and enable NGOs, institutions and community organisations to build local entrepreneurs New Delhi, August 21, 2026: Marking World Entrepreneurship Day, M3M Foundation announced the digital expansion of its VyaPower Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) with the launch of a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS), aimed at taking structured and practical entrepreneurship education to aspiring entrepreneurs, rural women, youth, micro-enterprise owners and communities across India. The digital platform, being developed with the support of Fundink, represents the next phase of VyaPower, M3M Foundation’s entrepreneurship development initiative designed to help individuals move from aspiration to enterprise and from enterprise to sustainable livelihoods. Through the LMS, learners will be able to

From Water Security to Rural Resilience: United Way Bengaluru’s Six-Year Journey in Maharashtra reaches 90,000+ communities

August 21, 2026

19 August 2026, Pune: Since 2020, United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) has been steadily building a stronger, more resilient rural Maharashtra, evolving from water security interventions to a holistic Rural Rising approach. Over six years (FY 2020–21 onwards), with the support of CSR partners and Zilla Parishad, Pune, UWBe has expanded its work across water conservation, ecological restoration, education, clean energy and livelihoods, reaching nearly 90,000 people. On 13 August 2026, a CSR Rountable was held at the Zilla Parishad, Pune, at the invitation of the CEO. Around 12 corporate partners were felicitated by the CEO in recognition of their continued support and valuable contributions to initiatives spanning education, livelihoods, water conservation, and healthcare. What began with rooftop rainwater harvesting and

Smile Foundation makes AI training mandatory for 15,000 youth annually

August 17, 2026

New Delhi, August 17, 2026: Smile Foundation has made artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled learning a mandatory component of its 21st Century Skills programme under its Skill Training and Employability Programme (STeP), as the non-profit looks to equip underserved youth with skills required for an increasingly technology-driven workplace. The AI-based learning initiative, currently operational across STeP centres in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, is expected to benefit more than 15,000 young people annually. The initiative comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address on August 15, announced that the government will train one crore (10 million) young people in artificial intelligence over the next year, alongside a separate plan to offer free online

Canara Bank Marks 80th Independence Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Nation-Building

August 17, 2026

Bengaluru, August 15, 2026: To commemorate the 80th Independence Day, Canara Bank celebrated the essence of freedom by reiterating its pledge to build an inclusive India, where even the deprived sections of society get a chance to empower themselves. The celebrations at the Bank’s Head Office in Bengaluru combined traditional Independence Day proceedings with a series of social-impact initiatives, reflecting Canara Bank’s continued focus on education, inclusion and community welfare. The programme commenced with Vande Mataram, followed by the hoisting of the National Flag, singing of the National Anthem, and the release of tricolour balloons by Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD & CEO, along with the Bank’s Executive Directors. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD & CEO, Canara Bank, said, “Independence is not only a celebration of our past,

Honeywell Technologies to Skill 3 Lakh Students Across India in AI, Cybersecurity & Sustainability by 2030

August 14, 2026

Advancing the STEM ecosystem across India with strategic partners including IIT Bombay, BharatCares, Ladli Foundation, and FSID–IISc INDIA, August 13, 2026: Honeywell Technologies (NASDAQ:HON) today announced a major skilling commitment in India, aiming to equip over 3 lakh students with future-ready capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, sustainability, and advanced technologies by 2030 under its flagship initiative, Saksham. Over the last 10 years, Honeywell Technologies has already transformed the lives of 13+ lakh beneficiaries, making education more inclusive and future focused. To deliver the large-scale skilling programs, school transformation initiatives, and innovation-led interventions that will impact 3 lakh students across India, Honeywell Technologies is partnering with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, BharatCares, the Ladli Foundation and the Foundation

Ambuja Foundation and Aramco Extend Women Empowerment Initiative

August 14, 2026

Mumbai, 14th August 2026: Building on progress made in 2025 through the women’s empowerment program in Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ambuja Foundation and Aramco have extended the “Empowering Women” initiative for an additional year in 2026. This year, the project will focus on expanding opportunities for women in the region through training in stitching, tailoring, and block printing. In 2025, a Common Facility Center (CFC) was established as part of the project to provide training and support in tailoring and garment production. The initiative trained 200 women, including 100 who received advanced training. Additionally, 45 women have started entrepreneurial activities and are earning an income through tailoring at the production unit. The program has supported improved livelihood opportunities, increased financial

The Adie Broswon Group Scales Scientific Sugarcane Farming Across Punjab, Benefiting 1,500+ Farmers in 94 Villages

August 14, 2026

India, August 13, 2026: The Adie Broswon Group is building a growing movement for scientific, sustainable and farmer-led sugarcane development across Punjab. Through its ongoing Sugarcane Development Programme, the Group has already reached more than 1,500 sugarcane farmers across 94 villages, 13 cane societies and nearly 21,000 acres of cultivation. The initiative is designed not simply as an extension programme, but as a long-term movement to transform sugarcane cultivation by bringing scientific knowledge, modern agronomy and continuous field support closer to farmers. The movement seeks to accelerate the adoption of better farming practices, improve productivity, strengthen farmer incomes and create a more resilient farm-to-factory ecosystem. In the coming months, the Group plans to expand its reach to 25,000 acres, with a

Sense International India Opens Hyderabad’s First Dedicated Centre for Persons with Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities

August 14, 2026

Hyderabad, August 11, 2026: Sense International India, the country’s only national organisation exclusively supporting persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, today inaugurated ‘Sparsh, Centre for Persons with Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities’ in Hyderabad. Supported by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Sparsh is Hyderabad’s first dedicated centre offering comprehensive services for children and adults with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in Sense International India’s journey of expanding access to specialised care for one of India’s most underserved communities. Sparsh is the Sense International India’s seventh direct centre in the country, adding to a growing infrastructure of dedicated facilities that works in tandem with the organisation’s established centres in partnership with 72 organisations across 25