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Under RevolutioNari initiative, PepsiCo India Strengthens Lakhpati Didi Yojana in Partnership with HSRLM and Indus Action

May 28, 2026

1.1Lakh women to be enabled as Lakhpati Didis (PLDs) over three years,through streamlined access to livelihood schemes and subsidized finance National, 28 May 2026: Under its RevolutioNari initiative, PepsiCo India has partnered with the Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission (HSRLM) and Indus Action to strengthen the implementation of the Government’s Lakhpati Didi Yojana. Anchored in PepsiCo India’s Partnership of Progress philosophy, the initiative aims to build an enabling ecosystem that connects Self-Help Groups (SHG) women with livelihood schemes, subsidized finance, and market-linked opportunities, by supporting their journey towards achieving sustainable annual household incomes of over ₹1 lakh. The initiative is projected to support 1.1 lakh Potential Lakhpati Didis over three years, enabling improved access to cash transfers, subsidised productive assets

M3M Foundation Hosts Grand Convocation Ceremony at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha

May 27, 2026

Samalkha, Panipat, Haryana | 27th May 2026: M3M Foundation successfully organized a grand Convocation Ceremony under its flagship Kaushal Sambal Programme at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha, Panipat, celebrating the achievements, aspirations, and transformational journeys of rural youth empowered through skill development, entrepreneurship, and employment initiatives. The prestigious ceremony witnessed the gracious presence of eminent dignitaries including Sh. Mahipal Dhandha Ji, Hon’ble Education Minister, Haryana; Sh. Pawan Jindal Ji, Sarsanghchalak, North Region, RSS; Shri Vijay Ji, Pracharak, RSS; Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, along with respected MLAs, Sarpanches, government officials, employers, industry representatives, community leaders, alumni, trainees, and members of local Panchayats. The event brought together more than 1000+ individuals, including youth, employers, community institutions, and local

B’luru startup Neo San launches SafeDispose Bengaluru – an initiative for on-site sanitary and biomedical waste processing.

May 27, 2026

Bengaluru, 27th May 2026: Neo San, a Bengaluru-based clean-technology company that develops a range of highly efficient, on-site thermal waste-processors, has been awarded for their patented innovation by UpLink, the early-stage innovation engine of the World Economic Forum (WEF). In collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, the program aims to address the various challenges in our growing cities, and Neo San has been selected as a strategic partner to deploy its solutions across Bangalore to manage reject-waste on-site, at various facilities. Launching soon under the name ‘SafeDispose Bengaluru’, this solution will bring certified, on-site sanitary and biomedical waste-processing to government and private institutions across the city, taking away one of the most challenging aspects of waste management. As a winner

CSR Times NGO Rating – Why NGO rating matters in India’s evolving social impact ecosystem

May 27, 2026

India today has one of the world’s largest and most vibrant social sector ecosystems, with millions of NGOs working across education, healthcare, livelihoods, sustainability, skilling, rural development, women empowerment, climate action, and community resilience. Over the last decade, the sector has witnessed significant growth driven by increasing CSR spending, philanthropic capital, institutional funding, and rising societal expectations around measurable social impact. With annual CSR spending in India crossing several thousand crores and foundations and corporates increasingly adopting strategic and impact-oriented funding approaches, NGOs are no longer viewed merely as charitable organizations. They are now recognized as critical implementation partners and change enablers contributing to nation-building and sustainable development. However, alongside this rapid growth, the sector also faces a major challenge

Restoring Lives, Rebuilding Hopes: A transformational CSR initiative from disability to dignity in Singrauli (M.P) & Sonbhadra (U.P)

May 27, 2026

District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) is an initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, to facilitate comprehensive services to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the rural areas. In Singrauli, DDRC came into existence in the year 2021 with Indian Red Cross Society as the implementing partner of District administration for this scheme. NCL in co-ordination with District Administration, Singrauli, provides financial assistance to DDRC for organizing activities and services for the PwDs of Singrauli (M.P) and Sonebhadra (U.P) under CSR, which majorly include: Identification & assessment of the Divyangs in the Singrauli (M.P) and Sonbhadra (U.P) through organizing of various inward and outreach camps. Distribution of aids and appliances to the identified Divyangs. Providing therapeutic

Invisible Disabilities: The Conversation We Can No Longer Ignore

May 27, 2026

“The deepest struggles are often the ones the world cannot see.Inclusion begins the moment we learn to recognize silent battles with the same urgency as visible ones.” ~ Dr. Gayatri Narasimhan Invisible disabilities exist all around us. They do not come with visible markers. They do not announce themselves. They sit quietly within classrooms, workplaces, and homes, often misunderstood, mislabelled, or completely overlooked. We live in a world that is quick to respond to what it can see, but often silent toward what it cannot. When a person uses a wheelchair, society immediately recognizes the need for accessibility and support. But when a child struggles to process instructions, becomes overwhelmed by noise, avoids eye contact, forgets tasks, or reacts differently

Why CSR Must Embrace Climate Adaptation Strategies

May 27, 2026

“Building Resilient Communities, Businesses, and Economies in a Warming World” Climate change is no longer a future risk—it is a present-day reality affecting economies, businesses, and communities across the globe. Rising temperatures, extreme heatwaves, floods, cyclones, droughts, and water scarcity are increasingly disrupting livelihoods, damaging infrastructure, threatening public health, and impacting economic growth. In this rapidly changing environment, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) must move beyond traditional philanthropy and evolve into a strategic tool for climate adaptation and resilience-building. Globally, climate-related disasters are causing unprecedented financial and social losses. According to international climate and economic assessments, vulnerable populations and developing economies are likely to bear the greatest burden of climate impacts in the coming decades. Businesses are also experiencing growing operational

Accessible Cities: Dream or Reality?

May 27, 2026

Cities are meant to belong to everyone. They are centers of education, employment, healthcare, culture, and social life. However, for millions of people with disabilities, cities still remain difficult to navigate. Uneven footpaths, inaccessible transport systems, poor signage, and buildings without proper facilities create daily barriers that affect independence and dignity. From the perspective of persons with disabilities, an accessible city is not only about infrastructure—it is about equality, inclusion, and the right to participate fully in society. According to the 2011 Census of India, the country has over 2.68 crore persons with disabilities, around 2.21% of the population. Experts believe the actual number is much higher due to underreporting and lack of awareness. By 2027, India may officially have

Samarth by Hyundai: Building a World Without Barriers

May 27, 2026

Mobility is more than movement. It is the freedom to live, to dream and to belong. This is the belief that sits at the heart of Samarth by Hyundai — Hyundai Motor India Limited’s landmark Brand CSR initiative, launched in 2023, to create a more inclusive and barrier-free India for persons with disabilities. The word ‘Samarth’ is simple, yet powerful. In Hindi, it means capable — a reminder that disability is not a limit, but a lens through which we must reimagine the world we build together. Now in its third year, Samarth has grown from a vision into a movement. One that is rewriting the narrative around disability in India — from charity to capability, from sympathy to systemic

The ‘S’ of EHS in Action: Worker Welfare, Safety & Fair Wages

May 27, 2026

Dr Arvind Kumar EHS—Environment, Health and Safety—is very important for businesses to be responsible. In India the “S” or Safety part has become very important with new labour codes. In November 2025, India consolidated 29 archaic labour laws into four simplified, modernized codes: the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, and Code on Social Security. These new rules are meant to make old laws simpler and better. They focus on worker welfare, safety at work and fair wages for growth. For businesses that care about being socially responsible this is a chance to show they care about workers. Historically, India’s labour laws were spread across about 30 different laws, and were hard to