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January 13, 2025 — As part of its continued commitment to community development and empowering the adolescents, APM Terminals Pipavav organised the Swami Vivekanand Inter-Village Sports Day and conducted the Parvarish Camp, engaging students from neighbouring villages through initiatives focused on physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, and holistic growth. The Swami Vivekanand Inter-Village Sports Day, organised under the company’s Gyan Jyot Project, brought together over 500 students from Grades IV to VIII representing nine schools from villages including Rampara, Bherai, Shiyal Bet, Padar, Thavi, Divalo, Devpara, Kadiyali, and Pipavav Dham. The event aimed to promote fitness, inter-school collaboration, and overall well- being among rural adolescents. Students participated enthusiastically in a range of sporting activities such as Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, long jump, high

The Mortality of Language Language exists through people and humanity. Just as human life is perishable, a language too dies with the last person who speaks it. One day it may exist, and the next, it can be buried along with its final speaker. And with his death, a world of meaning, memory, collective culture and tradition, and identity is lost forever. Language is a vessel of a mirror of human civilization. His death may have been mourned as the passing of a local elder. Yet who knew or grieved for what the extinction of a unique way of understanding the world.  According to the Foundation for Endangered Languages, about 6,000 languages are spoken across the world today. Of these,

Dr. Kuldeep Singh Culture is not just what we inherit—it’s what we experience, live, and carry forward. And sometimes, one journey can open more minds than a thousand lessons. Recently, I had the privilege of accompanying 67 children of Deepalaya Children’s Home on a two-day heritage exposure tour to Jaipur and Ajmer, supported by MMTC-PAMP under their CSR initiative for inclusive development. For me, this was far more than a CSR activity  it was a living demonstration of how exposure becomes empowerment. When Travel Becomes a Teacher Our journey began in Ajmer, where the children explored Jagatpati Shri Brahma Mandir and the Nareli Jain Temple. Many children had never traveled outside Delhi before. Their faces reflected awe, curiosity, and a

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: In the tribal heartland of Kundam block—where poverty and migration once overshadowed daily life—a silent revolution is unfolding. The SBI Foundation’s Gram Saksham Project, implemented in partnership with Lok Kalyan Bhumika Samiti (LKBS), is turning hope into reality by creating sustainable livelihoods and restoring self-reliance among marginalized families. Guided by the vision of Shri Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director of SBI Foundation, the initiative has already transformed five villages in Jabalpur district. Within a short span, the construction of 60 irrigation structures has ended decades of water scarcity, enabling farmers to cultivate with confidence and safeguard their crops against drought. What were once barren lands now yield fertile fields, ensuring both food security and economic stability. To strengthen

India’s CSR journey since 1947 has been rich with experimentation, innovation, and impact. As the nation prepares for its centenary in 2047, the insights from decades of social engagement must now translate into a clear, future-ready plan of action. Below is a structured framework that builds on past learnings and charts a path forward for corporates, policymakers, and civil society. From Charity to Measurable Impact One of the most significant learnings is the need to shift from charity-driven models to measurable impact. CSR initiatives must be designed with clear key performance indicators, such as improvements in literacy rates, health outcomes, or employment generation. Corporates should adopt robust impact assessment tools like Social Return on Investment (SROI) and engage third-party audits

As India commemorates National Sports Day on August 29, in honor of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, the nation reflects not only on its glorious sporting past but also on the transformative potential of sports in shaping its future. From Olympic podiums to grassroots playgrounds, India’s sporting journey is a testament to resilience, talent, and untapped opportunity.  And in this journey, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a powerful ally. Sporting Achievements That Stirred the Nation India’s sporting landscape has evolved dramatically. From Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic gold in javelin to the historic Thomas Cup win in badminton, and the women’s cricket team’s rise to global prominence, individual and team achievements have ignited national pride. The success of paraathletes, wrestlers,