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Freedom from Diabetes celebrates International Yoga Day More than 550 people from across age groups and fitness levels participated in a special program organised by Freedom From Diabetes (FFD) Institute at Yash Lawns Bibwewadi, Pune, to mark the International Yoga Day. Dr. Pramod Tripathi, Founder FFD led the program with Meditation and Yogasanas including Suryanamaskar. The event aimed to raise awareness about the positive impact of yoga in managing diabetes, offering participants a unique opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle. International Yoga Day, recognized globally, highlights the significance of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Freedom from Diabetes recognizes the profound benefits of yoga in the fight against diabetes, a disease that affects millions worldwide.

World Food Safety Day Food is a basic necessity. A subject that is not limited to a select few but one that concerns all of mankind, and its safety for consumption is crucial for survival and good health. The 7th of June has been ear marked as World Food Safety Day with the objective of promoting awareness and action on food safety. An annual estimate reveals 600 million cases of foodborne diseases. Unsafe food poses a serious threat to mankind and economies.A global estimate reveals that nearly 420000 people across the world die due to eating contaminated food every year. The statistics for children under 5 years of age reveals nearly 40 % carrying food borne diseases and 125000 deaths

Introduction:A company will come under the ambit of the new CSR policy if its net worth is Rs 500 crore or more; turnover is Rs 1,000 crore or more, or net profit is Rs 5 crore or more during any financial year. Under any of these conditions, a company should spend at least 2% of the average net profit made during three immediate preceding financial years, in pursuance of the provisions of the Companies Act laid down towards Corporate Social Responsibility. Due to the need for social impact and sustainable development, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an essential component of business operations. Implementing successful CSR projects may have a big impact in India, as corporations have a big influence

Radico Khaitan Limited (“Radico Khaitan” or the Company) started its operation in 1943 and was earlier known as Rampur Distillery Company. After executing a successful collaboration in Rampur, Radico Khaitan took up another collaboration with SheWings Foundation to organize a health and hygiene awareness camp for women in the Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh. This camp saw some interactive sessions curated to create awareness about menstrual hygiene and also taught them how to cope effectively with the stigma associated with menstruation. Distribution of sanitary napkins to the women present was also undertaken during this camp.  Appropriate knowledge to tackle the taboo around menstruation was also imparted. It encouraged women to talk freely about this subject and other health issues. She

In a country with the youngest and largest workforce in the world, India faces the challenge of significant skill gaps, with only 5% of the workforce being recognized as formally skilled. Addressing this concern, Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd., India’s leading cement manufacturer launched its flagship program – Dalmia Institute of Knowledge and Skill Harnessing (DIKSHa) to enable Sustainable Livelihoods and Skill Development for disadvantaged communities in India. The placement-linked, short-term skill training imparted to women and youth at DIKSHa, helps add them to the skilled workforce for enhanced income.   Till date, DIKSHa has trained 10,697 individuals successfully. More than 7700 individuals have been placed in gainful employment, earning monthly wages