The 1st of October every year marks The International Day of Older Persons. This day dates back to 1990 and has its origins in the United Nations General Assembly resolution that was adopted in that year. Subsequently, it was first observed in the year 1991, with the aim of raising
With the dawning of a National and Global realization of the need for cleanliness, pollution control assumes a sharp focus in individual and corporate agendas. The disastrous effects of pollution can be curbed and prevented by taking a few key conscious and educated steps by individuals as well as corporations.
Electronic or e-waste is made up of discarded electric appliances. A study reveals that 50-60 million tons of e-waste are generated each year, which makes up only 2-3%of the annual global waste. Although the percentage is small, it is large enough to cause considerable damage to human health and the
With the accent on a clean India and a cleaner environment, understanding pollution and its global impact assumes a deep significance. Quite simply put, the introduction of harmful materials into the environment is broadly termed as pollutants. One example of natural pollutants over which we have no or limited control
The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan! The 2nd of October 2014 was a momentous one for India, as PM Narendra Modi officially launched India’s largest cleanliness mission at Rajghat, New Delhi. This mammoth drive – The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan- the largest to date, recorded three million government employees, students, and citizens from
Business operations in modern times have CSR deeply embedded in their work ethos. CSR has emerged as a valuable proposition in promoting sustainable development and a beneficial influence on stakeholders and the business environment. So, what have been some key focus areas in CSR 2023? Environmental sustainability has occupied a
A study by climate scientists has revealed that over the past 200 years, global warming can largely be attributed to human beings. A comparison of the Earth’s surface temperature before the industrial revolution in the late 1800s and what it is now shows that currently it is 1.1°C warmer. It
“Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramay, a Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu, Maa Kaschith Dukhabhag Bhavet” meaning – “May all be happy. May all be healthy. May all see auspiciousness. May none suffer from sorrows.” This is the Philosophy of GHCL Foundation, the CSR arm of GHCL Limited. The Foundation has been at
Ms. Sandhya Naidu Janardhan Founder and Managing Director of Community Design Agency Parveen Shaikh, who is a social worker and community leader was born and raised on a footpath in Sewri in Mumbai. And in 2007, her family which included her husband and two little boys was allocated a home
International Day of Yoga celebrated by Royal Connaught Boat Club, Pune Royal Connaught Boat Club (RCBC) organized a special program to mark International Yoga Day, the theme of the event was Yoga for Humanity. The program was led by Founder of Jal Dindi Pratishthan and Hon. Secretary RCBC Dr. Vishwas
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