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Harshit Sharma

Olyv Champions Dignity & Inclusion with ‘Project Swabhimaan’, Turning CSR into Real Human Connection

Bengaluru, 21st April 2026 — In a move that goes beyond conventional CSR, Olyv brought its values to life through ‘Project Swabhimaan’, a people-first initiative in partnership with Samarthanam Trust for the specially-abled at HSR Layout in Bangalore. Olyv strengthened its commitment to inclusion through a people-first initiative centered on dignity, respect, and meaningful human connection. The initiative saw Olyv team members step out of boardrooms and into real conversations – spending meaningful time with children and beneficiaries, sharing stories, laughter, and moments that matter. From enabling mobility and accessibility through electric wheelchairs and hearing aids, along with 425 meal sponsorships, to creating a space of warmth and belonging, ‘Project Swabhimaan’ was built on a simple yet powerful idea: inclusion

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Bisleri International Supports Expansion of The Live Love Laugh Foundation’s Rural Mental Health Programme in Madhya Pradesh

Bengaluru / Mumbai, 14 April 2026: The Live Love Laugh Foundation (LLL), founded by actor Deepika Padukone, has announced a three-year CSR partnership with Bisleri International to support and scale its rural community mental health programme in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Launched in January 2023 in the Sausar block of Chhindwara, the programme began with outreach across 60 villages and has since expanded to cover 134 villages, reaching 1,595 beneficiaries. This year, the initiative has expanded into the Bichua block, extending its reach to 42 additional villages supporting 200 people living with mental illness (PwMI). With the support of Bisleri International, the programme will strengthen its outreach across Chhindwara district, while building systems that enable communities to sustain these efforts

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Tata Power Deepens Autism Inclusion, Impacts 45,000+ Families Through ‘Pay Autention’

Mumbai, April 7, 2026: Tata Power marked World Autism Awareness Day through a day-long inclusive celebration under its flagship ‘Pay Autention’ initiative. The event was organized in partnership with the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and took place at the Trombay Community Hall in Chembur. It also marked the beginning of a month-long series of initiatives aimed at promoting autism awareness and fostering inclusion.  The engagement brought together over 300 participants, including neurodiverse individuals, caregivers, NGO partners, and experts—underscoring Tata Power’s commitment to strengthening support systems for the neurodiversity community. Since its inception in 2022, ‘Pay Autention’ has impacted over 45,000 + families across India. At the core of this initiative is a growing support

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Tata Power lights up key offices Nationwide in Blue to Mark World Autism Awareness Day

National, April 7, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to inclusion and social responsibility, Tata Power marked World Autism Awareness Day by illuminating its key offices in blue across multiple locations in India. The initiative, led under its flagship Pay Autention initiative, aimed to raise awareness about autism, promote acceptance of neurodiversity, and visibly demonstrate support for individuals on the autism spectrum. As part of this coordinated nationwide effort, Tata Power illuminated key operational locations including Tata Power Delhi Distribution in Delhi; Carnac, Mahalaxmi, and Borivali offices in Mumbai; and TPCODL, TPNODL, TPSODL, and TPWODL offices in Odisha, creating a powerful, unified visual expression that amplified the message of inclusion at scale. Globally recognised as a symbol of autism awareness, the blue

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Tata Power Autention

Tata Power’s Pay Autention Initiative Champions Autism Inclusion at the 3rd National Purple Fest

18 March 2026: Tata Power reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive ecosystems for neurodiverse individuals through its Pay Autention initiative at the 3rd edition of the National Purple Fest, organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) at Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan. The day-long festival witnessed participation from over 8,000 persons with disabilities, bringing together organisations, institutions and communities working to strengthen inclusion and opportunities across India. The National Purple Fest celebrates the achievements and aspirations of persons with disabilities while bringing together stakeholders to advance awareness and inclusion. Tata Power has been supporting the initiative as a thought partner for Purple Fest and Purple Talks since

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Community Mental Health Projects

World Mental Health Day: Raising Awareness and Building a Compassionate Society

October 10th, each year comes as a timely reminder to humanity to observe World Mental Health Day. This day also issues an unwritten mandatory acceptance of the fact that mental health is not to be viewed as a luxury but as a fundamental component of human well-being. This day gives a clarion call for action, compassion and collective responsibility. The 2025 theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right,” emphasizes this objective, urging individuals, organizations and governments to facilitate access, understanding and empathy in all walks of life. In recent years, much progress has been made in understanding mental health, and it has been widely discussed, yet it still occupies a paradoxical space, where despite this it is still deeply

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Breaking Barriers: Towards Inclusive Learning for Special Children

Education is a universal right, a beacon of hope, and a foundation for empowerment. Yet, for countless children with special needs, this right is still surrounded by barriers—social, emotional, and systemic. At SURTAJ Special Children Foundation, we believe that these barriers are not permanent walls but challenges waiting to be transformed into stepping stones. Our vision is clear: to create a future where every child, regardless of ability, can learn, grow, and thrive in an inclusive environment. The Need for Inclusive Learning Children with special needs are often left behind in conventional learning systems. Limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and societal misconceptions often hinder their growth. But every child has unique abilities, waiting to be nurtured. Inclusive education is not charity—it

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CSR’s Missing Link: Mental Health in Education

Introduction: Beyond Marks and Classrooms Education in India has long been seen as the gateway to opportunity, mobility, and nation-building. Yet today, even as access expands, an invisible crisis shadows our schools and colleges—the mental health of students. The World Health Organization notes that one in seven adolescents suffers from a mental health disorder. NCRB data links academic stress with thousands of student suicides every year. This crisis is not confined to the classroom—it extends into homes, hostels, and the virtual worlds of social media. It is not just a personal issue—it is a systemic challenge with societal consequences. And it is here that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with its deep investment in education, can play a transformative role. Inside

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TELUS Digital India Pride Month 2025

TELUS Digital India Strengthens Its Year-Round Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Inclusion During Pride Month

TELUS Digital India is celebrating its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a series of activities and learning sessions designed to educate, engage, and empower. Going beyond the Pride Month of June, the company strives to create an inclusive culture that embraces every individual for who they are, every day of the year. Throughout Pride Month, TELUS Digital India organized engaging onsite and virtual activities such as “Wear Your Pride” photo booths, rainbow face painting, Pride treasure hunts, virtual Pride movie watch parties and interactive trivia hosted by Spectrum, the company’s LGBTQIA+ employee resource group. These celebrations also focused on education and how to create a culture of belonging, including impactful learning sessions, allyship training, and workshops for

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With the help of Assistive Devices, HMD and Samarthanam Trust, empower persons with disabilities

3rd June 2024: HMD, in partnership with the Samarthanam Trust, recently teamed up to conduct a joint initiative aimed at empowering people with disabilities (PwDs). The event, held at Samarthanam Trust’s premises, focused on providing essential assistive devices, promoting independent living, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Through this collaborative effort, HMD and Samarthanam Trust have embarked on a mission to provide essential assistive devices that enable people to overcome challenges, reduce secondary health complications, and unlock new educational and employment opportunities. By equipping individuals with vital tools, this initiative aims to foster independence, alleviate caregiver stress, and promote an inclusive society where everyone can thrive. The project mobilizes resources to provide assistive devices, empowering people

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Harshit Sharma

Olyv Champions Dignity & Inclusion with ‘Project Swabhimaan’, Turning CSR into Real Human Connection

Bengaluru, 21st April 2026 — In a move that goes beyond conventional CSR, Olyv brought its values to life through ‘Project Swabhimaan’, a people-first initiative in partnership with Samarthanam Trust for the specially-abled at HSR Layout in Bangalore. Olyv strengthened its commitment to inclusion through a people-first initiative centered on dignity, respect, and meaningful human connection. The initiative saw Olyv team members step out of boardrooms and into real conversations – spending meaningful time with children and beneficiaries, sharing stories, laughter, and moments that matter. From enabling mobility and accessibility through electric wheelchairs and hearing aids, along with 425 meal sponsorships, to creating a space of warmth and belonging, ‘Project Swabhimaan’ was built on a simple yet powerful idea: inclusion

Read More »

Bisleri International Supports Expansion of The Live Love Laugh Foundation’s Rural Mental Health Programme in Madhya Pradesh

Bengaluru / Mumbai, 14 April 2026: The Live Love Laugh Foundation (LLL), founded by actor Deepika Padukone, has announced a three-year CSR partnership with Bisleri International to support and scale its rural community mental health programme in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Launched in January 2023 in the Sausar block of Chhindwara, the programme began with outreach across 60 villages and has since expanded to cover 134 villages, reaching 1,595 beneficiaries. This year, the initiative has expanded into the Bichua block, extending its reach to 42 additional villages supporting 200 people living with mental illness (PwMI). With the support of Bisleri International, the programme will strengthen its outreach across Chhindwara district, while building systems that enable communities to sustain these efforts

Read More »

Tata Power Deepens Autism Inclusion, Impacts 45,000+ Families Through ‘Pay Autention’

Mumbai, April 7, 2026: Tata Power marked World Autism Awareness Day through a day-long inclusive celebration under its flagship ‘Pay Autention’ initiative. The event was organized in partnership with the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and took place at the Trombay Community Hall in Chembur. It also marked the beginning of a month-long series of initiatives aimed at promoting autism awareness and fostering inclusion.  The engagement brought together over 300 participants, including neurodiverse individuals, caregivers, NGO partners, and experts—underscoring Tata Power’s commitment to strengthening support systems for the neurodiversity community. Since its inception in 2022, ‘Pay Autention’ has impacted over 45,000 + families across India. At the core of this initiative is a growing support

Read More »

Tata Power lights up key offices Nationwide in Blue to Mark World Autism Awareness Day

National, April 7, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to inclusion and social responsibility, Tata Power marked World Autism Awareness Day by illuminating its key offices in blue across multiple locations in India. The initiative, led under its flagship Pay Autention initiative, aimed to raise awareness about autism, promote acceptance of neurodiversity, and visibly demonstrate support for individuals on the autism spectrum. As part of this coordinated nationwide effort, Tata Power illuminated key operational locations including Tata Power Delhi Distribution in Delhi; Carnac, Mahalaxmi, and Borivali offices in Mumbai; and TPCODL, TPNODL, TPSODL, and TPWODL offices in Odisha, creating a powerful, unified visual expression that amplified the message of inclusion at scale. Globally recognised as a symbol of autism awareness, the blue

Read More »
Tata Power Autention

Tata Power’s Pay Autention Initiative Champions Autism Inclusion at the 3rd National Purple Fest

18 March 2026: Tata Power reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive ecosystems for neurodiverse individuals through its Pay Autention initiative at the 3rd edition of the National Purple Fest, organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) at Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan. The day-long festival witnessed participation from over 8,000 persons with disabilities, bringing together organisations, institutions and communities working to strengthen inclusion and opportunities across India. The National Purple Fest celebrates the achievements and aspirations of persons with disabilities while bringing together stakeholders to advance awareness and inclusion. Tata Power has been supporting the initiative as a thought partner for Purple Fest and Purple Talks since

Read More »
Community Mental Health Projects

World Mental Health Day: Raising Awareness and Building a Compassionate Society

October 10th, each year comes as a timely reminder to humanity to observe World Mental Health Day. This day also issues an unwritten mandatory acceptance of the fact that mental health is not to be viewed as a luxury but as a fundamental component of human well-being. This day gives a clarion call for action, compassion and collective responsibility. The 2025 theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right,” emphasizes this objective, urging individuals, organizations and governments to facilitate access, understanding and empathy in all walks of life. In recent years, much progress has been made in understanding mental health, and it has been widely discussed, yet it still occupies a paradoxical space, where despite this it is still deeply

Read More »

Breaking Barriers: Towards Inclusive Learning for Special Children

Education is a universal right, a beacon of hope, and a foundation for empowerment. Yet, for countless children with special needs, this right is still surrounded by barriers—social, emotional, and systemic. At SURTAJ Special Children Foundation, we believe that these barriers are not permanent walls but challenges waiting to be transformed into stepping stones. Our vision is clear: to create a future where every child, regardless of ability, can learn, grow, and thrive in an inclusive environment. The Need for Inclusive Learning Children with special needs are often left behind in conventional learning systems. Limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and societal misconceptions often hinder their growth. But every child has unique abilities, waiting to be nurtured. Inclusive education is not charity—it

Read More »

CSR’s Missing Link: Mental Health in Education

Introduction: Beyond Marks and Classrooms Education in India has long been seen as the gateway to opportunity, mobility, and nation-building. Yet today, even as access expands, an invisible crisis shadows our schools and colleges—the mental health of students. The World Health Organization notes that one in seven adolescents suffers from a mental health disorder. NCRB data links academic stress with thousands of student suicides every year. This crisis is not confined to the classroom—it extends into homes, hostels, and the virtual worlds of social media. It is not just a personal issue—it is a systemic challenge with societal consequences. And it is here that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with its deep investment in education, can play a transformative role. Inside

Read More »
TELUS Digital India Pride Month 2025

TELUS Digital India Strengthens Its Year-Round Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Inclusion During Pride Month

TELUS Digital India is celebrating its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a series of activities and learning sessions designed to educate, engage, and empower. Going beyond the Pride Month of June, the company strives to create an inclusive culture that embraces every individual for who they are, every day of the year. Throughout Pride Month, TELUS Digital India organized engaging onsite and virtual activities such as “Wear Your Pride” photo booths, rainbow face painting, Pride treasure hunts, virtual Pride movie watch parties and interactive trivia hosted by Spectrum, the company’s LGBTQIA+ employee resource group. These celebrations also focused on education and how to create a culture of belonging, including impactful learning sessions, allyship training, and workshops for

Read More »

With the help of Assistive Devices, HMD and Samarthanam Trust, empower persons with disabilities

3rd June 2024: HMD, in partnership with the Samarthanam Trust, recently teamed up to conduct a joint initiative aimed at empowering people with disabilities (PwDs). The event, held at Samarthanam Trust’s premises, focused on providing essential assistive devices, promoting independent living, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Through this collaborative effort, HMD and Samarthanam Trust have embarked on a mission to provide essential assistive devices that enable people to overcome challenges, reduce secondary health complications, and unlock new educational and employment opportunities. By equipping individuals with vital tools, this initiative aims to foster independence, alleviate caregiver stress, and promote an inclusive society where everyone can thrive. The project mobilizes resources to provide assistive devices, empowering people

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