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Biodiversity Day: ITC Limited Strengthens Coastal Ecology Through Mangrove Conservation

New Delhi, 22 May, 2026: As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity, under the theme ‘Acting Locally for Global Impact’, ITC’s large-scale and integrated biodiversity conservation initiatives demonstrate how grassroots action can deliver impactful ecological outcomes, build climate resilience and support livelihoods creation. Guided by the belief that shared natural resources are critical ecological infrastructure, ITC has integrated biodiversity conservation within its large-scale sustainability programme spanning water stewardship, forestry and climate-smart agriculture, among others. ITC’s biodiversity programme in collaboration with State Governments cumulatively covers nearly 7.8 lakh acres across 10 states in India till date and the aim is to cover 1 million acres under the initiative by 2030, as a part of its Sustainability 2.0 agenda. As

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HDFC Bank Parivartan Partners with Round Table India to Inaugurate 32-Classroom School Wing

  Noida, May 11, 2026: HDFC Bank, through its CSR programme Parivartan, in partnership with Round Table India, has inaugurated a new primary wing at the Government Composite School, Chajjasri Village, Sector 63, Noida, under Round Table India’s flagship Freedom Through Education (FTE) initiative. The project has transformed the campus into a fully integrated, 32-classroom modern learning facility serving approximately 1,300 students annually. This initiative directly addresses the need for strengthened educational infrastructure in the region for children from underserved communities. Prior to the intervention, students were studying in makeshift sheds and open spaces, exposed to extreme weather conditions. The project delivers safe, and modern learning environments, aligning HDFC Bank’s long-standing mission to improve access to quality education and strategic

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New Global Resources from Sesame Workshop and MetLife Foundation Support Young Children’s Emotional Well-Being and Social Connection

New Delhi, May 14, 2026: Building on its multi-year commitment to children’s mental health, Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, is expanding its suite of emotional well-being resources with funding from MetLife Foundation. The new digital content empowers children and their caregivers through targeted outreach efforts in India, Mexico, Brazil, the Middle East, and the United States with practical knowledge and strategies to strengthen social connections and nurturing relationships.  Featuring Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends, the resources emphasize core messages such as the value of taking others’ perspectives, doing kind things, and cooperating.These themes are also woven into select Tales from 123 segments, supported by MetLife Foundation as part of this global partnership, in Sesame Street’s

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Kotak Education Foundation Unveils Kotak Junior Scholarship “Future Ka Golden Ticket” offering 1,000 Scholarships for Class 10+ Students in Mumbai

11th May, 2026: For thousands of high-potential students from low-income families, the transition after Class 10 is often where education comes to a halt. This is not due to lack of talent, but lack of financial and academic support. What if we told you, your ticket to a brighter, bolder future is just one application away? This is your opportunity. Your moment. Your Future ka Golden Ticket. Say hello to the Kotak Junior Scholarship your “Future Ka Golden Ticket”, a CSR initiative of Kotak Mahindra Bank, implemented by Kotak Education Foundation (KEF). Designed to empower 1,000 high-achieving students from economically disadvantaged communities across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the programme focuses on supporting students at a critical academic juncture. The

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Astrotalk Foundation commits INR 20 Lakh towards education and empowerment

April 29, 2026: Astrotalk Foundation, the non-profit arm of Astrotalk, has committed INR 20,00,000 towards scholarships aimed at supporting underprivileged students and recognising academically excelling individuals, as part of its ongoing efforts to drive education-led social upliftment. Through this initiative, approximately 200 students across Bengaluru have received financial assistance, helping them continue their education without the burden of economic constraints. The scholarships were distributed recently in collaboration with Nava Bengaluru Foundation at Sri Satya Sai Sadan, Koramangala, in the presence of actors Anil Shetty, Manushi Chhillar and other dignitaries, highlighting the importance of collective efforts in advancing social impact. Speaking about the initiative, Puneet Gupta, Founder and CEO of Astrotalk, said: “At Astrotalk Foundation, we believe that access to education

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One year of ASUS India’s digital literacy initiative impacts over 14,000 students, youth and women beneficiaries

India, 24th April 2026 – ASUS India marks one year of its digital literacy initiative, implemented through VIDYA India (NGO), aimed at expanding access to technology and building future-ready skills among underserved communities. Since its inception, the program has reached close to 13,000 children and 650 youth across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, while also engaging more than 1,100 women through targeted digital awareness interventions. In the past year, the initiative has demonstrated strong on-ground engagement, with average attendance levels exceeding 82% across centers and active participation from both students and local communities. The program currently operates across 19 active projects, supported by trained staff and facilitators to ensure consistent delivery and learning outcomes. Designed as a structured, curriculum-led initiative, the

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PNB MetLife Marks Earth Day with Community Engagement Initiative at Gurugram Government School

Gurugram, Haryana | April 23, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurance companies, marked Earth Day, on April 22, 2026, through a community engagement initiative with students at Government Senior Secondary School, Gairatpur Bass, Sohna, Gurugram. The initiative shows PNB MetLife’s commitment towards environmental awareness and grassroots engagement. The initiative included a tree plantation drive, drawing and painting activities, and an interactive session on the importance of water conservation, aimed at sensitizing students about environmental responsibility from an early age. As part of the program, 100 saplings were planted within the school premises. To encourage longterm care and accountability, students were also encouraged to adopt a sapling and take responsibility for nurturing

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Learning support programs

Girnar Foundation Brings Warmth, Care and Learning Support to Underserved Communities

6 January 2026: Girnar Foundation, the CSR arm of CarDekho Group, recently organized a series of community-focused initiatives like its flagship Warm Care Drive and education-led programs across Jaipur and Gurugram. As winter sets in across North India, the Foundation distributed over 400 winter essentials, including sweaters and winter kits, to children from underserved communities. The initiative aimed to ensure warmth, comfort, and dignity for children during the colder months, while reinforcing the importance of collective care and social responsibility. In addition to winter relief, Girnar Foundation continued its quarterly commitment towards strengthening access to education and health. As part of its Shiksha Ka Tohfa initiative, the Foundation provided stationery supplies to students at Mahatma Gandhi Government School in Jaipur,

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Winter Robotics & STEM Innovation Camp 2025 Empowers Rural Students in Mullai Village

December, 2025: Meritus AI, a leading STEM and Artificial Intelligence education organization, in collaboration with SODEWS (Society for the Development of Economically Weaker Sections), successfully conducted the “Winter Robotics & STEM Innovation Camp for Rural Students – 2025” from 24 to 28 December 2025 at the SODEWS Student Residential Campus, Mullai Village, Tamil Nadu. The five-day intensive learning camp benefited over 100 government school students from Grades 6 to 12, providing them with their first hands-on exposure to Robotics, Engineering, and STEM fundamentals through 100% screen-free, activity-based learning. Designed under Meritus AI’s CSR and Rural Outreach Initiative, the camp aimed to bridge the rural–rban education gap by bringing high-quality STEM learning directly to underserved communities. Students explored key concepts such

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Silvin Additives launches Divadandi, a student development initiative

Silvin Additives, a leading manufacturer of advanced additives for PVC and CPVC pipes, has launched Divadandi, a long- term CSR initiative. Named after the Gujarati word for lighthouse, Divadandi reflects the idea of guidance and direction during crucial stages of life. Through this initiative, Silvin aims to support students in building stronger academic habits, developing essential life skills, and gaining confidence as they prepare for board examinations and other age-specific challenges. The programme, which began earlier this month at Sheth H H Shirolawala High School, Bodeli, District Chhota Udaipur, will reach nearly 1,800 students from Standards 9 to 12. Each student will undergo nine hours of structured training delivered across three sessions. The sessions are conducted by Kamal Dabawala and

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Mangover

Biodiversity Day: ITC Limited Strengthens Coastal Ecology Through Mangrove Conservation

New Delhi, 22 May, 2026: As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity, under the theme ‘Acting Locally for Global Impact’, ITC’s large-scale and integrated biodiversity conservation initiatives demonstrate how grassroots action can deliver impactful ecological outcomes, build climate resilience and support livelihoods creation. Guided by the belief that shared natural resources are critical ecological infrastructure, ITC has integrated biodiversity conservation within its large-scale sustainability programme spanning water stewardship, forestry and climate-smart agriculture, among others. ITC’s biodiversity programme in collaboration with State Governments cumulatively covers nearly 7.8 lakh acres across 10 states in India till date and the aim is to cover 1 million acres under the initiative by 2030, as a part of its Sustainability 2.0 agenda. As

Read More »
HDFC

HDFC Bank Parivartan Partners with Round Table India to Inaugurate 32-Classroom School Wing

  Noida, May 11, 2026: HDFC Bank, through its CSR programme Parivartan, in partnership with Round Table India, has inaugurated a new primary wing at the Government Composite School, Chajjasri Village, Sector 63, Noida, under Round Table India’s flagship Freedom Through Education (FTE) initiative. The project has transformed the campus into a fully integrated, 32-classroom modern learning facility serving approximately 1,300 students annually. This initiative directly addresses the need for strengthened educational infrastructure in the region for children from underserved communities. Prior to the intervention, students were studying in makeshift sheds and open spaces, exposed to extreme weather conditions. The project delivers safe, and modern learning environments, aligning HDFC Bank’s long-standing mission to improve access to quality education and strategic

Read More »
MLF LOGO

New Global Resources from Sesame Workshop and MetLife Foundation Support Young Children’s Emotional Well-Being and Social Connection

New Delhi, May 14, 2026: Building on its multi-year commitment to children’s mental health, Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, is expanding its suite of emotional well-being resources with funding from MetLife Foundation. The new digital content empowers children and their caregivers through targeted outreach efforts in India, Mexico, Brazil, the Middle East, and the United States with practical knowledge and strategies to strengthen social connections and nurturing relationships.  Featuring Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends, the resources emphasize core messages such as the value of taking others’ perspectives, doing kind things, and cooperating.These themes are also woven into select Tales from 123 segments, supported by MetLife Foundation as part of this global partnership, in Sesame Street’s

Read More »

Kotak Education Foundation Unveils Kotak Junior Scholarship “Future Ka Golden Ticket” offering 1,000 Scholarships for Class 10+ Students in Mumbai

11th May, 2026: For thousands of high-potential students from low-income families, the transition after Class 10 is often where education comes to a halt. This is not due to lack of talent, but lack of financial and academic support. What if we told you, your ticket to a brighter, bolder future is just one application away? This is your opportunity. Your moment. Your Future ka Golden Ticket. Say hello to the Kotak Junior Scholarship your “Future Ka Golden Ticket”, a CSR initiative of Kotak Mahindra Bank, implemented by Kotak Education Foundation (KEF). Designed to empower 1,000 high-achieving students from economically disadvantaged communities across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the programme focuses on supporting students at a critical academic juncture. The

Read More »

Astrotalk Foundation commits INR 20 Lakh towards education and empowerment

April 29, 2026: Astrotalk Foundation, the non-profit arm of Astrotalk, has committed INR 20,00,000 towards scholarships aimed at supporting underprivileged students and recognising academically excelling individuals, as part of its ongoing efforts to drive education-led social upliftment. Through this initiative, approximately 200 students across Bengaluru have received financial assistance, helping them continue their education without the burden of economic constraints. The scholarships were distributed recently in collaboration with Nava Bengaluru Foundation at Sri Satya Sai Sadan, Koramangala, in the presence of actors Anil Shetty, Manushi Chhillar and other dignitaries, highlighting the importance of collective efforts in advancing social impact. Speaking about the initiative, Puneet Gupta, Founder and CEO of Astrotalk, said: “At Astrotalk Foundation, we believe that access to education

Read More »

One year of ASUS India’s digital literacy initiative impacts over 14,000 students, youth and women beneficiaries

India, 24th April 2026 – ASUS India marks one year of its digital literacy initiative, implemented through VIDYA India (NGO), aimed at expanding access to technology and building future-ready skills among underserved communities. Since its inception, the program has reached close to 13,000 children and 650 youth across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, while also engaging more than 1,100 women through targeted digital awareness interventions. In the past year, the initiative has demonstrated strong on-ground engagement, with average attendance levels exceeding 82% across centers and active participation from both students and local communities. The program currently operates across 19 active projects, supported by trained staff and facilitators to ensure consistent delivery and learning outcomes. Designed as a structured, curriculum-led initiative, the

Read More »
PNB MetLife - Earth day 1 - Prachi Baliyan

PNB MetLife Marks Earth Day with Community Engagement Initiative at Gurugram Government School

Gurugram, Haryana | April 23, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurance companies, marked Earth Day, on April 22, 2026, through a community engagement initiative with students at Government Senior Secondary School, Gairatpur Bass, Sohna, Gurugram. The initiative shows PNB MetLife’s commitment towards environmental awareness and grassroots engagement. The initiative included a tree plantation drive, drawing and painting activities, and an interactive session on the importance of water conservation, aimed at sensitizing students about environmental responsibility from an early age. As part of the program, 100 saplings were planted within the school premises. To encourage longterm care and accountability, students were also encouraged to adopt a sapling and take responsibility for nurturing

Read More »
Learning support programs

Girnar Foundation Brings Warmth, Care and Learning Support to Underserved Communities

6 January 2026: Girnar Foundation, the CSR arm of CarDekho Group, recently organized a series of community-focused initiatives like its flagship Warm Care Drive and education-led programs across Jaipur and Gurugram. As winter sets in across North India, the Foundation distributed over 400 winter essentials, including sweaters and winter kits, to children from underserved communities. The initiative aimed to ensure warmth, comfort, and dignity for children during the colder months, while reinforcing the importance of collective care and social responsibility. In addition to winter relief, Girnar Foundation continued its quarterly commitment towards strengthening access to education and health. As part of its Shiksha Ka Tohfa initiative, the Foundation provided stationery supplies to students at Mahatma Gandhi Government School in Jaipur,

Read More »
STEM innovation camp India

Winter Robotics & STEM Innovation Camp 2025 Empowers Rural Students in Mullai Village

December, 2025: Meritus AI, a leading STEM and Artificial Intelligence education organization, in collaboration with SODEWS (Society for the Development of Economically Weaker Sections), successfully conducted the “Winter Robotics & STEM Innovation Camp for Rural Students – 2025” from 24 to 28 December 2025 at the SODEWS Student Residential Campus, Mullai Village, Tamil Nadu. The five-day intensive learning camp benefited over 100 government school students from Grades 6 to 12, providing them with their first hands-on exposure to Robotics, Engineering, and STEM fundamentals through 100% screen-free, activity-based learning. Designed under Meritus AI’s CSR and Rural Outreach Initiative, the camp aimed to bridge the rural–rban education gap by bringing high-quality STEM learning directly to underserved communities. Students explored key concepts such

Read More »
Silvin Logo

Silvin Additives launches Divadandi, a student development initiative

Silvin Additives, a leading manufacturer of advanced additives for PVC and CPVC pipes, has launched Divadandi, a long- term CSR initiative. Named after the Gujarati word for lighthouse, Divadandi reflects the idea of guidance and direction during crucial stages of life. Through this initiative, Silvin aims to support students in building stronger academic habits, developing essential life skills, and gaining confidence as they prepare for board examinations and other age-specific challenges. The programme, which began earlier this month at Sheth H H Shirolawala High School, Bodeli, District Chhota Udaipur, will reach nearly 1,800 students from Standards 9 to 12. Each student will undergo nine hours of structured training delivered across three sessions. The sessions are conducted by Kamal Dabawala and

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