Education

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,

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

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

Advanced Micro Devices supported over 150,000 students over the past financial year through a series of education and workforce development initiatives aimed at expanding access to technology education in underserved communities. The company executed STEM projects at over 500 government schools in Delhi NCR, Karnataka, and Telangana. 55 of these schools were transformed with state-of-the-art STEM labs, while seven mobile science labs brought hands-on learning to over 20,000 students in remote communities. In parallel, seven community science centres were established, serving as collaborative learning spaces for 6,000 students across 27 government schools. The programs were aimed at building curiosity and confidence in technology. Hands-on exposure to electronics, robotics, and AI-ML tools helped students develop a foundational understanding of robotics and

On the occasion of Christmas, a heart-warming social initiative was organized at Aashrayam Phase-1 to share festive joy with underprivileged children. Agrasheel Infratech Private Limited hosted a special Christmas Carnival Picnic, which saw enthusiastic participation from children associated with Sarthak Foundation, Vishalakshi Foundation, as well as children of construction workers working at the site. The key objective of the initiative was to spread happiness, inclusivity, and festive cheer among children while offering them a safe, joyful, and memorable experience. A host of engaging activities such as games, creative and folding activities, and group play sessions were organised. The children participated with great excitement, filling the premises with energy and celebration. Snacks were also distributed during the event. Keeping the winter season in mind,

Helped with employment of more than 100 women across Fashion Designing and Beauty & Wellness December 15, 2025: Pearl Academy, a leading institution for creative education, in partnership with SETU Foundation, a Noida-based NGO has empowered 260+ students with technical, creative, and professional skills that strengthen their employability and economic independence, since the beginning of their partnership. Till date, more than 100 women have been employed in job roles across Fashion Designing and Beauty & Wellness. The collaboration was inspired by a shared vision, to close the widening skill gap faced by underprivileged youth. especially women, who are often unable to access quality, industry-ready education in fashion and beauty due to financial or social constraints. Since 2007, SETU Foundation has

22nd December 2025: Secure Parking Solutions Pvt Ltd, a global leader in parking management, has taken its commitment to social responsibility to a new level. As part of its “Spreading Smiles” CSR initiative, the company conducted a large-scale vaccination drive in Ahmedabad, with Mr. Brett Mathews, Global Chairman of Secure Parking, actively participating and supporting the campaign. The same was arranged by Manav Sadhna, Ahmedabad with medical support by Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad. The vaccination drive held recently aimed to provide essential immunizations to underserved urban communities. Secure Parking partnered with local non-profit organizations and health- care providers to facilitate safe, free access to vaccines for hundreds of residents. The company also donated medical supplies and supported logistics to ensure the