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Kotak Education Foundation announces 500 merit-cum-means-based scholarships, doubling the number of scholars in 2024–25 under the Kotak Kanya Scholarship Program

August 7, 2024

7 August 2024: Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing agency of Kotak Mahindra Group, announced 500 scholarships under the Kotak Kanya Scholarship program, doubling the number of scholars as it enters its 4th year, to support higher education of meritorious girls from economically disadvantaged section across India. The scholarship program aims to empower the girl students by providing them with financial support of INR 1,50,000 per year across 4 – 5 years, enabling them to pursue their higher education without financial constraints. Besides Financial assistance, the scholarship facilitates holistic development of the scholars through intensive student engagement and finishing school activities. The response and outcomes from the Kotak Kanya Scholarship in the first three years were truly inspiring and

Reckitt and Jagran Pehel launched the Dettol School Hygiene Education Program in Delhi with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)

August 5, 2024

5 August 2024: Reckitt, a consumer health and hygiene company, has launched the Dettol School Hygiene Education Programme in Delhi under its flagship campaign, Dettol Banega Swasth India. In collaboration with Jagran Pehel, the social initiative arm of Dainik Jagran, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to implement the campaign across MCD schools in 12 zones of Delhi. The initiative aims to reach 4.5 million beneficiaries, including schoolchildren, teachers, and parents, encouraging and empowering communities to adopt better WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) behaviors and practices. Launched by campaign ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana, the Dettol School Hygiene Education Programme will focus on promoting hygiene practices by training teachers and students and raising

Shri MB Patil, Minister for Commerce & Industries and Infrastructure, Govt of Karnataka, presides over the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mamadapur Lake Rejuvenation Project

July 30, 2024

30th July 2024: In a significant step towards environmental restoration, Shri MB Patil, Minister for Commerce & Industries and Infrastructure, Govt of Karnataka, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mamadapur Lake Rejuvenation Project today. This initiative by the Sehgal Foundation with support from HCCB, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, aims to restore the historically important Mamadapur Lake, which has been central to the community and ecosystem since the 16th century. Once complete, the rejuvenated lake will benefit around 30,000 people from the local community through improved water security, biodiversity conservation, and economic opportunities. Mamadapur Lake, originally built during the Adil Shahi period, once spanned a maximum storage height of approximately 7.6 meters with a submergence area of 864

Project Parivartan: AkzoNobel’s Initiative Impacting 2,000+ Children Annually in Punjab, Celebrates 5 Years of Transformative Education

July 30, 2024

30th July 2024: AkzoNobel, maker of Dulux Paints, celebrated five years of Project Parivartan – its flagship education initiative – in the Mohali district of Punjab by gifting a new dose of joy to nearly 800 children and faculty of two Government High Schools at Mauli Baidwan and Saneta in the district. Throughout summer vacations, 10 employees from AkzoNobel’s Mohali plant and Dulux’s skilled painters volunteered their time and talent to create eight inspiring murals with nearly 700 liters of Dulux paints. Rajiv Rajgopal, Chairman and Managing Director of Akzo Nobel India, elaborates, “As AkzoNobel Cares, it’s been our privilege to play a role in painting a more vibrant and empowered future for young students of Mohali. We are proud

Panasonic Life Solutions India announces the 9th edition of the Ratti Chhatr Scholarship program, Registrations are open for eligible students

July 29, 2024

29 July 2024: Panasonic Life Solutions India, a diversified technology company, announced the ninth edition of its flagship scholarship program, Ratti Chhatr, which aims to recognize and empower young future leaders by providing financial assistance to select undergraduate students admitted to B.E./B.Tech. courses at any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), helping cover around 50–70% of their tuition fees. Registration for eligible students is open until August 15, 2024. Pooja Garg Khan, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR, Panasonic Life Solutions India, said, “At Panasonic, we believe that education is at the core of building leaders of tomorrow. Through our Ratti Chhatr initiative, we aim to equip young minds with skills and learning that will equip them for a brighter future.

Educate Girls organizes Shiksha Rath campaign to spread awareness about education at the grassroots level

July 25, 2024

25 July 2024: Educate Girls, a leading non-profit organization committed to raising awareness about the importance of educating girl children, organized a Shiksha Rath campaign in Uttar Pradesh’s Sahason village in Bahadurpur block in Prayagraj. The Shiksha Rath, a van equipped with posters and banners, aims to spread awareness about the benefits of educating girls in rural areas. The Shiksha Rath, which is part of the enrolment campaign by Educate Girls, was held to encourage more parents to enroll their girl children in schools. This Shiksha Rath was organized in partnership with the village head, village educational institutions, and volunteers. With carefully curated street plays, awareness rallies, speeches, and interactive demonstrations, it awakened the spirit of education among village residents.

HCL Foundation hosts Sports for Change National Finals 2024

July 24, 2024

24 July 2024: The HCL Foundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCL-Tech in India, hosted the Sports for Change (SFC) National Finals 2024 at Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Sports for Change initiative aims to promote sports as an integral part of holistic education and nurture young talent from underserved communities. This year, over 15,000 children from government schools, regular sports programs, and communities have participated in the competition, with 800+ talented athletes advancing to the National Finals. “At HCL Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of sports to uplift and empower young minds. The Sports for Change initiative reflects our dedication to nurturing talent from all walks of life, ensuring

Orion Innovation Empowers Underprivileged Students with State-of-the-Art Computer Lab in Chennai

July 19, 2024

19 July 2024: Orion Innovation (“Orion”), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, proudly announces the launch of a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at empowering underprivileged students through technological education. This initiative will benefit students from the TV Nagar High School Ambattur in Chennai, a government-aided school supported by the Rotary Club of Ambattur. During the inauguration, Pradeep Menon, Global Delivery Head for Digital Transformation, expressed his deep satisfaction and strong commitment to leading this initiative. He stated, “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone by launching a cutting-edge computer lab for the local students. The dedication and enthusiasm of our employees and their family members, who volunteered to teach STEM subjects over the weekends,

Adani Wilmar Limited Supports Mid-Day Meal Efforts with New Food Distribution Vehicles in Partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation

July 17, 2024

17th July 2024: In a significant boost to the mid-day meal program in Ahmedabad, Adani Wilmar has generously contributed three new food distribution vehicles to The Akshaya Patra Foundation. These vehicles will serve over 6,600 meals daily to 48 schools across the city, reinforcing the joint commitment to nurturing the health and education of children. The flag-off event for the new vehicles took place in Ahmedabad, attended by Mr. Angshu Mallick, MD & CEO, Saumin Sheth, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Kumar, Business Head, Food Service Division, Priya Agarwal, Manager, Mandar Chitre, Assistant Manager from Adani Wilmar Ltd., and Sri Raya Rama Dasa, Vice President of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Gujarat. In addition to the vehicles, Adani Wilmar has pledged continued

To empower the youth, FICCI YFLO Delhi, in collaboration with M3M Foundation, unveils a Premier Skill Academy in Noida

July 16, 2024

16th July 2024: The Young FICCI Ladies Organization (YFLO) Delhi, in collaboration with the M3M Foundation and the implementing partner, the National Institute for Educational & Development (NIED), proudly inaugurated a premier skill academy in Sector 49, Noida, today. This academy aims to revolutionize youth skilling and empowerment in the region, offering cutting-edge programs to enhance employability and foster personal growth. The new academy is aiming to provide skill training to more than 400 young adults in its first year. Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson of YFLO Delhi, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “The launch of Skill Academy represents an unwavering commitment to equipping the youth with essential skills for their professional and personal development. I am proud to share our vision