Education

March 20, 2024: On the occasion of World Sparrow Day, Srinivasan Services Trust (SST) the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited proudly amplifies its efforts towards sparrow conservation. SST extended its conservation program from 100 villages last year to 200 additional villages this financial year in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, providing families with thousands of tailored nests to create a conducive habitat for sparrows. As part of the sparrow conservation programme and to create awareness, SST has been conducting community meetings and rallies with the support of local volunteers and community members. Besides, SST has also organised drawing competitions in schools to sow seeds of awareness from an early age.   Santhoshi, a school

18th March 2024: Arohan Financial Services Limited has taken a significant step towards community welfare with the initiation of a Hearing Screening and Intervention Programme, benefiting 1600 newborns. This commendable endeavor carried out in collaboration with Vaani Deaf Children’s Foundation, underscores the company’s commitment to social responsibility and supporting Children with Hearing Impairment (CWHI). The program, tailored for newborns in eastern India, where Arohan Financial Services Limited is headquartered, is pioneering in its approach. Its primary focus on early detection of hearing loss in newborns addresses a crucial aspect of child health, ensuring timely interventions that can significantly impact their developmental trajectory. The venue for this impactful initiative was the NBHS Serampore Walsh Super Speciality Hospital in Hooghly district, West Bengal.

15th March 2024: Tata Asset Management today announced a partnership with Impact India Foundation (IIF) for ‘Project Janani’, a multi-year partnership aimed to empower and nurture tribal women during pregnancy, fostering a positive impact on the health and well-being of both mothers and their children in the Mokhada District. This initiative aims at addressing the reduction of malnutrition within the tribal community of Mokhada block wherein identification of families, management of nutritional supplementation, and creating awareness regarding malnutrition are core to ensuring sustainable impact created through capital and social investment in the region. Mokhada Block in the Palghar District consists of a tribal population of 1,40,000 lakhs. There are a total of 4 Primary health centers serving in Block Ase,

14th March 2024: The philanthropic arm of Infosys, the Infosys Foundation, has extended its support to the Reach to Teach Foundation through a generous single-year grant tottaling nearly a crore. This grant will be instrumental in supporting the efforts of the Reach to Teach Foundation in collaboration with the Education Department of the Government of Meghalaya. Reach to Teach Foundation operates as a Section 8 Company and currently concentrates its efforts in the Northeastern States of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. Through strategic partnerships with the Education Departments of respective State Governments, the foundation operates in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. Central to its mission is recognising the profound impact educators have in shaping the educational landscape, particularly in shaping children’s

11th March 2024: Sense India is offering tailored services to empower children and adults facing challenges posed by deafblindness and multiple disabilities. The primary goal of Sense India is to deliver essential information, guidance, and training, alongside a strong commitment to supporting individuals with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, as well as their families. This commitment extends to nationwide awareness campaigns and efforts to secure their rights, opportunities, and access to services. Sense India was organized in Mumbai to introduce Sense India’s work in the field of deafblindness and raise awareness and resources to sustain and expand their work across India. Their focus this year is on women and girls with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. Being one of the most marginalized groups, women

7th March 2024: For the past 27 years, Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited, has been steadfastly dedicated to women’s empowerment in rural areas across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh. Through the establishment of Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and a range of interventions spanning training, credit facilitation, livelihood programs, and community development, SST has brought about transformative change. Demonstrating its commitment to gender equality, SST proudly boasts over 40% female representation within its field force, fostering an inclusive environment for women to thrive professionally. SST has collectivized over 60000 women into over 5000 Self-Help groups throughout their journey. Additionally, SST has actively supported financial inclusion by facilitating Rs.

4th March 2024: The Government of India’s implementing partner for the mid-may meal project, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, hosted Music for Meals, which is an annual mega event, featuring Vijay Prakash, renowned playback singer of ‘Singara Siriye’ (Kantara) fame, and Pravin Godkhindi, acclaimed Indian Classical Hindustani Flute Player. The event was aimed to blend the harmony of music with the mission of feeding millions of children in need. The concert started with Sri Pravin Godkhindi’s harmonious jugalbandi with his son, Sri Shadaj Godkhindi, wherein they performed Pahadi raga. This was followed by an electrifying duet by Sri Vijay Prakash and Sri Pravin Godkhindi, featuring popular numbers such as Kaadhal Rojave, Singara Siriye, and Jai Ho!    The entry to the event