Education

13th December 2025: Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), the CSR implementing arm of Kotak Mahindra Group, celebrated its annual scholarship felicitation ceremony, RIZE 2025, with pride and joy, recognizing 1,400+ new scholars and supporting their higher education from economically disadvantaged sections across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The event underscored KEF’s commitment to fostering educational excellence and holistic development for its beneficiaries. The ceremony was graced by Rinku Hooda, a celebrated Indian para-athlete and 2025 World Champion in javelin. With multiple global podium finishes, including silvers at the World Para Athletics Championships 2023 (Paris) and 2024 (Japan), along with notable medals at the Asian Para Games, he stands as one of India’s most accomplished and inspiring sporting talents. His presence deeply motivated

Initiative brings hands-on STEM learning and digital access to students in seven schools,strengthening educational equity and empowering future innovators in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. December 10, 2025: In a strategic initiative aimed at advancing equitable education and fostering innovation, Nasscom Foundation, in collaboration with Applied Materials India Private Limited, has established seven state-of-the-art STEM labs in Government Schools across Malur, Kolar district. This initiative is part of Applied Materials’ commitment to anchoring purpose at the core of its business strategy—aligning technology leadership with meaningful impact in local communities. By strengthening digital access and experiential learning for students in classes 8 to 12, the collaboration empowers both students and educators with hands-on exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Teachers will

Aditya Birla Capital commits another Rs. 3.25 crore for phase II of the project King George’s Medical University (KGMU), with support from Aditya Birla Capital Foundation (ABCF), Aditya Birla Capital’s CSR arm, and NGO partner CanKids, has successfully inaugurated a state-of-the-art Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Ward, marking a major milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s healthcare infrastructure. This is a transformative step toward making advanced cancer treatment accessible and affordable in the state and neighbouring regions, eliminating the need for families to travel out of state for critical care. The newly inaugurated unit is designed to provide affordable, high-quality transplant services to patients across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states. The BMT Ward has been established under a tripartite agreement between KGMU, Aditya

10 th December 2025: Ambuja Foundation, an independent, pan-India social development organization dedicated to transforming rural communities, successfully hosted an open dialogue ‘Skill Building for Viksit Bharat’ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event brought together influential voices from the government, global academia, industry experts, corporate leaders, and on-ground practitioners. Participants gained rich insights, first-hand experiences, and forward- looking ideas on how skill development can shape the workforce of tomorrow and accelerate India’s growth trajectory. They also witnessed the inspiring journeys of two SEDI (Skill Entrepreneurship Development Institute) students, whose success stands as powerful examples of how the right skills can change lives. The keynote addresses included Dr. Rashmi Singh, Secretary, Department of Women & Child Development and Secretary, Department

The 53rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was celebrated with great enthusiasm along the scenic Konkan coast of Goa and was dedicated to Vijay Diwas with the armed forces as special partners. For the first time, the mega cycling initiative moved beyond the national capital on such a large scale, marking a significant milestone in the nationwide expansion of the Fit India Movement. The vibrant setting of Goa added fresh energy to the campaign and reinforced its vision of transforming fitness into a mass movement across the country. The cycling rally was flagged off from Miramar Beach Circle and proceeded to Dona Paula before returning, offering participants a memorable experience that combined physical activity with the natural beauty

The Bank’s long-term support will help accelerate India’s deep-tech ecosystem through infrastructure, education, and research 8 th December 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, has deepened its commitment to advancing technology education and research with the launch of the ‘Axis Bank FutureTech CSR Initiative’ at Plaksha University. The cornerstone of the Bank’s commitment is the establishment of the ‘Axis Bank FutureTech Building’, a state-of-the-art facility designed to foster experiential learning, interdisciplinary research, and enhance collaboration between industry and academia. This multi-year partnership underscores Axis Bank’s role as an early advocate of Plaksha University’s vision to reimagine higher education in India. It also highlights the Bank’s contribution to the development of frontier technologies in the emerging technology hub of the Chandigarh

5th December, 2025: Titan Company Limited, inaugurates its 5th LeAP (Learn, Apply, Progress) centre in Rudrapur under its flagship CSR skilling initiative, marking the region’s first learning centre. In partnership with Tata STRIVE, the skill development and empowerment endeavor from Titan, will continue to drive sustainable livelihood for diverse communities in the region. With foundation laid last year, the new Rudrapur centre will serve as a hub for training, mentorship, and employment readiness, equipping individuals with the technical and life skills needed to thrive in the modern fast-paced workforce. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ajoy Chawla, CEO – Jewellery Division, Titan Company Limited, said, “Our flagship LeAP framework has empowered over 1,40,000 individuals—including youth, persons with disabilities (PwDs), women at

03 rd December 2025: On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Indian Bank reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity and empowerment through a significant CSR initiative. Smt. Mini T. M., Executive Director, Indian Bank, handed over sewing machines to differently abled members of the Society for Rights of All Women with Disabilities (SFRAWD) at a programme held in Bank’s Corporate Office in Chennai. The event was graced by the presence of top management and senior officials of the Bank. The initiative aligns with Indian Bank’s CSR focus area of “Gender Equality and Women Empowerment,” aimed at fostering self-reliance and sustainable livelihood opportunities for women with disabilities. SFRAWD, an all-women association for the disabled, has been working tirelessly to

The camp was organized with the purpose of providing eye treatment to the villagers, with special focus on curing cataract 30th November, 2025: Bry-Air, the flagship company of the Pahwa Group, successfully organized its 16th Biannual Eye Camp at Mathra Das Civil Eye Hospital in Moga, Punjab, on 30th November 2025 in partnership with local NGO Bhartiya Jagriti Manch, as part of its continued CSR commitment. The camp was held with the objective of providing accessible eye treatment to villagers, with a special focus on cataract-related issues, which continue to affect a large section of rural communities. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Sanjeev Saini, Chief Patron, Bhartiya Jagriti Munch, Moga. The camp also witnessed the esteemed presence of Mrs.

Events reinforce the Foundation’s commitment to UN SDG 4: Quality Education Girnar Foundation, CSR arm of CarDekho Group, commemorated Children’s Day and Universal Children’s Day with a series of impactful activities across its Gurgaon and Jaipur offices, engaging children from local NGOs through learning-focused and joyful experiences. In Jaipur, the Foundation welcomed over 50 children from Pragati Vidhayala NGO. Close to 50 employees volunteered their time to organize interactive games and creative sessions, fostering an environment of encouragement and curiosity. Each child received a stationery hamper, and the Foundation supported the NGO further by installing blackboards, soft boards, dustbins, and supplying additional educational materials along with a first-aid kit. Children were also served refreshments to make their visit warm and