Education

21st July 2025: Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT), in collaboration with Anupam Kher Studio, hosted special screenings of the film “Tanvi The Great” today at PVR Palladium, Lower Parel, Mumbai. The event marks a significant step under Tata Power’s flagship Pay Attention initiative to build greater awareness, understanding, and acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the broader neurodiversity spectrum. The screening was attended by Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power, and Mr. Anupam Kher, Veteran Actor and Director, along with other Tata Power leaders and over 700 participants, including neurodiverse children, caregivers, educators, Tata Group leaders, NGO partners, Government representatives, and other stakeholders. Adding depth to the experience, a Pay Attention Sensory Experience Zone curated by Sensory

17th July 2025: Honda India Foundation (HIF), the corporate social responsibility arm of all Honda group of companies in India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Directorate of Craftsmanship Training & Scheme (DCTSE), Skill Development Department (SDD), and Government of Sikkim. The MoU marks the launch of Project Buniyaad in Sikkim under the World Bank-supported Sikkim INSPIRES Program. The signing ceremony was held at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok, in the presence of Mr. Prem Singh Tamang, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim and the Minister-in-Charge, SDD, Shri Samdup Bhutia, Additional Secretary-cum-Director, Directorate of Craftmanship Training, Scheme and Employment (DCTSE), Skill Development Department, and Mr. Rajeev Taneja, Operating Officer, Honda India Foundation. This collaborative effort aims to deliver structured, industry-oriented training in

11th July 2025: Kotak Securities Limited (KSL) announced a significant milestone in its flagship CSR initiative, Kona Kona Shiksha, which reached 73,957 young Indians in FY25 alone. Since its launch in July 2021, the financial literacy programme has empowered 291,539 students across the country with essential financial knowledge. Driven by collaboration with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Kona Kona Shiksha aims to build financial awareness and capability among India’s youth. In FY25, the programme was conducted in 283 cities, covering 914 colleges. Since inception, NISM has delivered 3,750 sessions across 2,957 colleges in 543 cities, supported by a network of over 400 trained resource persons. Each student undergoes a comprehensive 10-hour training module, culminating in an online assessment

10th July 2025: Continua Kids, a leading pediatric developmental centre in India, has successfully treated children with autism, ADHD, speech delays, and motor challenges, thanks to CSR (Corporate social responsibility) funding from corporates, NGOs, and trusts. Through compliant partnerships with Sankalpa Trust, these initiatives make quality therapies accessible to families who need them most. Through CSR partnerships, Continua Kids has provided therapies like speech, occupational, ABA, physiotherapy, and parental coaching, leading to measurable improvements in communication, motor skills, social interaction, and attention in children with neurodevelopmental conditions. This collaboration is bridging the critical gap in pediatric developmental care across India. “Early intervention is not a luxury; it is a necessity,’’ added Dr. Puja Kapoor, Paediatric Neurologist and Co-founder, Continua Kids.

9th July 2025: Embassy Group has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Education, Government of Karnataka, to support the holistic development of Government Schools across Bengaluru. The three-year agreement, effective from May 2025 to April 2028, aims to provide educational resources, infrastructure upgrades, and comprehensive health programs across 40 Government Schools, with a proposed budget of ₹15 crore. This MoU builds upon a successful partnership first established in 2018. As part of the renewed collaboration, Embassy will implement educational programmes including annual distribution of starter kits with learning resources; programmes for Math, Sports, Kannada and English; after-school academic support for weaker distribution; scholarships for higher education; career guidance and mentorship; educational tours and

9th July 2025: Omega Forum for Social Impact (OFSI), the CSR arm of Omega Healthcare, in association with Katradi, an initiative of Wind Dancers Trust (India), successfully concluded She Matters 2.0, a Radical Immersion Leadership Camp that brought together women from marginalised communities at Mannmuqi Village. Using immersive traditional arts such as storytelling, theatre, dance, and other forms of creative expression as powerful tools for self-discovery, the three-day programme helped participants develop sensitivity towards caste and gender-based barriers, build financial literacy, and reclaim their voices as grassroots leaders. This year, 50 participants were trained as leaders equipped to initiate conversations and facilitate workshops on gender-based violence, gender stereotypes, reproductive health, and basic financial literacy, including managing income and expenses. Each

9th July 2025: Honda India Foundation (HIF), the corporate social responsibility arm of all Honda group companies in India, marked the continuation of the Mizoram chapter of Project Buniyaad – Aathmanirbharta Ka Aadhaar through a launch ceremony held at the Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC) office in Aizawl. The event was held in the esteemed presence of Mr. Lalnghinglova Hmar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Sports & Youth Services, Excise & Narcotics, and Tourism, Government of Mizoram. The Hon’ble Minister formally initiated the next phase of the programme, aimed at building on the progress made over the past year in enabling skill development and career access for the youth of Mizoram. As part of this

7th July 2025: FUJIFILM India, a leading company in Healthcare, Electronics, Imaging, and Business Innovation, has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to societal well-being with the latest CSR initiative at the Government Schools in Jajru, Faridabad, and MG Road, Gurugram. The upkeep of both the Government Schools was started in 2023, and now, with the third consecutive year of engagement, the company has expanded its support to directly benefit over 600 students by enhancing educational infrastructure, ensuring better hygiene for girls, and easing the financial burden on families. This intervention is expected to significantly improve school retention and learning outcomes, while deepening community trust in the role corporates can play in grassroots development. Under this initiative, FUJIFILM India undertook extensive developments

Job Title: Program & Evaluation Coordinator – Education Survey Organisation: CSR Times – Education Initiatives Location: Mayur Vihar District Centre, Delhi About the Role: We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to support the implementation of our annual Education Survey & Felicitation Summit. The role includes evaluating school survey forms, coordinating backend processes, managing data, assisting with accounts, and supporting event planning.   Key Responsibilities: Review and compile school forms for jury evaluation Maintain trackers, dashboards, and digital records Communicate with schools and sponsors; resolve queries Handle basic accounts and documentation Support event logistics and coordination   Requirements: Graduate Degree, diploma in Education/Event Management, PR, or Commerce is a plus 2–4 years of experience in coordination, events, or