Livelihoods and Community Engagement

India, Thursday, July 09, 2026: In a significant milestone for India’s rural development landscape, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Landmark Initiative ‘PRAGATI’ to Empower 20,000 Agri-Entrepreneurs and Directly Support 20 Lakh Farmers. Leading national and global institutions, a pioneering programme designed to catalyse large-scale, inclusive, and climate-resilient regenerative agriculture initiative to transform smallholder farmers. PepsiCo Foundation, State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF), Gates Foundation, IDH, Heifer International, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Global Agri Entrepreneurship Academy, The Sustainable Agriculture Foundations International Association (SAFIA), and Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF), & Transform Rural India Foundation (TRIF) have come together to launch the ambitious 20K Agri Entrepreneurs Initiative, PRAGATI.   This programme

Mumbai, 8th July 2026: Meher Roshani Foundation hosted the Hyatt Hospitality Corporate  Office at SaathSHALA Mumbai as a goodwill partner. The CSR activity was filled with joy,  happiness, and meaningful interactions as the Hyatt team spent quality time with the children  through engaging games and fun-filled activities, creating memories and highlighting the  importance of empathy and community engagement. Every child received gifts such as tiffin  boxes, stuffed toys, and raincoats that brought smiles and will support their everyday lives.  Expressing her gratitude, Roshani Shenazz Nadirshah, Founder Trustee, Chairperson, &  CEO, said, “Meher Roshani Foundation is thankful to Hyatt Hospitality for their generosity,  time, and commitment to nurturing joy and dignity among underprivileged children.  Collaborations such as these strengthen the Foundation’s

Para-athlete and electrical engineer Chandeep Singh to embark on a monumental journey from Jammu to Kanyakumari and back, driving a specially modified Hyundai CRETA using only his feet The 7,000+ km expedition aims to establish a new benchmark in the Golden Book of Records while championing inclusion, determination and accessible mobility Through ‘Samarth by Hyundai’, HMIF continues to advance accessibility, mobility empowerment and opportunities for persons with disabilities Gurugram | July 6, 2026: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), today announced its support for an extraordinary world record attempt by para-athlete and electrical engineer, Chandeep Singh. Under the aegis of its social impact initiative, ‘Samarth by Hyundai’, HMIF is backing Chandeep’s ambitious

The third edition of Fitistan’s marquee Kargil Tiger Hill Challenge is designed as a 30-day national virtual fitness and tribute campaign  The initiative is aligned with the Government of India’s Fit India Movement Each participant is encouraged to take 527 steps for each of the 527 fallen soldiers, completing 2,77,729 steps in 30 days The activity brings together everyday citizens and members of the armed forces on one platform to honour the heroes of Kargil Fitistan, India’s largest fitness community driven by passion and purpose, has launched the third edition of its Kargil Tiger Hill Challenge. This first-of-its-kind 30-day nationwide virtual fitness and tribute campaign will culminate on July 26, marking Kargil Vijay Diwas with a commemorative effort that honours

New Delhi, 06 July 2027 – The High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda in New Delhi celebrated the 32nd Anniversary of Rwanda Liberation Day (Kwibohora32) with a high-profile event, highlighting Rwanda’s journey of resilience, national renewal, and expanding international cooperation. The celebration brought together approximately 1,000 distinguished guests, including officials from the Government of India; members of the diplomatic corps comprising Heads of Mission, Diplomats and Defence Attachés representing 140 countries; the delegation from Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence currently in New Delhi to attend the 2nd Rwanda–India Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC); business leaders; scholars; media professionals; civil society representatives; friends of Rwanda; and members of the Rwandan community residing in India. The programme featured remarks on business and

A three-year initiative to support 3,500 waste workers, strengthen sustainable plastic waste management, and improve livelihoods across Noida and Greater Noida. Delhi-NCR, July 1, 2026: UFlex Limited, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has partnered with UN Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI) to launch a three-year initiative aimed at empowering waste workers in Noida and Greater Noida. The programme seeks to improve the lives of informal waste workers while promoting sustainable plastic waste management through a community-centric and inclusive approach. The initiative aims to enable nearly 3,500 informal waste pickers and waste workers to access improved livelihood opportunities, occupational safety measures, capacity-building programmes, and greater social recognition, while strengthening plastic waste collection, segregation, and recycling systems across selected

Sense India concludes Deafblind Awareness Week with one of the city’s largest inclusion-focused cyclothon and walkathon at Sabarmati Riverfront Ahmedabad, June 28, 2026: Ahmedabad came together for inclusion this morning as over 1,500 cyclists, walkers, families, corporate teams, schools, volunteers, and persons with deafblindness participated in the 12th edition of Messengers on Cycles 2026, organised by Sense International India (Sense India) at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre. Flagged off at 6:30 AM, the annual cyclothon and walkathon transformed the Riverfront into a vibrant celebration of inclusion, closing Deafblind Awareness Week (22–28 June) and drawing attention to the nearly 500,000 persons with deafblindness in India, many of whom continue to remain unseen and unsupported. Held every year around the birth anniversary

At a time when loneliness and social isolation are emerging as significant challenges for the elderly, ICCPL Foundation continues to champion initiatives that foster care, dignity, and human connection. As part of its flagship CSR campaign, Rahat with ICCPL, the Foundation visited ANGAN Old Age Home in Noida, bringing together residents and volunteers for a day centred on companionship, conversations, and community bonding. The initiative engaged 55 elderly residents of the home, creating opportunities for meaningful interaction and shared experiences. Through the visit, the Foundation sought to reinforce a simple yet powerful message: every individual deserves to feel valued, heard, and cared for, irrespective of age. As part of the initiative, the Foundation also donated essential grocery items and daily-use