Livelihoods and Community Engagement

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

National, 15th June 2026: IIFL Home Finance, one of India’s leading affordable housing finance companies, has reinforced its commitment to inclusive community development through two impactful CSR initiatives aimed at improving educational access for vulnerable children and enhancing mobility for persons with disabilities.  As part of its CSR efforts, IIFL Home Finance collaborates with Salaam Baalak Trust to strengthen its flagship School on Wheels programme in Delhi. The company formally handed over a fully equipped mobile education bus at Salaam Baalak Trust’s Tis Hazari Centre. The new bus will serve children across underserved communities within East Delhi, bringing education, digital learning, and developmental opportunities directly to their doorsteps. The AC bus features digital learning facilities, internet connectivity, creating a more

June 5th, Mumbai: On World Environment Day, AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and the first institution in over a decade to receive in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to transition into a Universal Bank, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting India’s transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future through a focused and integrated sustainability strategy. The Bank’s approach to climate action is anchored in three key pillars – Climate Finance, Greening Operations, and Community Engagement, enabling it to drive meaningful impact across its business and beyond. Commenting on World Environment Day, Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank said, “Climate action requires a sustained and collective effort, and financial institutions

In the fertile rice-growing belt of western Odisha, a quiet but significant agricultural transformation is taking shape — one that is helping farmers conserve water, lower cultivation costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build long-term livelihood resilience. At a time when climate change and depleting natural resources are posing growing challenges to Indian agriculture, Tata Power-led TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) is demonstrating how climate-smart farming practices can create measurable environmental and socio-economic impact at the grassroots level. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, TPWODL has introduced the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method of paddy cultivation across key agricultural regions of Odisha. The initiative is emerging as a scalable and replicable model for sustainable agriculture, combining scientific innovation,