Livelihoods and Community Engagement

16th April 2024: L& T Finance Ltd. (LTF) has empowered over 42 lakh community members so far through the ‘Digital Sakhi’ program which is a key initiative under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The program which was initiated in 2017, has consistently expanded its geographical footprint in 7 states namely, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, and Kerala with a cadre of 1,370 trained Digital Sakhis over the years. The program aims to create awareness of Digital and Financial Literacy amongst the rural population. Speaking about the progress of the Digital Sakhi program, Ms. Apurva Rathod, Company Secretary and Chief Sustainability Officer at LTF said, “Our Digital Sakhis have played an active role in bridging the last mile

4 April 2024: JM Financial Foundation (JMFF) has been implementing the Integrated Village Development Project (‘Project’) in a cluster of seven villages and 15 hamlets of Mokhada block in Palghar, Maharashtra. Over the past five years, the project has constructed water conservation structures, by promoting Continuous Contour Trenches (CCTs) along hill slopes in some of the most water-scarce areas of the block in an attempt to dispel relying on large constructed water conservation structures. A total of 10,794 CCTs were dug and deepened year on year, leading to an in-situ water conservation, and natural recharge of groundwater, while also preventing run-off of surface water in the abundant monsoons in this region. Besides, the project has promoted rainwater harvesting with the

3rd April 2024: A youth-led social startup dedicated Nai Subah Foundation that empowers neurodiverse individuals, is thrilled to announce its second annual physical art exhibition, “Advaita” on the occasion of World Autism Day. With the vibrant success of last year’s exhibition, ‘Advaita’ returns to showcase the phenomenal talents of neurodiverse artists. The exhibition will take place from April 26th to April 28th, 2024, at ArtSastra Gallery, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. The second edition of ‘Advaita’ aims to provide a platform to neurodiverse artists, whose unique perspectives and artistic expressions often remain underrepresented in mainstream society. Nai Subah Foundation, which works tirelessly to catalyze positive societal transformations, has identified art as a powerful medium for expression, empowerment, and self-actualization of the neurodiverse.

28th March 2024: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) proudly announces the commencement of the third edition of its flagship initiative, ‘Art for Hope,’ aimed at nurturing and promoting India’s diverse traditional art, craft, and culture. This year’s edition, Art for Hope – Season 3, showcases the remarkable talent of 40 grantees hailing from 20 regions across India. The event, taking place at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, from March 28 to 31, 2024, serves as a national platform for emerging artists, youth, women, communities, and local talent, all supported by HMIF grants. The inaugural ceremony of Art for Hope – Season 3 witnessed the esteemed presence of Mr. Kumar Tuhin, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), along

March 26, 2024 – Nasscom Foundation and DXC Technology collaborated, adhering to the Government’s visionary initiative of Digital India, to champion a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Anchored in two central initiatives, enhancing digital literacy in aspirational districts and closing the skill gap targeting India’s youth in tier 2 and 3 cities, Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, Nasscom Foundation, and Nachiket Sukhtankar, Managing Director – India, DXC Technology, revealed the significant strides made in the past year, towards fostering a skilled workforce in India moving towards a digitally inclusive society.  Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, of Nasscom Foundation, said, “India is making rapid strides as a digitally driven and empowered country, aiming to evolve into a trillion-dollar-plus digital economy. While the country has

18th March 2024: Flipkart Foundation and Kineer Services joined hands, for gender sensitization, to launch their program called ‘Trans-formation’, this program aims at uplifting the marginalized transgender community and other members of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Through this collaboration, the project endeavors to provide comprehensive skills training to 300 transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals, to facilitate successful job placement through dignified employment opportunities. This initiative operates across the states of Delhi and Mumbai, the collaborative efforts underscore a dedication to nurturing the livelihood creation and advancing societal inclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals who will receive tailored support throughout various stages. These include the establishment of training facilities, mobilization, hands-on holistic training, certification, and job creation and placement. Moreover, by partnering with companies that are

15th March 2024: SBI Foundation is inviting applications for the 12th Batch of the SBI Youth for India Fellowship program. The 13-month-long program offers a structured opportunity for educated urban youth – graduates and young professionals – between the ages of 21-32 years, to collaborate with rural communities and 13 reputed NGOs across India to drive meaningful change in society. The project impacts youth in their future academic pursuits. 100+ Fellowship alumni pursued Higher Studies in development domains after their SBI Youth for India Fellowship experience, and about 70% have gone on to pursue meaningful careers in the social sector by working in Rural Development, Public Policy/Governance, Academia, etc., thereby enabling positive change. Among them is Naman Bansal (YFI 2015-16 Batch),

21st February 2024: In the heart of Jamshedpur, amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, lies a beacon of hope and compassion—Nav Jagrat Manav Samaj (NJMS). This non-profit organization, with unwavering support from Tata Motors, is leading the charge against leprosy, striving to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. NJMS has dedicated itself wholeheartedly to the prevention and control of leprosy, a disease that not only affects the physical health of individuals but also casts a shadow of stigma and discrimination. With Tata Motors standing firmly by its side, NJMS has been able to embark on a journey towards eradicating this debilitating illness, one step at a time. The collaboration between NJMS and Tata Motors has

 05 January 2024— With the belief that Sustainable Is Attainable, Tata Power, One of India’s largest integrated power companies, joined hands with ICICI Foundation, the CSR arm of ICICI Bank and its Group Companies, to launch ‘Project GhanVan’ – a visionary tree plantation programme aimed at fostering environmental conservation. The formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed as a part of the collaboration by senior officials of both the organisations. Over the next three years, the project plans to plant 2.5 lakh indigenous trees across 75 acres of fertile regions in the catchment areas of Tata Power Hydro locations at Bhivpuri, Khopoli and Bhira in Maharashtra, which is part of Western Ghats. This signifies a pivotal step towards a greener and more sustainable future. As