Special Features

RYTHM Foundation’s Pathbreaking Journey to Empower Maharashtra’s Young Women In the aridlandscapes of Maharashtra, where drought prevails, and financial constraints and limited access to quality education weigh heavily on girls and young women, a groundbreaking youth development project backed by RYTHM Foundation is cultivating empowerment like never before. From 2019 to 2022, t h e ‘Champions Youth Development’ programme, a collaborative effort between RYTHM and Mann Deshi Foundation, emerged as a noteworthy endeavour. This initiative combines education, hands-on learning, personal growth, and athletic training, casting a transformative light on tenacious young individuals. This programme recently clinched a Bronze Award at the prestigious 10th CSR Times Awards 2023, recognising the Foundations’ collaboration under t h e ‘ Women Empowerment, Corporate Foundation

Sarvoham Animal Foundation: Creating a World of Compassion for Stray Dog I magine a society in which sick and stray animals are not only looked after but also given the assistance and affection they need to heal. Sarvoham Animal Foundation stands as a ray of hope with a passionate commitment to rescue, treat, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs from the streets of Bengaluru. Sarvoham was established in April 2017 by Haris Ali and Madhusmita Sahu. Haris Ali found his true calling at the tender age of nine when he saw a puppy die tragically on the street. He was profoundly affected by this occurrence, and it sparked a deep passion in him to rescue animals in distress. Another incident in his

WELFARE SCHEMES(INDIAN ARMY) Overview Indian Army, driven by its ethos and customs, has always endeavored to ensure welfare of the serving soldiers and retired personnel. In this direction multitude of welfare schemes have been launched, both ‘in-house’ i.e. by the Welfare Directorate of Indian Army and ‘in collaboration’ with the e steemed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partners. In particular, the Schedule VII of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 from the relevant Ministry of Corporate Affairs notification, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is being undertaken for the benefit of the Armed Forces Personnel, veterans, war widows and their dependents. Scope The focus areas in respect of the Indian Army’s CSR partnerships with reputed corporates have been in the areas of

The critical role of rural women and their contribution to enhancing rural development and agriculture is the underlying celebratory tone of the 15th of October. This section of women plays an important role in eradicating poverty and providing food security. With an improvement in the lives of rural women, the chances of emerging victorious in the fight against hunger and poverty are very high. Providing the same and equal opportunities to women as men will see the number of malnourished people dip from 17 % to 12 %. Agricultural production too would rise from 2.5 % to 4 % as per an estimate. The women from the fields bring their experience which will be beneficial for improving the conditions of

By Neha JunejaCo-Founder and CEO, IndiaP2P India, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse population, has also been witnessing a significant transformation in its economic landscape, especially with the development of its Digital Public Infrastructure or DPI that combines powerful layers of identity, payments, and data sharing. This DPI and innovative platforms built on top of it such as IndiaP2P, a peer-to-peer (P2P) lender, have emerged as game changers in the financial sector, bridging the gap between borrowers and lenders. IndiaP2P has emerged not only as a catalyst for economic growth but also as a powerful force in empowering women, particularly in smaller towns and villages, where financial independence often remains distant and difficult. IndiaP2P, like many

On 23rd October 2023, the First Step Foundation embarked on an extraordinary journey, collaborating with PULSE SOCIETY to organize this heartwarming project. The aim was simple yet powerful: to provide unwavering care and support to young girls aged between 10 and 16 years who are living with HIV. This special event unfolded as a day of joy, empowerment, and inspiration, touching the lives of these remarkable girls in profound ways. The day began with enchanting magic shows that left the girls wide-eyed with wonder. Laughter filled the air as they marveled at the captivating tricks, reminding us all of the enchantment that childhood can bring. Beyond the amazement, the magic shows symbolized the magic of unity, as we came together