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BL Agro’s Five-Year CSR Commitment to Sports Excellence

6th January 2025: Celebrating the phenomenal achievements of Uttar Pradesh athletes at the Paris Paralympics 2024, BL Agro Industries Ltd. has announced a comprehensive five-year support program for National Sports Awards 2024 winners. This initiative, a part of BL Agro’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to empower para-athletes to achieve greater heights. As India celebrates its finest sporting talent, BL Agro, a leading name in the Indian FMCG sector, has announced its five-year commitment to supporting the winners of the National Sports Awards 2024 under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The awards, are to be presented by the President of India on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, to celebrate outstanding contributions to Indian sports. Honorees include: Praveen

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Maithon Power Limited Celebrates Triumph of Rising Football Stars from Jharkhand

19 September 2024: Maithon Power Limited (MPL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Jharkhand’s Under-14 football team, which has secured the runner-up position in the National Football Championship. Gauri Singh, Moutushi Mandal, and Sunena Tudu, who were part of the under-14 Jharkhand football team, made it to the team through MPL’s ‘Essential Enablers‘ Program. Gauri, Moutushi, and Sunena have demonstrated extraordinary skill and commitment throughout the tournament, contributing significantly to their team’s success.  Their impressive performance is a testament to MPL’s dedication to nurturing athletic talent and advancing sports development in rural communities through its ‘Essential Enablers’ sports project, an initiative launched in 2018 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

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Walplast empowers young minds and communities through its CSR platform Walplast Welfare Foundation

10th September 2024: Walplast is committed to driving national progress by empowering and educating girls. Demonstrating this commitment through its CSR arm, the Walplast Welfare Foundation, the company has reaffirmed its dedication by partnering with Project Nanhi Kali for the second year in a row to promote quality education for 1,000 underprivileged girls. This year’s focus cities include New Mumbai, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Nasik, and Pune. This collaboration aims to support the education of girls in India, enabling them to overcome regressive social norms and fulfill their educational aspirations for a brighter future. As part of this comprehensive program, each girl from Grades 6 to 10 will receive training in 21st-century skills and sports leadership. Project Nanhi Kali, an initiative started

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Hyundai Motor India, under ‘Samarth’ Initiative provides assistive devices to people with disabilities

24 May 2024: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in its unwavering commitment to society, hosted its first ‘Samarth Assistive Devices Conclave’ today. Designed under Hyundai Motor India’s ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ social initiative, the event showcased the company’s commitment to harnessing technology for empowerment. In collaboration with its NGO partner- ‘Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled’, Hyundai Motor India distributed 72 technologically advanced assistive devices marking a profound milestone in its journey towards a more inclusive society for people with disabilities.  Under its ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ initiative, HMIF has pledged to distribute a total of 684 assistive devices over the next three years, encompassing a wide range of innovative devices from hearing aids, wheelchairs, and digital kits for the visually impaired to

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Avaada Foundation creates a positive impact on society in 15 Indian states with upliftment and betterment initiatives

Avaada Foundation the philanthropic arm of the Avaada Group, has since its inception, been working in the fields of Empowerment, Education, Environment, Youth Development, Health and Energy. Through its efforts a significant positive impact has been created across 15 states in India. In compliance with Education for All (SDG 4), the foundation has adopted government schools in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The Foundation will transform these schools by renovating the dilapidated buildings and by providing access to quality education in government institutions that will be comparable with private institutions. With a view to facilitating bright minds to have access to quality education, and thereafter contribute to the country’s progress, scholarships to the deserving and underprivileged students have been initiated by the

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Partnership between Signify and Brahmaputra Volleyball League lights up community volleyball courts in Assam

Signify a well-known company in lighting for professionals and consumers and lighting for the Internet of Things, engaged in a partnership with BVL or the Brahmaputra Volleyball League to illuminate 20 community volleyball courts in rural Assam. Through this initiative the growth and adoption of volleyball among the rural communities in the state of Assam will be promoted. The Brahmaputra Volleyball League (BVL) was founded in 2020, by former captain of the Indian Volleyball Team – Abhijit Bhattacharya. It was amidst the COVID – 19 pandemic that it was started to nurture and inspire the youth in the state of Assam to discover and adopt volleyball as a professional sport. It gave the opportunity to 5000 children from all over

Read More »

Nurturing women Go-Getters in athletics

Infosys Foundation and Go Sports Foundation focus on aspiring women athletes across India and jointly launch ‘Girls for Gold’ Program.’ The philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys – Infosys Foundation, recently partnered with Go Sports Foundation to build a high performing excellence program for emerging and junior women athletes. This “Girls for Gold “program with an initial term of 4 years will zero down on talented women athletes in the age group of 13 – 19 years and through partnerships with coaches and reputed academies in India. The inclusions of this program were performance recognition, scholarships, access to academics and coaching. Five sporting disciplines – table tennis, badminton, shooting, boxing, weightlifting featured in the first range of disciplines and the

Read More »

‘Sports Lab’ for budding athletes launched in Punjab, by Hyundai Motor India Foundation

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has launched a new CSR initiative through its CSR arm HMIL (Hyundai Motor India Foundation), in Punjab. The “Sports Lab “project, will enrol 2000 students from 20 schools, across Punjab. Budding athletes will be trained in various sports disciplines. Their advanced training choice covers Cricket, Hockey, Wrestling, Yoga, Softball, Football and Handball. This project has a gender diverse grassroots participation from 5th to 8th standard students. Rural youth will also be counselled on career opportunities in sports. The objective of this programme is to enhance awareness of the benefits of sports & fitness in daily lives and offer opportunities for those who want to take it up at a professional level. This will also include

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An initiative for the athletes in making

News Update/ Press Release India,3rd September, 2021- HCL Foundation (HCLF), the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of HCL Technologies, has flagged off a Sports for change (SFC) team Bus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu under its flagship program Sports for Change. The SFC team bus will enable students to travel and participate in competitions, attend coaching and training around the city. Furthermore, the bus will also help to promote campaigns and spread awareness about sports in the communities and schools. The ‘Sports For Change’ team bus was flagged off by Ms. Nidhi Pundhir, Director HCL Foundation and Mr. Alvin Raj, Inspector of Police, Kannagi Nagar, at the Kannagi Nagar Playground in Chennai in the presence of Fr. Leo, Director Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Mr. Mohan Kumar Raja, Indian

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Independence Through Sports- A Campaign to encourage girls’ participation in sports

News Update / Press Release National, August 13, 2021: As India readies to celebrate its historic 75th Independence Day on Sunday, BookASmile, the charity initiative of India’s leading entertainment destination, BookMyShow, in collaboration with Jharkhand-based NGO – YUWA, has conceptualized a new campaign to highlight the role of freedom through sports titled ‘Independence Through Sports’. Set to be launched in the format of a digital video film on the eve of our Independence Day on August 14th, BookASmile and YUWA are furthering their work in encouraging and empowering young girls to explore the realm of sports through this campaign. In rural Jharkhand, it is often seen that young girls drop out of school and become child brides to work and support their families by earning at an early age. BookASmile and

Read More »

BL Agro’s Five-Year CSR Commitment to Sports Excellence

6th January 2025: Celebrating the phenomenal achievements of Uttar Pradesh athletes at the Paris Paralympics 2024, BL Agro Industries Ltd. has announced a comprehensive five-year support program for National Sports Awards 2024 winners. This initiative, a part of BL Agro’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to empower para-athletes to achieve greater heights. As India celebrates its finest sporting talent, BL Agro, a leading name in the Indian FMCG sector, has announced its five-year commitment to supporting the winners of the National Sports Awards 2024 under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The awards, are to be presented by the President of India on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, to celebrate outstanding contributions to Indian sports. Honorees include: Praveen

Read More »

Maithon Power Limited Celebrates Triumph of Rising Football Stars from Jharkhand

19 September 2024: Maithon Power Limited (MPL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Jharkhand’s Under-14 football team, which has secured the runner-up position in the National Football Championship. Gauri Singh, Moutushi Mandal, and Sunena Tudu, who were part of the under-14 Jharkhand football team, made it to the team through MPL’s ‘Essential Enablers‘ Program. Gauri, Moutushi, and Sunena have demonstrated extraordinary skill and commitment throughout the tournament, contributing significantly to their team’s success.  Their impressive performance is a testament to MPL’s dedication to nurturing athletic talent and advancing sports development in rural communities through its ‘Essential Enablers’ sports project, an initiative launched in 2018 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

Read More »

Walplast empowers young minds and communities through its CSR platform Walplast Welfare Foundation

10th September 2024: Walplast is committed to driving national progress by empowering and educating girls. Demonstrating this commitment through its CSR arm, the Walplast Welfare Foundation, the company has reaffirmed its dedication by partnering with Project Nanhi Kali for the second year in a row to promote quality education for 1,000 underprivileged girls. This year’s focus cities include New Mumbai, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Nasik, and Pune. This collaboration aims to support the education of girls in India, enabling them to overcome regressive social norms and fulfill their educational aspirations for a brighter future. As part of this comprehensive program, each girl from Grades 6 to 10 will receive training in 21st-century skills and sports leadership. Project Nanhi Kali, an initiative started

Read More »

Hyundai Motor India, under ‘Samarth’ Initiative provides assistive devices to people with disabilities

24 May 2024: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in its unwavering commitment to society, hosted its first ‘Samarth Assistive Devices Conclave’ today. Designed under Hyundai Motor India’s ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ social initiative, the event showcased the company’s commitment to harnessing technology for empowerment. In collaboration with its NGO partner- ‘Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled’, Hyundai Motor India distributed 72 technologically advanced assistive devices marking a profound milestone in its journey towards a more inclusive society for people with disabilities.  Under its ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ initiative, HMIF has pledged to distribute a total of 684 assistive devices over the next three years, encompassing a wide range of innovative devices from hearing aids, wheelchairs, and digital kits for the visually impaired to

Read More »

Avaada Foundation creates a positive impact on society in 15 Indian states with upliftment and betterment initiatives

Avaada Foundation the philanthropic arm of the Avaada Group, has since its inception, been working in the fields of Empowerment, Education, Environment, Youth Development, Health and Energy. Through its efforts a significant positive impact has been created across 15 states in India. In compliance with Education for All (SDG 4), the foundation has adopted government schools in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The Foundation will transform these schools by renovating the dilapidated buildings and by providing access to quality education in government institutions that will be comparable with private institutions. With a view to facilitating bright minds to have access to quality education, and thereafter contribute to the country’s progress, scholarships to the deserving and underprivileged students have been initiated by the

Read More »

Partnership between Signify and Brahmaputra Volleyball League lights up community volleyball courts in Assam

Signify a well-known company in lighting for professionals and consumers and lighting for the Internet of Things, engaged in a partnership with BVL or the Brahmaputra Volleyball League to illuminate 20 community volleyball courts in rural Assam. Through this initiative the growth and adoption of volleyball among the rural communities in the state of Assam will be promoted. The Brahmaputra Volleyball League (BVL) was founded in 2020, by former captain of the Indian Volleyball Team – Abhijit Bhattacharya. It was amidst the COVID – 19 pandemic that it was started to nurture and inspire the youth in the state of Assam to discover and adopt volleyball as a professional sport. It gave the opportunity to 5000 children from all over

Read More »

Nurturing women Go-Getters in athletics

Infosys Foundation and Go Sports Foundation focus on aspiring women athletes across India and jointly launch ‘Girls for Gold’ Program.’ The philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys – Infosys Foundation, recently partnered with Go Sports Foundation to build a high performing excellence program for emerging and junior women athletes. This “Girls for Gold “program with an initial term of 4 years will zero down on talented women athletes in the age group of 13 – 19 years and through partnerships with coaches and reputed academies in India. The inclusions of this program were performance recognition, scholarships, access to academics and coaching. Five sporting disciplines – table tennis, badminton, shooting, boxing, weightlifting featured in the first range of disciplines and the

Read More »

‘Sports Lab’ for budding athletes launched in Punjab, by Hyundai Motor India Foundation

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has launched a new CSR initiative through its CSR arm HMIL (Hyundai Motor India Foundation), in Punjab. The “Sports Lab “project, will enrol 2000 students from 20 schools, across Punjab. Budding athletes will be trained in various sports disciplines. Their advanced training choice covers Cricket, Hockey, Wrestling, Yoga, Softball, Football and Handball. This project has a gender diverse grassroots participation from 5th to 8th standard students. Rural youth will also be counselled on career opportunities in sports. The objective of this programme is to enhance awareness of the benefits of sports & fitness in daily lives and offer opportunities for those who want to take it up at a professional level. This will also include

Read More »

An initiative for the athletes in making

News Update/ Press Release India,3rd September, 2021- HCL Foundation (HCLF), the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of HCL Technologies, has flagged off a Sports for change (SFC) team Bus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu under its flagship program Sports for Change. The SFC team bus will enable students to travel and participate in competitions, attend coaching and training around the city. Furthermore, the bus will also help to promote campaigns and spread awareness about sports in the communities and schools. The ‘Sports For Change’ team bus was flagged off by Ms. Nidhi Pundhir, Director HCL Foundation and Mr. Alvin Raj, Inspector of Police, Kannagi Nagar, at the Kannagi Nagar Playground in Chennai in the presence of Fr. Leo, Director Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Mr. Mohan Kumar Raja, Indian

Read More »

Independence Through Sports- A Campaign to encourage girls’ participation in sports

News Update / Press Release National, August 13, 2021: As India readies to celebrate its historic 75th Independence Day on Sunday, BookASmile, the charity initiative of India’s leading entertainment destination, BookMyShow, in collaboration with Jharkhand-based NGO – YUWA, has conceptualized a new campaign to highlight the role of freedom through sports titled ‘Independence Through Sports’. Set to be launched in the format of a digital video film on the eve of our Independence Day on August 14th, BookASmile and YUWA are furthering their work in encouraging and empowering young girls to explore the realm of sports through this campaign. In rural Jharkhand, it is often seen that young girls drop out of school and become child brides to work and support their families by earning at an early age. BookASmile and

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