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CSR TIMES NGO RATING 2026 A 6-step nomination form covering organisation identity, statutory compliance, governance, financial health, programmes and technological adaptability. All the layers are mandatory to complete. Do not leave any question unanswered, write ‘NA’ if not applicable. Your progress is autosaved in your browser as you type. Preview Sample Form Autosave Idle Restore Draft Clear Draft
12 January 2026: ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited one of India’s leading chauffeur-driven corporate mobility providers, has reinforced its long-term commitment to safety with the successful implementation of its #Safety365 initiative, embedding safety as a core organisational value across operations. The initiative was designed to move beyond a short-term campaign approach and establish safety as an everyday responsibility for chauffeurs and teams. Over a four-week period, ECO Mobility conducted structured engagement and training programmes focused on awareness, responsible driving behaviour, and continuous learning, supported by interactive sessions and regular communication touchpoints. As part of the initiative, chauffeurs participated in safety pledges, symbolising their personal commitment to ensuring safe and reliable journeys. The programme saw strong participation, with more than
December 18, 2025: Flipkart Foundation, the charitable arm of the Flipkart Group, has partnered with Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Private Limited for a 12-month initiative across the Lucknow, Varanasi and Noida districts of Uttar Pradesh, focused on facilitating essential formalization support and strengthening access to credit linkage schemes for nano-entrepreneurs. The program is designed to help small business owners secure formal documentation and government-backed financial linkages that enable long-term stability and growth. The partnership follows the strong impact of Phase 1, which reached more than 2,500 entrepreneurs across Lucknow and Varanasi. The previous phase enabled business owners to obtain essential documents and access welfare-linked benefits, laying the groundwork for financial security, formal participation in markets, and opportunities for growth. In its
9th December, 2025: Muttley Crew, a Bangalore-based premium pet food brand, has announced an initiative in collaboration with Goodoo Animal Welfare Trust,‘Christmas for Good(oo!)’. The initiative aims to bring festive cheer to the rescued dogs who call Goodoo their home. As part of the initiative, for every order above ₹1,000 spent on treats on the Muttley Crew website during the Christmas season, the brand will send a special gift to a rescue dog at Goodoo. The effort ensures that the warmth of Christmas reaches not only homes and pet parents, but also rehabilitation centres and dog shelters. “Christmas is the season of giving, and with Christmas for Good(oo!), we wanted to extend that spirit to dogs who often go unseen.
November 16, 2025: IndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo, and InterGlobe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Enterprises, were pleased to jointly host a captivating ‘My City My Heritage’ walk in Puducherry. This immersive experience, themed “Through the French and Tamil Quarters—A Tale of Two Towns,” offered participants a unique opportunity to explore the city’s rich cultural landscape, shaped by both stately French architecture and vibrant Tamil traditions. The curated heritage walk took place at the iconic Notre-Dame-des-Anges Church. Participants journeyed through historic churches, temples, and vibrant marketplaces, gaining profound insights into Puducherry’s heritage, architectural diversity, and everyday life. The walk was expertly led by Ashok Panda, Heritage Coordinator and Project Manager at INTACH Pondicherry, a veteran with over 15
CSI White Paper Calls on COP30 to Move Beyond Acknowledging Vulnerability to Champion Financing for Resilience 10th November 2025: The Climate and Sustainability Initiative (CSI) announced the release of its new White Paper, “Bridging Global Agendas and Local Realities: Reflections on the COP30 Agenda”. The publication provides a critical analysis of the climate adaptation finance crisis and offers actionable pathways to mobilise capital ahead of COP 30 in Belém, Brazil. As the world focuses on COP 30, which is envisioned as the ‘Implementation COP’, the paper stresses the urgent need to convert global climate commitments into “tangible, local action”. Despite growing international commitments, the White Paper highlights that climate adaptation finance remains underfunded, fragmented, and inequitable. The findings underscore a
5 th November 2025: Honda India Foundation (HIF), the CSR arm for all Honda group ofcompanies in India has signed an MoU for the Bharat Safety Program in collaboration with Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi Sonipat Innovation Foundation. Aligned with Honda’s Global Vision 2050- Zero Traffic Collision, this initiative aims to support entrepreneurship and job creation by developing innovative and affordable solutions for safer two-wheeler mobility. The Bharat Safety Program is a 2.5-year structured initiative. In the selection & Bootcamp phase, 15-20Deeptech startups will be shortlisted and during the 24-month incubation phase, 5 Deeptech startups will receive focussed mentorship, product development and testing opportunities and collaborative access to government, industry and academic networks. The focus
17th October 2025: The Sundram Fasteners Ltd.-produced ‘Wild Tamil Nadu’ premiered on 16th October 2025 at PVR Sathyam in Chennai. Directed by Mr Kalyan Varma, Nature in Focus and supported by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, this ground-breaking wildlife documentary captures the stunning ecological richness of the State and aims to foster a sense of pride and a stronger dedication to conservation in its audience. Wild Tamil Nadu is a stunning new natural history documentary that unveils the remarkable biodiversity of Tamil Nadu—where rainforests, coral reefs, and arid deserts converge to form one of the most unique ecological landscapes on Earth. Throughout the documentary, viewers will traverse Tamil Nadu’s most breathtaking terrains, encounter an incredible array of wildlife, and discover
15th October 2025: HSBC India inaugurated the 23rd edition of its flagship annual initiative, the ‘Helping Hands Mela’, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and community empowerment. This year’s Mela brings together over 50 NGOs from across the country, offering a vibrant showcase of India’s rich heritage of arts, crafts and festive products. The exhibition will run from 13 October to 17 October, 2025, across 24 HSBC branches in 11 cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Delhi, Gurgaon, and Jaipur. Open to both HSBC customers and walk-in patrons, the Mela offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the festive spirit while supporting meaningful causes. The Helping Hands Mela showcases an extensive range of products, including: Art
15th October 2025: CanSupport, India’s leading provider of palliative care, launched the evocative photographic exhibit Touching Lives by renowned British photographer Barbara Hind at a Charity Dinner hosted to commemorate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD), at CSOI, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi. Touching Lives is a moving collection of photographs that captures the dignity, resilience, and humanity of people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as the compassion of those who care for them. Barbara Hind, known for her sensitive and socially committed lens, has travelled extensively to document stories that go beyond illness — stories of love, hope, and courage in the face of adversity. Through this exhibit, CanSupport aims to raise awareness about the importance of palliative
CSR TIMES NGO RATING 2026 A 6-step nomination form covering organisation identity, statutory compliance, governance, financial health, programmes and technological adaptability. All the layers are mandatory to complete. Do not leave any question unanswered, write ‘NA’ if not applicable. Your progress is autosaved in your browser as you type. Preview Sample Form Autosave Idle Restore Draft Clear Draft
12 January 2026: ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited one of India’s leading chauffeur-driven corporate mobility providers, has reinforced its long-term commitment to safety with the successful implementation of its #Safety365 initiative, embedding safety as a core organisational value across operations. The initiative was designed to move beyond a short-term campaign approach and establish safety as an everyday responsibility for chauffeurs and teams. Over a four-week period, ECO Mobility conducted structured engagement and training programmes focused on awareness, responsible driving behaviour, and continuous learning, supported by interactive sessions and regular communication touchpoints. As part of the initiative, chauffeurs participated in safety pledges, symbolising their personal commitment to ensuring safe and reliable journeys. The programme saw strong participation, with more than
December 18, 2025: Flipkart Foundation, the charitable arm of the Flipkart Group, has partnered with Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Private Limited for a 12-month initiative across the Lucknow, Varanasi and Noida districts of Uttar Pradesh, focused on facilitating essential formalization support and strengthening access to credit linkage schemes for nano-entrepreneurs. The program is designed to help small business owners secure formal documentation and government-backed financial linkages that enable long-term stability and growth. The partnership follows the strong impact of Phase 1, which reached more than 2,500 entrepreneurs across Lucknow and Varanasi. The previous phase enabled business owners to obtain essential documents and access welfare-linked benefits, laying the groundwork for financial security, formal participation in markets, and opportunities for growth. In its
9th December, 2025: Muttley Crew, a Bangalore-based premium pet food brand, has announced an initiative in collaboration with Goodoo Animal Welfare Trust,‘Christmas for Good(oo!)’. The initiative aims to bring festive cheer to the rescued dogs who call Goodoo their home. As part of the initiative, for every order above ₹1,000 spent on treats on the Muttley Crew website during the Christmas season, the brand will send a special gift to a rescue dog at Goodoo. The effort ensures that the warmth of Christmas reaches not only homes and pet parents, but also rehabilitation centres and dog shelters. “Christmas is the season of giving, and with Christmas for Good(oo!), we wanted to extend that spirit to dogs who often go unseen.
November 16, 2025: IndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo, and InterGlobe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Enterprises, were pleased to jointly host a captivating ‘My City My Heritage’ walk in Puducherry. This immersive experience, themed “Through the French and Tamil Quarters—A Tale of Two Towns,” offered participants a unique opportunity to explore the city’s rich cultural landscape, shaped by both stately French architecture and vibrant Tamil traditions. The curated heritage walk took place at the iconic Notre-Dame-des-Anges Church. Participants journeyed through historic churches, temples, and vibrant marketplaces, gaining profound insights into Puducherry’s heritage, architectural diversity, and everyday life. The walk was expertly led by Ashok Panda, Heritage Coordinator and Project Manager at INTACH Pondicherry, a veteran with over 15
CSI White Paper Calls on COP30 to Move Beyond Acknowledging Vulnerability to Champion Financing for Resilience 10th November 2025: The Climate and Sustainability Initiative (CSI) announced the release of its new White Paper, “Bridging Global Agendas and Local Realities: Reflections on the COP30 Agenda”. The publication provides a critical analysis of the climate adaptation finance crisis and offers actionable pathways to mobilise capital ahead of COP 30 in Belém, Brazil. As the world focuses on COP 30, which is envisioned as the ‘Implementation COP’, the paper stresses the urgent need to convert global climate commitments into “tangible, local action”. Despite growing international commitments, the White Paper highlights that climate adaptation finance remains underfunded, fragmented, and inequitable. The findings underscore a
5 th November 2025: Honda India Foundation (HIF), the CSR arm for all Honda group ofcompanies in India has signed an MoU for the Bharat Safety Program in collaboration with Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi Sonipat Innovation Foundation. Aligned with Honda’s Global Vision 2050- Zero Traffic Collision, this initiative aims to support entrepreneurship and job creation by developing innovative and affordable solutions for safer two-wheeler mobility. The Bharat Safety Program is a 2.5-year structured initiative. In the selection & Bootcamp phase, 15-20Deeptech startups will be shortlisted and during the 24-month incubation phase, 5 Deeptech startups will receive focussed mentorship, product development and testing opportunities and collaborative access to government, industry and academic networks. The focus
17th October 2025: The Sundram Fasteners Ltd.-produced ‘Wild Tamil Nadu’ premiered on 16th October 2025 at PVR Sathyam in Chennai. Directed by Mr Kalyan Varma, Nature in Focus and supported by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, this ground-breaking wildlife documentary captures the stunning ecological richness of the State and aims to foster a sense of pride and a stronger dedication to conservation in its audience. Wild Tamil Nadu is a stunning new natural history documentary that unveils the remarkable biodiversity of Tamil Nadu—where rainforests, coral reefs, and arid deserts converge to form one of the most unique ecological landscapes on Earth. Throughout the documentary, viewers will traverse Tamil Nadu’s most breathtaking terrains, encounter an incredible array of wildlife, and discover
15th October 2025: HSBC India inaugurated the 23rd edition of its flagship annual initiative, the ‘Helping Hands Mela’, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and community empowerment. This year’s Mela brings together over 50 NGOs from across the country, offering a vibrant showcase of India’s rich heritage of arts, crafts and festive products. The exhibition will run from 13 October to 17 October, 2025, across 24 HSBC branches in 11 cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Delhi, Gurgaon, and Jaipur. Open to both HSBC customers and walk-in patrons, the Mela offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the festive spirit while supporting meaningful causes. The Helping Hands Mela showcases an extensive range of products, including: Art
15th October 2025: CanSupport, India’s leading provider of palliative care, launched the evocative photographic exhibit Touching Lives by renowned British photographer Barbara Hind at a Charity Dinner hosted to commemorate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD), at CSOI, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi. Touching Lives is a moving collection of photographs that captures the dignity, resilience, and humanity of people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as the compassion of those who care for them. Barbara Hind, known for her sensitive and socially committed lens, has travelled extensively to document stories that go beyond illness — stories of love, hope, and courage in the face of adversity. Through this exhibit, CanSupport aims to raise awareness about the importance of palliative
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