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 26 October, 2023: The Trade Officers’ Roundtable Conclave on International Trade & Services was organized by Committee for Development of International Trade, Services & WTO (CDITSWTO) under leadership of CA. Dheeraj Kumar Khandelwal, Chairman, CDITSWTO and CA. Hans Raj Chugh, Vice Chairman, CDITSWTO on October 25, 2023 at Hotel Lalit, New Delhi.This distinguished gathering was orchestrated by the Committee for Development of International Trade, Services & WTO (CDITSWTO), led by the visionary duo of CA. Dheeraj Kumar Khandelwal, Chairman, CDITSWTO, and CA. Hans Raj Chugh, Vice Chairman, CDITSWTO. The conclave attracted a gathering of luminaries and experts in the sphere of International Trade & Services. Notably, the event witnessed the participation of Trade Officers from 19 Embassies, representing nations such

                                           26th October,2023: North Gujarat faces a pressing issue if water scarcity, and Energy Maharatna ONGC, has stepped in to successfully execute an innovative project. This novel project makes potable water from waste water that is released by its Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP.) The water starved region of North Gujarat, through this successful pilot will be ensured of the availability of clean water for both, industrial as well as agricultural purposes. It also marks a significant milestone in the preservation of vital water resources in this region where there is scarcity of water. The growing concern of water scarcity in North Gujarat has prompted ONGC to make this successful effort to turn the tide in favor of the local

  21 October , 2023:Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) an  FMCG company has partnered with Y4D foundation to facilitate a multi-faceted program in Maharshtra which will empower 5,500 individuals through upskilling. Various community development initiatives in 14 villages in Lote, Wada and Pirnagut were also announced by the company. Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra wss present at the launch of this initiative by the company at the India Moment Conclave that was hosted by the Y4D Foundation in Pune. Out of the 5,500 individuals, HCCB will equip 3,000 women with crucial financial and digital literacy skills. An exhaustive Sales and Marketing certification programme will be offered to 2,500 youth as training. Transformative developmental projects will also be

 18th October, 2023: A day long workshop –  ‘The Indian Collaborative for Applied Sustainable Solutions’ (ICASS ) was recently organised by The Nature Conservancy Centre (TNCC) and was backed by TATA Trusts. A diverse group of sustainability practitioners came together to address critical gaps in the science -policy practice interface to ensure an effective sustainability implementation. The focus of the discussions were 20 ICASS initiatives and related case studies.The management of elephant colonization in Madhya Pradesh, regeneration of oak forests in Sikkim, the restoration of riparian areas along the Narmada River basin featured here.  These efforts coupled with the landscape level management of the Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area and promotion of green urban infrastructure were focused on providing

18 September, 2023: In a heartwarming showcase of compassion and community unity, the “Hope Mantra” project, orchestrated by the First Step Foundation in Jaipur, succeeded in spreading joy and comfort among the elderly community. The event, held on September 18th, 2023, left an indelible mark, demonstrating the tremendous impact that collective goodwill can have. The mission of the project was beautifully simple yet profound: to illuminate the lives of the elderly community members and express gratitude for their selfless sacrifices. It underscored the notion that while providing basic necessities is essential, nothing can replace the happiness and companionship that human interaction provides. The project accomplished its objectives through several heartfelt initiatives. Personal hygiene kits, complete with essentials such as soap,

13 October, 2023: Waaree Energies Ltd., the flagship company of the WAAREE Group, in the solar energy sector, has conducted a unique Tree Plantation Drive. This initiative was aimed at enhancing the environmental sustainability coupled with increasing the green cover of Gujarat. The trees planted during the Waaree plantation drive added a personal touch by associating each tree with the name of a specific employee. This unique activity was a firm step towards encouraging the employees to participate actively in fostering a greener planet and also demonstrated the company’s commitment towards a positive environmental impact. As part of the Two Trees-One Employee system, over 2300 trees were planted. A similar drive was conducted last year with over 1000 trees being

       12 October, 2023 : Nippon Paints, in the paint manufacturing industry in Asia, announced its’ collaboration with Avtar Human Capital Trust for Project Puthri. This initiative focuses on empowering underprivileged girl students from Tamil Nadu. The first project was launched at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS), Walajabad. This project is designed to provide life skill training along with education and mentorship. With a view to empowering the underprivileged girls, Nippon Paint India, will ensure that 80% of the PUTHRI scholars secure white-collar jobs across various sectors. The main objective of Project Puthri is to develop a cadre of women professionals right from the bottom of the socio-economic pyramid. This developmental project cited as the first one in India,

  9 September, 2023: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), was signed between The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) India and Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council (HSSC), with the objective of introducing a paradigm shift in skill development and capacity building endeavours spanning India’s diverse workforce. This collaboration was formalized on October 2023, spelling out a mutual dedication to transformative change, increasing employability and generating vast opportunities covering various industries. SHRM India and HSSC have jointly embarked on a journey of joint initiatives that are aimed at strengthening the skilled workforce of India. This partnership is aligned with the objectives of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG), which will go

7 October, 2023:  With the objective of uplifting the ground-water table, MTR Foods in the packaged foods segment has partnered with Myrada, a non-governmental organization. This collaboration has created a 40 million liters water conservation capacity in Bommasandra and its surrounding areas Karnataka. This CSR Project will benefit about 5000 people and households in the region. Myrada operates in the underdeveloped and drought prone regions. This initiative will improve the supply of water in the local community, along with water storage capacity, by recharging groundwater and building and renovating village ponds to harvest rainwater.  An investment of Rs10.6 million is being made by MTR towards this project that will have a significant benefit on the region. The project situated in