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 A recent announcement by Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) stated  that it is had  created a new business group, Cognizant® Ocean, which would  focus on helping clients in the “Blue Economy”  to apply digital technologies, such as AI and data analytics, with a view to improving their business outcomes, reducing their carbon output and decarbonizing the oceans.  The aim of Cognizant Ocean is to  drive efficiency, sustainability,  and growth in the Blue Economy. This encompasses a wide range of sectors that operate in and around the world’s oceans, which include marine transportation, shipping, offshore oil and gas, marine renewables, marine conservation an aquaculture  among others. These industries play a vital  role in the global economy since they provide various goods and services.

13th June, 2023: In a bid to further their commitment and show support to the National Road Safety Plan, Jagat Pharma & Dr. Basu Eye Hospital collaborated with the All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA.) This initiative promoted eye health by organizing a special eye care camp for all the drivers associated with AITWA. The camp was held at NECC Transport, UP Border. A host of activities that benefitted the visual well-being of the drivers were organised at the camp. Skilled optometrists initiated comprehensive eye check-ups and identified any underlying eye conditions or any potential issues that might impact the visual well-being of the drivers and prevent them from discharging their duties safely. Consultations with experienced eye doctors in addition

9th June, 2023:The CSR arm of Cyient Ltd, Cyient Foundation, a global Engineering and Technology Solutions company, announced the foundation stone laying on the 8th June 2023 at Mahabubnagar for a novel Rural Skill Development Centre (RSDC).  This was inaugurated by Shri K. T. Rama Rao, Honourable Minister of IT, Telangana. Also present on the occasion were Honourable Minister, Labour & Employment, Factories, Govt. of Telangana, Shri. Malla Reddy, Honourable Minister, Excise & Prohibition, Sports & Youth Services, Archaeology, Govt. of Telangana Shri. Srinivas Goud, and Chairman, Cyient Foundation Shri. BVR Mohan Reddy, The RSDC initiative is a joint collaboration with the 100 Days Later Foundation, an organization focused on accelerating rural skill development, especially among girls. The Rural Skill

June 8, 2023:The social arm of Gameskraft Group, Gameskraft Foundation and Anthill creations, a non-profit organization using upcycled material to build low cost, sustainable and creative playscapes recently announced their partnership. This collaboration is aimed at developing sustainable playgrounds in 7 government schools. This will be used by students in the age group of 6 – 14 years, who come from the low income groups of Gurugram and Bengaluru. The development of skills in children at a young age is very crucial for their future life, and this partnership focuses on enhancing their cognitive, physical and social development through play. Swetha Manivannan, Head of Business and Design, Anthill Creations while emphasising the importance of play, in the overall development of

7th June, 2023:Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has had an Indian presence for the past 75 years. In 1948, the company introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk and Bournvita in India. The company Headquartered in Mumbai has sales offices in different cities, manufacturing facilities in Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and a vast distribution network across the country. One of the most pressing challenges that has gained significant attention as an impediment to sustainable waste management practices is the recycling of multi-layered packaging. The difficulty is on account of the complexity of packaging materials and the existence of infrastructural constraints within India. Recycling initiatives are a key focus area for companies that have recognised the urgent

3 June 2023: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Indian meat & seafood brand Licious, strengthened its efforts to grow sustainably by announcing its commitment to be plastic-neutral. The brand announced that in association with sustainability partner Recykal, which is a digital solutions company in circularity and sustainability it had already achieved plastic neutrality for FY2022 and taken strides in the environment friendly direction by being “Responsibly Licious.” Recykal assisted Licious in the successful recovery of 530 metric tons of plastic waste in the financial year 2021-22 through its Plastic Neutrality solution. This had helped in offsetting the brand’s plastic footprint for that year. The plastic waste that was prevented from ending up in landfills due to these efforts

31 May, 2023 :Faridabad recently witnessed the launch of The Global seedball campaign. AYUDH (International youth wing of Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Amrita Hospital, and Amrita University jointly launched This campaign as one of their numerous C20 initiatives directed towards the welfare of the world.  Shri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), Chairperson, Civil 20 India 2023 launched this global campaign under her guidance in April this year. The target is to manufacture 1 million seedballs in 2023. This campaign is being implemented all over the world by the C-20, AYUDH and the SRC Working Group.  Under G20 the official engagement groups have been formed and C20 is one of them. This provides a platform for the CSO.s or Civil Society Organisations globally,

The 28th of May, observed as Menstrual Hygiene Day seeks to create an awareness and understanding about a taboo subject and a topic often restricted to closed door conversations. There has however, been a perceptible shift in recent years on the conversations centring around this life occurrence for women. It has gradually evolved from hushed discussions to a more open addressal. It is heartening to note that this hitherto silence or stigma evoking subject is gradually gathering momentum and inclusion in corporate CSR drives, on women health and hygiene. While a lot is being done, a lot more needs to be done for this mammoth task at hand. We bring you a roundup of a few CSR initiativesaimed at improving

The Murty Trust, which is the family foundation of Mr. Narayana Murthy and Mrs Sudha Murthy, has extended a 5 crore support for 5 years to the Reach to Teach Foundation. Reach to Teach is rolling out a Comprehensive School Transformation programme in the North East. Seed support will be provided to Reach to Teach along with strengthening the sustainability and credibility of its’ programme through this grant. Through this partnership Reach to Teach engages with the Education Department of State Governments, and works in close coordination with stakeholders comprising parents and the community at large. A key thrust is also on strengthening the educators or teachers. As part of its current tripartite agreement with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh