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India, 26th May, 2021-Godrej & Boyce has been contributing towards biodiversity conservation for decades; be it for mangroves located in the North eastern part of Mumbai or research on endemic plant species found in the Western Ghats by the Naoroji Godrej Centre for Plant Research (NGCPR) In the last 14 months, NGCPR has discovered 2 new species and renamed one new hybrid species. One of the two new species has been discovered after 185 years and has been named as Alfred’s Commelina, after the collector Alfred Prentice Young. It was discovered by Dr. Mayur D. Nandikar, Scientist – Botany Plant Taxonomy from NGCPR. NGCPR has been actively conserving over 100 endemic plant species at their conservation centre in Shirwal, Maharashtra and have preserved more than 5,000 species in

News Update/ Press Release Bengaluru,26th May, 2021: As the nation battles an intensifying second wave of COVID-19 infections, numerous hospitals and care centers have been pushed to the edge due to an acute shortage of beds and medical oxygen, hindering people from procuring medi care facilities. Amid the spike in COVID-19 cases, India’s oxygen producers too are currently struggling to keep up with the demand for medical oxygen. The mobilization of aid is now a need of the hour to assist the nation beat this pandemic. Acknowledging the situation, Soumitra Bhattacharya, Managing Director, Bosch Limited & President, Bosch Group in India said, “These are unprecedented times, and every section of the society must show solidarity, empathy, possess the right knowledge,

News Update / Press Release Bengaluru, 26th May 2021: Colive, India’s leading technology-enabled rental accommodation provider of ready-to-move-in houses, has launched the #SaluteTheHero campaign. Through the campaign, Colive aims to provide 25,000 free meals for Delivery Heroes for 25 days in more than 10 locations in Bengaluru. Colive has a distribution network of 100+ properties in Bengaluru, and with a central kitchen, Colive can get the food ready and distribute it across all locations while it’s fresh and warm. The initiative has been conceptualised to thank our delivery workers who are active on the field during the COVID-19 pandemic. To spread the message and be part of the cause, every time one gets a delivery, all one needs to do

News Update/ Press Release Mumbai, May 25, 2021 – Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has prioritized the health and safety of employees and surrounding communities. With the significant number of cases in India, the company mobilized support for its more than 1,500 employees across the country and the broader population. Today, TransUnion and TransUnion CIBIL are announcing a $1 million donation to Direct Relief and United Way Mumbai for necessary medical supplies. Direct Relief and United Way Mumbai are working closely with local Indian hospitals to identify and deliver the most in-demand medical supplies, such as oxygen concentrators and other vital equipment. TransUnion’s contribution of US$500,000 to each organization will help facilitate the procurement and delivery of these

News Update/ Press Release New Delhi, May 25, 2021: HCL has expanded its COVID-19 mitigation efforts for employees, to help them navigate the challenges from the second wave of pandemic that has struck India. HCL’s efforts are focused on two broad areas including COVID Care Support and devising a holistic Family Assistance program to help employees and their families emerge out of the health crisis.  HCL’s COVID Care Support initiatives involve providing assistance to meet immediate needs for employees and family members who test COVID positive. This includes access to COVID helplines and isolation facilities.  HCL Healthcare’s 24×7 COVID Care helpline is supporting employees and their families with doctor consult and life coach services to support both physical and emotional wellbeing

News Update/Press Release Rajasthan, May 2020: iXceed Solutions – a Talent and Digital Solutions provider has recently extended its support to New Medical College (Kota) with a donation of wheelchairs, Stretchers and Hospital cleaning machines to fight against COVID-19 second wave. As part of KJC Care project by JCI Kota, the donation aims to support the hospital in increasing its mobility aid devices and boosting its efforts in increasing hygiene practices for the patients, the general public as well as frontline workers. The New Medical College has been a forerunner in helping people face the humanitarian tragedy in Kota. This made iXceed understand the need to provide aid in this difficult time that can help the hospital in advancing and accelerating their medical

News Update/Press Release Gurugram, India | 25th May 2021: Gurugram-based Elanpro (Elan Professional Appliances Pvt. Ltd.), one of India’s leading commercial refrigeration company has extended its support in combating COVID-19, by donating 10 Oxygen Concentrators and 140 Sanitizer Dispensers to the Police Department of Gurugram. This essential equipment and products were given by Mr. Shashank Joshi, Director, Elanpro to Mr. K K Rao, Commissioner of Police, Gurugram, today at the Commissionerate of Police Office in Gurugram. With the surge of COVID-19 cases during the second wave, it has become even more important to ensure the safety and well-being of the frontline workers. Elanpro has come forward by offering them the necessary equipment giving them a safe and secure environment. These 10

News Update/ Press Release Bengaluru, May 22, 2021: In response to the Honourable Chief Minister Shri BS Yediyurappa’s appeal for corporates to collaborate in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, Embassy Office Parks REIT (‘Embassy REIT’), India’s first listed REIT and the largest in Asia by area, has led a consortium of their Office Park tenants to set-up 69 fully fitted ICU beds, life-saving medical equipment and manpower to operationalize ICUs in 3 government hospitals in Bengaluru. Embassy REIT, through its Corporate Connect Programme, has mobilized over INR 7.3 crores with corporates partners ANZ, Swiss Re and CapitaLand, amongst others. Embassy REIT managed the initiative to liaise with the Health Department to identify the beneficiary hospitals, shortlisted suppliers for the life-saving medical

News Update/ Press Release Mumbai & Pune, 21st May 2021: As India fights the grave pandemic situation, Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility, today, donated over 40 Oxygen cylinders of 47 Liters (7 Cubic) each  in response to the urgency of procuring oxygen cylinders for hospitals in Mulshi, Pune. The team from Tata Power’s Hydro division handed over these cylinders to Shri Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra at Vidhan Bhavan in Pune. “Ever since the country was hit by the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, we have ramped up our efforts through our Community Development Trust to support the regional authorities and public health ecosystem to battle against the pandemic. We will continue our efforts to

News Update/ Press Release Wednesday, 19 May 2021, Mumbai EdelGive launches GROW, (The Grassroots Resilience Ownership and Wellness Fund), a one-of-a-kind collective of philanthropists, to support and sustain over 100 NGOs post the distress caused by COVID-19. As the world is currently reeling under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been the grassroots networks on the ground that have been the first to the rescue, quickly adapting their programmes to meet the needs of the communities they serve. However, these organisations have faced challenges in their growth and sustenance through the course of the pandemic.  The GROW fund has been institutionalised with the vision to support 100 grassroot organisations by addressing their needs and by creating future readiness.