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6th March 2025: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) as part of its CSR initiatives has partnered with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and Utkrisht Society for Safe Haryana (a Society belonging to Haryana State Police) to implement an Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) in the city. The ITMS will be installed and maintained at 23 junctions across 4 road stretches covering 40 kilometers in Gurugram aided by ~400 cameras and a radar system. This project is funded as a CSR initiative by MSIL. The ITMS for these cameras will be set up by Maruti Suzuki and integrated with the GMDA system. Maruti Suzuki, GMDA, and the Utkrisht Society for Safe Haryana signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) today to

Landmark initiative on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) launched by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Government of India, during the CMAI India Climate Week, 4th February 2025, to Drive Sustainable Aviation February 4, 2025 – In a landmark initiative to decarbonise aviation and position India as a global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the India SAF Alliance was officially launched today at the India Climate Week 2025, a prestigious gathering of policymakers, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, organized by the Carbon Markets Association of India. The event witnessed the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, alongside prominent figures in the biofuels and aviation sectors, underlining the Alliance’s ambition to

13th January 2025: The Akshaya Patra Foundation has set up a special camp at the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, starting from January 13, 2025. The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated one acre of land near the Sangam area for Akshaya Patra’s kitchen. The Foundation’s National President, Shri Bharatarshabh Dasa, shared that their goal is to serve wholesome 20,000 meals every day during the event. The customized Akshaya Patra kitchen is equipped with various tools to aid in food preparation and is expected to serve 20,000 people during the Maha Kumbh Mela on a daily basis. From cooking to delivery, the temporary kitchen is set to operate daily with cleanliness and quality as the top priorities. Akshaya Patra assures

4th December 2024: Habitat for Humanity India, a leading housing nonprofit organization, has partnered with Samsung C&T to implement a comprehensive housing and sanitation project that will transform the lives of families belonging to the Warli tribe in Savare, Kanchad and Hamrapur villages located in Palghar district of Maharashtra. Through this initiative, Habitat for Humanity India will construct 15 new homes and establish sanitation units in three schools in Palghar addressing critical infrastructure needs in one of the region’s most underserved communities. Commenting on this significant initiative, Mr. Anand Kumar Bolimera, National Director of Habitat for Humanity India, said, “This partnership represents a pivotal step in our mission to ensure everyone has a decent place to live. The homes we

3rd December 2024: Milaan Foundation’s Girl Icon program has achieved groundbreaking success, reducing child marriage rates by over 98% in rural Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. A recent study reveals that child marriage rates have dropped to less than 1% in these regions, compared to state averages of 15-23%. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of community-led efforts in empowering adolescent girls and reshaping their futures. Since 2007, Milaan has reached over 100,000 young people, with a focus on breaking cycles of poverty, challenging deeply rooted cultural norms, and promoting education. The foundation’s interventions have provided adolescent girls with the tools to defy early marriage and build brighter futures, particularly in India’s most disadvantaged rural communities. “We’ve seen firsthand the

28 November 2024: Virtusa Foundation, the CSR arm of Virtusa Corporation, has launched a large-scale Miyawaki plantation Drive at Gitam University and Guru Nanak University, planting over 11,500 native saplings. This initiative promotes biodiversity, combats climate change, and fosters sustainable urban ecosystems, further strengthening Virtusa’s leadership in corporate environmental responsibility. Spread across 3.1 acres of land in Hyderabad, 8,000 saplings at Gitam University and 3,500 at Guru Nanak University were planted through the widely known Miyawaki method. The Miyawaki method, a Japanese afforestation technique, fosters rapid growth, enhances biodiversity, and improves soil stability. The 50 native species selected for this plantation drive are expected to grow over seven feet within two years, creating a dense, self-sustaining ecosystem that will benefit

27 November 2024: Blur India is proud to announce the launch of its heartfelt CSR initiative, Blur for Paws, a mission rooted in the belief that true beauty goes beyond appearance—it lies in kindness, compassion, and a commitment to creating a better world. This initiative was born out of this philosophy, to provide care and support to homeless animals that often go unnoticed and uncared for. Through this initiative, they are motivated to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these animals, ensuring they get the loving homes they deserve. Their mission with this initiative is all about making a difference. They have taken proactive steps to assist homeless animals, guiding them to suitable shelters and foster homes. They

25 November 2024: In an endeavor to support underprivileged communities, inDrive has announced the Meals on Wheels initiative in India. The initiative aims to tackle hunger by donating approximately 15,000 food boxes in slums and neighborhoods.  inDrive users can express their support for the initiative by simply using the inDrive app to meet their transportation needs. For every second ride a user books through inDrive in these cities, one meal box will be provided to those in need, ensuring that these underprivileged individuals have a fulfilling meal on their plate. The company will deploy 6 dedicated meal cabs to cater to this initiative.  Avik Karmakar, Senior GTM Manager – South Asia, inDrive said” Through Meals on Wheels initiative, we aim

25 November 2024:  Milaan Foundation’s Girl Icon Program has been officially recognized as part of the HundrED Global Collection 2025 during a ceremony held at Helsinki City Hall, Finland on November 14, 2024. The program was celebrated as one of the top 100 education innovations worldwide, chosen for its transformational impact and potential to scale. The award was presented during the HundrED Innovation Summit, an annual gathering of global changemakers in education. The event provided a unique opportunity to share the story of the Girl Icon Program on an international platform and connect with leaders and innovators dedicated to reimagining education for a better future. “This recognition isn’t just an award. It’s a testament to the hard work, determination, and

25 November 2024: The Indian School of Business (ISB) today announced a major CSR gift of ₹30 Crores by the Ramoji Foundation towards aiding infrastructure development at the school’s Hyderabad campus. The funds received through this generous gift will support the construction of a state-of-the-art 430-seater auditorium as part of the upcoming Executive Centre. Upon completion, the facility will boost the school’s capacity to host international conferences, research seminars, distinguished lectures, and other prominent academic events.   Recognizing the impact of the gift, Harish Manwani, Chairperson of the ISB Board, said, “The largesse of our donors has played an important role in ISB’s ability to stay true to its vision of being a world-class institution for learning and research. We