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07th October 2024: PepsiCo India, in collaboration with The Social Lab (TSL), led the 6th edition of the Plog Run at Leisure Valley, Gurugram. The initiative embodies the spirit of its guiding principle, ‘Partnership of Progress,’ bringing together organizations and communities for collective action. Aligned with the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission, Plog Run brings together fitness and sustainability, with volunteers collecting plastic waste while jogging. Celebrated Paralympian Akhlesh Kumar flagged off the Plog Run along with Jagrut Kotecha, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo India & South Asia; Sahil Arora, Chief Executive Officer, The Social Lab (TSL); and Vikas Bhatia, Executive Director-Group ESG Head, Varun Beverages Ltd. The Plog Run 2024 in Gurugram witnessed an early morning start, with participants coming

October 5th, 2024: Grew Energy Private Limited partners with Aditya Green Energy Pvt Ltd for the supply of over 180 MW of PV solar modules. The order supports the Government of India’s PM KUSUM C (MSKVY 2.0) Yojana initiative aimed at promoting solar energy adoption in rural areas. The project will benefit the regions of Latur, Osmanabad, and Beed. Grew Energy, one of India’s fastest-growing solar module manufacturers, will commence the dispatch of solar modules starting in September 2024, continuing until January 2025. This milestone strengthens both companies; commitment to driving the country’s renewable energy mission forward. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Adinath Sangwe, Managing Director of Aditya Green Energy Pvt Ltd, expressed, “Our collaboration with Grew Energy is a

Left to Right- Dr. B. Sridhar – President Elect, IMA TNSB, Dr. Guna Sekharan – Vice – President, IMA, HQ, Dr. V. Kumaravel – President, IMA Madurai, Dr. Dilip Bhanusali – President Elect, IMA HQ, Dr. Murugananthan – Member – Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Dr. N. R. T. R Thiyagarajan – Past Hony. State Secretary, IMA TNSB, Dr. B. K. C. Mohan Prasad – Secretary, BIC, IMA Madurai 3rd October 2024: Muthoot Finance, India’s leading gold loan NBFC proudly presented the prestigious Muthoot Golden Award for Medical Excellence 2024 to 80 distinguished doctors and 20 exemplary medical professionals, in association with Indian Medical Association, Madurai (IMA). As part of its annual award ceremony, Muthoot Finance recognized the unwavering dedication, resolute

30th September 2024: Tata ClassEdge (TCE) Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Industries Limited, has entered into a partnership with Routes2Roots (R2R), a Delhi-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art, culture, and heritage, to integrate TCE’s proprietary educational content into R2R’s Interactive Flat Panels in schools where the NGO operates. This partnership will further enhance Routes2Roots digitized classrooms through Tata ClassEdge’s features such as 3D animations, gesture-controlled whiteboards, in-class games, and more. This collaboration will significantly enhance the learning experience for students, especially in remote and underserved areas across the country. Additionally, Tata ClassEdge will equip teachers with powerful tools to deliver interactive and engaging lessons to transform the classroom experience. Commenting on the partnership, Rakesh Gupta, Founder, Routes2Roots, said, “We

26th September 2024 – In a continued commitment to environmental sustainability, REHAU, a global leader in polymer-based solutions, successfully concluded its annual clean-up drive across key cities in India as part of its REHAU Return program. This year’s initiative, which commenced on 16th September and culminated on World Clean-up Day (20th September), saw participation across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Vadodara. As a brand committed to sustainability and circular economy practices, REHAU has been organizing this clean-up drive annually to demonstrate its dedication towards environmental preservation, responsible waste management and creating awareness about the importance of recycling. Mr. Faiz Ahmed, MD, REHAU (Pune Region): “India continues to make significant investments in waste management, with the Department of Drinking Water

26 September 2024: In a significant move to advance India’s mission to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) and promote lung health, FUJIFILM India, in collaboration with the Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation (ATNF), has teamed up with the Government of Gujarat for the World Lung Day Conference 2024. Held on the 25th of September, 2024, at The Leela, Gandhinagar, the conference is a key initiative under the India Fights TB campaign, reflecting the state and country’s commitment to elimination of TB by 2025, five years ahead of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target of 2030. Tuberculosis continues to pose a major health challenge in India, causing approximately 3.31 lakh deaths in 2022. With over 40% of the population estimated to be

24th September 2024: The Godavari Initiative (TGI), in collaboration with Diageo India, hosted a Regional Consultation on Collective Action for the Godavari River Basin on Monday, 23rd September 2024, in Nashik. The consultation brought together corporations, industrial bodies and associations, government agencies, civil society organizations, and academia to tackle the urgent ecological challenges faced by the Godavari River and its surrounding regions. The event was held in the presence of Shri Shashikant Patil, Deputy Engineer, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation; Shri Sanjay Sonawane, Vice President North Maharashtra, Maharashtra Chambers of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA); Shri Dhananjay Bele, President, Nashik Industries and Manufacturers Association; and Shri Lalit Boob, President, Ambad Industries and Manufacturers’ Association, from leading industry bodies. The consultation also

23rd September 2024: Entod Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with Matanand Welfare Foundation, drove a nationwide campaign to combat corneal blindness that reached an impressive 50,000+ people through a series of awareness rallies, webinars, and educational initiatives in key areas such as Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Berhampur, Puri, Pondicherry, Hubli, Sangli, and others. Continuing its commitment from last year, where they hosted eye donation awareness camps and rallies across states in India, including Coimbatore, Sangli, Hyderabad, and many more, this eye donation campaign showcased the urgent need for eye donation in combating corneal blindness—a condition that ranks third globally among the causes of blindness, after cataracts and glaucoma. The 2024 campaign saw remarkable participation, with over 10,000 individuals, including 150+ doctors, 2,060 volunteers, and

September 23, 2024: On the World Alzheimer’s Day today, Alkem Foundation, the CSR arm of Alkem Laboratories Ltd., organised walkathons to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease in five cities—Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Over 850 senior citizens took part in these walkathons held across locations. Alkem Foundation collaborated with non-profit organisation HelpAge India for these walkathons, which were conducted at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai, Deer Park in New Delhi, Chetla Central Park in Kolkata, Anna Nagar Tower Park in Chennai, and National College Ground in Bengaluru. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder and the most common form of dementia. It is affecting millions of lives in India, but awareness around it remains low. Through these walkathons, the Alkem

September 23, 2024: In a significant milestone for advancing legal education in the country, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India (CJI) Shri Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud laid the foundation stone for the comprehensive redevelopment and expansion of the core academic block to be named the JSW academic block at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU). Under the proposed plan, the existing building will be transformed into a multi-story structure, providing state-of-the-art lecture theatres, seminar rooms, faculty offices, and collaborative research spaces that will facilitate students and researchers to benefit from an enhanced learning environment, allowing them to thrive in a fast-evolving legal landscape. The project is part of a broader collaboration aimed at transforming NLSIU’s academic infrastructure to push