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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

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 11, 2024 – SGF (Spice Grill Flame) India, a pioneer in vegetarian cuisine, continues to make a significant impact with its enduring CSR initiative. In collaboration with Jan Kalyan Seva Sanstha, SGF has provided essential meals to patients and their families outside major hospitals across Delhi-NCR, including RML and AIIMS, for over 2.5 years. This initiative has become a beacon of hope, offering free food boxes to those in dire need. Celebrated as India’s fastest-growing pure vegetarian restaurant chain, SGF specializes in soy-based delicacies, particularly their signature chaaps, setting a new standard in vegetarian dining. With over 100 strategically located outlets nationwide, SGF serves more than 1.5 lakh meals monthly, showcasing its expertise in soy products and authentic North

Chennai, 10th September: Thryve Digital, a leading provider of healthcare technology and operations services to some of the United States’ foremost payors and providers, has strengthened its environmental commitment with the latest phase of its plantation drive, “A Tree for Every Thryvian,”  in Chennai. In collaboration with Forests by Heartfulness, this initiative is a part of the company’s new eco-focused CSR program, Thryve Eco Warriors, and it goes beyond traditional tree-planting efforts. Following the success of this initiative in Hyderabad, where 1,500 trees were planted, Thryve has now planted 2,500 saplings in Chennai. Each sapling, marked with the name of a Thryve associate and geo-tagged for updates, builds a personal bond, making every employee feel connected and responsible for their

September 6, 2024: Once known as the Garden City, Bengaluru now faces the harsh realities of India’s climate crisis, dealing with severe groundwater depletion, erratic rainfall, and a shrinking green cover. In response to these growing challenges, Mphasis, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, has partnered with United Way Bengaluru to drive an impactful campaign called “One Billion Drops”. Mphasis and United Way Bengaluru officially announced the launch of the “One Billion Drops” campaign with the construction of 590 percolation wells across five police campuses in Bengaluru, including CAR (City Armed Reserve) North, Karnataka State Reserved Police 9th Battalion, Centre for Counter-Terrorism, CAR Headquarters, and KSRP 1st Battalion. The event was attended by the Commissioner of Police, Bangalore City,

3rd September 2024: Sightsavers India is proud to announce the successful completion of the India Fellowship Program by a distinguished group of young ophthalmologists. This 24-month fellowship, running from August 2022 to July 2024, was designed to provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience in eye care, especially rural eye care. The six graduating fellows—Dr. Mohd Saif, Dr. Reshma Sonowal, Dr. Faizah Shahreer Ahmad, Dr. Aniza Nagpal, Dr. Saamragye Srivastava, and Dr. M. Srinivasan Gounder—received their specialized training at two of India’s premier eye care institutions, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, and ICare Noida. Throughout the program, they extended critical ophthalmic services to underserved rural communities, significantly enhancing the availability of eye care in these regions. Achievements of the Fellows:

2nd September 2024: Thryve Digital, a leading provider of technology and operations expertise to some of the United States’ most prestigious integrated healthcare service networks, organized a heartwarming event for the members of the National Association for the Blind (NAB) Tamil Nadu chapter. A special screening of the Tamil movie Andhagan was hosted, bringing joy and connection to over 130 visually impaired individuals. Actor Prashanth graced the occasion as a special guest, engaging with the attendees and making the event even more memorable. The screening was not just about watching a movie; but about experiencing the power of stories that resonate deeply with the heart. Speaking about this, Arvind Srinivasan, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, of Thryve Digital, said, “The