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19 September 2024: Maithon Power Limited (MPL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Jharkhand’s Under-14 football team, which has secured the runner-up position in the National Football Championship. Gauri Singh, Moutushi Mandal, and Sunena Tudu, who were part of the under-14 Jharkhand football team, made it to the team through MPL’s ‘Essential Enablers‘ Program. Gauri, Moutushi, and Sunena have demonstrated extraordinary skill and commitment throughout the tournament, contributing significantly to their team’s success.  Their impressive performance is a testament to MPL’s dedication to nurturing athletic talent and advancing sports development in rural communities through its ‘Essential Enablers’ sports project, an initiative launched in 2018 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

13 September 2024: Orkla India, the parent company of MTR and Eastern, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with CleanMax, a Brookfield-backed company, to solidify its sustainability goals and accelerate its journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. The collaboration involves a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the generation and supply of renewable energy from a 6.6 MWp Solar Captive Power Project located in Jagaluru, Karnataka. With this partnership, Orkla India factories based out of Karnataka will run on 100% renewable energy. The project is structured under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). Under this arrangement, CleanMax will manage the energy generation, operation, and maintenance of the solar plant, ensuring optimal performance throughout the 25-year term. This 6.6 MW plant will

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

11 September 2024: The All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and OPPO India, today kicked off the second leg of the ‘Generation Green’ campaign with a nationwide electronic-waste awareness drive (e-waste) at Ramjas College, University of Delhi. This milestone marks Ramjas College as the first ‘Eco-Conscious Champion Institute’ under the programme. As part of the first leg, OPPO India and AICTE promoted green skills among youth by offering internships across colleges in India. Over 9,000 students from over 1,400 institutions applied for these internships, and 5,000 were selected. These students are now engaged in hands-on sustainability activities such as awareness sessions, E-surveys, Green Day celebrations, etc. The second leg educates youth about the increasing challenge of electronic waste management, such

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

10th September 2024: Walplast is committed to driving national progress by empowering and educating girls. Demonstrating this commitment through its CSR arm, the Walplast Welfare Foundation, the company has reaffirmed its dedication by partnering with Project Nanhi Kali for the second year in a row to promote quality education for 1,000 underprivileged girls. This year’s focus cities include New Mumbai, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Nasik, and Pune. This collaboration aims to support the education of girls in India, enabling them to overcome regressive social norms and fulfill their educational aspirations for a brighter future. As part of this comprehensive program, each girl from Grades 6 to 10 will receive training in 21st-century skills and sports leadership. Project Nanhi Kali, an initiative started

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

30th August 2024: Desiccant Rotors International Pvt. Ltd., a flagship company under the Pahwa Group, has installed Solar Street Lights on the outskirts of Dadhikar village, Alwar as part of its CSR activity. The project aims to enhance the electrical infrastructure of the village by improving the lighting condition of the region.  As part of the initiative, 25 solar street lights will be installed in the initial phase to illuminate the stretch of the street remaining dark during the night. Serving the purpose of improving, safeguarding, facilitating, and encouraging vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the night, the installation is estimated to benefit more than 7,500 people residing in the village. The village is situated in the neighborhood of Sariska Tiger