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iSKiL Programme, A Collaboration between Zamit and NeoFusion Creative Foundation to upskill underprivileged students

21st March 2023: Zamit, a Gurgaon-based leading innovator in AI-driven educational solutions, has partnered with NeoFusion Creative Foundation, a nationally certified NGO in Gurgaon, for the iSKiL programme to bring innovative learning solutions to empower underprivileged students and foster growth. Funded by The Future Foundation, the iSKiL programme will begin in the first week of April with 100+ enrolled students ranging from classes 6 to 11. They primarily target school dropouts to provide them with a conducive environment where they can study at their own pace, and align their interests with career choices to lead sustainable lives.  Zamit’s iSKiL Programme (International Skills & Knowledge Integrated Learning Programme) offers a comprehensive co-curricular experience of 60 hours spanning 26 weeks. Leveraging a

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Srinivasan Services Trust’s Sparrow Conservation Programme spreads wings, expanding from 100 to 300 villages

March 20, 2024: On the occasion of World Sparrow Day, Srinivasan Services Trust (SST) the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited proudly amplifies its efforts towards sparrow conservation. SST extended its conservation program from 100 villages last year to 200 additional villages this financial year in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, providing families with thousands of tailored nests to create a conducive habitat for sparrows. As part of the sparrow conservation programme and to create awareness, SST has been conducting community meetings and rallies with the support of local volunteers and community members. Besides, SST has also organised drawing competitions in schools to sow seeds of awareness from an early age.   Santhoshi, a school

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Arohan Financial Services Limited initiates a Hearing Screening and Intervention Programme benefitting 1600 newborns

18th March 2024: Arohan Financial Services Limited has taken a significant step towards community welfare with the initiation of a Hearing Screening and Intervention Programme, benefiting 1600 newborns. This commendable endeavor carried out in collaboration with Vaani Deaf Children’s Foundation, underscores the company’s commitment to social responsibility and supporting Children with Hearing Impairment (CWHI). The program, tailored for newborns in eastern India, where Arohan Financial Services Limited is headquartered, is pioneering in its approach. Its primary focus on early detection of hearing loss in newborns addresses a crucial aspect of child health, ensuring timely interventions that can significantly impact their developmental trajectory. The venue for this impactful initiative was the NBHS Serampore Walsh Super Speciality Hospital in Hooghly district, West Bengal.

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To tackle malnutrition in the Palghar district, Tata Asset Management partners with Impact India Foundation for the project ‘Janani’

15th March 2024: Tata Asset Management today announced a partnership with Impact India Foundation (IIF) for ‘Project Janani’, a multi-year partnership aimed to empower and nurture tribal women during pregnancy, fostering a positive impact on the health and well-being of both mothers and their children in the Mokhada District. This initiative aims at addressing the reduction of malnutrition within the tribal community of Mokhada block wherein identification of families, management of nutritional supplementation, and creating awareness regarding malnutrition are core to ensuring sustainable impact created through capital and social investment in the region. Mokhada Block in the Palghar District consists of a tribal population of 1,40,000 lakhs. There are a total of 4 Primary health centers serving in Block Ase,

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Infosys Foundation pledges support to Reach to Teach Foundation

14th March 2024: The philanthropic arm of Infosys, the Infosys Foundation, has extended its support to the Reach to Teach Foundation through a generous single-year grant tottaling nearly a crore. This grant will be instrumental in supporting the efforts of the Reach to Teach Foundation in collaboration with the Education Department of the Government of Meghalaya. Reach to Teach Foundation operates as a Section 8 Company and currently concentrates its efforts in the Northeastern States of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. Through strategic partnerships with the Education Departments of respective State Governments, the foundation operates in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. Central to its mission is recognising the profound impact educators have in shaping the educational landscape, particularly in shaping children’s

Read More »

Invest In Women: Accelerate Progress

United Nations theme for Women’s International Day 2024A wake-up call to help Social and economic growth Women have fought with men as equals in health, communication, education, and administration, as caregivers, innovators, community organizers, and some of the most exemplary and effective national leaders in combating calamities and catastrophes. March 08, each year, is celebrated as International Women’s Day. All of us would agree that the efforts of women should be celebrated every day, but we fail to do that, even at home. Hence, this day is special for women and everyone to recognize their efforts and appreciate it. International days and weeks are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, mobilize political will and resources to address

Read More »

Progress Announces Scholarship ‘Akanksha 2024’ for Women in STEM in India, which aims at nurturing future women leaders

11th March 2024: Progress, a leading provider of infrastructure software, has unveiled the 2024 Progress Software Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India, signaling its commitment to fostering future women leaders in the technology sector. Applications for this prestigious scholarship are now open, with a deadline set for April 12, 2024. Established in 2021, the Akanksha Scholarship seeks to empower women pursuing undergraduate studies in fields such as Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), and related disciplines. The scholarship offers a renewable four-year grant of up to INR 1,50,000 per annum, which can be utilized to cover tuition fees and other educational expenses. Candidates must be Indian residents enrolled in the first year of their undergraduate program

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Sense India organizes an awareness program about Deafblindness on the occasion of International Women’s Day

11th March 2024: Sense India is offering tailored services to empower children and adults facing challenges posed by deafblindness and multiple disabilities. The primary goal of Sense India is to deliver essential information, guidance, and training, alongside a strong commitment to supporting individuals with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, as well as their families. This commitment extends to nationwide awareness campaigns and efforts to secure their rights, opportunities, and access to services. Sense India was organized in Mumbai to introduce Sense India’s work in the field of deafblindness and raise awareness and resources to sustain and expand their work across India. Their focus this year is on women and girls with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. Being one of the most marginalized groups, women

Read More »

TVS Motor’s Social Arm Celebrates 40% Female Representation in Field Force, Empowers 60,000+ Rural Women across 5 States

7th March 2024: For the past 27 years, Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited, has been steadfastly dedicated to women’s empowerment in rural areas across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh. Through the establishment of Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and a range of interventions spanning training, credit facilitation, livelihood programs, and community development, SST has brought about transformative change. Demonstrating its commitment to gender equality, SST proudly boasts over 40% female representation within its field force, fostering an inclusive environment for women to thrive professionally. SST has collectivized over 60000 women into over 5000 Self-Help groups throughout their journey. Additionally, SST has actively supported financial inclusion by facilitating Rs.

Read More »

Home Credit India in collaboration with SEWA Bharat launches the ‘Saksham 2024’ program to educate 20,000 marginalized women and girls

6th March 2024: Home Credit India (HCIN) and SEWA Bharat collaborated to launch the next edition of its Financial Literacy program “Saksham 2024”, under which it will educate 20,000 marginalized women and girls as beneficiaries. The core objective of this Saksham financial literacy initiative is to provide marginalized women and girls with a foundational understanding of finance so that they may be empowered and equipped to make wise financial decisions. The program will also enable them to learn about digital payment options and the risks and rewards associated with them. This year, they aimed the idea of Saksham 2024 is to educate 20,000 women (including female students, homemakers, maids, and daily wage earners) through 800+ financial literacy workshops that will

Read More »

iSKiL Programme, A Collaboration between Zamit and NeoFusion Creative Foundation to upskill underprivileged students

21st March 2023: Zamit, a Gurgaon-based leading innovator in AI-driven educational solutions, has partnered with NeoFusion Creative Foundation, a nationally certified NGO in Gurgaon, for the iSKiL programme to bring innovative learning solutions to empower underprivileged students and foster growth. Funded by The Future Foundation, the iSKiL programme will begin in the first week of April with 100+ enrolled students ranging from classes 6 to 11. They primarily target school dropouts to provide them with a conducive environment where they can study at their own pace, and align their interests with career choices to lead sustainable lives.  Zamit’s iSKiL Programme (International Skills & Knowledge Integrated Learning Programme) offers a comprehensive co-curricular experience of 60 hours spanning 26 weeks. Leveraging a

Read More »

Srinivasan Services Trust’s Sparrow Conservation Programme spreads wings, expanding from 100 to 300 villages

March 20, 2024: On the occasion of World Sparrow Day, Srinivasan Services Trust (SST) the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited proudly amplifies its efforts towards sparrow conservation. SST extended its conservation program from 100 villages last year to 200 additional villages this financial year in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, providing families with thousands of tailored nests to create a conducive habitat for sparrows. As part of the sparrow conservation programme and to create awareness, SST has been conducting community meetings and rallies with the support of local volunteers and community members. Besides, SST has also organised drawing competitions in schools to sow seeds of awareness from an early age.   Santhoshi, a school

Read More »

Arohan Financial Services Limited initiates a Hearing Screening and Intervention Programme benefitting 1600 newborns

18th March 2024: Arohan Financial Services Limited has taken a significant step towards community welfare with the initiation of a Hearing Screening and Intervention Programme, benefiting 1600 newborns. This commendable endeavor carried out in collaboration with Vaani Deaf Children’s Foundation, underscores the company’s commitment to social responsibility and supporting Children with Hearing Impairment (CWHI). The program, tailored for newborns in eastern India, where Arohan Financial Services Limited is headquartered, is pioneering in its approach. Its primary focus on early detection of hearing loss in newborns addresses a crucial aspect of child health, ensuring timely interventions that can significantly impact their developmental trajectory. The venue for this impactful initiative was the NBHS Serampore Walsh Super Speciality Hospital in Hooghly district, West Bengal.

Read More »

To tackle malnutrition in the Palghar district, Tata Asset Management partners with Impact India Foundation for the project ‘Janani’

15th March 2024: Tata Asset Management today announced a partnership with Impact India Foundation (IIF) for ‘Project Janani’, a multi-year partnership aimed to empower and nurture tribal women during pregnancy, fostering a positive impact on the health and well-being of both mothers and their children in the Mokhada District. This initiative aims at addressing the reduction of malnutrition within the tribal community of Mokhada block wherein identification of families, management of nutritional supplementation, and creating awareness regarding malnutrition are core to ensuring sustainable impact created through capital and social investment in the region. Mokhada Block in the Palghar District consists of a tribal population of 1,40,000 lakhs. There are a total of 4 Primary health centers serving in Block Ase,

Read More »

Infosys Foundation pledges support to Reach to Teach Foundation

14th March 2024: The philanthropic arm of Infosys, the Infosys Foundation, has extended its support to the Reach to Teach Foundation through a generous single-year grant tottaling nearly a crore. This grant will be instrumental in supporting the efforts of the Reach to Teach Foundation in collaboration with the Education Department of the Government of Meghalaya. Reach to Teach Foundation operates as a Section 8 Company and currently concentrates its efforts in the Northeastern States of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. Through strategic partnerships with the Education Departments of respective State Governments, the foundation operates in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. Central to its mission is recognising the profound impact educators have in shaping the educational landscape, particularly in shaping children’s

Read More »

Invest In Women: Accelerate Progress

United Nations theme for Women’s International Day 2024A wake-up call to help Social and economic growth Women have fought with men as equals in health, communication, education, and administration, as caregivers, innovators, community organizers, and some of the most exemplary and effective national leaders in combating calamities and catastrophes. March 08, each year, is celebrated as International Women’s Day. All of us would agree that the efforts of women should be celebrated every day, but we fail to do that, even at home. Hence, this day is special for women and everyone to recognize their efforts and appreciate it. International days and weeks are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, mobilize political will and resources to address

Read More »

Progress Announces Scholarship ‘Akanksha 2024’ for Women in STEM in India, which aims at nurturing future women leaders

11th March 2024: Progress, a leading provider of infrastructure software, has unveiled the 2024 Progress Software Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India, signaling its commitment to fostering future women leaders in the technology sector. Applications for this prestigious scholarship are now open, with a deadline set for April 12, 2024. Established in 2021, the Akanksha Scholarship seeks to empower women pursuing undergraduate studies in fields such as Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), and related disciplines. The scholarship offers a renewable four-year grant of up to INR 1,50,000 per annum, which can be utilized to cover tuition fees and other educational expenses. Candidates must be Indian residents enrolled in the first year of their undergraduate program

Read More »

Sense India organizes an awareness program about Deafblindness on the occasion of International Women’s Day

11th March 2024: Sense India is offering tailored services to empower children and adults facing challenges posed by deafblindness and multiple disabilities. The primary goal of Sense India is to deliver essential information, guidance, and training, alongside a strong commitment to supporting individuals with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, as well as their families. This commitment extends to nationwide awareness campaigns and efforts to secure their rights, opportunities, and access to services. Sense India was organized in Mumbai to introduce Sense India’s work in the field of deafblindness and raise awareness and resources to sustain and expand their work across India. Their focus this year is on women and girls with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. Being one of the most marginalized groups, women

Read More »

TVS Motor’s Social Arm Celebrates 40% Female Representation in Field Force, Empowers 60,000+ Rural Women across 5 States

7th March 2024: For the past 27 years, Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited, has been steadfastly dedicated to women’s empowerment in rural areas across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh. Through the establishment of Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and a range of interventions spanning training, credit facilitation, livelihood programs, and community development, SST has brought about transformative change. Demonstrating its commitment to gender equality, SST proudly boasts over 40% female representation within its field force, fostering an inclusive environment for women to thrive professionally. SST has collectivized over 60000 women into over 5000 Self-Help groups throughout their journey. Additionally, SST has actively supported financial inclusion by facilitating Rs.

Read More »

Home Credit India in collaboration with SEWA Bharat launches the ‘Saksham 2024’ program to educate 20,000 marginalized women and girls

6th March 2024: Home Credit India (HCIN) and SEWA Bharat collaborated to launch the next edition of its Financial Literacy program “Saksham 2024”, under which it will educate 20,000 marginalized women and girls as beneficiaries. The core objective of this Saksham financial literacy initiative is to provide marginalized women and girls with a foundational understanding of finance so that they may be empowered and equipped to make wise financial decisions. The program will also enable them to learn about digital payment options and the risks and rewards associated with them. This year, they aimed the idea of Saksham 2024 is to educate 20,000 women (including female students, homemakers, maids, and daily wage earners) through 800+ financial literacy workshops that will

Read More »

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