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The ambitious goal set by Colgate’s Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program is to impact an additional 10 million Children by 2025

March 5, 2024

5th March 2024: Colgate, through its flagship program, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF), the program has positively impacted the lives of over 171 million children in India, instilling essential oral care habits, tobacco prevention awareness, and promoting good nutrition for oral health. It was a strategic move to further fortify its impact, Colgate has partnered with IMPAct4Nutrition, a renowned knowledge and resource platform on nutrition incubated by UNICEF India. This collaboration harnesses the combined strengths of Colgate’s enduring commitment to social responsibility and IMPAct4Nutrition’s expertise, aiming to significantly enhance oral health and nutrition awareness among children. The partnership sets a bold objective to reach an additional 10 million children by 2025, fostering better oral health for the nation. To achieve this

Representation of Women in Politics is Crucial

March 5, 2024

“In times to come, the representation of women in our political decision-making bodies shall play a crucial role in fostering and strengthening the democratic fabric of our nation. It shall ensure that women’s voices are duly heard and their issues are addressed.” Excerpts from an exclusive interaction with CSR Times Team Q1. What are the major achievements of NCW Under your leadership?Throughout my tenure at the National Commission for Women (NCW), I have had the privilege of spearheading numerous initiatives, each aimed at transforming the landscape of support for women across the nation. Among these endeavors, one particular initiative stands out for its profound impact: the establishment of a 24×7 helpline for women. This pivotal service has not only provided

Hunger-Free World Initiative Extended by Malabar Gold and Diamonds to Zambia; Pledges 3.6 Million Meals to School Children

March 4, 2024

4th March 2024: Malabar Gold and Diamonds, has announced the expansion of its Hunger Free World initiative to Zambia, aiming to provide 3.6 million meals annually to school children. The program commences at John Laing Primary School in Lusaka, benefiting 6,000 children and marking the first-of-its-kind initiative by the Malabar Group in Africa. The event took place at the Malabar International Hub in Dubai Gold Souq was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including honorable Douglas Syakalima, Zambia’s Minister of Education, Mr. M.P Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, Professor Nkombo Muuka, the Consul General of the Republic of Zambia in Dubai, K P Abdul Salam, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group, Shamlal Ahammed, Managing Director – International Operations (Malabar Gold and Diamonds), other dignitaries

Hindustani flautist, Singers Vijay Prakash and Shri Pravin Godkhindi perform at ‘Music for Meals’ by The Akshaya Patra Foundation

March 4, 2024

4th March 2024: The Government of India’s implementing partner for the mid-may meal project, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, hosted Music for Meals, which is an annual mega event, featuring Vijay Prakash, renowned playback singer of ‘Singara Siriye’ (Kantara) fame, and Pravin Godkhindi, acclaimed Indian Classical Hindustani Flute Player. The event was aimed to blend the harmony of music with the mission of feeding millions of children in need. The concert started with Sri Pravin Godkhindi’s harmonious jugalbandi with his son, Sri Shadaj Godkhindi, wherein they performed Pahadi raga. This was followed by an electrifying duet by Sri Vijay Prakash and Sri Pravin Godkhindi, featuring popular numbers such as Kaadhal Rojave, Singara Siriye, and Jai Ho! The entry to the event

For a CSR Activity SBICAPS and Maharashtra CM Janakalyan Kaksha join hands

March 4, 2024

4th March 2024: Under the Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAPS), which is an investment banking subsidiary of State Bank of India, has collaborated with the Maharashtra Government under their Chief Minister’s ‘Janakalyan Kaksha’ i.e. Public Welfare Department. Under this initiative of SBICAPS and their NGO partner Sahakar Deogiri Foundation, which is a Mumbai-based NGO, they have agreed to distribute a multi-utility, which is portable desk bags to over 3000 under-privileged children of Anganwadi across Thane and Palghar districts. This initiative was launched in the state of Mumbai by Shri Eknath Shinde the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Maharashtra along with officials from the CM’s Janakalyan Kaksha, Shri Virendra Bansal – MD and CEO, SBICAPS, and other company representatives. These

On the occasion of International Women’s Day #EmpowerHer which is a special scholarship started by Hero Vired

February 29, 2024

29th February 2024: A leading LearnTech start-up by the Hero Group, Hero Vired, has announced the launch of its special scholarship initiative- #EmpowerHer, aimed at providing special benefits to women learners, ahead of International Women’s Day. Throughout March, Hero Vired will be offering a 25% scholarship to women learners across all programs. The initiative underscores Hero Vired’s commitment to fostering gender equality and promoting equal opportunities for women in education and the workforce. These scholarships will be applicable for program batches starting in March and April 2024. The scholarship will be applicable across all courses and programs offered by Hero Vired, ranging from its Product Management and Data Analytics programs to Extended Reality (AR +VR) and its Gaming and E-sports programs.

The initiative ‘Pragati’ by Meta and The/Nudge Institute is done to accelerate action in women’s entrepreneurship

February 29, 2024

29th February 2024: To celebrate women’s entrepreneurship and the ‘Pragati’ cohort of women-led startups, was held today at the Jio World Convention Center, Mumbai. ‘Pragati’ is a flagship initiative by META and The/Nudge Institute to provide support towards incubating and accelerating early-stage women-led nonprofits. The day-long event saw over 120 stakeholders from the start-up ecosystem, including leaders across corporates, nonprofits, social enterprises, and policy experts, coming together to explore pathways to enhance and accelerate women-led economic development through entrepreneurship, enabling them to scale by leveraging technology and other support infrastructure. The ‘Pragati’ program, launched in 2021 by The/Nudge Institute and supported by META, has fueled the growth of 29 women-led social enterprises, solving for employment, nano and micro-entrepreneurship, and adoption of

Eco Relay initiative by Panasonic to have a sustainable India, and to prioritize ecosystem restoration

February 29, 2024

29th February 2024: A leading diversified technology company, Panasonic Eco Relay, under the umbrella of Panasonic in India organized a tree plantation project in the Daulatpur area where the Delhi Govt is developing an educational and eco-tourism site for the entire Southwest Delhi region where there are 48 government schools with over 15,000 children. This project will generate livelihood within the local communities in the areas of nursery management, plantation, and aftercare. Panasonic has partnered with Heartfulness Institute for this project with the key objective – to revive endangered species and foster a sustainable ecosystem for future generations. To start with saplings will be planted across an acre of land and maintained to ensure their growth. This project will not

To empower young innovators Literacy India Hosts the National Science Day Event

February 28, 2024

28th February 2024: A non-profit dedicated to quality education and empowerment in underprivileged communities, Literacy India, celebrated National Science Day with an event that not only showcased the creativity and innovation of young innovators through robotics and IoT projects but also highlighted the organization’s cumulative achievements. With the theme ‘Empowering Through Science,’ the event provided a platform for children to demonstrate their technical skills and creativity. 29 students from underprivileged backgrounds displayed exceptional dedication and innovation, having completed intensive training that developed both their hard and soft skills. This training is crucial for their overall growth, emphasizing Literacy India’s commitment to nurturing the potential of each child. Dr. Rajneesh Wadhwa, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development at Literacy India, emphasized the

In order to uplift the lives of 279 underprivileged children, KRSF partners with Sarjan Foundation’s Vocational Training Center

February 27, 2024

27th February 2024: Dr KR Shroff Foundation (KRSF) has forged a partnership with Sarjan Foundation, to uplift the lives of several underprivileged students, and extended its efforts and resources towards uplifting rural and underprivileged communities through education, Sarjan Foundation runs a Vocational Training Centre, named MARG, in Rampur-Vadla village in Amirgadh taluka of Banaskantha district, to support skill development and employment of underprivileged youth. At present, over 350 students are enrolled at the Vocational Training Centre, all of whom are secondary school dropouts and aged between 16-22 years. As part of the collaboration, KRSF, so far, has helped uplift the lives of some 279 children, by providing complete financial assistance for their mess expenditure for over two years. Over and above