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Invest In Women: Accelerate Progress

March 11, 2024

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

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

March 11, 2024

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

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

March 11, 2024

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

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

March 7, 2024

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.

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

March 6, 2024

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

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