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Tata Power’s new brand film promotes loving our planet and switching to clean and green energy

12 December, 2023: Tata Power an integrated power company’s new brand film – ‘DuniyaApneHawale’ promotes the message of “Embrace Mother Earth. Love Our Planet. Switch to Green and Clean Energy.” This is in keeping with Tata Power’s commitment to ‘Sustainable is Attainable’, and inspires citizens to take individual actions and responsibility towards a cleaner and greener future and make sustainable lifestyles a reality. Tata Power as a responsible corporate encourages the adoption of green energy products and services for its large consumer base that includes corporates as well. It is directing its’ efforts towards popularizing the attainability of a sustainable lifestyle for millions of Indians through the adoption of affordable green solutions. These include – rooftop solar, solar microgrids, EV

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ImPaCCT Foundation & Tata Memorial Centre, supported by Sheila Gopal Raheja Foundation celebrate HOPE 2023

11 December, 2023: The biggest annual paediatric event of the Tata Memorial Centre HOPE 2023 with a commitment of supporting paediatric cancer care was celebrated recently. This event celebrated the vivacious spirit of paediatric cancer patients, and their victory over cancer with the message that childhood cancer was curable. This event by ImPaCCT Foundation and Tata Memorial Centre was supported by the CSR arm of K Raheja Realty – Sheila Gopal Raheja Foundation. It was held at Sheila Gopal Raheja Auditorium, Bandra. Prominent personalities attended the event and expressed their solidarity and support. The list of dignitaries included Alia Bhatt, Kapil Sharma, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Amole Gupte, Krishan Kumar, Dr Madhu Chopra, Nikhil Dwivedi, Rupali Ganguly, Jamie Lever, Rohit Jethwani,

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ITC Sunfeast YiPPee to revamp plastic waste in its new campaign – “YiPPee! Better World: Create Magic’

7 December, 2023: ITC Ltd.’s instant noodle and pasta brand, Sunfeast YiPPee is all set to launch its’ new initiative.  The new campaign will revamp playground equipment in city parks using waste plastic which is all set to roll out in Metro cities. It will cover Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Kolkata. Through its’ ‘YiPPee! Better World: Create Magic’ endeavour, the brand attempts to raise awareness, educate, collect and upcycle plastic waste by converting it into park equipment like jungle gyms, swings, and so on.   The playground equipment in city parks will cater to the essential need for recreation, particularly for the children.  This initiative will apart from upcycling plastic waste also drive community involvement. The plastic waste will be

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Signify all set to illuminate 10 Brahmaputra Volleyball League (BVL) grassroots courts in Assam

6th December, 2023: Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) has planned the illumination of 10 Brahmaputra Volleyball League (BVL) grassroot courts in Assam.  The inauguration ceremony which took place recently at the Community Volleyball Court BVL Barbari village center in Nalbari marked the commencement of the next phase of the project. Three distinguished visiting Olympic Gold Medalists Gilberto Amauri de Godoy Filho (Giba) from Brazil, Mireya Luis from Cuba, and Vladimir Grbic from Serbia were present at the inaugural ceremony.  With this initiative, Signify will accomplish the lighting up of more than 120 grassroots BVL courts. Signify’s contribution will create a far-reaching impact, with the apex global body of volleyball, FIVB-The Federation Internationale de Volleyball, recognizing BVL (Community Volleyball League) as one of

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ADB, Greenway: Channel Carbon Finance by signing a deal for Enhancing Improved Cookstove Usage in Rural India

24 November, 2023: A $6.5 million senior secured loan to produce and distribute 1 million improved cookstoves to the states of Madhya Pradesh and Odisha in rural India was signed by ADB – The Asian Development Bank and Greenway Grameen Infra Private Limited. A first-loss liquidity reserve of $3.25 million has been included from the Climate Innovation and Development Fund (CIDF), administered by ADB. There will be a significant reduction in black carbon and carbon monoxide emissions as the improved stoves reduce the fuel needs by 65% and the generation of smoke by 70% as compared to the typical and traditional indoor stoves or mud chulhas. Through this project, the cost of new cookstoves for rural households will be subsidized.

Read More »

Campaign on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) on the eve of Child Safety Week launched by Arpan and BEST

22 November, 2023: To mark the Child Safety Week 2023, observed from 14 November to 20 November 2023, Arpan and Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) have joined hands.  The objective of this collaboration is to increase the awareness about Child Sexual Abuse on public transports and creates safer environments for children during their daily trips. Child Sexual Abuse is a matter of grave concern that requires close attention. Going by the data released from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in 2021 170 CSA cases are recorded daily, with 7 cases reported per hour. Arpan and BEST have united to address the rise in incidents of Child Sexual Abuse and aim to enhance the safety of Mumbai’s public transport

Read More »
CSR for orphan children India

Transforming Lives of Children without Parental Care into Self-Reliant, Active Members of Society: Non-Profit Way

Sumanta Kar Chief Executive Officer of SOS Children’s Villages India Within the depths of the hearts of every child lies a world of potential waiting to be explored, nurtured, and unleashed. However, for children without parental care, this journey is often filled with challenges that can hinder their growth and potential contributions to society. In my experience over the last three decades, I firmly believe in a transformative approach that goes beyond traditional curative measures to create supportive families where these children can thrive, become self-reliant, and contribute meaningfully to society. A stable and loving home provides the foundation for the emotional, social, and cognitive growth of a child – it covers safety, support, and guidance. These elements combined help

Read More »

25th Nov rings in hope as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Violence against girls and women, quite distressingly remains a highly prevalent and pervasive human rights violation in the world. A global estimate reveals that 736 million women, which is almost one in three women have been subjected to physical violence or intimate sexual partner or non-partner violence at least once in their lives. The workplace and online spaces are seeing a surge in these statistics, especially post-pandemic. While the prevention of this has been a source of constant debate and deliberation, robust responses and considerable and consistent efforts and strategies for its prevention are the need of the hour. Needless to reiterate currently the efforts are sparse. Only 5% of the government aid is focused on tackling violence against the fairer

Read More »

Platform 65 hosts Diwali dinner for the children of Om Sai Sevasrama Orphanage

10 November, 2023: Platform 65, India’s largest train-themed restaurant, located at KPHB Hyderabad- hosted a pre-Diwali dinner event on the 9th of November 2023 for the children of Om Sai Sevasrama Orphanage.  Vivekananda Seva Sangham collaborated with Platform 65 to execute this initiative. The objective of this event was to share happiness, joy and warmth with the less privileged who are as fortunate as the other children who celebrate Diwali. This initiative along with bringing hope and joy also crafted beautiful memories for a lifetime in the young minds. This CSR initiative of Platform 65, is part of the company’s commitment to give back to the community. Managing Director and Founder of Platform 65–Sadgun Patha, stated that the organization firmly

Read More »

AkzoNobel India celebrates Diwali with 1500 of its’ Project Indradhanush women in rural India 

Akzo Nobel India, the makers of Dulux paints, is celebrating Diwali this year, with its Indradhanush women who are striving towards creating an empowered and diverse future in rural India. AkzoNobel India launched Project Indradhanush in 2021 with the primary objective of enabling women to foster micro-entrepreneurship and socio-economic development in rural India. This societal initiative started from one village in Assam but has now expanded to include and benefit women in 500 villages. These women reside in the villages of six states covering – West Bengal, Assam, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. Managing Director, Akzo Nobel India Rajiv Rajgopal while speaking on this initiative shared his pride on the success of Project Indradhanush having been instrumental in

Read More »

Tata Power’s new brand film promotes loving our planet and switching to clean and green energy

12 December, 2023: Tata Power an integrated power company’s new brand film – ‘DuniyaApneHawale’ promotes the message of “Embrace Mother Earth. Love Our Planet. Switch to Green and Clean Energy.” This is in keeping with Tata Power’s commitment to ‘Sustainable is Attainable’, and inspires citizens to take individual actions and responsibility towards a cleaner and greener future and make sustainable lifestyles a reality. Tata Power as a responsible corporate encourages the adoption of green energy products and services for its large consumer base that includes corporates as well. It is directing its’ efforts towards popularizing the attainability of a sustainable lifestyle for millions of Indians through the adoption of affordable green solutions. These include – rooftop solar, solar microgrids, EV

Read More »

ImPaCCT Foundation & Tata Memorial Centre, supported by Sheila Gopal Raheja Foundation celebrate HOPE 2023

11 December, 2023: The biggest annual paediatric event of the Tata Memorial Centre HOPE 2023 with a commitment of supporting paediatric cancer care was celebrated recently. This event celebrated the vivacious spirit of paediatric cancer patients, and their victory over cancer with the message that childhood cancer was curable. This event by ImPaCCT Foundation and Tata Memorial Centre was supported by the CSR arm of K Raheja Realty – Sheila Gopal Raheja Foundation. It was held at Sheila Gopal Raheja Auditorium, Bandra. Prominent personalities attended the event and expressed their solidarity and support. The list of dignitaries included Alia Bhatt, Kapil Sharma, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Amole Gupte, Krishan Kumar, Dr Madhu Chopra, Nikhil Dwivedi, Rupali Ganguly, Jamie Lever, Rohit Jethwani,

Read More »

ITC Sunfeast YiPPee to revamp plastic waste in its new campaign – “YiPPee! Better World: Create Magic’

7 December, 2023: ITC Ltd.’s instant noodle and pasta brand, Sunfeast YiPPee is all set to launch its’ new initiative.  The new campaign will revamp playground equipment in city parks using waste plastic which is all set to roll out in Metro cities. It will cover Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Kolkata. Through its’ ‘YiPPee! Better World: Create Magic’ endeavour, the brand attempts to raise awareness, educate, collect and upcycle plastic waste by converting it into park equipment like jungle gyms, swings, and so on.   The playground equipment in city parks will cater to the essential need for recreation, particularly for the children.  This initiative will apart from upcycling plastic waste also drive community involvement. The plastic waste will be

Read More »

Signify all set to illuminate 10 Brahmaputra Volleyball League (BVL) grassroots courts in Assam

6th December, 2023: Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) has planned the illumination of 10 Brahmaputra Volleyball League (BVL) grassroot courts in Assam.  The inauguration ceremony which took place recently at the Community Volleyball Court BVL Barbari village center in Nalbari marked the commencement of the next phase of the project. Three distinguished visiting Olympic Gold Medalists Gilberto Amauri de Godoy Filho (Giba) from Brazil, Mireya Luis from Cuba, and Vladimir Grbic from Serbia were present at the inaugural ceremony.  With this initiative, Signify will accomplish the lighting up of more than 120 grassroots BVL courts. Signify’s contribution will create a far-reaching impact, with the apex global body of volleyball, FIVB-The Federation Internationale de Volleyball, recognizing BVL (Community Volleyball League) as one of

Read More »

ADB, Greenway: Channel Carbon Finance by signing a deal for Enhancing Improved Cookstove Usage in Rural India

24 November, 2023: A $6.5 million senior secured loan to produce and distribute 1 million improved cookstoves to the states of Madhya Pradesh and Odisha in rural India was signed by ADB – The Asian Development Bank and Greenway Grameen Infra Private Limited. A first-loss liquidity reserve of $3.25 million has been included from the Climate Innovation and Development Fund (CIDF), administered by ADB. There will be a significant reduction in black carbon and carbon monoxide emissions as the improved stoves reduce the fuel needs by 65% and the generation of smoke by 70% as compared to the typical and traditional indoor stoves or mud chulhas. Through this project, the cost of new cookstoves for rural households will be subsidized.

Read More »

Campaign on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) on the eve of Child Safety Week launched by Arpan and BEST

22 November, 2023: To mark the Child Safety Week 2023, observed from 14 November to 20 November 2023, Arpan and Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) have joined hands.  The objective of this collaboration is to increase the awareness about Child Sexual Abuse on public transports and creates safer environments for children during their daily trips. Child Sexual Abuse is a matter of grave concern that requires close attention. Going by the data released from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in 2021 170 CSA cases are recorded daily, with 7 cases reported per hour. Arpan and BEST have united to address the rise in incidents of Child Sexual Abuse and aim to enhance the safety of Mumbai’s public transport

Read More »
CSR for orphan children India

Transforming Lives of Children without Parental Care into Self-Reliant, Active Members of Society: Non-Profit Way

Sumanta Kar Chief Executive Officer of SOS Children’s Villages India Within the depths of the hearts of every child lies a world of potential waiting to be explored, nurtured, and unleashed. However, for children without parental care, this journey is often filled with challenges that can hinder their growth and potential contributions to society. In my experience over the last three decades, I firmly believe in a transformative approach that goes beyond traditional curative measures to create supportive families where these children can thrive, become self-reliant, and contribute meaningfully to society. A stable and loving home provides the foundation for the emotional, social, and cognitive growth of a child – it covers safety, support, and guidance. These elements combined help

Read More »

25th Nov rings in hope as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Violence against girls and women, quite distressingly remains a highly prevalent and pervasive human rights violation in the world. A global estimate reveals that 736 million women, which is almost one in three women have been subjected to physical violence or intimate sexual partner or non-partner violence at least once in their lives. The workplace and online spaces are seeing a surge in these statistics, especially post-pandemic. While the prevention of this has been a source of constant debate and deliberation, robust responses and considerable and consistent efforts and strategies for its prevention are the need of the hour. Needless to reiterate currently the efforts are sparse. Only 5% of the government aid is focused on tackling violence against the fairer

Read More »

Platform 65 hosts Diwali dinner for the children of Om Sai Sevasrama Orphanage

10 November, 2023: Platform 65, India’s largest train-themed restaurant, located at KPHB Hyderabad- hosted a pre-Diwali dinner event on the 9th of November 2023 for the children of Om Sai Sevasrama Orphanage.  Vivekananda Seva Sangham collaborated with Platform 65 to execute this initiative. The objective of this event was to share happiness, joy and warmth with the less privileged who are as fortunate as the other children who celebrate Diwali. This initiative along with bringing hope and joy also crafted beautiful memories for a lifetime in the young minds. This CSR initiative of Platform 65, is part of the company’s commitment to give back to the community. Managing Director and Founder of Platform 65–Sadgun Patha, stated that the organization firmly

Read More »

AkzoNobel India celebrates Diwali with 1500 of its’ Project Indradhanush women in rural India 

Akzo Nobel India, the makers of Dulux paints, is celebrating Diwali this year, with its Indradhanush women who are striving towards creating an empowered and diverse future in rural India. AkzoNobel India launched Project Indradhanush in 2021 with the primary objective of enabling women to foster micro-entrepreneurship and socio-economic development in rural India. This societal initiative started from one village in Assam but has now expanded to include and benefit women in 500 villages. These women reside in the villages of six states covering – West Bengal, Assam, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. Managing Director, Akzo Nobel India Rajiv Rajgopal while speaking on this initiative shared his pride on the success of Project Indradhanush having been instrumental in

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