Women and Children

21st December 2024: Embracing the true spirit of the festive season, Amway India, a leading company supporting health and wellbeing, took its vision of helping people live better, healthier lives a step further through its meaningful CSR initiative – My Genie, My Wish. The initiative aimed at bringing joy and smiles to the children in need through the power of community and collective generosity underscoring the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of care and social responsibility. Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director of Amway India, said, “At Amway, we believe in the power of collective action and the joy that comes from giving. Our My Genie My Wish’ initiative is a reflection of our enduring commitment

17th December 2024: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies, successfully concluded the first phase of a tailoring training initiative in Thoothukudi. The event, which marked the culmination of a two-month training program, was graced by Smt. P. Geetha Jeevan, Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu, and attended by Mr. Vijayakumar S, Thoothukudi Corporation Councillor, Muthaihpuram, along with HCCB employees. In partnership with the Y4D Foundation, over 40 women from the local community have completed a two-month tailoring program. As part of the culmination, each participant was equipped with a personal sewing machine, empowering them with the skills and tools needed for earning opportunities and entrepreneurial growth. In addition, the Department

10th December 2024 –Alcon, the global leader in eye care, in association with Sightsavers India, has helped visually impaired children in the Bankura district of West Bengal. This association between Sightsavers and Alcon India is part of the ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.. As part of the Inclusive Education Programme of Sightsavers India, the Block Resource Centre (BRC), a government space where children with special needs come to study, was renovated. The BRC is accessible to maximise participation, and Bankura was selected as it has the highest population of 543 children with visual impairment, making it a crucial area of focus. Representatives from Alcon, Shourav Das Senior Manager, Practice Development, and Sightsavers India, Sayanti Bit, Manager, Corporate Partnerships, and

9th December 2024: In a significant step towards improving child development and women empowerment, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Smt. Diya Kumari, today visited the Nand Ghar in Ramnagariya, Jaipur which has been developed as a model Anganwadi by the Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF), the social impact arm of Vedanta. The initiative to develop this model aligns with the government’s vision to strengthen Anganwadis in the state of Rajasthan and uplift child and maternal health, nutrition, and pre-primary education, while also empowering rural women economically. Recognizing the importance of this initiative, the Nand Ghar in Ramnagariya has been acknowledged by the government as a leading model for Anganwadi transformation. It serves as a benchmark for future developments, setting a high

4th December 2024: ENTOD Pharmaceuticals has successfully concluded its extensive participation in the National Myopia Week 2024 #AllEyesonMyopia Campaign, held from 14th to 20th November. As a key supporter of this initiative, ENTOD led impactful activities across India to address the alarming rise in myopia. The campaign, spearheaded by the MATANAND Welfare Foundation and the Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmological Society of India (SPOSI), brought together medical experts, educators, and communities to emphasize prevention, early detection, and better management of this growing health concern. The campaign reached over 5 crore (50 million) people across India, including parents, teachers, children, and healthcare professionals. Across 400 districts, 2,000 ophthalmologists conducted awareness programs, including free eye check-ups and myopia awareness sessions in 200 schools,

2nd December 2024: Consistent Infosystems better known as Consistent, one of India’s fastest-growing IT & Surveillance brands, took another step towards creating meaningful change by partnering with NAB India Centre for Blind Women & Disability Studies in Hauz Khas, New Delhi. This heartfelt initiative highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The NAB India Centre for Blind Women & Disability Studies organization stands as a beacon of empowerment, equipping visually impaired women with valuable skills such as Breast Cancer Treatment, Japanese Thai massage, receptionist training, handmade crafts, and café management. The Consistent team engaged with these extraordinary women to discuss effective strategies for skill development and management, inspiring mutual learning and growth. The Consistent team spends some

2nd December 2024: Delhivery, India’s largest logistics and supply chain services provider, announces a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to transform the logistics industry through diversity and inclusion with the launch of its fifth all-women hub in Shahdara, Delhi, marking another important milestone in the company’s diversity and inclusion initiative. The new 1,600-square-foot facility represents Delhivery’s strategic approach to increasing women’s participation in the logistics sector. Employing 25 women, the hub demonstrates the company’s commitment to creating inclusive workplace environments and processing over 10,000 parcels daily. Suraj Saharan, Chief People Officer and Co-founder at Delhivery said, “The launch of our Shahdara hub represents a significant milestone in transforming the logistics industry. We are committed to creating environments where women

27 November 2024: Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, the force behind the world’s largest free-fortified morning nutrition program, is now set to announce a partnership with Sri Sathya Sai Gokulam Dairy Products Pvt Ltd. The dedicated high-end manufacturing facility, spread over 3 acres, is located on the outskirts of the historic town of Mysore. The milk powder produced at the facility will be pivotal in enabling Annapoorna Trust to extend its morning nutrition program across States where access to milk remains a challenge, advancing the mission to provide comprehensive nutrition to school-going children at a pan-India level. Sri Madhusudan Sai, a Global Humanitarian, spiritual teacher, and the guiding light behind the world’s largest free-fortified morning nutrition program, said, “Sri Sathya

22 November 2024: The Akshaya Patra Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on providing unlimited food for the education of school children as the implementing partner of the PM POSHAN program, is pleased to announce its 16-year-long partnership with the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. Since 2007, the NMDC has been a resolute partner in supporting Akshaya Patra’s nourishment program, which has had a transformative impact on children across multiple regions in Karnataka. “NMDC’s unwavering support over the past 16 years has been a big support in our initiatives. Their contribution has not only ensured nutritious meals for thousands of children but has also played a key