Women and Children

5th November 2024: Radico Khaitan has over the years executed its role as a responsible corporate citizen in the communities it serves very effectively. The regions of Rampur and Sitapur have witnessed a spate of conscious and dedicated initiatives by the company to boost their social, economic, and environmental development. The company has launched several initiatives to boost the economic growth of the region. Employment opportunities have registered a huge upward trend. Recycling and responsible sourcing and consumption of raw materials, have contributed towards the reduction of carbon footprint and enhanced environmental conservation and sustainability. It has adopted specific initiatives on education, infrastructure development, and health, to boost community development. It also provides educational resources and scholarships to improve literacy levels

29th October 2024: Orion Innovation (“Orion”), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, reaffirms its commitment to supporting local communities in India through its OI Empower program, a CSR initiative that leverages technology education to empower underprivileged youth. This initiative will benefit students from the Corporation Higher Secondary School in Udayampalayam, Coimbatore. OI Empower, Orion’s flagship CSR initiative, is dedicated to expanding access to quality education and technological resources for underprivileged communities, driving meaningful growth and development. Through a series of impactful projects, OI Empower aims to enhance learning environments and provide students with essential skills to succeed in the digital era. Alongside establishing a new computer lab, Orion employees and their families will volunteer at the school,

28th October 2024: SMFG India Credit (SMICC), a leading non-banking financial company initiated its employee-centric initiative, ‘Ek Muthi Chawal’. The initiative allows employees of SMFG India Credit an opportunity to spread festive cheers by donating rice, wheat, and pulses which will help feed children and elderly in old age homes for a month. Donations received during this initiative go directly to a partner NGO and are utilized to benefit children and elderly people. The company has set an ambitious target for the 5th edition of Ek Muthi Chawal with the aim to donate 60,000 kg of rice, grains & pulses to over 12,000+ employees across 21 states. The contribution is expected to benefit around 20,000 children providing them essential nutrition

28th October 2024: Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 10-Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), emphasizing a holistic approach to building resilience, reducing disaster risks, and fostering sustainable development., Bal Raksha Bharat and the Sphere India Academy have integrated the #GenerationHope Campaign to accelerate inclusive climate resilience by empowering youth and children in India and everywhere. The event, hosted by Bal Raksha Bharat, was attended by notable dignitaries from key disaster management agencies of India like NIDM, NDMA, and DDMA. The keynote address was delivered by Shri Anil Sinha, former Executive Director of, the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM). A special address to children was delivered by Professor Vinod C. Menon, Founder and Member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Dr.

23rd October 2024: K Raheja Corp Homes, the residential business of K Raheja Corp, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 2nd edition of its ‘WE WILL’ initiative. This initiative, part of the ‘Royalty’ program, saw an overwhelming response from residents, with over 5000 families participating in the donation drive, the ‘WE WILL’ initiative spanned across key locations including Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad –Raheja Vihar in Chandivali, Raheja Vistas Premiere & Raheja Viva in Pune, and Raheja Vistas in Hyderabad. In collaboration with NGOs such as Goonj, OM Creations Trust, and Ashray-Akruti, the drive collected over 750+ pieces of clothing, 550+ books, and 200+ toys, which were distributed to underprivileged communities. Adding to the event’s success, an exhibition of handmade

23rd October 2024: ANSR, the market leader in setting up global centers for the world’s top enterprises, is thrilled to launch the ANSR Foundation. Starting with a series of programs for children and young adults, the foundation’s long-term goal is to impact economic disparity and gender equality while fostering a new generation of technology trailblazers. Since its founding, ANSR has created over 150,000 jobs in India and brought in more than $2B in investments. The company has a strong track record of increasing participation of women in the workforce and to creating a more equitable and inclusive tech ecosystem. “ANSR Foundation is committed to creating a world where we can dismantle barriers for underserved communities. Through the Foundation we are

18th October 2024: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) and JSW Foundation, as part of their strategic partnership to establish 10 new Suvidha centers in Mumbai, today launched the first such facility in Jagruti Nagar, Ghatkopar.   This initiative builds on the successful Suvidha Model initiated by HUL in 2016, which currently operates 17 centers in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and HSBC India, impacting over 450,000 people annually. Key Highlights of the New Suvidha Centres:  The Suvidha Centres are designed to address the comprehensive hygiene, and sanitation needs of low-income communities, offering all essential services under one roof. The tested and proven holistic approach is built around human-centric design, providing safety to women & children, and working with the

17th October 2024: To celebrate the festival of lights, Girnar Foundation, the CSR arm of CarDekho Group, conducted a Diwali: Box of Joy distribution drive in Jaipur and Gurugram. The Foundation distributed 500 Diwali hampers, with 250 hampers allocated to each location. The hampers contained sweets, crackers, candles, diyas, LED lights, and clothes designed to light up the festive season for underprivileged people. In Jaipur, the drive reached underprivileged communities, including slums opposite IIS School, Mansarovar, Pratap Nagar, Jagatpura, and Bambala Government School. In Gurugram, hampers were distributed to the students of Dream Girl Foundation NGO and other slum areas, bringing smiles and happiness to their Diwali celebrations. Sharing her vision, Pihu Jain, Head of the Girnar Foundation, said, “Diwali

16th October 2024: Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, the force behind the world’s largest morning nutrition program, has declared that at least 20 lakh additional children were served with 30 days under its Nutrition Month initiative. Even as the initiative, a part of Sri Madhusudan Sai’s global humanitarian mission, benefits over 1 crore school-going children across India, its scope has now been expanded to cover younger children who may not be going to school. At least 5 lakh Anganwadi children in Telangana and 15 lakh Anganwadi children in Karnataka were included during Nutrition Month, and in the process, the Trust completed 100 crore servings since its beginning. During Nutrition Month, which complemented the Government of India’s call for Poshan Maah,

16th October 2024: Women Farmers’ Day is a significant occasion in India, aimed at celebrating the crucial roles women play in agriculture. This day emphasizes the need for recognition and support for women farmers, who often face challenges in accessing resources and opportunities. By highlighting their contributions, the day seeks to promote gender equality and uplift the status of women in the agricultural sector. As this day serves to spotlight the vital contributions of women in agriculture, it also sheds light on the ongoing struggles they face. Mukta Thakre’s story exemplifies how targeted support and innovative programs can empower women farmers, allowing them to overcome these challenges. Through initiatives like ITC’s Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) program, women are not only