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FUJIFILM India “Rooting for a Greener Tomorrow” with its latest CSR initiative in Jajru, Haryana

11th August 2024: FUJIFILM India, the leading company in Healthcare, Imaging, Electronics & Business Innovation, embarked on the “Rooting for a Greener Tomorrow” Tree Plantation Initiative to combat the adverse effect of climate change and do its bit for society with their recent CSR initiative. The initiative towards the environment is deeply rooted in pursuing its Group Purpose of “Giving Our World More Smiles.” This initiative is instrumental in marching towards the Sustainable Value Plan 2030 of FUJIFILM Group wherein the activity took place at the Government School, Jajru covering approximately 44,000 sq. feet of land. Backed by a delegation of 50 volunteers from FUJIFILM India’s head office, the activity witnessed enthusiastic participation from the school staff and the students.

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Nurturing a Healthier Future: Amway India expands its ‘Power of 5’ footprint to Lucknow, combating childhood malnutrition

5th August 2024: In a significant step towards combating childhood malnutrition and fostering a healthier India, Amway India, one of the leading companies supporting health and wellbeing, announces the expansion of its distinguished ‘Power of 5’ program to Lucknow in partnership with ChildFund India. After positively impacting lakhs of lives in Haryana, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, the program now extends its reach to Lucknow. As part of Amway’s steadfast commitment to enhancing health and well-being, this initiative targets children, mothers, and caregivers with effective nutrition education and interventions. Through this program, Amway India strives not only to improve individual lives but to build a foundation for healthier families and communities, fully aligning with the company’s vision of helping people live

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Project Apthbhandav: The SmartSoC Hope Foundation Launches a Lifesaving Blood Donation Drive!

31st July 2024: SmartSoC Hope Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of SmartSoC, announces the successful launch of “Project Apthbhandav.” Under this initiative, a blood donation camp was organized recently in partnership with the Sushrutha Voluntary Blood Centre. The event took place at SmartSoC’s corporate office in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The “Project Apthbhandav Drive” received an overwhelming response, with generous donors contributing over 58 units of blood. This initiative underscores SmartSoC’s commitment to community welfare and life-saving causes. The collected blood will aid in critical medical treatments and emergencies, highlighting the importance of community participation in healthcare initiatives. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for their generosity and commitment to saving lives,” said Bharath Desareddy, CEO of

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Amway India Expands Project Nari Shakti to Madurai: Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

30th July 2024: Women play a pivotal role in India’s economy, yet they lead only 13.7% of enterprises despite comprising 66% of the population. This indicates persistent barriers despite their significant contributions. To address the formidable challenges faced by marginalized women, Amway India, a leading company supporting Health and Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Yellow Bag Foundation, expands its transformative Project Nari Shakti – Women Livelihood Program – to Madurai in Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to uplift the lives of underprivileged women by providing them with essential vocational skills, entrepreneurship training, and health and wellbeing education. This holistic approach empowers them to achieve socio-economic independence, make informed health choices, and foster personal growth. By promoting women’s empowerment, Amway India

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The ‘Magical Mangroves Campaign’ empowers over 34,000 lives across seven coastal states in India

26 July 2024: Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, which has a diverse presence in consumer and industrial businesses ranging from aerospace and consumer durables to energy and sustainable construction solutions, announced Phase 5 of its Magical Mangroves campaign in association with WWF India on The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangroves Ecosystem. Launched in 2020, the initiative has onboarded 190 volunteers and empowered 34,630 people across 7 states through over 460 webinars, on-ground initiatives, and social media campaigns. This effort highlights Godrej & Boyce’s commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation. The organization has been conserving hundreds of acres of mangroves along the Vikhroli and Thane Creek coastlines in Mumbai for over 30 years.

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NTT DATA and The Akshaya Patra Foundation inaugurate innovative government school facility in Lakshmipura, Bengaluru

25 July 2024: NTT DATA, in collaboration with the Akshaya Patra Foundation, announced the inauguration of a newly built government school in Lakshmipura, Bangalore. This project exemplifies their shared commitment to creating significant long-term social impact through enhanced learning environments and comprehensive nutrition programs for students. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Shri S. Muniraju, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Dasarahalli Assembly Constituency, & President BJP Bengaluru Urban District; Guest of Honor Shri Vijay Bharadwaj, a former Indian cricketer; Aditya Afzulpurkar, Senior Vice President, Technology Infrastructure Services; and Shri Shridhar Venkat, CEO of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, who was joined by other CXOs of the foundation. Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Dilip Kumar, Chief Digital Officer of

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HCL Foundation hosts Sports for Change National Finals 2024

24 July 2024: The HCL Foundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCL-Tech in India, hosted the Sports for Change (SFC) National Finals 2024 at Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.  The Sports for Change initiative aims to promote sports as an integral part of holistic education and nurture young talent from underserved communities. This year, over 15,000 children from government schools, regular sports programs, and communities have participated in the competition, with 800+ talented athletes advancing to the National Finals. “At HCL Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of sports to uplift and empower young minds. The Sports for Change initiative reflects our dedication to nurturing talent from all walks of life, ensuring

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Diageo India partners with TSL Foundation to train 200 young women for the hospitality industry under its ‘Learning for Life’ program

18th July 2024: Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd.) among the country’s leading alco-bev companies, partners with TSL Foundation to train 200 young women under its ‘Learning for Life’ program. The training center in Bhondsi, Gurgaon was inaugurated in the presence of Shri Gaurav Singh, Additional CEO, Haryana State CSR Trust, Government of Haryana, and members from Diageo India and TSL Foundation team. The employability linked training programme will be conducted in collaboration with the Government of Haryana to build awareness to upskill and empower young women. This initiative aligns with Diageo India’s commitment to championing Inclusion and Diversity, a key pillar of Diageo’s Society 2030: Spirit of Progress goals. The two-month-long training program will include theory classes, on-job training and

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Adani Wilmar Limited Supports Mid-Day Meal Efforts with New Food Distribution Vehicles in Partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation

17th July 2024: In a significant boost to the mid-day meal program in Ahmedabad, Adani Wilmar has generously contributed three new food distribution vehicles to The Akshaya Patra Foundation. These vehicles will serve over 6,600 meals daily to 48 schools across the city, reinforcing the joint commitment to nurturing the health and education of children. The flag-off event for the new vehicles took place in Ahmedabad, attended by Mr. Angshu Mallick, MD & CEO, Saumin Sheth, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Kumar, Business Head, Food Service Division, Priya Agarwal, Manager, Mandar Chitre, Assistant Manager from Adani Wilmar Ltd., and Sri Raya Rama Dasa, Vice President of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Gujarat. In addition to the vehicles, Adani Wilmar has pledged continued

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Sembcorp installs a 60 KW solar power system in Sri Sathya Sai Karunyaniketanam Gurukul, Tumakuru, Karnataka

12th July 2024: Green Infrastructure Renewable Energy Limited and Yarrow Infrastructure Private Limited, subsidiaries of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), have installed a 60KWp rooftop solar power system for Sri Sathya Sai Karunyaniketanam Gurukul in Tumakuru, Karnataka, a school for underprivileged children. The rooftop solar power system was inaugurated by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, founder of Sri Madhusudan Sai Global humanitarian mission. The ceremony was attended by senior government dignitaries including Sri T.B. Jayachandra, Karnataka’s Special Representative to Delhi and Sira Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), and Shri CB Suresh Babu, Chikkanayakanahalli MLA. Sri Sathya Sai Karunyaniketanam Gurukul, operated by Prashanthi Balamandira Trust, educates about 450 students on a 48-acre campus. Through this rooftop solar installation, Sri Sathya Sai Karunyaniketanam Gurukul can

Read More »

FUJIFILM India “Rooting for a Greener Tomorrow” with its latest CSR initiative in Jajru, Haryana

11th August 2024: FUJIFILM India, the leading company in Healthcare, Imaging, Electronics & Business Innovation, embarked on the “Rooting for a Greener Tomorrow” Tree Plantation Initiative to combat the adverse effect of climate change and do its bit for society with their recent CSR initiative. The initiative towards the environment is deeply rooted in pursuing its Group Purpose of “Giving Our World More Smiles.” This initiative is instrumental in marching towards the Sustainable Value Plan 2030 of FUJIFILM Group wherein the activity took place at the Government School, Jajru covering approximately 44,000 sq. feet of land. Backed by a delegation of 50 volunteers from FUJIFILM India’s head office, the activity witnessed enthusiastic participation from the school staff and the students.

Read More »

Nurturing a Healthier Future: Amway India expands its ‘Power of 5’ footprint to Lucknow, combating childhood malnutrition

5th August 2024: In a significant step towards combating childhood malnutrition and fostering a healthier India, Amway India, one of the leading companies supporting health and wellbeing, announces the expansion of its distinguished ‘Power of 5’ program to Lucknow in partnership with ChildFund India. After positively impacting lakhs of lives in Haryana, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, the program now extends its reach to Lucknow. As part of Amway’s steadfast commitment to enhancing health and well-being, this initiative targets children, mothers, and caregivers with effective nutrition education and interventions. Through this program, Amway India strives not only to improve individual lives but to build a foundation for healthier families and communities, fully aligning with the company’s vision of helping people live

Read More »

Project Apthbhandav: The SmartSoC Hope Foundation Launches a Lifesaving Blood Donation Drive!

31st July 2024: SmartSoC Hope Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of SmartSoC, announces the successful launch of “Project Apthbhandav.” Under this initiative, a blood donation camp was organized recently in partnership with the Sushrutha Voluntary Blood Centre. The event took place at SmartSoC’s corporate office in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The “Project Apthbhandav Drive” received an overwhelming response, with generous donors contributing over 58 units of blood. This initiative underscores SmartSoC’s commitment to community welfare and life-saving causes. The collected blood will aid in critical medical treatments and emergencies, highlighting the importance of community participation in healthcare initiatives. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for their generosity and commitment to saving lives,” said Bharath Desareddy, CEO of

Read More »

Amway India Expands Project Nari Shakti to Madurai: Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

30th July 2024: Women play a pivotal role in India’s economy, yet they lead only 13.7% of enterprises despite comprising 66% of the population. This indicates persistent barriers despite their significant contributions. To address the formidable challenges faced by marginalized women, Amway India, a leading company supporting Health and Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Yellow Bag Foundation, expands its transformative Project Nari Shakti – Women Livelihood Program – to Madurai in Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to uplift the lives of underprivileged women by providing them with essential vocational skills, entrepreneurship training, and health and wellbeing education. This holistic approach empowers them to achieve socio-economic independence, make informed health choices, and foster personal growth. By promoting women’s empowerment, Amway India

Read More »

The ‘Magical Mangroves Campaign’ empowers over 34,000 lives across seven coastal states in India

26 July 2024: Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, which has a diverse presence in consumer and industrial businesses ranging from aerospace and consumer durables to energy and sustainable construction solutions, announced Phase 5 of its Magical Mangroves campaign in association with WWF India on The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangroves Ecosystem. Launched in 2020, the initiative has onboarded 190 volunteers and empowered 34,630 people across 7 states through over 460 webinars, on-ground initiatives, and social media campaigns. This effort highlights Godrej & Boyce’s commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation. The organization has been conserving hundreds of acres of mangroves along the Vikhroli and Thane Creek coastlines in Mumbai for over 30 years.

Read More »

NTT DATA and The Akshaya Patra Foundation inaugurate innovative government school facility in Lakshmipura, Bengaluru

25 July 2024: NTT DATA, in collaboration with the Akshaya Patra Foundation, announced the inauguration of a newly built government school in Lakshmipura, Bangalore. This project exemplifies their shared commitment to creating significant long-term social impact through enhanced learning environments and comprehensive nutrition programs for students. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Shri S. Muniraju, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Dasarahalli Assembly Constituency, & President BJP Bengaluru Urban District; Guest of Honor Shri Vijay Bharadwaj, a former Indian cricketer; Aditya Afzulpurkar, Senior Vice President, Technology Infrastructure Services; and Shri Shridhar Venkat, CEO of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, who was joined by other CXOs of the foundation. Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Dilip Kumar, Chief Digital Officer of

Read More »

HCL Foundation hosts Sports for Change National Finals 2024

24 July 2024: The HCL Foundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCL-Tech in India, hosted the Sports for Change (SFC) National Finals 2024 at Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.  The Sports for Change initiative aims to promote sports as an integral part of holistic education and nurture young talent from underserved communities. This year, over 15,000 children from government schools, regular sports programs, and communities have participated in the competition, with 800+ talented athletes advancing to the National Finals. “At HCL Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of sports to uplift and empower young minds. The Sports for Change initiative reflects our dedication to nurturing talent from all walks of life, ensuring

Read More »

Diageo India partners with TSL Foundation to train 200 young women for the hospitality industry under its ‘Learning for Life’ program

18th July 2024: Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd.) among the country’s leading alco-bev companies, partners with TSL Foundation to train 200 young women under its ‘Learning for Life’ program. The training center in Bhondsi, Gurgaon was inaugurated in the presence of Shri Gaurav Singh, Additional CEO, Haryana State CSR Trust, Government of Haryana, and members from Diageo India and TSL Foundation team. The employability linked training programme will be conducted in collaboration with the Government of Haryana to build awareness to upskill and empower young women. This initiative aligns with Diageo India’s commitment to championing Inclusion and Diversity, a key pillar of Diageo’s Society 2030: Spirit of Progress goals. The two-month-long training program will include theory classes, on-job training and

Read More »

Adani Wilmar Limited Supports Mid-Day Meal Efforts with New Food Distribution Vehicles in Partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation

17th July 2024: In a significant boost to the mid-day meal program in Ahmedabad, Adani Wilmar has generously contributed three new food distribution vehicles to The Akshaya Patra Foundation. These vehicles will serve over 6,600 meals daily to 48 schools across the city, reinforcing the joint commitment to nurturing the health and education of children. The flag-off event for the new vehicles took place in Ahmedabad, attended by Mr. Angshu Mallick, MD & CEO, Saumin Sheth, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Kumar, Business Head, Food Service Division, Priya Agarwal, Manager, Mandar Chitre, Assistant Manager from Adani Wilmar Ltd., and Sri Raya Rama Dasa, Vice President of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Gujarat. In addition to the vehicles, Adani Wilmar has pledged continued

Read More »

Sembcorp installs a 60 KW solar power system in Sri Sathya Sai Karunyaniketanam Gurukul, Tumakuru, Karnataka

12th July 2024: Green Infrastructure Renewable Energy Limited and Yarrow Infrastructure Private Limited, subsidiaries of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), have installed a 60KWp rooftop solar power system for Sri Sathya Sai Karunyaniketanam Gurukul in Tumakuru, Karnataka, a school for underprivileged children. The rooftop solar power system was inaugurated by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, founder of Sri Madhusudan Sai Global humanitarian mission. The ceremony was attended by senior government dignitaries including Sri T.B. Jayachandra, Karnataka’s Special Representative to Delhi and Sira Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), and Shri CB Suresh Babu, Chikkanayakanahalli MLA. Sri Sathya Sai Karunyaniketanam Gurukul, operated by Prashanthi Balamandira Trust, educates about 450 students on a 48-acre campus. Through this rooftop solar installation, Sri Sathya Sai Karunyaniketanam Gurukul can

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