CSR News

28 November 2024: Virtusa Foundation, the CSR arm of Virtusa Corporation, has launched a large-scale Miyawaki plantation Drive at Gitam University and Guru Nanak University, planting over 11,500 native saplings. This initiative promotes biodiversity, combats climate change, and fosters sustainable urban ecosystems, further strengthening Virtusa’s leadership in corporate environmental responsibility. Spread across 3.1 acres of land in Hyderabad, 8,000 saplings at Gitam University and 3,500 at Guru Nanak University were planted through the widely known Miyawaki method. The Miyawaki method, a Japanese afforestation technique, fosters rapid growth, enhances biodiversity, and improves soil stability. The 50 native species selected for this plantation drive are expected to grow over seven feet within two years, creating a dense, self-sustaining ecosystem that will benefit

27 November 2024: OnePlus, the renowned global tech leader, is turning its attention to a new cause, one that promises to brighten the lives of countless shelter animals across India. In a compassionate collaboration with the Heads Up For Tails (HUFT) Foundation, OnePlus has kicked off a six-month CSR campaign designed to bring comfort, care, and love to 20,000 shelter animals. The Heads Up For Tails Foundation is wholeheartedly dedicated to facilitating the donation of essential resources to animal shelters across the country, ensuring that every shelter animal receives the love and care they deserve. This initiative aims to provide not just necessities but also to uplift the spirits of these shelter animals. From nutritious food that nourishes their health

27 November 2024: Blur India is proud to announce the launch of its heartfelt CSR initiative, Blur for Paws, a mission rooted in the belief that true beauty goes beyond appearance—it lies in kindness, compassion, and a commitment to creating a better world. This initiative was born out of this philosophy, to provide care and support to homeless animals that often go unnoticed and uncared for. Through this initiative, they are motivated to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these animals, ensuring they get the loving homes they deserve. Their mission with this initiative is all about making a difference. They have taken proactive steps to assist homeless animals, guiding them to suitable shelters and foster homes. They

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

26 November 2024: Children from underserved communities took center stage and captivated audiences with their talent, humor, and resilience at the screening of Literacy India’s latest musical theatre production, ‘Door Ke Darshan’. The event celebrated the transformative power of Literacy India’s ‘Theatre in Education’ program, which equips young minds with creativity, confidence, and life skills and provides them with a holistic learning experience. It’s the same program that has nurtured talent like the iconic character ‘Millimeter’ for 3 Idiots and the young actors in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Directed by Rajeev Sharma and written by Nikhilraj, Door Ke Darshan transported the audience on a journey through history with witty and comical retellings of tales from the courts of Akbar-Birbal and Krishnadev

26 November 2024: Worldline India has announced its continued support for the Jal Sanjeevani initiative under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which has significantly promoted water conservation and improved livelihoods in rural Maharashtra. As part of its commitment to sustainable development, Worldline India’s CSR arm enabled the desilting and rejuvenating of 26 water bodies, contributing to a storage capacity of 29.5 crore liters (295 million liters) of water. This initiative has played a pivotal role in enhancing groundwater levels, benefiting over 2,000 farmers and providing a direct positive impact to 285 farmers through using enriched silt for farming. The project, spearheaded by the Indivish Welfare Foundation, began in April 2023 and spanned multiple regions across Maharashtra, including Murbad, Marathwada,

25 November 2024: In an endeavor to support underprivileged communities, inDrive has announced the Meals on Wheels initiative in India. The initiative aims to tackle hunger by donating approximately 15,000 food boxes in slums and neighborhoods.  inDrive users can express their support for the initiative by simply using the inDrive app to meet their transportation needs. For every second ride a user books through inDrive in these cities, one meal box will be provided to those in need, ensuring that these underprivileged individuals have a fulfilling meal on their plate. The company will deploy 6 dedicated meal cabs to cater to this initiative.  Avik Karmakar, Senior GTM Manager – South Asia, inDrive said” Through Meals on Wheels initiative, we aim

25 November 2024:  Milaan Foundation’s Girl Icon Program has been officially recognized as part of the HundrED Global Collection 2025 during a ceremony held at Helsinki City Hall, Finland on November 14, 2024. The program was celebrated as one of the top 100 education innovations worldwide, chosen for its transformational impact and potential to scale. The award was presented during the HundrED Innovation Summit, an annual gathering of global changemakers in education. The event provided a unique opportunity to share the story of the Girl Icon Program on an international platform and connect with leaders and innovators dedicated to reimagining education for a better future. “This recognition isn’t just an award. It’s a testament to the hard work, determination, and

25 November 2024: The Indian School of Business (ISB) today announced a major CSR gift of ₹30 Crores by the Ramoji Foundation towards aiding infrastructure development at the school’s Hyderabad campus. The funds received through this generous gift will support the construction of a state-of-the-art 430-seater auditorium as part of the upcoming Executive Centre. Upon completion, the facility will boost the school’s capacity to host international conferences, research seminars, distinguished lectures, and other prominent academic events.   Recognizing the impact of the gift, Harish Manwani, Chairperson of the ISB Board, said, “The largesse of our donors has played an important role in ISB’s ability to stay true to its vision of being a world-class institution for learning and research. We

From left to right- Dr C Sreenivas – Chairman, Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Chain of Hospitals, Mr. A Balasubramanian – Managing Director & CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai – Founder, Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, Mr. T B Jayachandra – MLA, Government of Karnataka, Mr. B N Narasimha Murthy – Chancellor, Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence 25 November 2024: Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, a premier institution offering free, values-based higher education founded by Global Humanitarian and Spiritual Teacher, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, recently hosted the 8th edition of its flagship Sri Sathya Sai Award for Human Excellence. This year’s awards, themed around honoring ‘The Legends’—members of the