CSR News

23rd November 2024: In its mission to transform lives and foster independence, Aahwahan Foundation has started an initiative, “Sapnon Ke Sawari”, aimed at empowering the underprivileged differently-abled community. According to the 2011 census, locomotor disabilities accounted for 44.73% of all disabilities in India. Being confined to bed not only takes away a person’s freedom but also fosters a deep sense of dependence on basic needs, leading to guilt, shame, and poor mental health. People with disabilities often struggle with mobility, resulting in missed opportunities for education and employment. Through this initiative, the foundation provides fully automated wheelchairs to people of all ages to restore their independence, paving the way for greater personal and professional inclusion, and enabling more independent lives.

23rd November 2024: On the occasion of Children’s Day, Delhivery, India’s largest fully integrated logistics service provider, in partnership with the Samarpann, has launched a transformative initiative to uplift educational infrastructure in three government schools across remote villages in Rajasthan. The schools now benefit from sustainable solar power and clean drinking water systems, significantly improving the learning environment for over 80 students. This effort marks a meaningful step toward enhancing educational access and fostering healthier, brighter futures for these children. For students in rural areas, quality education is often hindered by the lack of essential infrastructure, including reliable electricity and safe drinking water. Delhivery and Samarpann’s new project aims to bridge these gaps by installing 3-kWh solar power systems in

22nd November 2024: IIFL Home Finance Ltd. has partnered with the Uttar Pradesh Police to promote road safety in Lucknow as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. In a significant step towards protecting the uniform personnel, the company distributed 200 helmets to Lucknow police at the Traffic Police Commission reinforcing the critical need for road safety awareness. The event was attended by Shri Prabal Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Police, Lucknow; Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Police, Lucknow; Shri Indra Pal Singh, Assistant Commissioner, Traffic Police, Lucknow; Shri Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, Assistant Commissioner, Traffic Police, Lucknow; Shri J.N Asthana, Assistant Commissioner, Traffic Police, Lucknow. As a gesture of appreciation, IIFL Home Finance presented a token

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

November 21, 2024: Hindware Limited, India’s leading bathware brand, continues its mission to empower young girls and uplift communities through its ‘Build a Toilet, Build Her Future’ program. Launched in 2020 under the aegis, #HygieneThatEmpowers CSR initiative, the program takes on a new dimension with the ‘Dare to Dream’ theme this year, leveraging the power of safe and accessible sanitation to empower girls to stay in school, pursue their dreams, and build a brighter future. Inadequate sanitation facilities remain a critical issue in rural areas, significantly affecting girls’ education, and contributing to the dropout of 23% of girls from school upon reaching puberty. Another survey from Sulabh International highlights that girls in rural areas avoid school toilets during menstruation due

November 21, 2024 – Against the magnificent backdrop of Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Gramalaya’s Fourth Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) India Summit 2024 unfolded as a transformative confluence of minds, ideas, and action with over 200 delegates and 50 speakers from across India. Organized by Gramalaya in collaboration with Dettol Banega Swasth India, the summit was a testament to the power of collective will and relentless advocacy for menstrual health equity. The inaugural session was an awe-inspiring convergence of brilliance and dedication. Hon’ble Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Former Union Minister of State For External Affairs and Culture Government of India, Mr. Ravi Bhatnagar, Director of External Affairs and Partnerships SOA, Reckitt, and Padma Shri Awardee Mr. S. Damodaran, Founder and CEO of

November 20, 2024: DEVI Sansthan, India’s leading advocate for foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), proudly announces the resounding success of the recently concluded MOOT (Massive Online Open Training), a national virtual training program aimed at addressing the global crisis in foundational learning. This groundbreaking initiative is part of DEVI Sansthan’s efforts to provide innovative, scalable solutions to meet India’s FLN goals under the NIPUN Bharat Mission. From humble beginnings in 20 schools two years ago, ALfA is now growing rapidly in UP and beyond, with MOUs for 17,000 schools across several states. Held as a precursor to the much-anticipated ‘Leadership Circle’ event on November 28th and 29th in Lucknow, MOOT brought together 3,000+ educators from across the country, equipping them

November 20, 2024: Bringing new hope to families in need, Habitat for Humanity India and Max Estates have completed the initial phase of their joint affordable housing initiative in the Rewari district of Haryana. The first 25 homes in Aakera village are now ready and this milestone was celebrated with a handover ceremony in Aakera in the presence of 25 new homeowners, Kumar Alok Shubham, Head – Human Capital, Max Estates Limited and Anand Kumar Bolimera, National Director, Habitat for Humanity India. For families who previously lacked access to decent, liveable conditions and lived in inadequate housing, the completion of 25 new homes marks a transformative milestone. This achievement holds profound meaning, as it represents the realization of their long-held

November 20, 2024: The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF), the social impact arm of Vedanta Limited, has announced its impactful social initiatives for FY2023-24, contributing ₹437 crore to transform the lives of over 1.73 crore individuals across India. The Foundation’s annual Social Impact Compendium, titled ‘Nurturing, Transforming, Leading: India’s Growth Story’, showcases its 153 high-impact social projects, which spanned over 1,200 villages and focused on key areas including education, healthcare, women and child development, skilling and livelihood, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. Among the year’s highlights is the flagship Nand Ghar initiative, which made significant strides in addressing child nutrition and early childhood education. As part of its collaboration with the POSHAN 2.0 mission and the International Year of Millets, the

November 20, 2024: As part of Zebronics’ ongoing Doctrine of Care philosophy, Zeb Tech continues to foster inquisitive thinking and inspire young minds across India. Through an array of competitions and interactive sessions, Zeb Tech promotes curiosity and engagement with a variety of subjects and arts, designed to ignite passion and enhance knowledge among students. In the last 2 quarters of this year alone the initiative has reached over100+ schools nationwide; covering 60+ schools in Tamil Nadu and Chennai positively impacting over 10,000 students in Tamil Nadu and over 15,000 students in PAN India. Through an array of competitions, Zeb Tech promotes inquisitive thinking among school students, igniting interest in a variety of subjects and the arts. Activities are carefully