CSR News

15th October 2024: RampMyCity, an innovative accessibility startup, is pleased to announce its launch in Mumbai, marking a significant step toward inclusivity.  Founded in 2020, the startup has already transformed over 500 public spaces across five cities, making significant strides in creating wheelchair-friendly environments for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and the elderly. A significant step toward building an accessible city, this most recent initiative in Mumbai involves the installation of ramps at 15 police stations and 25 of the city’s finest restaurants. The initiative in Mumbai is not just about infrastructure; it’s about community connection and empowerment. People with disabilities can now enjoy the same experiences as everyone else, such as going to their favorite restaurant, seeing friends, or just

October 15, 2024 The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled are excited to sponsor the coaching camp to empower 100 visually impaired women cricketers from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with financial support from NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader. NTT DATA has sponsored two 5-day coaching camps for 100 visually impaired women cricketers—50 each from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu—organized in four batches across Bengaluru and Chennai. These residential camps provide comprehensive training that extends beyond cricket. Participants will receive expert coaching as well as training in life skills, self-defense, health and hygiene, and virtual digital and financial literacy. The program also includes sponsorships for higher education, helping these athletes

14 October 2024: To mark International E-waste Day, Panasonic Life Solutions India, a leading diversified technology company, today announced the fifth edition of its flagship #DiwaliWaliSafai campaign. According to a United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad) report published in 2024, India saw the highest 163 percent growth globally in generating electronic waste from screens, computers, and small IT and telecommunication equipment (SCSIT) between 2010 and 2022. The campaign is Panasonic’s take on addressing the rising problem of e-waste management and sensitizing consumers around the need for responsible collection, disposal, and recycling. As part of the #DiwaliWaliSafai campaign, starting October 14th, Panasonic is hosting an exciting contest on its social media platforms. The contest encourages consumers to take part in responsible

14th October 2024: In observance of World Sight Day, ENTOD Pharmaceuticals launched a series of impactful initiatives aimed at raising awareness about children’s eye health and addressing the rising concern of vision impairment across India. The campaign spanned 12 states to promote eye care and make essential products accessible to those in need. This year’s World Sight Day theme, “Love Your Child’s Eye,” focuses on the importance of protecting vision, raising awareness about vision impairment and blindness, and encouraging proper eye care practices. Uncorrected vision issues can significantly affect education and social inclusion, but simple solutions like spectacles can make a profound difference. The global SPECS 2030 initiative, launched by the WHO in May 2024, intends to ensure affordable access

14th October 2024: Cricketer, cancer survivor, and philanthropist Yuvraj Singh’s YouWeCan Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that works extensively in the field of public health in India with a focus on cancer control, will be hosting breast cancer awareness camps across 17 states of India in October 2024 on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The camps will be held in Goa, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Delhi. Breast Cancer Awareness Workshops will be held as part of these camps, wherein the Foundation aims to educate around 25,000 women, both directly and indirectly, on the importance of breast cancer awareness, the risk

October 9, 2024: Runaya, a prominent manufacturing venture with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, has recently inaugurated a newly renovated infrastructure at the Government Upper Primary School in Banjari, Jharsuguda, Odisha. As part of its CSR initiative, Runaya Reach, the school now boasts a modernized library, upgraded kitchen, and improved girls’ washroom facilities. These upgrades are aimed at enhancing the learning environment and ensuring better hygiene, contributing to the overall well-being and holistic development of over 3,300 lives touched. The inauguration event, held at the school premises, was attended by prominent dignitaries, including Sunita Kisan- District Labour Officer (DLO), Jharsuguda, Santoshi Naik- HM, Banjari School and Sandeep Sarkar- Dy COO, Green Aluminium Recovery Business, Runaya. The newly renovated

7th October 2024:  Diageo India recently celebrated the graduation of the Third batch of students from Assam, trained in hospitality through its ‘Learning for Life’ program, in collaboration with Orion Educational Society (OES). The convocation ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri Rupak Sarma, MLA (Nagaon Sadar), Shri Simanta Bora, Vice Chairman, Nagaon Municipal Board, Dr. Sarat Borkotoki, Former Principal, Nowgong College Autonomous, Mr. Tarun Yadav, Cluster Head, Assam and Mr. Surajit Dutta, Public Policy Lead, Northeast from Diageo. The program comprises of over 300 hours of skills-based training provided by academia and industry professionals for employment in hospitality, tourism, and allied industries. The comprehensive curriculum offers students training in Front Office Administration and Food and Beverage services along

7th October 2024: FUJIFILM India proudly celebrated World Smile Day by aligning with its mission of spreading joy and positivity through the launch of the FUJIFILM Smiles Home initiative, for The Earth Saviours Foundation’s Mandawar Village Center which is a home to 700 adults and senior citizens. This global observance resonates with FUJIFILM’s Group Purpose of “Giving Our World More Smiles,” which showcases its value to society and its role in the world. As part of its CSR initiative, the first phase of the FUJIFILM Smiles Home project aims to provide much-needed support and resources to underprivileged communities, amplifying FUJIFILM’s dedication to social responsibility and community upliftment. This launch marks the beginning of a multi-phase plan designed to amplify the positive

7th October 2024: Following a historic feat of serving over 1 crore children across various parts of the country, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust has now joined forces with the Government of Karnataka and CreditAccessGrameen Limited Foundation to further enhance the reach towards Anganwadi children. In addition to our ongoing support for school-going children, the Trust is now taking a more targeted approach by prioritizing the needs of SAM & MAM children who require high-energy, nutrient-dense food, specifically addressing malnutrition. The critical intervention starts with children aged 3 to 6 years in the Anganwadi sections. These early interventions will help ensure proper growth and prevent conditions like anemia, wasting, and stunting. The first phase of the collaborative initiative is expected

07th October 2024: PepsiCo India, in collaboration with The Social Lab (TSL), led the 6th edition of the Plog Run at Leisure Valley, Gurugram. The initiative embodies the spirit of its guiding principle, ‘Partnership of Progress,’ bringing together organizations and communities for collective action. Aligned with the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission, Plog Run brings together fitness and sustainability, with volunteers collecting plastic waste while jogging. Celebrated Paralympian Akhlesh Kumar flagged off the Plog Run along with Jagrut Kotecha, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo India & South Asia; Sahil Arora, Chief Executive Officer, The Social Lab (TSL); and Vikas Bhatia, Executive Director-Group ESG Head, Varun Beverages Ltd. The Plog Run 2024 in Gurugram witnessed an early morning start, with participants coming