CSR News

1st October 2024: In a significant move towards empowering marginalized women, United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), with financial support from NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, has distributed five e-rickshaws, each equipped with a smartphone, to five women who have completed driving training. The distribution event was held at the Office of the Commissioner of Police and was graced by Bengaluru’s Police Commissioner, Sri B. Dayananda, IPS, along with Ankur Dasgupta, Vice President & Head of Marketing, India, NTT DATA. Supported by the Bengaluru City Commissioner’s Office and the NGO Parihar, this initiative aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women from vulnerable communities. The project provides these women with the skills and tools necessary to operate

30th September 2024: Milaap, India’s largest crowdfunding platform, announced the launch of a volunteering program, ‘Together For Good’, in an attempt to give back to society in celebration of Daan Utsav (October 2-8), the annual ‘Festival of Giving’. In collaboration with some of India’s leading NGOs, this program invites compassionate individuals to donate their time and efforts to meaningful causes that directly benefit communities in need. The program offers both in-person and remote volunteering opportunities, making it accessible to people aged 18 and above across India and abroad. As part of the program, individuals can easily browse and register for various volunteering opportunities offered by partner NGOs through a simple, user-friendly process. Whether it’s supporting children’s palliative care, helping cancer

30th September 2024: Tata ClassEdge (TCE) Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Industries Limited, has entered into a partnership with Routes2Roots (R2R), a Delhi-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art, culture, and heritage, to integrate TCE’s proprietary educational content into R2R’s Interactive Flat Panels in schools where the NGO operates. This partnership will further enhance Routes2Roots digitized classrooms through Tata ClassEdge’s features such as 3D animations, gesture-controlled whiteboards, in-class games, and more. This collaboration will significantly enhance the learning experience for students, especially in remote and underserved areas across the country. Additionally, Tata ClassEdge will equip teachers with powerful tools to deliver interactive and engaging lessons to transform the classroom experience. Commenting on the partnership, Rakesh Gupta, Founder, Routes2Roots, said, “We

30th September 2024: Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate- the parent company of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, announced its National Scholarship Programme for 2024 at Bharat Diamond Bourse, BKC, Mumbai. The scholarship programme has allocated ₹16 crore to support the education of over 21,000 girl students across India, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s flagship CSR initiative, the Malabar National Scholarship Programme. The event was inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Honourable Minister of Commerce & Industry. The Group’s top leadership, including MP Ahammed, (Chairman – Malabar Group), Asher O (MD – India operations – Malabar Group, Abdul Salam K P (Vice-Chairman – Malabar Group), Nishad AK (Executive Director, Malabar Group) and Shaunak Parikh (Director, Mahendra Brothers) were

30 September 2024: In a significant stride towards promoting holistic nutrition for children, Project Nand Ghar, through the Anil Agarwal Foundation, has launched a program to distribute millet protein shakes across Nand Ghars in the states where Vedanta has business units. Over the month of September, 50,000+ millet shakes will be distributed to approximately 6000 children, spanning multiple districts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. This initiative aims to reinstate the importance of millets in the daily diet of children and the community at large. Through such supplements and nutrition centric programs, Nand Ghar is supporting the government in taking further the vision of a healthy and nourished India. Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta, remarked,

27 September 2024: Ashoka University, India’s premier interdisciplinary higher education and research institution today successfully concluded its second edition of “Building Foundations for Inclusive Higher Education” conclave at the India Habitat Center (IHC). The event brought together experts from leading universities, institutions, and NGOs from across India to advance conversations on creating more inclusive higher education systems for students with disabilities. Organized by Ashoka University’s Office of Learning Support (OLS), the event was built on the discussions held from last year’s inaugural conclave to explore critical areas that need attention to ensure equal access to education for all.    A report titled “Access to Higher Education: An Unresolved Challenge for Students with Disabilities,” was unveiled by Ms. Reena Gupta, Director of

25th September, 2024: GHCL Foundation Trust, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of GHCL Textiles Ltd., has left an indelible mark on the lives of locals in Tamil Nadu through its CSR activities that have delivered impact at scale in FY2023-24.  The company operating textile plants in Madurai and Manapparai, Tamil Nadu, impacted 25,719 lives directly through its various welfare initiatives under GHCL Foundation Trust. One of GHCL’s key objectives is to catalyse change through women-led programmes.  With an 80% female workforce, GHCL Textiles Ltd. has empowered thousands of women become self-dependent, breadwinners for their families, which in turn has prompted measurable change in the localities around Manapparai and Madurai, where women have taken leadership in decision making that has

26th September 2024 – In a continued commitment to environmental sustainability, REHAU, a global leader in polymer-based solutions, successfully concluded its annual clean-up drive across key cities in India as part of its REHAU Return program. This year’s initiative, which commenced on 16th September and culminated on World Clean-up Day (20th September), saw participation across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Vadodara. As a brand committed to sustainability and circular economy practices, REHAU has been organizing this clean-up drive annually to demonstrate its dedication towards environmental preservation, responsible waste management and creating awareness about the importance of recycling. Mr. Faiz Ahmed, MD, REHAU (Pune Region): “India continues to make significant investments in waste management, with the Department of Drinking Water

26 September 2024: In a significant move to advance India’s mission to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) and promote lung health, FUJIFILM India, in collaboration with the Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation (ATNF), has teamed up with the Government of Gujarat for the World Lung Day Conference 2024. Held on the 25th of September, 2024, at The Leela, Gandhinagar, the conference is a key initiative under the India Fights TB campaign, reflecting the state and country’s commitment to elimination of TB by 2025, five years ahead of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target of 2030. Tuberculosis continues to pose a major health challenge in India, causing approximately 3.31 lakh deaths in 2022. With over 40% of the population estimated to be

24th September 2024: The Godavari Initiative (TGI), in collaboration with Diageo India, hosted a Regional Consultation on Collective Action for the Godavari River Basin on Monday, 23rd September 2024, in Nashik. The consultation brought together corporations, industrial bodies and associations, government agencies, civil society organizations, and academia to tackle the urgent ecological challenges faced by the Godavari River and its surrounding regions. The event was held in the presence of Shri Shashikant Patil, Deputy Engineer, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation; Shri Sanjay Sonawane, Vice President North Maharashtra, Maharashtra Chambers of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA); Shri Dhananjay Bele, President, Nashik Industries and Manufacturers Association; and Shri Lalit Boob, President, Ambad Industries and Manufacturers’ Association, from leading industry bodies. The consultation also