CSR News

30th July 2024: AkzoNobel, maker of Dulux Paints, celebrated five years of Project Parivartan – its flagship education initiative – in the Mohali district of Punjab by gifting a new dose of joy to nearly 800 children and faculty of two Government High Schools at Mauli Baidwan and Saneta in the district. Throughout summer vacations, 10 employees from AkzoNobel’s Mohali plant and Dulux’s skilled painters volunteered their time and talent to create eight inspiring murals with nearly 700 liters of Dulux paints. Rajiv Rajgopal, Chairman and Managing Director of Akzo Nobel India, elaborates, “As AkzoNobel Cares, it’s been our privilege to play a role in painting a more vibrant and empowered future for young students of Mohali. We are proud

29 July 2024: Panasonic Life Solutions India, a diversified technology company, announced the ninth edition of its flagship scholarship program, Ratti Chhatr, which aims to recognize and empower young future leaders by providing financial assistance to select undergraduate students admitted to B.E./B.Tech. courses at any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), helping cover around 50–70% of their tuition fees. Registration for eligible students is open until August 15, 2024. Pooja Garg Khan, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR, Panasonic Life Solutions India, said, “At Panasonic, we believe that education is at the core of building leaders of tomorrow. Through our Ratti Chhatr initiative, we aim to equip young minds with skills and learning that will equip them for a brighter future.

29th July 2024 Thryve Digital, a leading provider of healthcare technology and operations services to some of the United States’ foremost payers and providers, has launched its new eco-focused CSR program, ‘Thryve Eco Warriors.’ This initiative commemorates World Nature Conservation Day with a commitment to plant one tree for every Thryve Digital employee in Hyderabad.  In collaboration with Forests by Heartfulness, Thryve Digital has embarked on this green mission by planting close to 1,500 saplings. Each sapling is tagged with the name of a Thryve associate, complete with geo-tagging and regular updates on its health and growth. This effort not only aims to create a greener environment but also fosters a personal connection between the employees and their respective saplings,

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.

25 July 2024: Educate Girls, a leading non-profit organization committed to raising awareness about the importance of educating girl children, organized a Shiksha Rath campaign in Uttar Pradesh’s Sahason village in Bahadurpur block in Prayagraj. The Shiksha Rath, a van equipped with posters and banners, aims to spread awareness about the benefits of educating girls in rural areas. The Shiksha Rath, which is part of the enrolment campaign by Educate Girls, was held to encourage more parents to enroll their girl children in schools. This Shiksha Rath was organized in partnership with the village head, village educational institutions, and volunteers. With carefully curated street plays, awareness rallies, speeches, and interactive demonstrations, it awakened the spirit of education among village residents.

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

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

24th July 2024: Eastman Group of Companies, has donated INR 17.5 lacs for limb donation to Narayan Seva Sansthan of Udaipur, Rajasthan (NSS) to support initiatives aimed at empowering differently-abled individuals across Ludhiana. This collaboration underscores Eastman Group’s steadfast dedication to enhancing societal well-being willing beneficiaries and encouraging inclusive growth of the society. The partnership with NSS emerged as it has stood out for its decades-long commitment to providing free prosthetic limbs and vocational training to differently-abled individuals. The collaboration has already bolstered NSS’s efforts in Ludhiana, where a limb donation camp has benefitted 700-800 individuals, including families of beneficiaries. The limb donation initiative aims to have a significant impact on the lives of the beneficiaries. Eastman Group’s involvement extends

19 July 2024: Orion Innovation (“Orion”), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, proudly announces the launch of a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at empowering underprivileged students through technological education. This initiative will benefit students from the TV Nagar High School Ambattur in Chennai, a government-aided school supported by the Rotary Club of Ambattur. During the inauguration, Pradeep Menon, Global Delivery Head for Digital Transformation, expressed his deep satisfaction and strong commitment to leading this initiative. He stated, “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone by launching a cutting-edge computer lab for the local students. The dedication and enthusiasm of our employees and their family members, who volunteered to teach STEM subjects over the weekends,

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