CSR News

9 July 2024:  Allcargo Group, an Indian-born global logistics conglomerate celebrating 30 years of excellence, has set a target to plant 5 million saplings by 2030 by actively engaging with more than 100,000 farmers as a part of its Maitree initiative run by the Group’s CSR arm, Avashya Foundation. The tree plantation drive is inspired by the vision of the Group Founder and chairman, Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, to make a larger impact on the environment and livelihood. Maitree is expected to impact the lives of 500,000 beneficiaries in Maharashtra.  Under the Maitree initiative, Allcargo Group has planted over 1 million trees by 2023 and is pursuing a goal of planting 3 million trees by 2027 and 5 million by

5th July 2024: In a heartfelt gesture of community support and care, ibis Bangalore has donated 150 umbrellas to students of a local government school to help them stay dry and healthy during the ongoing rainy season. The distribution event took place at Asangi Maruthi High School, Nagawara, highlighting the hotel’s commitment to social responsibility and community welfare. As the rainy season brings unpredictable weather, many students face challenges in attending school without adequate protection from the rain. Recognizing this need, ibis Bangalore stepped forward to provide essential rain gear, ensuring that the children can continue their education without interruption and remain protected from the elements. Speaking at the event, Irfan Khatry, Cluster General Manager of ibis Bengaluru Hotels, emphasized

3rd July 2024: Growel’s 101, a prominent Mumbai-based mall, has initiated a significant environmental project to clean a nearby waterway. The mall has successfully removed approximately 3 tons of garbage till now from the stream which passes by its periphery, which has been causing issues such as water pollution, Reduced soil quality, spread of diseases and unhygienic environment. Recognizing the global impact of these efforts, Growel’s101 is committed to addressing pollution at its source to ensure a healthier future for everyone. The waterway around the vicinity was heavily polluted with plastic and other non-biodegradable waste. This waste often flows into larger bodies of water, eventually reaching the oceans and seas, contributing to severe pollution. Such pollution adversely affects marine life,

3rd July 2024: Clinikally, India’s fastest-growing e-pharmacy platform for premium skin and hair care recently conducted its CSR activity with Gurugram traffic police. To exhibit its social concern towards traffic police personnel who ensure our safety, the platform provided them skincare protection under the scorching sun by offering extended skincare products. To showcase appreciation for the traffic personnel’s tireless service in the blazing sun, Clinikally took this opportunity to protect their skin from sun damage caused by excessive exposure to heat, UV rays, and pollutants by providing them with Clinikally’s Sunprotect SPF 50 PA+++ sunscreen. In tandem, Clinkally’s sunscreen will offer them with vital UVA and UVB protection needed to beat the heat, whilst keeping their skin protected from UV

2nd July 2024: Kalsi Initiatives is pleased to announce its ongoing commitment to enabling Young Minds Initiative to educate and empower young by expanding its sessions beyond Agra into nearby districts, in light of the workshop’s overwhelming success last year in Agra. In June 2024, the Empowering Young Minds Initiative—a grassroots group committed to supporting children’s rights and raising public awareness of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act—hosted a session that had an incredible impact. The main goal of the session was to inform participants—mostly students from Agra’s public schools—about the POCSO Act’s important clauses and the steps involved in reporting cases of sexual assaults against minors. Over 250 students who attended the workshop, which was led

1st July 2024: Sightsavers India, in collaboration with AbbVie India, successfully launched a series of state-level consultations across India to raise awareness about the prevention of visual impairment due to glaucoma. The inaugural event took place at Lemon Tree Premier in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, drawing a diverse audience that included ophthalmologists, senior optometrists, public health professionals, civil society representatives, social scientists, and journalists. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, and early detection and treatment are critical in preventing visual impairment. This initiative seeks to educate the public, share knowledge among professionals, encourage regular eye check-ups, and promote early detection and treatment. The consultation commenced with a welcome from Siva Prasad, State Programme Lead, Sightsavers India, Odisha, followed

27th June 2024: To promote health awareness and provide necessary knowledge to the community, a health and screening camp on Sickle Cell Disease was organized by Surya Hospitals in the rural village of Vasai, Maharashtra. The event featured educational talks by Dr. Vandana Bansal and Dr. Nisha Iyer, which reached over 100 students. Additionally, Adivasi residents who were present at the camp were tested for the HPLB gene to evaluate their susceptibility to Sickle cell disease. Participants also had the opportunity to consult with doctors and receive valuable information on preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vandana Bansal, Director, Department of Fetal Medicine, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surya Hospitals said, “Sickle Cell Disease is a

27th June 2024: The Convergence Foundation, in collaboration with Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, Centre for Exponential Change, and India Impact Sherpas (knowledge partner), hosted a landmark conference on ‘Creating Systemic Impact’, bringing together development practitioners, thought leaders, and philanthropists to focus on the practices and enablers of systems change. Organizations that adopt the systems change approach—System Support Organizations (SSOs)—work closely with governments at both the central and state levels to create large-scale impact by addressing the root causes of problems rather than applying quick fixes or band-aid solutions. In the keynote address by Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, she emphasized, “This decade is one of the most critical decades in human history, demanding inclusive and exponential social change. We

26th June 2024: In response to India’s critical skills gap, the Magic Bus India Foundation has played a pivotal role in training and empowering young people with life and employability skills. Through its Adolescent Programme, the organization has empowered 15 lakh adolescents in 2023-24, equipping them with life skills to achieve school, life, and work outcomes. In the same year, the Livelihood Programme, which is aligned with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and National Occupational Standards (NOS) framework enrolled over 1.25 lakh youth and placed over 80% in sustainable jobs providing them with transferable life and employability skills.  Over the last 25 years, Magic Bus has empowered the lives of nearly 34 lakh young people.  It has its eyes set

26th June 2024: Today Seclore, announced that they joined forces with the non-governmental organization (NGO) Change Is Us to conduct a beach cleanup activity at Girgaon Beach earlier this month. The event was held to celebrate World Environment Day and aimed to promote environmental sustainability and community involvement. Seclore employees dedicated time to the beach cleanup activity, collecting over 400 kilograms of trash. This initiative highlights the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship. The event was a significant step towards promoting environmental awareness and encouraging individuals to take action to protect the planet. “We are proud to partner with Change Is Us to make a positive impact on our environment,” said Shraddha Reghe, VP of People Practices