CSR News

16 April 2024: Times Employ India Foundation, the CSR Solutions Wing of TimesPro, in collaboration with Bharat Petroleum and the Department of Tribal Affairs, Jhabua successfully completed a six-month health and hygiene project. The initiative aimed to tackle anaemia and malnutrition across seven government schools in the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. During this initiative, alongside conducting blood tests and primary health check-ups, around 3,807 students were motivated daily in inventive ways to embrace nutritious diets, maintain personal hygiene standards, and embrace a wholesome lifestyle. Times Employ India Foundation assigned Hygiene Educators to each school to facilitate consistent training and sessions for children on essential health and hygiene principles. The efforts were backed by training materials, posters, guest lectures, interactive

16th April 2024: L& T Finance Ltd. (LTF) has empowered over 42 lakh community members so far through the ‘Digital Sakhi’ program which is a key initiative under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The program which was initiated in 2017, has consistently expanded its geographical footprint in 7 states namely, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, and Kerala with a cadre of 1,370 trained Digital Sakhis over the years. The program aims to create awareness of Digital and Financial Literacy amongst the rural population. Speaking about the progress of the Digital Sakhi program, Ms. Apurva Rathod, Company Secretary and Chief Sustainability Officer at LTF said, “Our Digital Sakhis have played an active role in bridging the last mile

April 9th, 2024: Admitad, a leading partner marketing network, distributed more than one thousand sanitary pads to underprivileged women and provided digital tablets to children in need, as a part of their CSR initiative for the financial year 2023-24. After thorough research, Admitad allied with the Parivartan Sandesh Foundation, a charity organization dedicated to the development and welfare of deprived and marginalized populations, especially children and women. The initiative is a significant stride towards Admitad’s core mission of providing accessible education and hygiene to vulnerable communities. The program took place under two key initiatives: Sakhi Swachata Abhiyan – an initiative to create women’s hygiene awareness and Shiksha Jaagrukta Abhiyan – an initiative to create the importance of education to the underprivileged.

8th April 2024 – Burlington English, a leading provider of English language learning solutions to adults, reinforced its commitment to education and community empowerment through a heartwarming initiative with Dr. Kiran Bedi’s Navjyoti India Foundation. Mr Amit Baveja, Managing Director of Burlington English India and South East Asia, assumed the prominent role as a special guest, walking the ramp alongside children from Navjyoti India Foundation. Following his commitment to promoting education, he generously donated books to the students of Navjyoti India Foundation, underscoring Burlington’s dedication to fostering learning and empowering those learners. They spearheaded efforts to ensure that the learners had the necessary resources to pursue their academic aspirations. The event, held by Navjyoti India Foundation and India Vision Foundation

5 April 2024: Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG conglomerate, in a significant leap in its sustainability initiatives, has announced the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations powered by solar energy in the open parking area at its headquarters in Noida. This progressive enhancement to its sustainability initiatives demonstrates DS Group’s continued commitment to providing employees with tangible ways to embrace clean energy solutions. Incorporating CSR in parts and parcels of its organization, including its human resources, underscores sustainability as a core value throughout its entire framework. This holistic approach reflects the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The new EV charging stations offer a convenient and user-friendly way for employees who

4 April 2024: JM Financial Foundation (JMFF) has been implementing the Integrated Village Development Project (‘Project’) in a cluster of seven villages and 15 hamlets of Mokhada block in Palghar, Maharashtra. Over the past five years, the project has constructed water conservation structures, by promoting Continuous Contour Trenches (CCTs) along hill slopes in some of the most water-scarce areas of the block in an attempt to dispel relying on large constructed water conservation structures. A total of 10,794 CCTs were dug and deepened year on year, leading to an in-situ water conservation, and natural recharge of groundwater, while also preventing run-off of surface water in the abundant monsoons in this region. Besides, the project has promoted rainwater harvesting with the

4th April 2024: RupeeRedee, India’s leading digital lending platform has partnered with Earth Saviours Foundation to uplift the underprivileged and elderly of society by distributing medical support and food worth Rs 15 lakhs in its enduring commitment to uplift the underserved segment.  The Earth Saviours Foundation has a 16-year-long legacy of working towards social advancement from their old-age home and rescue center in Gurugram, Haryana. Under RupeeRedee’s CSR arm, they have undertaken an initiative to provide medical support worth Rs. 5Lakhs, raw food worth Rs. 7 lakhs for the NGO kitchen, and medical equipment and food camps worth Rs. 3 Lakhs for the center’s 1500 residents. Commenting on the initiative, Roman Aznabaev, CEO of RupeeRedee said, “Partnering with The Earth

3rd April 2024: Malabar Gold and Diamonds, announces a significant initiative aimed at fostering education among promising young women. The company organized a scholarship distribution ceremony at Mata Jijabai PG Girls College in Indore, extending support to 124 deserving students. The event took place on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, marking a milestone in the company’s commitment to empowering communities through education. Totaling an impressive ₹1,170,000, the scholarships represent a tangible investment in the educational journey of these talented individuals. Malabar Gold and Diamonds’ steadfast dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) shines through these endeavors, reinforcing its pledge to enable access to education, particularly among girls. Esteemed guests Dr. Anoop Kumar Jaggi, Principal of Mata Jijabai PG Girls College, and Dr. Sudhir

3rd April: India Shelter, a pioneering affordable housing finance company, is proud to announce the launch of its health checkup van in collaboration with the Impact Guru Foundation. This mobile unit marks a significant milestone in India Shelter’s enduring commitment to delivering essential healthcare services directly to underrepresented communities, ensuring accessible quality care to all. India Shelter aims to bridge healthcare gaps and promote holistic well-being.   The mobile health checkup van will serve as a vital asset, delivering much-needed healthcare services directly to our community members’ doorsteps. In addition to the launch of the health checkup van, India Shelter also organized a volunteer Cataract Camp Drive, further solidifying its commitment to enhancing the health and wellness of the community

3rd April 2024: Umeed Foundation is announcing its continued commitment to empowering the Young Minds Initiative to educate and empower youth by expanding its sessions beyond Agra into neighboring districts. The Empowering Young Minds Initiative, a grassroots organization dedicated to advocating for children’s rights and promoting awareness of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, held a transformative workshop in 2023. The workshop focused on educating participants, primarily students from public schools in Agra, about the vital provisions of the POCSO Act and the procedures for reporting cases of sexual offenses against children. Led by a team of dedicated lawyers specially onboarded for the initiative, the workshop provided in-depth analysis and comprehensive explanations of the POCSO Act, leaving a