CSR News

3rd April 2024: A youth-led social startup dedicated Nai Subah Foundation that empowers neurodiverse individuals, is thrilled to announce its second annual physical art exhibition, “Advaita” on the occasion of World Autism Day. With the vibrant success of last year’s exhibition, ‘Advaita’ returns to showcase the phenomenal talents of neurodiverse artists. The exhibition will take place from April 26th to April 28th, 2024, at ArtSastra Gallery, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. The second edition of ‘Advaita’ aims to provide a platform to neurodiverse artists, whose unique perspectives and artistic expressions often remain underrepresented in mainstream society. Nai Subah Foundation, which works tirelessly to catalyze positive societal transformations, has identified art as a powerful medium for expression, empowerment, and self-actualization of the neurodiverse.

2nd April 2024: Sustainable Development Goals point out the destination where we should collectively go. Critical analysis of certain sustainable development domains such as poverty, women empowerment, environment, climate change, global peace, and the status of SDGs reveals a rather gloomy picture. Besides the challenges from the industrial participants, UNGC also has to steer through certain global-level societal and environmental challenges, which are essential in its pursuit of achieving the SDGs by 2030. Against these obstacles to development, the world is currently estimated to be behind schedule by 62 years to meet the SDG Agenda. Global Compact’s push towards the attainment of SDG goals, a majority of the participating companies (84%) have been taking specific action to advance SDGs. But

1st April 2024: IMS Design and Innovation Academy (IMS DIA) revealed a transformative 30-day program aimed at empowering 100 underprivileged women with valuable skills in embroidery and stitching. As a part of IMS DIA’s CSR activities, the program is organized in collaboration with the brand “Shilpi Gupta,” and supported by the Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs India (COWE) and SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India). It is a month-long workshop that culminates on April 30th, 2024 will provide the participants with hands-on experience in various types of embroidery techniques and stitching methods. Under the guidance of IMS DIA’s expert and seasoned instructors, participants will have the opportunity to learn and master traditional as well as contemporary embroidery styles, enhancing their craft

01 April 2024: Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd.), one of India’s leading Alco-Bev companies, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Skill Council for People with Disabilities (SCPwD) to train 300 Persons with Disability (PwD) in Food and Beverage Services under its ‘Learning for Life’ program. Senior members from NAB (National Association for the Blind) Karnataka and other affiliates from the industry also attended the event. This initiative is aligned with Diageo India’s commitment to promoting Inclusion and Diversity, a key pillar of Diageo’s Society 2030: Spirit of Progress goals.  The residential training programs will be conducted in SCPwD-affiliated training centers by certified trainers and assessors across India. The students will be trained for roles in the Business and Hospitality sector

29th March 2024: Mankind Pharma, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies, is making significant strides in enhancing the quality of education in remote areas through its ongoing ‘Digital Smart Class’ initiative. Under their CSR arm, this comprehensive program has rolled out 220 state-of-the-art smart classrooms across government schools in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. The Digital Smart Class initiative represents Mankind Pharma’s strategic endeavour to narrow the digital gap in education and offer deprived students access to contemporary learning tools. These smart classrooms feature integrated teaching devices known as the Kyan system, capable of transforming any surface into an interactive board and multimedia platform. This innovation fosters a more captivating and immersive learning environment, thus catalyzing a transformation in

28th March 2024: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) proudly announces the commencement of the third edition of its flagship initiative, ‘Art for Hope,’ aimed at nurturing and promoting India’s diverse traditional art, craft, and culture. This year’s edition, Art for Hope – Season 3, showcases the remarkable talent of 40 grantees hailing from 20 regions across India. The event, taking place at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, from March 28 to 31, 2024, serves as a national platform for emerging artists, youth, women, communities, and local talent, all supported by HMIF grants. The inaugural ceremony of Art for Hope – Season 3 witnessed the esteemed presence of Mr. Kumar Tuhin, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), along

27th March 2024: Haleon India, the Indian Dental Association, and the Buddy4Study jointly organized a virtual ceremony to facilitate Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship for the academic year 2023-24 to 57 promising dental students. This flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Haleon India hits a milestone by granting Scholarships to a total number of 200 recipients for the years 2022-23 and 2023-24 in collaboration with the Indian Dental Association (IDA), Give Grants, and Buddy4Study, the program’s implementation partner.  The digital event welcomed the presence of distinguished guests, including Ms. Shanu Saksena, Head of Ethics, Compliance, and CSR at Haleon India; Dr. Raveendranath M, President at IDA; and Dr. Ashok Dhoble, Honorary Secretary-General at IDA, who extended heartfelt congratulations and words

27th March 2024 – As the global community commemorates World Meteorological Day, SEEDS emerges as a beacon of proactive climate action, aligning with this year’s theme, “At the Frontline of Climate Action.” In the backdrop of India’s climate challenges, particularly the escalating heatwaves gripping cities like Delhi, SEEDS’ innovative initiatives underscore the urgent need for resilience-building measures. Delhi’s climate, known for its extremes, poses significant challenges, especially during the scorching summer months when temperatures soar to alarming levels. In response to this crisis, SEEDS has launched a groundbreaking initiative in the Kishan Kunj area of East Delhi. Through the installation of thermal roofing in 139 households and the establishment of two water stations, SEEDS has significantly improved local living conditions,

March 26, 2024 – Nasscom Foundation and DXC Technology collaborated, adhering to the Government’s visionary initiative of Digital India, to champion a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Anchored in two central initiatives, enhancing digital literacy in aspirational districts and closing the skill gap targeting India’s youth in tier 2 and 3 cities, Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, Nasscom Foundation, and Nachiket Sukhtankar, Managing Director – India, DXC Technology, revealed the significant strides made in the past year, towards fostering a skilled workforce in India moving towards a digitally inclusive society.  Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, of Nasscom Foundation, said, “India is making rapid strides as a digitally driven and empowered country, aiming to evolve into a trillion-dollar-plus digital economy. While the country has

March 22, 2024: On the occasion of World Water Day, Flipkart, the largest Indian E-commerce Company has announced major breakthroughs in its water conservation efforts by successfully recycling over 67 million litres of wastewater in a year across four of its facilities in Rewari and Sanpka (Haryana), Ludhiana (Punjab) and Malur (Karnataka). The organization’s water conservation initiatives aim to advocate for a judicious approach to water consumption, centring on key protocols of reducing, reusing, and recycling. These conservation efforts have also resulted in the reduction of over 14 million litres of freshwater consumption. Additionally, through the establishment of groundwater recharge infrastructure, Flipkart is also prioritizing the potential recharge of rainwater in alignment with the government’s ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the