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25 November 2025 – PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife) has launched its CSR initiative, ‘FutureReady – Skilling for Employability’, in partnership with AIC GUSEC- Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council, and Xcelevate Skills Foundation– a social impact startup. The program has been designed to empower underprivileged youth with 21st century skills, and support social-impact startups to create inclusive livelihood opportunities. The first batch of 29 beneficiaries has been selected from over 750 nominations. Of these, 23 students are from the state of Tamil Nadu, while the remaining participants are from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh. They will undergo intensive training and mentorship in Chennai to prepare for job placement and income-generation opportunities. These young participants will

From Left to Right- Mr Jagrut Kotecha, CEO, PepsiCo India & South Asia, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of India, Ms Pavitra Singh VP and People Leader, PepsiCo India and South Asia and Mr Harish Chandra, Managing Editor, CSR Times. PepsiCo India reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to India’s farming community with the second edition of the Voices of Harvest Awards 2025, held on 18 November 2025 in New Delhi. Celebrating innovation, sustainability, and community leadership, the event recognized farmers whose work reflects the future of Indian agriculture. Rooted in PepsiCo India’s Partnership of Progress philosophy, the initiative underscored how meaningful change emerges when farmers, corporations, NGOs, and policymakers collaborate to address real agricultural challenges. This

Theme: Empowering Young Changemakers – CSR for Social Innovation & Sustainable Development The 13th National CSR Summit 2025, organized by Shikhar Organisation for Social Development in partnership with the UN Global Compact Network India, and supported by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, concluded with inspiring discussions and powerful insights from CSR leaders, industry experts, and social impact professionals. The summit emphasized India’s evolving CSR landscape, youth-led innovation, and the role of businesses in accelerating sustainable development. The summit commenced with a distinguished inaugural Session featuring Prof. (Dr.) R. K. Suri, Director, Centre for Innovation, Jamia Millia Islamia, Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, IAS (Retd.), Former DG & CEO, IICA & Senior Advisor, Deloitte India, Armstrong Pame, IAS, Joint Secretary, Department

November 20, 2025:  The Flipkart Foundation, the charitable arm of the Flipkart Group, hosted the third edition of its annual conference, Sampark 2025: Empowering Communities, Unlocking Potential, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The convening brought together leaders from civil society, global development institutions, and corporate CSR to advance community-led development and India’s inclusive growth priorities. The event opened with a welcome address by Sarah Gideon, Vice President – Corporate Communications & CSR, Flipkart Group, along with the unveiling of the Foundation’s Sand Art Film and the latest edition of its Stories Compendium, reflecting key developments and progress across its community initiatives. This was followed by Stories of Change shared by beneficiaries from AIACA and Smile Foundation, highlighting how skilling and

Swiggy has highlighted the success of its partnership with Sulabh International and its in-app feature that allows delivery partners to easily locate nearby Sulabh sanitation facilities across 7 key cities in the country, underscoring the company’s commitment to providing dignified sanitation support on the road. In March 2025, Swiggy partnered with Sulabh International to provide free access to Sulabh hauchalayas (public toilets) for its delivery partners in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai, discoverable through an in-app feature. This initiative is a tangible step towards providing dignified sanitation options for its delivery personnel and enhancing the overall working environment for its partners across the country. This access offers improved sanitation and relief for women delivery partners directly

14 November 2025: In a remarkable humanitarian initiative, the 14th edition of the free Plastic Surgery Camp, organized by Akums, in collaboration with Rotary International Club and Interplast Germany, has once again ignited hope among hundreds of underserved patients. The camp is being held at Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram Hospital in Haridwar and is witnessing overwhelming participation from people across regions. Launched on 10 November, the camp features a team of highly skilled doctors from Germany, who are providing ten days of continuous medical services. The initiative will run until 21 November 2025. Over the years, this tri-partner collaboration has emerged as a lifeline for individuals suffering from severe deformities, injuries, and long-neglected medical conditions. The camp offers completely free treatment

12 November 2025: An inspiring moment marked Lok Seva Sangam’s employment fair on 12 November 2025 when Mr. Vilas Pawar, Assistant Director (Employment), National Career Service Centre for Persons with Disabilities (NCSC), announced that leprosy-affected individuals with 40% disability and above would be eligible for free training, stipends, and job placements through NCSC, and committed to certifying future training programs under LSS’s Astitva Project. Lok Seva Sangam (LSS), established in 1976, is a Mumbai-based NGO committed to eradicating leprosy and uplifting underserved communities. Conducted a Grand Interaction and Employment Fair for persons affected by leprosy and individuals with disabilities from the L, M East, and M West Wards. The event was held at Shri Ganesh Samaj Kalyan Kendra, Nehru Nagar,

November 16, 2025: IndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo, and InterGlobe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Enterprises, were pleased to jointly host a captivating ‘My City My Heritage’ walk in Puducherry. This immersive experience, themed “Through the French and Tamil Quarters—A Tale of Two Towns,” offered participants a unique opportunity to explore the city’s rich cultural landscape, shaped by both stately French architecture and vibrant Tamil traditions. The curated heritage walk took place at the iconic Notre-Dame-des-Anges Church. Participants journeyed through historic churches, temples, and vibrant marketplaces, gaining profound insights into Puducherry’s heritage, architectural diversity, and everyday life. The walk was expertly led by Ashok Panda, Heritage Coordinator and Project Manager at INTACH Pondicherry, a veteran with over 15

Children’s Day celebrations at Nahorbari M V School evolved into a powerful learning experience this year, with over 250 students and teachers engaged in an Anti-Drug awareness session The session, organised under the CSR initiative of Cairn Oil & Gas, aimed to educate students about the harmful effects of substance use and empower them to make informed, healthy choices. Led by Ananya Kakoty, Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, the session featured poster-making activities, interactive games, and open discussions to help students understand the far-reaching consequences of drug abuse on individuals, families and communities “Children’s Day is a reminder that every child deserves a safe and healthy future. Awareness on drug abuse will help them make wise choices

Zeta Launches Second Computer Lab to Promote Digital Learning in Government Schools on Children’s Day Under Project Shiksha, Zeta continues to bridge the digital divide by bringing digital learning to government schools The program is designed to equip over 300 upper primary students within a year with access to digital learning tools and structured computer education As part of its ongoing commitment, Zeta plans to establish one computer lab each year, expanding digital learning access to more government schools and enabling students to become active participants in India’s growing digital economy   November 14, 2025: Zeta, a next-generation banking technology provider, today inaugurated its second computer lab at Cheemasandra Government School on Children’s Day, furthering its commitment to advancing digital