CSR News

30 November, 2023: Next Education, a SaaS-based end-to-end education solutions provider and Selco Solar India Pvt Ltd have collaborated for an educational initiative. This is aimed at introducing advancements in the educational access and sustainability across India. This is an important step in the direction of the environmentally conscious and technologically enhanced schools in the country. The two organizations are forging ahead with a shared commitment of making a meaningful impact on education. The schools identified by Next Education and SELCO for this transformative journey include the regions of Dharwad, Belgavi, Chickmagaluru, Yadgir, Hassan, and Tumkuru.  A few key NGO partners like Menda Foundation, Youth for Seva, and Selco Foundation, are also associated with this project. A significant outcome of

29th November, 2023: North and East India, the focus of “McDonald’s for Youth’’ community program by McDonald’s India- North and East, aims to benefit 1,500 less privileged people with employment opportunities, by 2025. Nearly 6,000 people are employed by McDonald’s across its restaurants in North and East India. The company also makes a significant investment in training and development initiatives every year. The flagship community program “Mc Donald’s for Youth” is a step towards empowering local communities and promoting social change. This program by McDonald’s India-North & East has been launched with the objective of uplifting the less privileged youth of Jaipur. With this in mind, McDonalds India – North &East is inviting NGOs from all across Rajasthan to cooperate

FUJIFILM India, operating in the imaging segment, reaffirmed its solidarity with the government’s effort of “TB Harega Desh Jeetega” campaign. It recently flagged off its CSR initiative for Tuberculosis screening in Valsad, Gujarat as a step towards strengthening the government’s mission. This initiative will span a period of 10 months and focus on the districts of Banaskantha &Valsad. The underprivileged communities in the industrial pockets, mining belts and semi-rural areas where tuberculosis remains a persistent health concern will be reached through this program. Ms. Kshipra S. Agre – the District Collector of Valsad, from the District collectorate was joined by Shri Manish Gurwani, the Valsad District Development Officer, for the flagging off of the Valsad TB Screening Mobile Vehicle.  

24 November, 2023: A $6.5 million senior secured loan to produce and distribute 1 million improved cookstoves to the states of Madhya Pradesh and Odisha in rural India was signed by ADB – The Asian Development Bank and Greenway Grameen Infra Private Limited. A first-loss liquidity reserve of $3.25 million has been included from the Climate Innovation and Development Fund (CIDF), administered by ADB. There will be a significant reduction in black carbon and carbon monoxide emissions as the improved stoves reduce the fuel needs by 65% and the generation of smoke by 70% as compared to the typical and traditional indoor stoves or mud chulhas. Through this project, the cost of new cookstoves for rural households will be subsidized.

22 November, 2023: To mark the Child Safety Week 2023, observed from 14 November to 20 November 2023, Arpan and Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) have joined hands.  The objective of this collaboration is to increase the awareness about Child Sexual Abuse on public transports and creates safer environments for children during their daily trips. Child Sexual Abuse is a matter of grave concern that requires close attention. Going by the data released from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in 2021 170 CSA cases are recorded daily, with 7 cases reported per hour. Arpan and BEST have united to address the rise in incidents of Child Sexual Abuse and aim to enhance the safety of Mumbai’s public transport

21 November, 2023: Durex The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) is a programme by Reckitt, a company in the consumer health, hygiene, and nutrition, segment. This programme marked its association this year in the third edition of the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival as its health partner. TBBT or The Birds and Bee Talk is being implemented in six states in India covering the Northeast, Gujrat and Delhi. This is being organized by the Department of Tourism Meghalaya. This cultural and musical extravaganza is an annual feature, catering to popular culture, and is a major attraction for Northeast India, and is inspired by indigenous and local trends. A blend of international, national and local musicians was witnessed at the festival who

20 November, 2023: Allstate India, a subsidiary of the Fortune 100 US insurance company – The Allstate Corporation, has announced significant milestones in its CSR initiatives. The expansion of the Rainwater Harvesting Project in Bengaluru recently, in collaboration with the NASSCOM GCC Consortium marked a significant step in the company’s commitment towards creating sustainable development and a social impact. Last year this was successfully installed in 21 government schools, and through this project thousands of litres of water are continuing to be saved. The Rainwater Harvesting Project has been implemented through the support of The Forward Foundation, with the joint objective of addressing the common natural source for all human beings – water. A sense of environmental sustainability was inculcated

18 November, 2023: A pioneering product the Seedcopter 2.0 – India’s first reforestation drone. has been introduced by Marut Drones a company in the Drone manufacturing segment. This service is available to corporate entities and their CSR teams. The dedicated CSR Teams could avail the services of Seedcopters in their reforestation activity, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 13, 15, 17& 9.) This would be a positive step in the management of their Carbon footprint and also contribute to a transformative and lasting impact on the environment. Deforestation ranks high as a global concern with the loss of 1.3 million sq km of forest cover between the years 1990 to 2016. An alarming number of 15 billion trees

16th November 2023 : Walplast Welfare Foundation, the CSR arm of Walplast hosted an educational event on November 9th, at their head office in Mumbai in collaboration with Project Nanhi Kali. During this event, 33 young students (Std.III to V) participated from the Nanhi Kali project, belonging to Palghar school. They were accompanied by 7 key Community Associates. Walplast, in keeping with its commitment to corporate social responsibility, took all the requisite steps and made all efforts to ensure that the event was a memorable and educational one. The one-day gathering went on to represent the continuation of Walplast’s commitment of supporting the Nanhi Kali student participants in their educational journey. Through this event the company expressed its belief that

15th November 2023 : Academic institution – Galgotias University executed an environmental initiative recently, titled “3G – Galgotias Goes Green.” This registered the planting of over 10,000 trees within a duration of just 48 hours. Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, the CEO of Galgotias University, spearheaded this event, which witnessed a large turnout in terms of participation from students, faculty, and alumni. This initiative also marked the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Individuals were encouraged to contribute to this environmental cause by planting trees in their homes or offices and share their geo-tagged pictures with the university. This joint effort was directed towards making a significant contribution to the local eco system and fostering a sense of environmental responsibility. A dedicated event