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nEWS uPDATE/pRESS rELEASE National, 15th, November 2021: On occasion of Children’s Day, Aster Hospitals in India, as a part of Aster Volunteers Global CSR initiative has launched the ‘Second Life- Because Little Lives Matter’ initiative. The yearlong initiative is aimed at supporting the medical treatment of disadvantaged children, where the initial aim is to help treat at least 100 children below the age of 12 years by providing free paediatric surgeries. The initiative extends help to deserving children who are being treated across Aster Hospitals based in 5 States in India. This includes common childhood surgeries such as appendicitis, intussusception, empyema and paediatric urology surgeries as well as complex clinical surgeries including bone marrow transplant, liver transplants, heart surgeries, etc.

News Update/Press Release 15th Nov 2021, New Delhi:  On the occasion of Children’s Day, Vedanta Group Chairman, Mr. Anil Agarwal emphasized on the importance of education and the overall development of a child. In the wake of the pandemic which unprecedentedly sabotaged the learning experience of crores of children across the nation, Vedanta was quick to deploy alternative learning methods ensuring that no child losses on their education. Over the years, Vedanta has built many impactful social development programs in India and is considered one of the most socially responsible corporations in the country. Speaking of early childhood care, Anil Agarwal Foundation under its flagship social initiative, Project Nand Ghar in partnership with the Ministry of Women & Child Development

News Update/Press Release 12th November 2021, Mumbai:  Bottles for Change has conducted a campaign to inculcate the habit of used plastic recycling and source segregation across various slums in the city. It pledges to reach more than 20 slums to educate and to spread awareness about the right methods of disposing used plastic. The issue of pollution, climate change and its larger impact on sustainability is a concern that is being addressed at various levels. Bisleri has always believed that awareness begins at a young age. Through this initiative, the company aims to educate the younger generation about the importance of source segregation of used plastic and keeping it clean and dry after use. As of 2019 report by the

News Update/Press Release Mumbai, 15th November, 2021: On the occasion of Children’s Day, Vodafone Idea Foundation (VIF) hosted a virtual ‘Vodafone Idea Children’s Day Celebration 2021’ where it unveiled the book ‘ViR ki Kahaniyaan’ – a compilation of real-life stories of Vi Scholarship Beneficiaries. VIF also recognized young achievers for their academic excellence and extracurricular achievements. The book was unveiled by Padma Shri Professor Harish Chandra Verma from the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur, Mr. P Balaji, Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer, VIL and Director, Vodafone Idea Foundation; and Dr. Nilay Ranjan, Head, Vodafone Idea Foundation. The book features the superhero, ViR, who narrates stories of hardworking and talented students who have benefitted from the

News Update/Press Release The Supreme Court on September 8 2021, lifted the decade old ban on women getting commissioned permanently in the armed forces. Until the judgement, women were only allowed for short commission service in the armed forces, that too after the completion of their graduation. Allowing them entry into the NDA (National Defence Academy) will further boost up their confidence and get them closer to achieve their passion in the armed forces, since they will be joining at a very young age.  The Supreme Court stressed that it “cannot belie the aspirations of young girls” as it rejected the Union government’s request to delay the first-ever examination for women candidates for their entry into the National Defence Academy

PRESS RELEASE November 8, 2021:  Prominent E-Commerce based Asian direct selling company QNET announced a new project in partnership with Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) through its social impact arm, the RYTHM Foundation, to bring solar energy to remote tribal communities in the state of Meghalaya and upgrade the healthcare infrastructure in the region. The project titled, ‘Empowering North-East India’ aims to bring electricity to 470 villagers and solar power to a primary healthcare centre catering to over 23,000 residents in the region. In the first phase, RYTHM Foundation has pledged its support to the project for a period of one year. GHE has been working since 2013 to improve living conditions in remote rural communities in the Himalayan Mountain ranges

PRESS RELEASE Gurugram, November 10, 2021: Gurugram-based Veddis Foundation has partnered with the Himachal Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (HPSRLM) to support livelihoods of 50,000 rural households across 5 districts by enabling effective governance of the SRLM program, unlocking public funds, and value chain development. The partnership with the HP government is part of Veddis Foundation’s GATI (Governance for policy Action, Transformation and Innovation) initiative and is the first investment under Veddis Foundation’s recent 100 crore commitment to accelerate irreversible large-scale social impact. The partnership with HPSRLM will create financially sustainable and effective institutional platforms for rural households. The goal will be to increase household income through sustainable livelihood enhancements, as well as better access to financial and public services.

CSR TIMES DIGITAL ISSUE 10th November 2021: Wadhwani Foundation and Wadhwani Catalyst Fund today announced a strategic partnership with Frontier Markets to empower and support up to 10,000 women in rural India over two and half years by helping them to earn income independently. Referred to as ‘Saral Jeevan Sahelis’, these are local women from villages who will be sourced, recruited and skilled, and then provided an opportunity to earn a livelihood. Sahelis are an integral influencer in rural communities, especially their villages. So, by enhancing their income opportunities, the objective of the Wadhwani Foundation and Frontier Markets is to improve rural households’ overall quality and enable investments in their children’s future.   Rural women crave for sustainable livelihoods, but

PRESS RELEASE November 10, 2021: In a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today, the Cabinet  approved the formation of new tehsil Killaud in Khandwa district, new tehsil Digouda in Tikamgarh district, new tehsil Mundi in Khandwa district and new tehsil Dhulkot in Burhanpur district.   Land allotment for establishment of medical college in Neemuch The Cabinet granted permission to the Medical Education Department to allot 97452 square meters of vacant land of farm no. 6, 6A, 6B, 29, 40, 44, 24, 30 near Kanavati on Mhow Naseerabad Road under the ownership of Municipality in Neemuch Nagar, without premium and annual land rent of Re 1 subject to the given conditions and the use

News Update/press release Mumbai, 1st November 2021: Sunfeast India Move As One, India’s largest citizen-led virtual movement anchored on Social Impact, Wellness, and Community; united the nation in support of the millions of children who are affected by the pandemic. The movement inspired Indians and Indophiles to create a positive social impact for the cause of children while adopting an active lifestyle. Envisioned by leading sports IP creator Procam International, championed by ITC Sunfeast, one of India’s leading biscuit brands, powered by the nation’s most trusted online giving platform GiveIndia, and strengthened by the Fit India Movement, Sunfeast India Move As One is a testimony to the Power of the Collective. A simple act of registration meant a giant leap in the right direction! 20,900+ participants clocked a total of 2,05,283 km and raised INR