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news Update/Press Release Mumbai, August 9, 2021: In order to take care of expecting mothers and their newborns amidst pandemic, Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGII) has set-up a dedicated Covid-19 ward for mothers and new-born at Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital in Mumbai.                                                    Expectant mothers were one of the most affected during the pandemic, as only limited hospitals were available for them and majority of the hospitals had converted into Covid treating hospitals. Taking into consideration, the importance of a dedicated ward only for pregnant women, FGII initiated a dedicated Covid-19 ward, wherein the beneficiaries would be provided with Covid-19 treatment and care. In addition, FGII has also provided medical equipment like X-ray machines, ECG machine, warmers, syringe pumps and infusion

Mumbai, August 10, 2021: With an intent to make education accessible to every student, JK Cement announced the construction of 250 ramps in various government schools in the district of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Naming the initiative, ‘Banaye Har Raah Aasaan’, it ensures that every single child avails the opportunity to access their right to education, thereby fostering an inclusive academic ecosystem in the process. This initiative was in commemoration of JK Cement’s Late CMD, Shri Yadupati Singhania. JK Cement’s commitment towards inclusive education aligns with the Government’s National Education Policy which targets at ensuring equal and inclusive education to all students. The said policy states that all higher education institutions in the country should ensure that all educational buildings and facilities should be

News Update/ Press Release New Delhi, 10th August 2021: On the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day, FinTech start-up OroPocket announced the launch of its ‘Salaam Veer Nari’ campaign, which aims at appreciating the efforts of wives of our brave Martyrs, who stood by our soldiers while shouldering every role at home. The campaign is a small contribution to salute the wives of martyrs and brave hearts, safeguarding the territories of our nation.  With an aim to create a bigger and more impactful contribution, OroPocket has joined hands with The Better India and VeerNari Shakti Resettlement Foundation, a government-registered and recognized NGO working towards the welfare and upliftment of wives of Indian Armed forces martyrs, disabled soldiers and their families.

News Update/ Press Release BENGALURU, August 5, 2021 – Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that it has completed two COVID-19 vaccination drives in India for its associates and their dependents. The company partnered with a healthcare services provider to organize two vaccination drives at its premises in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, from June 18-20 and again on July 23. More than 1,400 associates and their dependents were vaccinated across the cities. In addition, any associates and their dependents who get inoculated outside these drives are eligible for reimbursement, as well as for other benefits introduced by the company during the pandemic. “Our associates are our biggest strength and their health and safety is our utmost priority. The second wave of

news Update/ Press Release Bengaluru, 5th August 2021: In its continued effort to help revive the restaurant industry and support small food businesses, KFC India announced the launch of the Bengaluru edition of its India Sahyog program. Due to the huge impact caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the repeated lockdowns thereon, small restaurants and local food joints are the worst hit and are struggling to continue operations. With an aim to handhold such businesses and help them overcome the impact of the pandemic, KFC India, in association with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI).  launched their India Sahyog program. The brand announced the launch of the Bengaluru edition with a pledge to

News Update/ Press Release Hyderabad, 05th Aug 2021: Visaka Industries Limited published its first Business Sustainability Report titled ‘Ability, Responsibility, Sustainability.’ The report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and is also aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The Sustainability Report was assured by Sustain Labs Paris, an enterprise based in India, France, and New Zealand that partners with organizations to make them more environmentally and socially responsible as well as profitable. Reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions                                         Energy conservation for Vnext products increased from 37,93,263 units in 2017-18 to 38,83,428 units in 2020-21. This has been possible due to the increase in renewable energy sourcing (37,93,263 units in 2017-18 to

News Update/ press Release Mumbai, August 2, 2021: In a partnership that will have far reaching impact on thousands of Indians, Khaana Chahiye Foundation, Mumbai’s very own citizen led movement to tackle hunger has partnered with the omnipresent platform WhatsApp and created a ChatBot. It was launched by former banker Ujwal Thakar, ex-CEO, Pratham India, Give India, who now is a mentor at Khaana Chahiye.                                    In its objective of reaching out to hundreds of people daily to provide meals, Khaana Chahiye now has a simple, powerful tool in the WhatsApp ChatBot. It functions as a helpline, with any user pinging to the number 76698 00470 being greeted with an automated service, allowing one to report about any hungry person’s details

News Update/ press Release New Delhi, 05a August 2021: Glamyo Health- a multi-specialty healthcare provider has announced free healthcare services to all 127 Indian athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Having a network of over 200 hospitals across 9 cities including Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Patna & Ahmedabad, the service allows athletes to avail any surgical treatment from the bouquet of 50 + surgeries free of cost for life. These include surgeries related to Sports Orthopedics, Proctology, Urology, Laparoscopy, Vascular, Ophthalmology etc.  A sportsperson often avails medical services in Sports Orthopedics, Proctology, Urology, Ophthalmology etc. Glamyo Health specializes in these services with the highly qualified team of surgeons and best in class network of hospitals.

News Update /Press Release Bangalore,3 August, 2021: Robin Hood Army (RHA), the volunteer-based zero funds organization has joined hands with WhatsApp, Uber and Google to bring together volunteers who will help vaccinate 1.5 lakh Indians and serve 5 million meals to those most affected by the pandemic across every state of India by 15 August 2021.                                     Through Mission28states, a national initiative across 28 states in the country, RHA Volunteers shall bring together civic societies supported by the above mentioned three leading technology firms to address two key challenges facing our nation today – feeding the hungry and ensuring every Indian is vaccinated before a potential deadly third wave. Like every RHA initiative that operated on a no-funds approach, all

CSR NEWS August 3, New Delhi:  The/Nudge Forum today announced charcha2021, a convening with over 300 global leaders and key stakeholders coming together for India’s development. As the world continues to grapple with the effects of Covid-19, it is clear that the pandemic has sprouted unprecedented economic and social challenges for the nation. It is this time that has to be utilized to retrospect and reflect on our collective response to the crisis and to reaffirm our commitment to building resilient and just systems that leaves no Indian behind. Culminating in India’s 75th Independence day, Charcha2021 promises to be a convening worthy of this milestone.                                The/Nudge Forum, with charcha, has been growing into India’s largest development sector platform; for