CSR News

10th September 2025: CBM India, in partnership with SBI Foundation, announced the launch of a three-year project to provide educational and therapeutic support to 200 children with disabilities in the Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh. The project was officially inaugurated recently in Narmadapuram. The project is implemented by CBM India under SBI Foundation’s Centre of Excellence for Persons with Disabilities, one of the Foundation’s flagship programs, and it will cover the Narmadapuram and Babai blocks. These two blocks were selected based on the needs observed in the area. While many children with disabilities are enrolled in school, access to assistive devices, therapy services, and inclusive learning environments remains limited. Families often lack information about available support, and financial constraints make

9th September 2025: Mirae Asset Foundation (MAF), established in 2018 as the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group in India, partnered with Times Employ India Foundation to deliver its ‘Employability Linked Skill Training’ initiative, awarding 100% scholarships to 177 young people from economically weaker sections (including 54 young women). The programme developed market-relevant capabilities and opened clear pathways to employment. Under Mirae Asset Foundation’s CSR mandate, participants completed intensive training for the TimesPro Banking Programme and IT Helpdesk job roles, effectively bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace readiness. The initiative strengthened employability among underserved communities, creating tangible opportunities and sustained livelihoods. Aligned with the Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation in Korea, MAF’s charitable endeavours

4th September 2025: As floodwaters continue to ravage large parts of Punjab, leaving villages in Ajanala, Fazilka, and Ramdas cut off from electricity and essentials, one of the state’s homegrown organisations has stepped in with a powerful intervention. Hartek Foundation, the CSR arm of the Hartek Group, has announced the donation of 500 solar-powered lights to households struggling in darkness after days of power outages. The distribution is being carried out in partnership with Global Sikhs, whose ground teams are already active in relief operations across the worst-affected districts. “In a crisis like this, light is not just about visibility—it’s about dignity, safety, and reassurance,” said Ms. Harkirat Kaur, CEO, Hartek Foundation. “We want families to feel a sense of

1st September 2025: Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of Cyient, announced the launch of CyAILS – Cyient AI Lab for Schools, a transformative five-year initiative designed to empower over 25,000 students in 50 government high schools across Visakhapatnam. The initiative was launched by the Honorable Minister for Human Resources Development, IT, Electronics, and Communication, Shri Nara Lokesh, here today. This flagship program aims to bridge the digital divide by equipping underprivileged students from Grades 7 to 10 with foundational skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), STEM, and Robotics. The initiative also aligns with India’s National Education Policy 2020, which promotes experiential learning and integrates 21st-century technologies into mainstream education. Each school will receive a fully functional AI Lab, complete with computers,

1st September 2025: Max Healthcare Foundation today announced the launch of the third edition of its flagship Max Medical Scholarship Programme, aimed at empowering meritorious students from economically weaker sections pursuing medical education. The scholarship will fully fund the medical education of 100 new students every year who have qualified for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET examination) and secured admission to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program in government medical colleges across Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Dehradun and Bathinda for the academic year 2025-26. In addition to creating new opportunities for fresh applicants, the Max Medical Scholarship programme will continue to fund education of students awarded in previous years, now in the second