CSR News

28th April 2025: Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive rural development, IFFCO Kisan Finance has launched a transformative healthcare initiative under its flagship CSR program Arogya Vistaar. In collaboration with NGO Utthaan and leading digital healthcare provider DocOnline, the project will roll out high-quality primary healthcare services across 15 locations in Gaya, Bihar in its first phase. With a clear focus on improving healthcare access in underserved rural communities, the initiative will deploy an Integrated Rural Dig-Physical Healthcare Services (IRDHS) network. This pioneering model includes a digital health clinic, mobile clinics, and a local women-led upskilling program for assisted teleconsultations—bringing care to the doorstep of the rural population. Funded entirely by IFFCO Kisan Finance, this health CSR initiative addresses the twin

25th April, 2025: Social Venture Partners India (SVP India) hosted its annual marquee online event ‘Fast Pitch’ last evening, bringing together 10 stories of grassroots innovation and impact. Through the YouTube Live event, approximately 4400 people participated across India. This resulted in raising about ₹5.5 crore in online and offline donations, in a single evening to support impactful nation-building work. Fast Pitch is not a fundraising event—it’s a platform where 10 carefully selected NGOs from across India share their on-groundwork with online audiences in a five-minute pitch. These finalists were chosen from 258 applicants and underwent three months of focused training by a professional storytelling trainer and dedicated SVP India partners as coaches to sharpen their organization’s pitch and build

24th April 2025: In a heartfelt celebration of Earth Day 2025, ibis India launched a large-scale tree plantation drive across its 25 hotels nationwide. The initiative—held on April 22—was a reflection of the brand’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Over 1,500 saplings were planted by employees, further strengthening the brand’s mission to create greener surroundings and inspire collective action for the planet. The campaign spanned ibis hotels in Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Kochi, Coimbatore, Goa, Bangalore and Hyderabad—reinforcing a pan-India vision for environmental responsibility. With over 2000 employees participating, the initiative showcased ibis India’s inclusive work culture that empowers team members to become active changemakers. The purpose of the initiative was clear. According to the India

24th April 2025: Utkarsh: Centre of Excellence for Sports, a grassroots development initiative in Khunti, Jharkhand, is redefining what’s possible when youth development, rural empowerment, and sporting excellence converge. Spearheaded by the District Administration, Khunti, with field support from the Roots Foundation, the project represents a blend of vision, strategy, and execution on the ground. Utkarsh CoES initiated in January 2024 by the District Administration, Khunti, brings together structured sports training, academic education, and personal development under one integrated program for children from remote and underserved areas. The goal is to provide young athletes with access to quality training and educational opportunities without compromising either. As part of the project, nearly 20 scouting trials were held across all blocks of

April 21, 2025 — Marking World Health Day 2025 under the global theme “Collective Action for Better Health Across Society,” the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), in collaboration with IEEE Delhi SIGHT, convened a dynamic multi-stakeholder event that brought together voices from government, industry, academia, civil society, and local communities. The event championed the vision of health as a shared responsibility and emphasized cross-sectoral collaboration for advancing sustainable, transparent, and value-based healthcare in India. Spearheading the discussions was Dr. Somnath Singh, Deputy Director at UN GCNI, who played a pivotal role in bringing together stakeholders from various sectors and aligning the event with the broader agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In opening remarks, Dr. Singh

21st April 2025: Situated in the heart of Gurugram, Haryana, EcoGram by Hyundai is HMIF’s sustainable answer for waste management concerns in metropolitan cities. The unit is an eco-friendly initiative in the form of a Biogas plant and Material Recovery Facility, saving considerable amount of waste from ending up in landfills. Operational since October 2022, the facility recycles waste to promote circular economy practices. Process of Collecting and Recyclying Waste: With the support of Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), wet and dry waste is collected from 20 bulk waste generators comprising RWAs, corporate offices, and commercial complexes. The collected waste is transported to the facility in co-ordination with concerned authorities and MCG empaneled agencies for further processing. The facility processes wet

New Delhi, April 5, 2025 – Over 200 participants from across India and abroad came together for an intensive six-hour virtual Global Symposium on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH): Risks and Strategies, jointly organized by the UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), PHDCCI, Indo-German Focal Point (IGFP), and CTAG/NLUD. The symposium served as a collaborative platform to explore practical strategies, cutting-edge innovations, and regulatory frameworks for building safer, healthier, and more inclusive workplaces across sectors. Dr. Somnath Singh, Deputy Director, UN GCNI, emphasized the intrinsic link between OSH and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), urging all stakeholders to embed safety and well-being at the core of business, governance, and policy frameworks. He called for a rights-based, inclusive approach that

17th April 2025: The Souled Store has launched an exclusive QR tee – when scanned, the barcode leads to a donation page, where supporters can directly contribute to the care of rescued animals. But more than just donations, the page also offers a glimpse into the lives of the animals being nurtured at the shelter, showcasing their transformation from abandoned strays to cherished companions. Through their very own World For All facility, they’ve already rescued and rehomed over 300 dogs and cats — providing medical treatment, nourishment, and most importantly, a second chance at life. Since 2023, The Souled Store has taken full responsibility for the operations of the World For All Animal Care Facility, ensuring consistent support, resources, and oversight for the ongoing

16th April 2025: Technip Energies, a global technology and engineering powerhouse, has announced the third edition of its India Scholarship Program awardees for the academic year 2024–25. Under the aegis of the company’s CSR initiative of ‘Enabling STEM Learning for Girls’, 100 meritorious students received a scholarship grant of INR 30,000 to continue their academic journey. Every year, meritorious women engineers from an economically disadvantaged section of the society enrolled in 1st year of Engineering are selected based on a rigorous evaluation process, which includes verification of academic performance, enrollment status, and income eligibility. This year, Technip Energies continued supporting 100 women engineers from previous batches, now in their 2nd and 3rd year, to ensure the continuity of their engineering

15th April 2025: India’s leading Natural & Ayurvedic Healthcare Company, Dabur India Ltd, today announced the successful revival of an old, neglected community pond in the village of Narangpur of Baddi (Himachal Pradesh). The restored water body, with a capacity to collect and harvest over 16,800 KL of rainwater, is the 20th water body to be revived by Dabur and marks a significant step forward in Dabur’s mission to become a Water Positive Organization by 2030. The revamped Narangpur pond was handed over to the local community by Dabur India Limited Chairman Mr. Mohit Burman, in the presence of the Dabur Management Committee. This revived pond is set to benefit around 150 families in the village and will now serve as