CSR News

31st March 2025: In a heartfelt display of social responsibility, CityKart, a leading retail brand, has successfully executed a series of impactful CSR initiatives, benefiting communities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and other regions of India. As part of the company’s “Give Back to the Community” campaign, CityKart distributed essential supplies to underprivileged families during the Holi & Eid. During Holi, CityKart launched its first initiative, distributing Gujiya boxes in cities such as Varanasi, Allahabad, and Lucknow, ensuring that families who may not have had the means to celebrate could still partake in the joyous occasion. The initiative continued with Iftar box distributions during Eid in cities like Muzaffarpur, Siwan, and Kishanganj, along with 15+ additional locations in Bihar, spreading unity

31st March 2025: Akums, India’s pioneering CDMO and one of the early starters in the business of pharma manufacturing, is making a large stride towards a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. Akums has successfully installed a 600 kWp on-grid rooftop solar power plant on its warehouse premises in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The grid-connected solar panel, placed across a 56,000 sq. ft. region on the rooftop, is anticipated to produce more than 7.5 lakh units of solar power each year, according to calculations of trapping sunlight for 5 hours daily. With this project, the company can save a significant amount on electricity usage per annum, amounting to huge savings on energy expenditure while preserving the environment. The environmental footprint of this initiative is high.

26th March 2025: Suma Kanakala, renowned Telugu television personality and brand ambassador for Wagh Bakri Tea Group, joined hands with the Wagh Bakri Foundation as it donated 9 new food distribution vehicles to The Akshaya Patra Foundation. This initiative underscores Wagh Bakri Tea Group’s commitment to social responsibility and its support for the Government of India’s PM POSHAN Initiative in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (formerly known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.) The donation aims to provide nutritious meals to over 10,500 students across 205+ Anganwadis & Government schools in Hyderabad and Nellore. The specialized vehicles, flagged off in Hyderabad on Tuesday and in Nellore on Thursday, will ensure children receive healthy meals, supporting their educational journey. The Wagh Bakri Foundation

26th March 2025: Good governance is the backbone of a prosperous society. India, as the largest democracy in the world, on the march to becoming a developed country, has ancient democratic and holistic governance traditions, which need to be revived and combined with modern tools for the welfare of all. Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) has been trying to play its role in aiding this through capacity building, training, social awareness, and research. Towards this end, the Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership, set up by RMP, conducts a postgraduate program and various workshops, and publishes the six-monthly research publication – Indian Journal of Democratic Governance (IJDG). RMP’s efforts in promoting research through this journal were recently appreciated by Shri. Jagdeep Dhankhar,

25th March 2025: PrepGenius, in collaboration with Samarpan Trust and India STEM Foundation, has launched “Gyanoday,” a life-changing initiative aimed at providing free CUET test preparation and mentorship to underprivileged students. The program is designed to equip students with academic resources and career guidance, helping them pursue higher education and unlock brighter futures. The initiative will bring together industry professionals and educators to share their experiences, insights, and advice with students eager to explore career possibilities. Through interactive sessions, underprivileged students at Samarpan Trust will gain valuable knowledge about different industries, career pathways, and the skills needed to succeed. As part of this initiative, PrepGenius has also launched “Gyan Se Udaan,” a program focused on supporting underprivileged girls by providing

25th March 2025: Epsilon Foundation, the CSR wing of Epsilon Carbon Private Limited, inaugurated a 26-bed Mother & Child Care Unit at Jindal Sanjeevani Multi Specialty Hospital (JSMSH) in Vijayanagar, Bellary, Karnataka. This initiative will improve maternal and pediatric care in the region with best-in-class equipment and facilities. Mr. Vikram Handa and Mrs. Tarini Jindal Handa inaugurated this new Mother & Child Care unit which features a 10-bed maternity ward equipped with a dedicated labor operating theatre (OT), coupled with a 6-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and a 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), with potential to expand this into a 30 beds facility. The Mother & Child Care unit is projected to support 1,500 safe deliveries and provide

March 12, 2025: The Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Skill Development, an initiative by Medhavi Skills University (MSU) in collaboration with Helping Hands NGO, successfully hosted its convocation ceremony to honour the first batch of graduating students from its Plumbing and Electrical programs.  The event at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre (MGC) in Hong Village, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, marked a major milestone in equipping the youth of the Northeast with skill-based education. The convocation ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. Robin Hibu (IPS), Delhi Police and Founder, Helping Hands, and Mr. Pravesh Dudani, Founder & Chancellor, Medhavi Skills University. The event celebrated the achievements of students who successfully completed their certificate programs in electrical and