CSR News

13th January 2025: The Akshaya Patra Foundation has set up a special camp at the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, starting from January 13, 2025. The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated one acre of land near the Sangam area for Akshaya Patra’s kitchen. The Foundation’s National President, Shri Bharatarshabh Dasa, shared that their goal is to serve wholesome 20,000 meals every day during the event. The customized Akshaya Patra kitchen is equipped with various tools to aid in food preparation and is expected to serve 20,000 people during the Maha Kumbh Mela on a daily basis. From cooking to delivery, the temporary kitchen is set to operate daily with cleanliness and quality as the top priorities. Akshaya Patra assures

13th January 2025: Sightsavers India is proud to announce the monumental achievement of its flagship RAAHI National Trucker’s Eye Health Programme which has successfully conducted 1 million eye screenings. Since its inception, RAAHI has transformed the lives of India’s truck and commercial driving community, significantly enhancing their eye health and road safety. This milestone underscores Sightsavers India’s commitment to ensuring that no one is blind from avoidable causes. RN Mohanty, CEO of Sightsavers India shared, “The achievement of 1 million eye screenings through the RAAHI Programme marks a significant milestone in our relentless pursuit of better vision and safer roads. This success results from years of hard work, collaboration, and commitment. We set out with a clear vision: to contribute

9th January 2025: The Restaurant Cricket League (RCL), a unique national cricket tournament supported by Incredible India, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Adi Bodh Foundation, has launched the “Hunger Free Bharat” mission, a transformative initiative aimed at eradicating hunger and minimizing food waste across the nation. This mission aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s idea of Vikshit Bharat 2047. It aids the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030, thus making citizens, businesses, and policymakers ensure that no plate goes empty. Hunger Free Bharat’s mission aims to bridge the gap between food waste and hunger by creating a sustainable distribution system. This mission is a nationwide movement to build a fairer

6th January 2025: In a significant move to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of its business partner communities and other members, Allcargo Gati Limited (formerly Gati), India’s leading Express Distribution and Supply Chain Management company, has conducted free eye care camps at its logistics parks in Ambala, Bilaspur, Farukhnagar, and Bhiwandi. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of its business partner communities, highlighting the critical role of Vision Health in promoting road safety and operational efficiency. The camps facilitated comprehensive eye check-ups for over 213 operational team members, each undergoing comprehensive eye examinations conducted by experienced medical professionals. A total of 76 operational executives were diagnosed with vision issues and provided with free

6th January 2025: Celebrating the phenomenal achievements of Uttar Pradesh athletes at the Paris Paralympics 2024, BL Agro Industries Ltd. has announced a comprehensive five-year support program for National Sports Awards 2024 winners. This initiative, a part of BL Agro’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to empower para-athletes to achieve greater heights. As India celebrates its finest sporting talent, BL Agro, a leading name in the Indian FMCG sector, has announced its five-year commitment to supporting the winners of the National Sports Awards 2024 under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The awards, are to be presented by the President of India on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, to celebrate outstanding contributions to Indian sports. Honorees include: Praveen

3rd January 2025 – The Madras Craft Foundation and the DakshinaChitra Museum today announce the inauguration of their newly installed Solar Power Plant, a key initiative to integrate sustainable energy practices into preserving and showcasing South India’s rich cultural heritage. Funded and supported by Muthoot Finance, this solar power project underscores a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and cultural preservation. Muthoot Finance earmarked Rs. 25 lakhs for this project with an aim to align modern technology with heritage conservation. This initiative sets a benchmark for eco-friendly practices in cultural institutions. This newly installed solar power will account for almost 50-60% of the museum’s electricity power consumption and result in an annual savings of Rs. 7 lakhs tentatively. Renowned

30th December 2024: Magniflex India (Made in Italy), Europe’s no. 1 mattress brand, organized MagnifleXmas, a special annual Christmas collection drive, across its franchise outlets in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi, and a prominent social club in Bangalore. This heartwarming initiative invited people to donate toys, sweaters, and stationery for underprivileged children, fostering the spirit of giving during the festive season. Christmas bags were placed at various locations, creating a cheerful collection point for contributions. Through this initiative, Magniflex India brought communities together to spread joy and comfort this holiday season. Communities across the country rallied in overwhelming support for the initiative. Notably, members of the Bangalore Club displayed great generosity by donating a large number of gifts to

26th December 2024: Asymmetrique, a Mumbai-based marketing solutions agency, brought the festive spirit to life by hosting a heart-warming Christmas party and fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients at King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital on 19th December. This was in alignment with the company’s quest to spark joy and value-led growth for all stakeholders through its work. The initiative, conducted in partnership with the Cuddles Foundation, saw its volunteers bringing smiles to more than 30 patients, between the age of 4 and 14, undergoing treatment at the public hospital. Annually, an estimated 50,000 children across India find themselves battling cancer. Thousands of them come from marginalized communities and rely on adequate care and treatment from public hospitals and private funding to

26th December 2024: The UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Governance (CTAG), National Law University Delhi (NLUD), and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) jointly organized the Global Symposium on Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance: Challenges & Solutions on 19-20 December 2024, at National Law University Delhi in association with  PSI India, Shikar Organization and Media Partner CSR Times. The Symposium started with a visionary session featuring eminent personalities: Shri SY Qureshi, Former Chief Election Commissioner, India, Dr. Sairam Bhat, Professor, NLSIU Bengaluru, Shri Ashok Kumar Pavadia, Founder Director, Council of Research on Policy and Governance, GoI, Dr. Jatinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General PHDCCI, Shri Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Executive Director,

24th December 2024: In an aim to enhance educational outcomes through nutritional support, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, recognized as the world’s largest NGO-run school meal program and a distinguished partner of the PM POSHAN initiative, celebrated the inauguration of its 76th kitchen in Cheemasandra Village, Avalahalli Panchayat, Bidarahalli, Bangalore, supported by Canara Bank as the anchor patron donor, represents a significant extension of Akshaya Patra’s efforts to improve educational results by providing nutritional support to students. This new facility marks the organization’s sixth location in Bengaluru. The event was inaugurated by chief guest, Smt. Manjula Aravind Limbavali, Member of Legislative Assembly, Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency, Bengaluru, and Shri Aravind Limbavali, Former Minister, Government of Karnataka. Smt. Lathakumari IAS, CEO of Bengaluru