CSR News

September 4th 2024 – Merck India, a leading science and technology company committed to supporting cancer patients, announced a strategic partnership with Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust, a not-for-profit organization, under their ongoing Rural Oncology Project. The announcement was solidified during an event held at Shree Sathya Sai Hospital, Bangalore,in the presence of Ms. Pratima Reddy, Country Speaker for Merck India & MD, Merck Specialities Private Limited, Dr B L Sujatha Rathod, Director for Medical Education, Karnataka and Dr M P Shyam President, RV Institutions, Dr Mahesh, District Health Officer, Chikkaballapur and Dr Raghupathi A R, Director, SMSIMSR among other dignitaries. The key objective of the event was to bring together significant stakeholders from the government, academia, healthcare, and business sectors

4th September 2024: Bry-Air, a flagship company under the Pahwa Group, inaugurated a check dam at Bala Dehra village, Alwar as part of its CSR activity. The CSR project is part of the 60-year celebration of Bry-Air with an aim to alleviate the issue of water scarcity in the region. Alwar, being a semi-arid region, has continuously struggled with the water crisis. Owing to this, the people of the place are highly dependent on the monsoon for farming activities. Considering that Bala Dehra village is situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range in Alwar, the water problem is exacerbated, where people find it difficult to continue farming processes due to shortage of water and a brief monsoon season ranging

4 Sep 2024 – Wadhwani Foundation announces a strategic collaboration with WE Hub, a Government of Telangana Initiative, for their programs dedicated to supporting and promoting women entrepreneurs. Together, they are launching all-women entrepreneur cohorts designed to enable women-led businesses through co-designed programs that leverage the unique strengths of both the organizations. The Wadhwani Liftoff program currently being offered by Wadhwani Foundation aligns perfectly with the bootcamps designed by WE Hub for early-stage and early-traction stage startups. This synergy ensures a comprehensive support system that addresses the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs at critical stages of their startup journey, ensuring the successful execution of the WE Engage – Spark (Early Stage) program and WE Engage – Propel (Early-Traction Stage),

3rd September 2024: Sightsavers India is proud to announce the successful completion of the India Fellowship Program by a distinguished group of young ophthalmologists. This 24-month fellowship, running from August 2022 to July 2024, was designed to provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience in eye care, especially rural eye care. The six graduating fellows—Dr. Mohd Saif, Dr. Reshma Sonowal, Dr. Faizah Shahreer Ahmad, Dr. Aniza Nagpal, Dr. Saamragye Srivastava, and Dr. M. Srinivasan Gounder—received their specialized training at two of India’s premier eye care institutions, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi, and ICare Noida. Throughout the program, they extended critical ophthalmic services to underserved rural communities, significantly enhancing the availability of eye care in these regions. Achievements of the Fellows:

3rd September 2024: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) donated INR 3 crore to the PM CARES fund as part of its CSR effort for relief across various states that experienced or continue to face flood-like situations due to incessant rains. The recent floods have caused widespread destruction, including loss of lives and livelihoods in many parts of India. MSIL’s contribution aims to support the government’s relief and rebuilding efforts across the country. Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “We stand in solidarity with the individuals and families affected by the recent natural calamities. In times of crisis, it is a collective responsibility to stand together and rebuild. Our contribution is a humble gesture

2nd September 2024: In a heartfelt effort to address the multifaceted challenges faced by women, the Debabrata Auro Foundation (DAF) and QR678® organized a special event on PCOS Day, offering free counseling and hair regrowth therapy to women from underprivileged backgrounds. Sponsored by QR678®, this initiative provided over 30 women with vital support in combating hair loss, a symptom often associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) that deeply impacts self-esteem and emotional well-being. DAF, established in November 2016 by Dr Mitalee Shome, Dr. Debraj Shome, and Dr. Rinky Kapoor in memory of (late) Dr. Debabrata Shome, a humanitarian and visionary, is dedicated to the holistic empowerment of women. The foundation’s mission stems from the belief that while India has made

2nd September 2024: Thryve Digital, a leading provider of technology and operations expertise to some of the United States’ most prestigious integrated healthcare service networks, organized a heartwarming event for the members of the National Association for the Blind (NAB) Tamil Nadu chapter. A special screening of the Tamil movie Andhagan was hosted, bringing joy and connection to over 130 visually impaired individuals. Actor Prashanth graced the occasion as a special guest, engaging with the attendees and making the event even more memorable. The screening was not just about watching a movie; but about experiencing the power of stories that resonate deeply with the heart. Speaking about this, Arvind Srinivasan, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, of Thryve Digital, said, “The

30th August 2024: Lumina Datamatics, a leading provider of content services, retail support services, and technology solutions, is thrilled to announce a partnership with The Laxmi Foundation, an NGO dedicated to the comprehensive rehabilitation of acid attack survivors. This collaboration aims to support educational initiatives for survivors and their children, providing them with essential resources to rebuild their lives. The Laxmi Foundation has been instrumental in offering a range of support services, including medical, legal, and educational assistance to survivors of acid attacks. The organization also works tirelessly to raise awareness about the prevalence of such attacks and advocates for stricter laws to prevent them. “We are excited to announce our partnership with Lumina Datamatics, who will be collaborating with

30th August 2024: Desiccant Rotors International Pvt. Ltd., a flagship company under the Pahwa Group, has installed Solar Street Lights on the outskirts of Dadhikar village, Alwar as part of its CSR activity. The project aims to enhance the electrical infrastructure of the village by improving the lighting condition of the region.  As part of the initiative, 25 solar street lights will be installed in the initial phase to illuminate the stretch of the street remaining dark during the night. Serving the purpose of improving, safeguarding, facilitating, and encouraging vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the night, the installation is estimated to benefit more than 7,500 people residing in the village. The village is situated in the neighborhood of Sariska Tiger

30th August 2024: United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) as a part of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE& L), the Government of Karnataka’s Samatva initiative signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the department. This partnership aims to enhance the education landscape in peri-urban and rural areas across the state, with a particular focus on strengthening government schools. Under the initiative called Samatva, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE& L), the Government of Karnataka, envisions strengthening and transforming government schools into model institutions. These Karnataka Model Schools have been conceptualized to provide quality education to students from Lower KG (LKG) to Pre-University College (PUC) levels, all within a single campus. With upgraded infrastructure, facilities, and learning initiatives,