CSR News

12 th January 2026: On National Youth Day, McDonald’s India – North & East marks a major milestone in empowering youth across the region. Through its flagship initiative, McDonald’s for Youth,’ the brand has helped over 2,500 young individuals take their first steps into the workforce, significantly exceeding the initiative’s original hiring goals. The program focuses on creating meaningful employment opportunities for young people, particularly those from lessprivileged backgrounds, by partnering with non-governmental organizations and community groups, while equipping participants with essential skills, confidence, and pathways for long- term growth. Launched with the aim of contributing to India’s growth story, the initiative has played a crucial role in helping many individuals secure their first job and develop workplace skills. It

12 January 2026: ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited one of India’s leading chauffeur-driven corporate mobility providers, has reinforced its long-term commitment to safety with the successful implementation of its #Safety365 initiative, embedding safety as a core organisational value across operations. The initiative was designed to move beyond a short-term campaign approach and establish safety as an everyday responsibility for chauffeurs and teams. Over a four-week period, ECO Mobility conducted structured engagement and training programmes focused on awareness, responsible driving behaviour, and continuous learning, supported by interactive sessions and regular communication touchpoints. As part of the initiative, chauffeurs participated in safety pledges, symbolising their personal commitment to ensuring safe and reliable journeys. The programme saw strong participation, with more than

January 12, 2026: Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, the social arm of Jubilant Bhartia Group, marked the completion of three years of its JFARM (Jubilant FoodWorks Academy for Restaurant Operations & Management), a CSR-driven skill development initiative by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, enabling employment pathways for over 5,000 youth. The programme equips young people with Industry-ready skills for the growing Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector across India. At the heart of this endeavour lies our commitment to nurture youth as agents of transformation. Jubilant Bhartia Foundation brought together some of these youth agents of transformation with an aim to encourage more people to learn from their experiences and success stories. Over 70% of these alumni are today employed with QSR organisations across the

Mangrove Cleanup Drive being jointly undertaken by Yatri along with environmental NGO Vanashakti, aimed at protecting and preserving Navi Mumbai’s vital mangrove ecosystems. As Mumbai’s official city travel and mobility guide, Yatri goes beyond navigation to actively engage with on-ground civic and environmental initiatives that directly impact the city’s commuters and communities. As part of this effort, members of the Yatri team participated alongside Vanashakti volunteers in a hands-on cleanup drive at Sarsole Jetty.

12 January 2026: For millions of rural youths, the transition from education to employment is critical and challenging. Many aspire to white-collar jobs, often unaware that skilled blue-collar and technical roles can offer stable, dignified, long-term careers. Limited access to training and pathways into work pushes many into insecure livelihoods, leaving households dependent on climate-sensitive incomes. Strengthening skilling ecosystems is therefore essential—not only for employment, but for reliable off-farm income that builds household stability. On the occasion of National Youth Day, this challenge takes on renewed urgency. As India works to harness its demographic dividend and realise the vision of Viksit Bharat, equipping rural and semi- urban youth with relevant, market-linked skills is critical for inclusive growth, reducing distress migration,

January 8, 2026: Coca-Cola India is integrating responsible waste collection and recycling practices at Coke Studio Bharat Live concerts in New Delhi and Guwahati, using the platform to demonstrate how large, high-footfall cultural events can be managed with greater material recovery and public participation. Coca-Cola India is activating its flagship initiative #MaidaanSaaf, in partnership with Greenmyna, focusing on responsible waste collection, segregation, and recycling at large public gatherings. The initiative brings together structured on-ground systems, trained volunteers, and clear guidance to help audiences dispose of waste responsibly during the concerts. At both venues, the #MaidaanSaaf activation includes staffed waste-segregation stations, temporary material recovery hubs, and clearly marked collection points across audience areas and consumption zones. Trained volunteers will support on-ground

6 January 2026: Girnar Foundation, the CSR arm of CarDekho Group, recently organized a series of community-focused initiatives like its flagship Warm Care Drive and education-led programs across Jaipur and Gurugram. As winter sets in across North India, the Foundation distributed over 400 winter essentials, including sweaters and winter kits, to children from underserved communities. The initiative aimed to ensure warmth, comfort, and dignity for children during the colder months, while reinforcing the importance of collective care and social responsibility. In addition to winter relief, Girnar Foundation continued its quarterly commitment towards strengthening access to education and health. As part of its Shiksha Ka Tohfa initiative, the Foundation provided stationery supplies to students at Mahatma Gandhi Government School in Jaipur,

December, 2025: Meritus AI, a leading STEM and Artificial Intelligence education organization, in collaboration with SODEWS (Society for the Development of Economically Weaker Sections), successfully conducted the “Winter Robotics & STEM Innovation Camp for Rural Students – 2025” from 24 to 28 December 2025 at the SODEWS Student Residential Campus, Mullai Village, Tamil Nadu. The five-day intensive learning camp benefited over 100 government school students from Grades 6 to 12, providing them with their first hands-on exposure to Robotics, Engineering, and STEM fundamentals through 100% screen-free, activity-based learning. Designed under Meritus AI’s CSR and Rural Outreach Initiative, the camp aimed to bridge the rural–rban education gap by bringing high-quality STEM learning directly to underserved communities. Students explored key concepts such