CSR News

7 May 2024: Extending its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mitti Social Initiative Foundation (MSIF), FICCI FLO, the women’s wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), reaffirmed its commitment to empowering livelihoods across the country. The goal of this collaborative effort is to support the chain of “Mitti Cafés,” which are known for being inspiringly managed by specially-abled staff. Building upon their successful partnership in key locations like the Supreme Court in Delhi, Terminal 2 in Mumbai, and Amritsar, FICCI FLO and MSIF are well-positioned to expand their impact throughout India. Increased opportunities for people with special needs and the promotion of inclusivity in society are the goals of this renewed collaboration. Through backing programs such as Mitti Cafés, FICCI FLO hopes to promote

May 7, 2024: Data Patterns (India) Limited, a leading vertically integrated Defence and Aerospace electronics solution provider catering to the indigenously developed defence products industry, has supported the construction of a new building for Jayam Special School. The school would cater to children with Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability, slow learning and Learning Disability. This contribution stems from their enduring commitment to the community. The new building of Jayam Special School was inaugurated at Ayapakkam, Chennai by Mrs. Rekha Murthy Rangarajan, the esteemed Promoter and Whole-time Director of Data Patterns (India) Limited. The company has contributed Rs. 29 Lakhs for the construction of four classrooms in the new building. This generous contribution has facilitated a play area, hydrotherapy facility, lift for

May 3, 2024: The global logistics conglomerate Allcargo Group, which was founded in India, has arranged several events at its skill development centers spread throughout Mumbai to promote women’s health and wellbeing. Allcargo Group has celebrated women’s accomplishments and persisted in its mission to inspire people generally to support and uplift women and create an equitable and inclusive society by planning various health check-up camps and social awareness development initiatives. An eye screening camp was arranged at the Allcargo Skill Development Training Centre in Dhamni, Panvel, in association with the Sankalp Manav Vikas Sanstha and Saad Foundation, for the local tribal communities as well as the people living in Dhamni and the surrounding villages. 136 women attended the one-day camp for eye exams, and many of them went away with

1st May 2024: – Nai Subah Foundation, is a pioneering youth-led social startup, that successfully concluded its second annual physical art exhibition, ‘Advaita: Expressions of Diversity’, which is aimed at showcasing the creativity and unique perspectives of neurodiverse artists through art. The ArtSastra Gallery in New Delhi hosted a three-day exhibition showcasing around 120 extraordinary artworks by 26 artists of the age group of 10 to 45. The exhibition was highly successful, and almost completely sold out, signifying the popularity and appreciation for these masterpieces and their creators.  Tarini Malhotra, Founder of the Nai Subah Foundation said, “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to Advaita this year. Not only did we witness a surge in visitors, they were generous in praising the artworks too. The support received

1st May 2024: SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAPS) and Concern India Foundation have joined hands to address the critical need for enhanced healthcare accessibility in Maharashtra’s Nashik and Chh. Sambhajinagar regions. As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, four ambulances have been deployed to key health centers, aiming to bridge the gap in emergency medical services and save lives. The ambulances, including one Type C (Advanced Life Support Ambulance) and three Type B (TRAX) ambulances, have been strategically allocated to health centers in Nashik and Chh. Sambhajinagar. Equipped with essential emergency tools such as ventilators, multiparameter monitors, suction machines, and automatic defibrillators, these ambulances are geared towards providing immediate medical care, particularly in critical situations. The Type C ambulance, stationed at Chh. Sambhajinagar, Gangapur Taluka,

30th April 2024: The UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) hosted the 7th Gender Equality Summit in New Delhi. The goal of the summit, themed “Inclusive Horizons: Integrating Gender Equality across SDGs,” was to coordinate efforts towards achieving gender equality with more general development goals. It offered a forum for stakeholders from different industries to work together to address gender inequality and advance SDG 5 and its related objectives. Around 45 leaders from government, business, academia, research, policymakers, UN agencies, and civil society organizations (CSOs), and corporations were among the 350 participants in the event. The summit aimed to accelerate advancements in gender equality, aligning with the UN Global Compact’s Forward Faster initiative. Shovana Narayan, Indian Kathak dancer, Gender Advocate; Seema

April 29, 2024: Haleon India, (erstwhile GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare), under its CSR initiative, in collaboration with Green Yatra, a leading environmental NGO, inaugurated the Otrivin Miyawaki Urban Forest Project in Dwarka, Delhi. With the planting initiated in October 2022, this monumental effort has seen the nurturing of 35,000 saplings representing over 40 indigenous tree species. This project represents Otrivin’s ‘Breathe Clean’ initiative dedicated to fostering a greener, healthier environment for all. This initiative by Green Yatra, fully funded by Haleon India, aligns closely with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11, 13, 15, and 17. Haleon aims to embed good supply chain standards by tackling carbon emissions, adopting sustainable packaging, sourcing trusted ingredients sustainably and integrating water stewardship and waste circularity. The

April 29th, 2024: FUJIFILM India, a leading company in healthcare, electronics, imaging, and business innovation, reaffirms its commitment to community development and education through the extension of the FUJIFILM India Model School Program. Expanding upon the impactful strides made during its CSR endeavours in FY-22, which breathed new life into three schools in MG Road, Gurugram, and Jajru, Faridabad, FUJIFILM India continues in its mission to broaden educational opportunities for less privileged children. This initiative stands true to the brand’s group philosophy of “Giving Our World More Smiles.”. Last year, FUJIFILM India undertook a transformative initiative by revitalizing three government schools in Haryana. FUJIFILM India refurbished and remodelled the Government Primary School located in the heart of Sushant Lok, Gurugram,

26 April 2024: The Earth Saviours Foundation and Innova Solutions, a global provider of digital transformation solutions, joined forces today to celebrate the installation of a 10KVA solar panel system donated by the Innova Foundation, which will supply electricity to the elderly residents of the NGO. The Earth Saviours Foundation was founded by the late Shri Ravi Kalra with the goals of protecting the environment, helping the poor, and offering a sanctuary to animals that have been mistreated. Around 1,300 people live permanently in the NGO’s shelter homes in Bandhwari Village and Mandawar Village, Distt. Gurugram, Haryana, after the organization began taking in the elderly and vulnerable in 2008. “We are thrilled to partner with The Earth Saviours Foundation to bring renewable energy solutions

April 26, 2024: On this World Earth Day, Salesforce, the global leader in CRM solutions, launched “Reboot the Earth”, a series of climate-focused innovation hackathons in collaboration with five United Nations agencies: the United Nations Secretariat, UN Youth Office, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology, and Digital Public Goods Alliance. The hackathon, held in Hyderabad, aims to bring together young computer programmers, administrators, architects, individuals familiar with the Salesforce ecosystem, scientists, and other interested individuals to devise solutions to address the current climate crisis. With Sustainability ingrained as a core value, Salesforce has recently unveiled multiple initiatives, through the India CSR grants, to confront pressing climate challenges. The afforestation projects