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18th March 2024: The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) has as a pivotal force in promoting responsible business practices and UN values worldwide since its inception in July 2000 under the leadership of then Secretary-General Kofi Annan. With a mandate set by the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the UNGC fosters collaboration between global businesses, labor groups, civil society organizations, and the UN system to advance sustainable development goals. In a statement by UN Secretary-General and UNGC Board Chair, António Guterres, it was emphasized that urgent action is needed to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in light of the escalating climate crisis. Guterres highlighted the critical role of businesses in catalyzing global collective action to

15th March 2024: Tata Asset Management today announced a partnership with Impact India Foundation (IIF) for ‘Project Janani’, a multi-year partnership aimed to empower and nurture tribal women during pregnancy, fostering a positive impact on the health and well-being of both mothers and their children in the Mokhada District. This initiative aims at addressing the reduction of malnutrition within the tribal community of Mokhada block wherein identification of families, management of nutritional supplementation, and creating awareness regarding malnutrition are core to ensuring sustainable impact created through capital and social investment in the region. Mokhada Block in the Palghar District consists of a tribal population of 1,40,000 lakhs. There are a total of 4 Primary health centers serving in Block Ase,

15th March 2024: SBI Foundation is inviting applications for the 12th Batch of the SBI Youth for India Fellowship program. The 13-month-long program offers a structured opportunity for educated urban youth – graduates and young professionals – between the ages of 21-32 years, to collaborate with rural communities and 13 reputed NGOs across India to drive meaningful change in society. The project impacts youth in their future academic pursuits. 100+ Fellowship alumni pursued Higher Studies in development domains after their SBI Youth for India Fellowship experience, and about 70% have gone on to pursue meaningful careers in the social sector by working in Rural Development, Public Policy/Governance, Academia, etc., thereby enabling positive change. Among them is Naman Bansal (YFI 2015-16 Batch),

14th March 2024: The philanthropic arm of Infosys, the Infosys Foundation, has extended its support to the Reach to Teach Foundation through a generous single-year grant tottaling nearly a crore. This grant will be instrumental in supporting the efforts of the Reach to Teach Foundation in collaboration with the Education Department of the Government of Meghalaya. Reach to Teach Foundation operates as a Section 8 Company and currently concentrates its efforts in the Northeastern States of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. Through strategic partnerships with the Education Departments of respective State Governments, the foundation operates in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. Central to its mission is recognising the profound impact educators have in shaping the educational landscape, particularly in shaping children’s

13th March 2024: The inauguration of the Goa Regional Centre took place on March 12th, 2024, with the esteemed presence of Goa’s Hon’ble Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant. Among the dignitaries attending were Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad; Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman of the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DICCI) and Board Member of EDII; Shri Sanjay Satardekar, Vice Chairman of EDC Limited; Shri B. S. Pai Angle, Managing Director of EDC Limited; and Dr. Amit Dwivedi, Incharge of the Department of Government Projects at EDII. The establishment of the Centre marks the commencement of the ‘Goa Udyamita Yojana’, with EDII serving as the implementation agency, and the Goa

11th March 2024: Progress, a leading provider of infrastructure software, has unveiled the 2024 Progress Software Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India, signaling its commitment to fostering future women leaders in the technology sector. Applications for this prestigious scholarship are now open, with a deadline set for April 12, 2024. Established in 2021, the Akanksha Scholarship seeks to empower women pursuing undergraduate studies in fields such as Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), and related disciplines. The scholarship offers a renewable four-year grant of up to INR 1,50,000 per annum, which can be utilized to cover tuition fees and other educational expenses. Candidates must be Indian residents enrolled in the first year of their undergraduate program

11th March 2024: Sense India is offering tailored services to empower children and adults facing challenges posed by deafblindness and multiple disabilities. The primary goal of Sense India is to deliver essential information, guidance, and training, alongside a strong commitment to supporting individuals with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, as well as their families. This commitment extends to nationwide awareness campaigns and efforts to secure their rights, opportunities, and access to services. Sense India was organized in Mumbai to introduce Sense India’s work in the field of deafblindness and raise awareness and resources to sustain and expand their work across India. Their focus this year is on women and girls with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. Being one of the most marginalized groups, women

7th March 2024: For the past 27 years, Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited, has been steadfastly dedicated to women’s empowerment in rural areas across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh. Through the establishment of Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and a range of interventions spanning training, credit facilitation, livelihood programs, and community development, SST has brought about transformative change. Demonstrating its commitment to gender equality, SST proudly boasts over 40% female representation within its field force, fostering an inclusive environment for women to thrive professionally. SST has collectivized over 60000 women into over 5000 Self-Help groups throughout their journey. Additionally, SST has actively supported financial inclusion by facilitating Rs.

7th March 2024: Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND) has launched its latest initiative, the GREEN IMPACT campaign titled “Push for Change,” aimed at rallying the youth to commit to a better future. Through a series of impactful films depicting a dystopian future, the campaign seeks to inspire individuals to take action for a brighter tomorrow. Each pledge made under this campaign will lead to Panasonic planting a tree, directly contributing to a greener and more sustainable world. Aligned with Panasonic’s broader GREEN IMPACT initiative, which targets a reduction of over 300 million tons of CO2 emissions globally by 2050, this campaign underscores the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Dhiraj Sharma, Head of Marcom and Brand at Panasonic Marketing India, PLSIND,