CSR News

Initiative brings hands-on STEM learning and digital access to students in seven schools,strengthening educational equity and empowering future innovators in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. December 10, 2025: In a strategic initiative aimed at advancing equitable education and fostering innovation, Nasscom Foundation, in collaboration with Applied Materials India Private Limited, has established seven state-of-the-art STEM labs in Government Schools across Malur, Kolar district. This initiative is part of Applied Materials’ commitment to anchoring purpose at the core of its business strategy—aligning technology leadership with meaningful impact in local communities. By strengthening digital access and experiential learning for students in classes 8 to 12, the collaboration empowers both students and educators with hands-on exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Teachers will

Aditya Birla Capital commits another Rs. 3.25 crore for phase II of the project King George’s Medical University (KGMU), with support from Aditya Birla Capital Foundation (ABCF), Aditya Birla Capital’s CSR arm, and NGO partner CanKids, has successfully inaugurated a state-of-the-art Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Ward, marking a major milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s healthcare infrastructure. This is a transformative step toward making advanced cancer treatment accessible and affordable in the state and neighbouring regions, eliminating the need for families to travel out of state for critical care. The newly inaugurated unit is designed to provide affordable, high-quality transplant services to patients across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states. The BMT Ward has been established under a tripartite agreement between KGMU, Aditya

15.12.2025 — In a powerful celebration of resilience, inclusion, and the transformative power of sport, Sajjan Jain Support Trust, an Arkade Developers initiative, in association with Project Mumbai, organized a dynamic Wheelchair Basketball Showcase Game to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Held with the aim of promoting accessibility, inclusivity, and equal participation in sports, the event brought together athletes, supporters, and community leaders to highlight the talent and determination of persons with disabilities. The showcase offered spectators an inspiring experience while reinforcing the belief that sports can serve as a universal platform for empowerment and social change. Mr. Arpit Jain, Director of Arkade Developers, expressed his pride in supporting the initiative, stating: “At Arkade Developers, we believe

10 th December 2025: Ambuja Foundation, an independent, pan-India social development organization dedicated to transforming rural communities, successfully hosted an open dialogue ‘Skill Building for Viksit Bharat’ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event brought together influential voices from the government, global academia, industry experts, corporate leaders, and on-ground practitioners. Participants gained rich insights, first-hand experiences, and forward- looking ideas on how skill development can shape the workforce of tomorrow and accelerate India’s growth trajectory. They also witnessed the inspiring journeys of two SEDI (Skill Entrepreneurship Development Institute) students, whose success stands as powerful examples of how the right skills can change lives. The keynote addresses included Dr. Rashmi Singh, Secretary, Department of Women & Child Development and Secretary, Department

The 53rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was celebrated with great enthusiasm along the scenic Konkan coast of Goa and was dedicated to Vijay Diwas with the armed forces as special partners. For the first time, the mega cycling initiative moved beyond the national capital on such a large scale, marking a significant milestone in the nationwide expansion of the Fit India Movement. The vibrant setting of Goa added fresh energy to the campaign and reinforced its vision of transforming fitness into a mass movement across the country. The cycling rally was flagged off from Miramar Beach Circle and proceeded to Dona Paula before returning, offering participants a memorable experience that combined physical activity with the natural beauty

9th December, 2025: Muttley Crew, a Bangalore-based premium pet food brand, has announced an initiative in collaboration with Goodoo Animal Welfare Trust,‘Christmas for Good(oo!)’. The initiative aims to bring festive cheer to the rescued dogs who call Goodoo their home. As part of the initiative, for every order above ₹1,000 spent on treats on the Muttley Crew website during the Christmas season, the brand will send a special gift to a rescue dog at Goodoo. The effort ensures that the warmth of Christmas reaches not only homes and pet parents, but also rehabilitation centres and dog shelters. “Christmas is the season of giving, and with Christmas for Good(oo!), we wanted to extend that spirit to dogs who often go unseen.

December 9, 2025: Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is extending humanitarian support to families affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which brought severe flooding, landslides and widespread disruption across multiple districts in Sri Lanka. Working in collaboration with the CeylonCash and Infinite Grace Foundation, Bitget is supporting a multi-tier relief effort to deliver essential supplies to communities still battling the aftermath of the storm. Cyclone Ditwah’s impact has been particularly harsh for low-income and rural households. Heavy rain and rising water levels displaced families, destroyed property, and cut off access to daily necessities. In colder highland regions such as Nuwara Eliya, temperature drops intensified the urgency for immediate aid, especially among vulnerable groups including children and the elderly. Through its

December 8, 2025: Kailash Hospital & Neuro Institute, Sector 71, Noida, hosted a Free IVF Mega Camp on Sunday, as part of its initiative to reduce stigma around infertility and ensure that couples receive timely, evidence-based reproductive health evaluation. The camp, led by Dr. Monika Gupta, Head – Kailash IVF, registered strong participation from couples seeking clarity on fertility concerns they had long postponed addressing. The initiative provided free consultations with infertility specialists, along with male and female fertility evaluations and complimentary sonography for cases requiring further diagnostic insight. The camp drew individuals seeking help for a wide spectrum of conditions including PCOS, ovulation disorders, endometriosis, male infertility, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle-related reproductive issues. Dr. Monika Gupta said the turnout

The Bank’s long-term support will help accelerate India’s deep-tech ecosystem through infrastructure, education, and research 8 th December 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, has deepened its commitment to advancing technology education and research with the launch of the ‘Axis Bank FutureTech CSR Initiative’ at Plaksha University. The cornerstone of the Bank’s commitment is the establishment of the ‘Axis Bank FutureTech Building’, a state-of-the-art facility designed to foster experiential learning, interdisciplinary research, and enhance collaboration between industry and academia. This multi-year partnership underscores Axis Bank’s role as an early advocate of Plaksha University’s vision to reimagine higher education in India. It also highlights the Bank’s contribution to the development of frontier technologies in the emerging technology hub of the Chandigarh

December 5, 2025: Xiaomi India, in partnership with the Yuvraj Singh Foundation (YouWeCan), today announced the successful conclusion of Phase 1 of the Swasth Mahila Swasth Bharat (SMSB) campaign, a pioneering breast cancer screening initiative across 15 aspirational districts in 15 states of India. Over the past year, the programme screened 1.5 lakh women and educated more than 4 lakh women about breast health, early detection, and self-breast examination. Building on this transformative impact, Phase 2 of the Swasth Mahila Swasth Bharat initiative will further scale to reach an additional 60,000 women within the same districts over the next six months, reaffirming Xiaomi India's enduring commitment to early detection and improved health access for women in underserved communities. “With Swasth