Experts’ Corner

C. Sridhar Director of AquaKraft Suffering and pathos garnished with a rural setting like women carrying water pots on their heads and hundreds of coloured water pots waiting to be quenched by a rusty tap – these are typical storytellers’ delight in the Indian context on water woes. However, if one comes out of this type-cast story and works towards eradicating these miseries then she/he would be termed a crusader, part of an NGO or at best an odd self-less volunteer working for the betterment of society. These were stories and beliefs of the past. Yes, in reality, today water is beyond advocacy and just lip service. It’s a movement in sustainability. Companies, governments, and even individuals are investing in

Vivek Datta MD-CEO, Globe Toyota,A JCBL Group Company At the JCBL Group, our diversified interests are deeply rooted in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. It is this very diversity that forms the cornerstone of Globe Toyota’s unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and our overarching pledge to excellence and innovation. In a broader context, this commitment extends across all of our esteemed Toyota dealerships in India, where we steadfastly uphold our core values of excellence, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, thereby shaping the ethos of our entire organization. Our Commitment to CSR and ESG InitiativesThe ESG certification of our Ludhiana dealership serves as a resounding testament to our steadfast commitment to CSR and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.

Neha Juneja Co-Founder and CEO, IndiaP2P India, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse population, has also been witnessing a significant transformation in its economic landscape, especially with the development of its Digital Public Infrastructure or DPI that combines powerful layers of identity, payments and data sharing.  This DPI and innovative platforms built on top of it such as  IndiaP2P, a  peer-to-peer (P2P) lender, have emerged as game-changers in the financial sector, bridging the gap between borrowers and lenders. IndiaP2P has emerged not only as a catalyst for economic growth but also as a powerful force in empowering women, particularly in smaller towns and villages, where financial independence often remains distant and difficult. IndiaP2P, like many other

Mr. Sunil Sehgal Country HR and Safety Leader, DANA India Dana’s presence in India dates to the 1960s and through its facilities and affiliates, today manufactures an entire product portfolio, including axles, drive-shafts, motors, inverters, sealing, and thermal technologies for the automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicle markets. There are more than 7,000 employees across 18 plants currently working for Dana in India, including a new 6,600 square-meter facility in Pune to support the company’s electrified offerings. DANA’s mission is to create self-reliant villages and transform communities through various initiatives such as education, vocational training, health, rural upliftment, technology, sustainability, and disaster management. Their vision is to be a catalyst for positive change in these areas. To support good citizenship in

I have been participating in CSR activities in Bengaluru, my home city, for two decades now. Presently, I am engaged with two prominent (NGOs) in India – Bhumi and Team Everest.  I began working with Bhumi to facilitate children’s admissions to schools under India’s Right to Education Act, which mandates free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 to 14 years. This 6-month-long process involves assisting parents in filling out forms, ensuring a seamless admission process, and following up with schools on the children’s educational progress. I was able to successfully secure admissions for more than 25 students in 2021 2022 and 18 in 2020. The impact of our efforts is evident as we can provide children with access to

Hailing from a small-scale farmer background, I consider myself fortunate that I had access to education. Many of our villagers belonged to tribal and marginalized communities and struggled to make ends meet, often unable to send their children to school. My parents were also poor and worked hard for our education and well-being. Thankfully, the situation has changed significantly over the last three decades, but we still have a long way to go. My early exposure to these harsh realities of life helped make community work a homogenous process for me. Since the beginning of my career, I have been making personal contributions to various social causes. I also collaborate with many NGOs, as individual efforts can only achieve so much.

Mamta SaikiaCEO – Bharti Foundation Education is constantly evolving with teachers at the forefront steering the change to provide students with the best learning experience. In the panoramic view of new-age education, the teacher’s role has become increasingly demanding to bring transformation through technology, infusing innovation and creativity in teaching methods. The days of ‘Sage on the Stage’ and dependence on textbooks only are things of the past. With various resources available online, teaching and learning have moved beyond textbooks. Teachers are turning towards online platforms and tools, seeking solutions to energize their classrooms. As per the UDISE+ 2021-22 report, there are 9.5 million teachers with more than 5 million in government and government-aided schools in India. The remaining teachers