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How Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can help in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. SDG 8 is one of the 17 SDGs established by the United Nations in 2015 as a global blueprint for a better and more sustainable future. India, being a developing...

Maharashtra Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar suggests including Corporate Environmental Responsibility in Companies Act 2013

Honourable Minister for Forests, Cultural Affairs, Fisheries, Government of Maharashtra, Sudhir Mungantiwar has suggested carving out a section for CER or Corporate Environmental Responsibility in the Companies Act 2013. Mungantiwar said this at an event in Mumbai on Thursday. Corporate Environmental Responsibility Addressing the gathering at the event, the honourable Minister said, “Along with CSR (Corporate...

B.R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day: Celebrating the Legacy of the Father of Indian Constitution

B.R. Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a social reformer, jurist, and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was the architect of India's Constitution, which is considered to be one of the most progressive and liberal in the world. Ambedkar dedicated his life to uplifting the oppressed...

Top CSR projects working towards menstrual health and hygiene in India

Menstruation is a natural phenomenon that every woman goes through. However, lack of proper knowledge about menstrual hygiene is a major issue for women living in slum areas. It often leads to poor hygiene, infections, and other health problems, further exacerbating their struggles and hampering their overall progress. Even though we are progressing as a...

Supreme Court calls for a uniform national policy for menstrual hygiene in schools

On April 10, the Supreme Court of India called for a “uniform national policy” to be developed by the central government, in consultation with States and Union Territories, to ensure menstrual hygiene in schools. The policy aims to provide sanitary pads, vending and disposal mechanisms, and exclusive washrooms for girl students in schools. The...

danaVidya: A Free Resource to Support India’s Social Sector

Four specialised organisations have joined hands to launch danaVidya, a free vetted resource to help answer compliance and legal questions for NGOs and Corporate CSR Teams in India. danaVidya aims to assist them in deepening their impact and reaching even more beneficiaries, especially during the pandemic. This innovative solution uses a WhatsApp Chat Bot...

Deforestation Inc: How Corporations Mislead on Climate Action through deceptive Greenwashing

Deforestation Inc., an investigation organised by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and 39 media partners, has uncovered how certification bodies such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and others are used to validate forest products linked to Indigenous rights abuses, illegal logging, and unsustainable deforestation. The mission of certification bodies such as the...

National Safe Motherhood Day 2023: Are Cesarean deliveries done for money in India?

It is said that motherhood makes a woman complete. Motherhood gives any woman a sense of fulfilment. The happiness of motherhood begins with pregnancy. However, the journey from pregnancy to motherhood is not easy. National Safe Motherhood Day is observed On April 11 every year in India. Launched by the Indian government, this campaign aims...

World Homoeopathy Day 2023: Padma Shri Dr. Mukesh Batra busts myths surrounding Homeopathy treatment

Homeopathy is considered as the best alternative medicine system which contains natural substances to help the body heal itself. With its holistic natural approach, it is known to treat the person as a whole, rather than focusing on specific parts. World Homoeopathy Day World Homoeopathy Day is observed globally on the 10th of April every year...

Highlights of The CSR Journal Excellence Awards | 5th Edition | National Stock Exchange, Mumbai

The CSR Journal Excellence Awards hosted its 5th edition in Mumbai at the National Stock Exchange, Bandra Kurla Complex, on 25 February 2023. Here is a glimpse of our annual celebration. Shri Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, addressed the audience as the ‘Chief Guest’ at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2022. The Chief...

Indian Companies Increased CSR Spending and Compliance in Response to Pandemic

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India recently released data showing that companies in the country have made significant strides in fulfilling their corporate social responsibility (CSR) obligations in FY21. The number of companies defaulting on their CSR spending commitments has decreased, while more companies are going above and beyond their legal CSR obligations...

How Gariahat Sanhati Ishkul is transforming lives of footpath dwellers in Kolkata

They don’t beg anymore. They don’t pull pedestrian’s clothes asking for money or food. Instead, one can find them happily sitting together with books, copies and pencils in their hands and smile on their faces. A lot of these children, who reside on footpaths of Kolkata’s Gariahat area, are now receiving education from ‘Gariahat...

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