The CSR Journal

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has urged the Corporate Affairs Ministry (MCA) to tweak the CSR guidelines to have flexible regime for supporting incubators, said Ramesh Abhishek, DIPP Secretary. “We have suggested that CSR guidelines should not have stipulations around the location of the incubators. So long as it is an incubator...

Companies spent nearly 12 per cent more money at Rs 9,882 crore towards CSR works in 2015- 16, Union minister P P Chaudhary said as he appealed to companies to contribute more to such activities. He added that a host of government programmes, including Swachh Bharat Mission and Namami Gange, provide opportunities for corporates to...

India today has a vast population of more than 1.20 billion out of which nearly 75% are living in rural areas. Energy and development are inter-related. In order to have a sustainable growth rate, it is imperative to have sufficient energy for systematic development in various sectors. Energy sector has received top priority in...

In Episode 22, of Safar Kamyabi Ka Season 1, we look back at the story of Kapil Malhotra, Founder & Chairman, Total Solutions Group. Safar Kamyabi Ka is an ode to felicitate and give recognition to the endless efforts and unmatched spirits of enterprising men and women who have left no stones unturned to achieve...

In Episode 21, of Safar Kamyabi Ka Season 1, we look back at the story of Preeti Tyagi, Founder & Director, Wow Kids Pre-School Chain & Atul Tyagi, CEO, Wow Kids Pre-School Chain. Safar Kamyabi Ka is an ode to felicitate and give recognition to the endless efforts and unmatched spirits of enterprising men and...

In Episode 20, of Safar Kamyabi Ka Season 1, we look back at the story of Sudhir Jaini, Director, Divine Thermal Wrap Pvt. Ltd. & Rajiv Lal, Director, Divine Thermal Wrap Pvt. Ltd. Safar Kamyabi Ka is an ode to felicitate and give recognition to the endless efforts and unmatched spirits of enterprising men and...

In Episode 19, of Safar Kamyabi Ka Season 1, we look back at the story of Anupam Tiwari, Director, Shree Ceramic Fibers Pvt. Ltd. & Amit Tiwari, Director, Shree Ceramic Fibers Pvt. Ltd. Safar Kamyabi Ka is an ode to felicitate and give recognition to the endless efforts and unmatched spirits of enterprising men and...

The potential for animal testing is still a huge risk around the world, with over 80% of countries still having no laws against testing in cosmetics. Despite the fact that most countries do not require safety data based on animal tests and reliable alternatives are available. One can use innovative and effective cruelty--free ingredients...

A group of 18 employees of a private bank will cycle 1,000 kilometres as part of an awareness drive to raise money for educating 549 students in a school located in Rasoolpura. The team, two of whom hail from Hyderabad, will cover Kurnool, Tirupati, Ongloe and Vijayawada in 10 days. At Tirupati, the cyclists will...

There are five trillion pieces of plastic in the world’s oceans, weighing a total of 268,000 tonnes. That’s according to a paper by an international team of scientists who took a substantial amount of data collected across the globe and merged it with ocean circulation models to come up with the staggering figure. That sounds...

Companies are quick to pledge efforts to push renewable energy but found wanting when it comes to making investments in clean energy initiatives under their corporate social responsibility (CSR) heads. According to a report by Mumbai-based consultancy Samhita, which analysed data reported by top 100 BSE-listed firms as per CSR spend, CSR investments in clean...

On December 1, World Health Organisation observes World AIDS Day. This year’s theme compliments the UN Sustainable Development Goals and promotes ‘Right to Health’. WHO will stress on the need for the 36.7 million HIV patients to reach the goal of universal health coverage. The slogan supporting these ideas reads “Everybody Counts”. This day...