The CSR Journal
Lahore Recorded Pollution of AQI 1900, Earns the title of World’s Most Polluted City
Lahore, the second-largest city of Pakistan held the top spot on a real-time list of the most polluted cities in the world, according to the data released by the provincial government and Swiss group IQAir. The city recorded an unprecedented high Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1900 recently. This has caused the authorities to take immediate...
CSR: Solar Panels Donated to Vardan Eye Multispeciality Hospital
Vardan Eye Multispecialty Hospital, an eye care facility by Vardan Sewa Sansthan, in Ghaziabad, has received a 45kW solar panel system donation by WIKA India. The panel was inaugurated today by Mr. Gaurav Bawa, Senior Vice President, WIKA India and Mr. Umang Gupta, Head of Operations, WIKA Ghaziabad in the presence of Shri Krishanveer...
IIT Madras launches 1,000 Data Science Scholarships with CSR support for underprivileged students
Chennai, India: Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to provide 1,000 scholarships for students pursuing the foundational level of the IITM BS Degree in Data Science and Applications. This initiative aligns with IIT Madras's vision...
CSR: #StopFoodWastage Movement Launched With “Ek Vichaar” Campaign
Wastage of edible items is an issue that plagues Indian households and businesses alike. As per the UN Environment Programme's latest report the per capita food wastage figure in India is 55 kg per year whereas on the other end of the spectrum more than 13% of India’s total population suffers from malnutrition. This mind-boggling...
SAIL spends Rs. 161.93 crore for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in FY 24
Steel Authority of India Limited, also known as SAIL, is a Central Public Sector Undertaking with headquarters in New Delhi, India. The company is under the ownership of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, recorded a revenue of Rs 105,375 crore for the financial year 2023-24, which is the highest ever for the...
Lodha commits to Donate Rs 20,000 crore to Philanthropy this Diwali
Abhishek Lodha has committed to transfer a significant part of the shareholding by him and his family in the listed company Macrotech Developers Ltd. (Lodha / MDL), to Lodha Philanthropy Foundation (LPF) this Diwali.
The donation by the Lodha Group promoter will allow LPF to have an initial corpus of Rs 20,000 crores (USD 2.5...
Foundation of a Leading Bank launches rural livelihood project in Madhya Pradesh
Axis Bank Foundation (ABF) and Action for Social Advancement (ASA) announced the launch of the Sustainable Livelihood Programme (SLP) in Madhya Pradesh to enhance livelihood of 60,000 rural households, predominantly small landholders who belong to tribal and marginalized groups. The programme will span across 350+ villages in six districts namely - Jhabua, Alirajpur, Badwani,...
CSR: India’s First Public Service Awareness Film on Disability
In a unique, first-of-its kind initiative 1000 PVR INOX screens will soon start showing a public service awareness films reaching millions of viewers over two weeks. The Public Service Awareness film was launched by Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Wednesday.
The National Centre...
The Ultimate CSR Report of Tata Motors
Tata Motors Limited is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks and buses. Tata Motors’ focus on engineering and tech-enabled automotive solutions, catering to the future of mobility, has made it India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and one of the top four in the passenger vehicles market. From its...
CSR Report: Maruti Suzuki India Limited spent Rs. 110 Cr. for CSR in FY24
Having a car is not only about the convenience of transportation. It is about having a sense of success and prestige. This is why the passenger vehicles industry plays a huge role in developing countries such as India. Maruti Suzuki India, holding the largest market share in the passenger vehicles space in India, plays...
How to Earn the Most Cashback with Your Credit Card
In addition to hassle-free transactions and improving your credit score, Credit Cards offer numerous benefits, including cashback rewards. Cashback programs allow cardholders to earn a percentage of their purchases back in various forms.
By strategically using your regular and instant Credit Card and understanding the nuances of different cashback programs, you can maximize your earnings....
CPSEs will spend 60% of CSR funds on Internships and Health and Nutrition in FY25
The Government of India has revised the CSR guidelines for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) by including the PM's Internship Scheme as the common theme for the current fiscal, according to a government official’s statement to PTI.
Theme-based CSR Spending
Currently, CPSEs follow a theme-based approach in utilising their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. CPSEs have to spend...