The CSR Journal
L&T Financial Services Extends its ‘Digital Sakhi’ CSR initiative to Kerala
Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala: L&T Financial Services (LTFS), one of the leading non-banking financial companies, today announced the inauguration of its flagship CSR project - Digital Sakhi - in Kerala. Using technology as an enabler to empower women, the project equips rural women with the skills and knowledge to promote Digital Financial Literacy (DFL) in the...
A New CSR initiative set to digitize the rural ecosystem in Maharashtra benefiting 10 Lakh farmers
BASIX Social Enterprise Group today announced the launch of BASIX Farmers’ Market (BFM), an agritech platform, in partnership with Mastercard. The collaboration is in line with the Government of India’s vision to integrate farmers into the digital economy. BFM will leverage Mastercard’s technology capabilities, and BASIX’s deep industry expertise in agriculture to improve the...
Akshay Urja Divas 2022: History, Significance
Every year on August 20, Akshay Urja Diwas, also known as the Renewable Energy Day, is held to increase public awareness of the advancements made in India's use of renewable energy. The late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary is also observed on this day. The Akshay Urja Diwas, which strives to raise public...
Schaeffler India empowers the engineers of tomorrow with H.O.P.E Scholarship through CSR
Leading industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler India Limited today announced the launch of its the fourth edition of its flagship H.O.P.E Engineering scholarship programme.
This initiative will provide up to INR 75,000 in financial aid to engineering students from economically weaker sections of society so they can complete their education, empowering them to become the...
Aegon Life Insurance launches #PlayForOurHeroes CSR campaign to raise funds for Armed Forces Flag Day Fund
To celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, Aegon Life Insurance, digital India’s life insurance company, today launched ‘#PlayForOurHeroes’. It is a digital campaign that uses a game called ‘The Game of Life’ on the company website – to spread awareness about the importance of life insurance. The company will be donating to the Armed Forces Flag Day...
IIM Bangalore has Committed to Incubate start-ups in Sustainability
The Sustainability Incubation Programme has been announced by the startup hub of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bangalore, Alstom, and NSRCEL to support startups that have the potential to innovate, implement, and have a positive social, financial, and environmental impact in line with SDGs. The programme will make it easier for technological...
CSR: Swades Foundation Announces Completion of 75 Dream Villages in the Year
Swades Foundation, a philanthropic initiative of Zarina and Ronnie Screwvala, has been working for a couple of decades to uplift rural communities in Maharashtra by enabling them to come out of poverty. While India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, the Swades Foundation continues its commitment to build 75 Dream Villages in rural Maharashtra this...
The Ultimate CSR Report of ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is India’s leading integrated technology-based securities firm, offering holistic financial solutions and services to Indians seeking seamless access to the world of finance. ICICI Securities offers a large bouquet of services, including retail and institutional broking, financial products distribution, private wealth management, as well as an issuer and advisory services. As one...
CSR: United Way Mumbai in partnership with Castrol India and Andheri RTO relaunch the two-wheeler safe riding simulator training
Focused on bringing about positive social impact across sectors, United Way Mumbai in partnership with Castrol India Limited joined forces with the Regional Transport Office (RTO), Andheri to impart 2-wheeler training via simulator to license applicants. There was a symbolic event today, August 12, 2022 to unveil the simulator. Andheri RTO was city's first...
Under Flagship CSR Initiative of Reckitt, Dettol School Hygiene Education Program launched in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand: Reckitt, world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, under its flagship campaign Dettol Banega Swasth India launched its Dettol School Hygiene Education Program across schools in Uttarakhand in Dehradun today with it’s implementation partner PLAN India. Dettol School Hygiene Education Program aims to reach 5 million kids in 13 districts of Uttarakhand. Honourable CM also unveiled hygiene corner...
New Catch in Town: An Innovative Installation that can save Mumbai’s Creeks
Mumbai's waste problem is no secret. According to a report published in Bombay Community Public Trust's web portal, Mumbai generates approximately 7,025 tonnes of waste per day. In 2019, a news report cited the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), to state that Mumbai generates about 11,000 tonnes of solid waste every day which is...
Utkarsh Classes Under its CSR, Held a Blood Donation Drive and Promoted the use of Helmets to Improve Road Safety
To commemorate the 44th birthday of Utkarsh Classes’ CEO, Dr. Nirmal Gehlot, the ed-tech firm organised a blood donation camp at Adarsh Vidya Mandir, Keshav Complex, Kamla Nehru Nagar in Jodhpur. At the camp, Dr. Gehlot provided helmets to all the donors to promote helmet use among two-wheeler commuters. In addition, he donated 14 mobile health...
