The CSR Journal

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects the body's ability to produce healthy hemoglobin and red blood cells. Thalassemia disorders are particularly prevalent in Mediterranean countries, the Middle East, and parts of Asia and Africa. However, due to migration patterns, thalassemia is now a global public health concern. In recognition of World Thalassemia...

Amazon India has announced the launch of ‘Sushruta’, a comprehensive health and wellness program for truck drivers. Amazon works with over 350 trucking partners who employ thousands of truck drivers. The initiative aims to prioritize the health needs of these truck drivers, who spend a significant part of their working day on the road....

Ayushman Bharat, also known as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), is a flagship health insurance scheme launched by the Government of India. It aims to provide health coverage to economically vulnerable sections of society by offering financial protection against catastrophic health expenses. The scheme primarily targets the poor, deprived rural families, and identified...

Government officials have announced the establishment of two scientific committees aimed at creating an advanced nationwide agricultural weather information system and implementing technology-driven assessments of crop yields to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather associated with climate change. These committees consist of experts from various fields and representatives from multiple states. Anchored in the Mahalanobis...

Congratulations! If you are reading this article, it means that you are ready to take a plunge into acquiring the DevOps mindset. Wondering which Indian city can provide you with the best DevOps training institutes and courses? Don’t go any further than the specialized DevOps training courses in Pune, which is a major IT...

87% of CSR leaders are interested in multi-stakeholder collaboratives with other companies, the government and other ecosystem players, believing that is the key to serving at scale. This was one of the key findings of the recently released ‘dus spoke India Inc: India CSR – reflections from the past decade, visioning for the next’...

Soil erosion poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability in India. A recent study employing the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) has shed light on the concerning state of soil erosion across the country, revealing widespread challenges and implications. This essay explores the key findings of the study, the status...

A staggering 220 million tonnes of plastic waste are projected to be generated in 2024, as revealed by a recent study. This marks a persistent increase of nearly 10%, or 7.11%, since 2021, with the global average plastic waste per person soaring to 28 kilograms this year. The Plastic Overshoot Day report, released on April...

A recent report from the United Nations has said that trillions of dollars are required to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. According to the report, an estimated $4.2 trillion in investments is required to bridge the development financing gap, a figure that has surged from $2.5 trillion prior to the...

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”. “Article 48A of the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. Clause (g)...

By 2030, the cumulative waste from India's solar capacity is estimated to reach 340 kilotonnes (kt), escalating to a staggering 19,000 kt by 2050, according to a recent report titled 'Enabling a Circular Economy in India’s Solar Industry – Assessing the Solar Waste Quantum', conducted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE),...

The importance of preventive healthcare cannot be overstated in today’s world, which is increasingly grappling with a steep rise in lifestyle-induced diseases and lack of affordable and timely diagnosis. The ‘Illness to Wellness’ campaign, a national awareness programme aimed at promoting healthy living, in its endeavour to ensure healthier communities, has tied up with...