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Child labour remains a persistent and grave issue in numerous countries across the globe, and India is no exception. The exploitation of children through forced labour not only robs them of their childhood but also hampers their physical, mental, and emotional development. World Day Against Child Labour Observed on June 12th every year, the World Day...

Hill stations in India attract a significant number of tourists each year, but the rapid growth in tourism has brought about challenges, particularly in waste management. Unsustainable waste management practices in these hill stations have posed threats to the fragile mountain ecosystems and the overall environmental sustainability of these regions. To address these issues, Nestlé...

In the recent global pandemic, DXC Technology played a pivotal role not only in aiding businesses with digital transformation but also in providing comprehensive support and resources to empower its employees and the community during these testing times. As a staunch advocate of a People-First approach, DXC has consistently demonstrated its dedication to improving...

The Raigarh District Administration has taken a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in the industrial sector's corporate social responsibility (CSR) plantation activities. By leveraging NEAR Protocol's platform and Airchains' technological offerings, the administration aims to establish a blockchain-based monitoring system. This system will enable the tracking and verification of tree plantation initiatives,...

State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest commercial bank in India in terms of assets, deposits, branches, customers, and employees. It is also the largest mortgage lender in India. With a legacy of over 200 years, SBI is an Indian multinational, public sector banking and financial services statutory body. For SBI, the interests...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently made an announcement regarding the withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. This decision has raised several questions and concerns among the public. In this article, we will address and debunk some of the common myths surrounding this decision and provide clarity on the matter. 1....

Biodiversity is crucial to the existence of life in its current form on Earth. However, with increasing human imposition and interference in earth’s reserves and processes, several species of flora and fauna are pushed to the verge of extinction. In fact, biologists have estimated that species extinctions are currently 500–1000 times the rate seen...

The Union Power Minister, RK Singh, has announced the government's intention to introduce a scheme to promote distributed solar and wind energy applications. Distributed renewable energy refers to the generation of power from clean sources like solar and wind energy within a specific area without being connected to the traditional power grid. Unlike grid-scale...

“We are expected to ‘learn on the job’ in any job we pursue. Why not apply the same principle to parenting? I learn from my children every day. And that is my mantra of successful parenting!”, says Harpreeth Suri, in an exclusive interaction with The CSR Journal. Harpreeth Suri, aka Momwearsprada, a popular Instagram influencer...

After much delay, wealthy nations have shared "the good news" that they are on track to fulfil their $100bn climate finance commitment to developing nations by the end of 2023. This pledge, which was initially promised for 2020, aims to provide vulnerable states affected by the worsening impacts of climate change with financial support...

Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17) aims to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize global partnerships for sustainable development. It emphasizes the importance of collaborative partnerships between governments, the private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. Corporates have been contributing to...

Sustainable Development Goal 16 is one of the 17 goals set by the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. SDG 16 is particularly...