Hency Thacker

‘Roti, Kapada, and Makaan’ are recognised as the basic needs for human survival. Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The housing organisation has become a leading global non-profit working in more than 70 countries. In India since 1983, Habitat...

According to data available from the Union ministry of corporate affairs, India Inc. used the largest portion of its compulsory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund in the education sector during FY16-17 and FY20-21, followed by the health and rural development sectors. The education sector received 29,918 crores in CSR grants throughout these five fiscal years....

Development without equality and justice can only take a country so far. In a developing country like India, it is important to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities for all. Working towards this goal is ActionAid Association, established with a vision to create a world without poverty, patriarchy and injustice in which every...

The education department of Maharashtra has enrolled one million parents of students in Classes 1 through 3 to tutor them in essential skills as part of an effort to raise the standard of instruction in government-run schools. The state government has picked Pratham, an NGO that aims to raise the standard of education for...

The Namami Gange project to restore India's revered River Ganga has been acknowledged by the UN as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagship programmes to restore the natural world. G. Ashok Kumar, Director General of Namami Gange, accepted the honour at the Convention on Biodiversity's (15th) Conference in Montreal, Canada. Restoration Flagship Programmes Namami...

The Government of India has passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, mandating the use of clean energy in the country. The Bill, which is now an Act, proposed to amend the Energy Conservation Act of 2001. Key Features of the Act 1. Mandatory use of Clean Energy According to the Act, the central government is given...

All nations are impacted by the complex social, political, and economic issue known as corruption. Corruption threatens democratic institutions, stifles economic growth, and fuels political instability. By skewing voting processes, subverting the rule of law, and establishing bureaucratic tangles whose sole purpose is to collect bribes, corruption undermines the foundation of democratic institutions. Foreign direct...

Companies have noted that Corporate Social Responsibility is beneficial not only to society but also to the companies as it helps in increasing productivity. However, according to a study, businesses want the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to be eliminated from the legally required practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR Improves Productivity The Report GST...

Every year on December 5, people around the world celebrate International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. In order to acknowledge and celebrate the selfless efforts of volunteers everywhere, including those who serve with the UN, the day is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD). The United Nations (UN) General Assembly established...

Every year on December 2, National Pollution Control Day is observed. The day is aimed at commemorating those who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984. National Pollution Control Day 2022 In India, there are over 7 million air pollution-related fatalities annually, of which 4 million are caused by indoor air pollution. Nine...

India is a  melting pot for ethnic diversities. There is no one 'Indian culture.' However, no matter the differences in these cultures, they are all integrated into the fabric of India. One of the tools that enable this kind of integration is education. In order to ensure the accessibility of education in remote areas, Atul...

November 14th is celebrated as Children’s Day in India each year. The day falls on the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was very fond of children. Children’s day is celebrated across the country to raise awareness about children's rights, education and welfare. On this Children’s Day, let...