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CSR: Project Nari Shakti Bridging the Gender Gap in Gig Economy

The patriarchal society of India has led a large chunk of women in the country to become financially dependent on their partners or other male family members. Considering the fact that women bear the responsibility of child rearing and caring, they have often lacked opportunities for financial independence and have been left to care...

Vedanta Group Spent Rs. 331 Crores on CSR in FY21

Vedanta Group, India’s leading producer of metals, minerals and oil & gas, in its recently released annual report has said that it has spent Rs. 331 crores on social impact initiatives in FY2021. The company has demonstrated its commitment towards community development and social welfare by spending 28 per cent or Rs 93 crore...

27% of Social Enterprises have Access to CSR Fund to Scale Solutions: Report

Only 27% of Social Enterprises have access to CSR fund to Scale Solutions, as per the India’s first Tech for Good Report 2021. It also says that 91% of the companies across the Industry are working on Tech for Good as a strategic priority. NASSCOM Foundation, in partnership with CGI has released this report...

CSR Funds to Impart Entrepreneurship Skills in Women in Rajasthan

The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on the country’s economy. The most affected because of this are the women, who often have to sacrifice their needs to care for the bread winners and children. In order to empower the women and help them gain financial independence, the all-women ‘Nirbhaya Squad’ of Jaipur police has...

CSR of Akzonobel provides online education and emergency health support in rural India

In keeping with its commitment to support local communities during COVID-19, AkzoNobel India today announced its latest ‘People. Planet. Paint.’ sustainability initiatives. The CSR project follows a two-pronged approach that addresses the health and well-being needs of community members across five states while also meeting the online learning needs of more than 300 children...

UN survey: Progress in streamlining trade procedures continues despite COVID-19 crisis

Countries across the globe are continuing to move towards a seamless and efficient trading environment, within and beyond national borders, by simplifying and digitalizing formalities in international trading, helping to sustain international trade despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey released today by the United Nations regional commissions. The United...

Top Indian Companies that have Committed to Invest in Clean Energy

As the world makes attempts to combat global warming and climate change, corporates across the world are compelled to invest more in acquiring and producing clean energy. This is especially considering the fact that the corporates hold significant responsibility for increased carbon emissions because of the use of fossil fuel for their operations. Comprehending...

Experian employees globally raise Rs. 5.5 crores for communities impacted by COVID-19

To support vulnerable communities most impacted by COVID-19, Experian, the world’s leading global information services company, rallied together in a global employee fundraising drive. The fundraising drive resulted in INR 5.5 crores being raised for communities impacted by COVID-19 and various non-government organisations (NGOs) that are helping vulnerable communities navigate the pandemic. Experian also matched...

Vedanta Aluminium Business recycles 16.5 billion litres of water in financial year 2020-21

Vedanta Aluminium Business, India’s largest producer of aluminium and value-added products, has recycled 16.5 billion litres of water in FY 20-21, leveraging technology for focused control and monitoring of water consumption. The water-saving projects across its Alumina Refinery, Aluminium Smelters and Power Plants have alone resulted in water conservation to the tune of 700...

Rotary and Tata Trusts enter 5-year collaboration on multi-thematic interventions

Rotary and Tata Trusts have announced a five-year collaboration to advance socio-economic indicators through multi-thematic interventions across India. The collaboration will scale efforts in multiple areas like Healthcare, Cancer Care, Covid Care, Nutrition, Rural Uplift, Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene and Education, among others. The announcement follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Mehrab Irani, Group...

Runaya Group vaccinates 500 villagers in Alibaug

Standing in solidarity with the Maharashtra Government’s efforts to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, Runaya Group, one of India’s fastest-growing manufacturing start-ups, has carried out a vaccination drive in Alibaug. Considering the big spike in cases over the last few weeks in Maharashtra's Raigad district, and in particular the Alibaug area, the company has tied up...

Narayan Seva Sansthan held webinar on CSR Education for differently-abled and children

Narayan Seva Sansthan, an NGO that has charitable hospitals under them in the country for differently-abled people suffering from Polio, Cerebral Palsy and by birth, hosted webinar to promote ‘CSR Education for differently-abled and children’. The objective behind the webinar was to develop an understanding of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on education and...

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