The CSR Journal
CSR: Frontizo Business Services sets up learning centre for children of slum areas
Chandigarh, India: Frontizo Business Services Private Limited has collaborated with Aashman Foundation to set up the learning centre to provide education and skill developmentto the underprivileged children who live in slums with no electricity. The company has contributed Rs. 2.73L towards this initiative, which falls under its Project Aryabhata, aimed at establishing the dreams...
UN Report Finds Asia and the Pacific Region Needs 42 More Years to Achieve the SDGs
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has released its annual flagship report that evaluates the progress of the region towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2023 edition of the report finds that Asia and the Pacific region will require another 42 years to achieve the...
Infosys Foundation and Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy conclude first Sports Conclave
Bengaluru, India: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, and the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) today announced that they have successfully concluded their debut, sports conclave at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence. This event was focused on creating awareness around sports and providing knowledge through experts, to athletes across all...
CSR: Government of Haryana and Deloitte complete pilot on addressing stubble burning incidents in Karnal
Karnal, Haryana: The Government of Haryana, with support from Deloitte, has successfully completed its pilot climate leadership project on ‘Crop Residue Management’ (CRM), which helped reduce stubble burning incidents and manage the air pollution situation in the region. The pilot project began in Karnal district’s red zone villages and resulted in a 69 percent...
CSR: Malaysia Aviation Group Signs Partnership Agreement with CHOOOSE to Provide Emissions Transparency and Climate Action to Customers
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, announced its partnership with CHOOOSE, a Norway-based climate tech company, to develop a climate software solution to support MAG’s commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in line with the MAG Sustainability Blueprint.
Through this partnership, Malaysia Airlines’ individual and corporate customers...
CSR: Vedanta Sesa Goa’s ‘Gram Nirman’ Project – A role Model for Integrated village Development
Vedanta Sesa Goa’s Project Gram-Nirman having started in 2021, which is based on the concept of integrated village development. The prime objective of this initiative is to set the villages onto a renewed & more holistic trajectory of Socio-Economic development which will be self-sustaining in near future. Basis the baseline study and post series...
50 lakes across Hyderabad to be revamped with CSR funds under ‘Lakes Development Programme’
A total of 50 lakes, 25 belonging to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and the rest under the jurisdiction of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) will be rejuvenated with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds by private companies in Hyderabad. Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development of Telangana, K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated the...
India’s Contribution to Climate Crisis Stands at 4.8%: Study
A new research paper has stated that India is responsible for 4.8% of global climate change. The paper, titled "National contributions to climate change due to historical emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide since 1850", was published in the Nature journal. The paper, authored by researchers from Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, School...
CSR: PepsiCo Launches Crop Intelligence Model for India together with Cropin
New Delhi, India: PepsiCo India, through its brand Lay’s, announced a crop & plot-level predictive intelligence model to help farmers maximize potato yields coupled with quality via functional dashboards on user-friendly mobile apps. Launched in collaboration with Cropin, a leading global agri-tech company known for creating the first industry cloud for agriculture, this initiative...
Ujaas menstrual health initiative partners with schools to break taboos and spark conversation
Pune, India: Aditya Birla Education Trust's social initiative, Ujaas, is making significant strides in creating awareness about menstrual health and hygiene in India. Today, Ujaas organized a wall painting activity in the presence of Advaitesha Birla, Founder Ujaas and school students, including girls and boys from Narsinh Vidyalaya, Tathwade, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune.
The painting was done...
CSR: Kotak & Indian Dental Association Conduct Oral Cancer Screening at Navi Mumbai’s APMC
Under Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Bank in association with the Indian Dental Association (IDA) organised an oral cancer screening health camp at Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Vashi - one of the biggest markets in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The five-day free camp, which was held from 27th February to...
CSR: Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Grants INR 100 Crores to NIMHANS and NCBS to Accelerate Research and Treatment of Five Major Mental Health Disorders
Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies announces a grant of Rs. 100 Crores to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) to set up the ‘Centre for Brain and Mind’. The Centre will further cutting-edge research to understand the causes, correlates, and course of five major illnesses - schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder,...
