The CSR Journal
CSR: BookASmile drives forth ‘Reels In Wheels’ initiative to bring magic of movies to over 72,000 villagers across 12 Indian states
Cinema is one of the most impactful forms of art in society. It is a window into the world around us. Movies, mirror and shape culture as well. They are reflective of people, their stories and personalities. It is a force that brings to light the social framework across the world traversing through various...
CSR: Flipkart Foundation Joins Forces with TRRAIN to Boost Skill Development and Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
The Flipkart Foundation, under the Flipkart Group, has partnered with Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN) for a training program that aims at upskilling and catalysing employment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). This initiative, called Pankh – Wings of Destiny, seeks to propagate and encourage inclusive growth besides equipping individuals with disabilities with job-ready...
Green move: Government colleges in Odisha to have solar rooftop
In a green initiative, the Government of Odisha is planning to install solar rooftop power system in government colleges across the state. The colleges are mostly located in capital Bhubaneswar, Puri, Sambalpur, Balasore, Sundargarh and Ganjam districts. These include government colleges as well as Teacher Education Institutes.
Solar energy is a sustainable energy source, has...
CSR: Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development organises cricket league for locals in Mithapur, Gujarat
Mithapur, India: Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) organised Mithapur Premier Cricket League for the youth of Okhlamandal from March 15-26, 2023.
The tournament saw participation from 22 teams and 452 players from the area. There were 6 women teams out of 22. A total of 40 matches were played in the battle for...
CSR: Marico partners with Woloo to provide their women in sales with access to washrooms
Mumbai, India: Marico Limited, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has partnered with Woloo to provide their women members in the sales function with access to safe and hygienic washrooms.
Women in sales often have to travel long distances in the market, and are often exposed to less-than-ideal washroom facilities. With this collaboration, the on-ground...
CSR: Kalpataru organises clean-up drive at Mumbai’s Prabhadevi beach
Mumbai, India: Kalpataru Limited the leading premium and luxury real estate developer in India, conducted the twelfth drive of its Beach Clean-Up initiative at Prabhadevi Beach in Mumbai.
This initiative was conducted on March 25 in association with the Khushiyaan Foundation and it will include additional drives over the next few months. This drive witnessed the...
CSR: Kia India announces community initiatives Uphaar and DROP to fight climate change
New Delhi, India: Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in India, has kickstarted on-ground implementation of its two national community initiatives - D.R.O.P. (Develop Responsible Outreach for Plastic), and Uphaar to create impact at grassroot levels.
First announced at the Auto Expo 2023, the two initiatives are aligned with Kia’s global CSR vision of...
CSR: SPJIMR Launches Waste Management Project to Promote Sustainability
The S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation and RUR Green Life Pvt Ltd to promote effective waste management in Mumbai.
The project, sponsored through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds of the HT Parekh Foundation, aims to prevent bio-waste from reaching landfills,...
CSR: M3M Foundation under its programme Sankalp inaugurate Ghamroj Pond in Gurugram
Gurugram, India: The M3M Foundation is committed to working toward conserving and preserving the environment. On the occasion of World Water Day, the M3M Foundation organized an inaugural ceremony for Ghamroj Pond. As part of their integrated village development program, they are working comprehensively in Ghamroj village, located at Sohna Road, Gurugram.
M3M Foundation recently rejuvenated...
Ajay Piramal and Dr. Swati Piramal meet President Draupadi Murmu
Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group, and Dr. Swati Piramal, Vice Chairperson, Piramal Group, met Smt. Draupadi Murmu, President of India, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan to discuss the various initiatives Piramal Foundation has taken to solve the most intractable problems in the country. The Hon’ble President was presented with a book titled, ‘Doing Well &...
Tata Power joins Earth Hour 2023 to create the Biggest Hour for Earth
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, supports World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to promote Earth Hour 2023, in line with its commitment to raise awareness and to shine a spotlight on the issues of climate change and nature loss.
In the month of March, Tata Power has reached out to its customers through...
CSR: Xiaomi India partners with United Way India to upskill the transgender community for sustainable livelihood
Xiaomi India, the country’s leading smartphone and smart TV brand, announced a collaboration with United Way India to upskill the transgender community. The partnership aims to upskill 100 transgender persons across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru with the knowledge of laptop, computer, and mobile handset repair to enhance their employability and provide sustainable livelihood options...