The CSR Journal
CSR News: Collaboration with Blind People’s Association (BPA) in Ahmedabad to launch a livelihood project for the differently-abled
Ahmedabad, India: In a significant initiative towards empowering differently-abled individuals, Wagh Bakri Tea Group, a trusted name in the tea industry for over 132 years, launched a pioneering livelihood project at the Blind People’s Association (BPA) in Ahmedabad on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday.
As part of the project,...
Types of disabilities recognised in India
Life is not easy if you are differently abled. Our lives are filled with daily tasks, activities, and responsibilities. For those of us with a disability, these tasks might be more difficult to complete. Persons with disabilities die earlier, have poorer health, and experience more limitations in everyday functioning than the rest of the...
CSR News: Indian SMEs see sustainability as a key driver for commercial success by Launching Global Sustainability Survey 2024
Sustainability has become a strategic imperative for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), significantly influencing their long-term value and credibility, according to a new international survey from DHL Express. To better understand the growing prioritization of sustainability across the supply chain operations, DHL Express conducted an in-depth survey of 5,000 SME decision makers across 11 global...
CSR News: Bharat Forge Honoured with Prestigious IGBC Green Champion Award
In a testament to its commitment to sustainability, Bharat Forge Ltd., India’s leading manufacturing major and global provider of high performance and innovative essential components, has been recognized with the esteemed IGBC Green Champion Award at the Green Building Congress 2024 held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. This prestigious award acknowledges Bharat...
CSR News: Over 100,000 Youth Empowered, Reduces Child Marriage by 98%
Milaan Foundation’s Girl Icon program has achieved groundbreaking success, reducing child marriage rates by over 98% in rural Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. A recent study reveals that child marriage rates have dropped to less than 1% in these regions, compared to state averages of 15-23%. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of community-led...
School students from India participate at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Mumbai, India: VIBGYOR Group of Schools, a leading chain of K-12 schools, marked a significant milestone as the sole representatives from Mumbai, Pune and Vadodara at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 16 to November 20, 2024. The event, organised by the United Nations, is the world’s...
CSR Partnership with NAB India Centre for Blind Women & Disability Studies for Inclusive Impact
New Delhi, India: Consistent Infosystems better known as Consistent, one of India's fastest-growing IT & Surveillance brands, took another step towards creating meaningful change by partnering with NAB India Centre for Blind Women & Disability Studies in Hauz Khas, New Delhi. This heartfelt initiative highlights the company's unwavering commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
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CSR News: Eyecare Initiative Project Aarogyatara reaches one million screenings
Mumbai, India: Tata Capital, the financial services arm of the Tata Group, is proud to announce that Project Aarogyatara, has successfully conducted 1 million screenings in its mission to eliminate curable blindness.The initiative, aimed at providing inclusive primary eye care, organizes community-level eye screening camps across Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar.
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CSR News: An advanced registered vehicle scrapping facility, in Pune
Tata International, the global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group and Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer today inaugurated a new Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Pune. Named 'Re.Wi.Re–Recycle with Respect’, this cutting-edge facility has an annual capacity to safely disassemble 21,000 end-of-life commercial and passenger vehicles with environmentally friendly...
Dementia India Alliance Concludes International Conference of Global Experts (DEMCON’24)
The Dementia India Alliance (DIA) today concluded its 2-day International Dementia Care Conference (DEMCON’24) titled ‘Reaching the Unreached’ in Dementia Care. The event, held at the JN Tata Auditorium Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru on 29-30 November, provided a platform for global experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to address the pressing issue of dementia.
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Sri Lanka’s Lalitha Ranjani and Sunil Mohan of India win 3rd Kamla Bhasin Awards for Driving Gender Equality Across South Asia
This year’s the Kamla Bhasin Awards 2024 for Driving Gender Equality Across South Asia have been awarded to Lalitha Ranjani of Sri Lanka and Sunil Mohan from India. Additionally, the Special Jury Awards have been conferred upon Jaya Chakma from Bangladesh and Nikhil Taneja from India. The awards were presented on Saturday, 30th November...
SAIL and John Cockerill India sign MoU to drive innovation and green steel technologies
Delhi, India: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna and India’s largest public sector steel producer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), the Indian arm of the global John Cockerill Group in Mumbai. This MoU aims to leverage the combined strengths of the two companies, including cutting-edge...