The CSR Journal

ICICI was formed in 1955 at the initiative of the World Bank, the Government of India and representatives of Indian industry. Until the late 1980s, ICICI primarily focused its activities on project finance, providing long-term funds to a variety of industrial projects. With the liberalization of the financial sector in India in the 1990s,...

ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Group, as a part of CSR initiative, continue to make significant strides in improving the livelihoods of rural communities through its Kitchen Garden Program. One such success story emerges from Kudithini Village, Bellary district of Karnataka. Here, Sarojamma has become a testament to...

Deloitte India recently celebrated its 21st annual Impact Day. Impact Day is a culmination of year-long volunteering efforts and is driven by volunteers, spanning across all career levels and professional domains. Volunteer project leaders select causes they are committed to and collaborate with internal teams and non-profit organisations to plan day-long programmes. Volunteer team members register for projects...

With an aim to bridge existing gaps between skilled labour force and industry needs and boost demand-driven, high-quality skill training and vocational education at regional level, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship laid the foundation stone for National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) Plus in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The minister is...

New Delhi, India: India SME Forum (ISF), India’s largest non-governmental, not-for-profit organization for small and medium businesses, hosted a National Summit to launch IndiaXports 2.0, India’s first mass export development program, aimed to empower 200,000 first-time exporters to enter international markets by fostering export readiness and capacity building. Supporting the launch of the initiative, Narayan...

Odisha, India: The Indian government's sustainable transport drive is more than just policies and initiatives; it's a forward-looking journey towards a greener, more accessible future. With the launch of key initiatives like the National Electric Mobility Mission 2022 and the FAME India Scheme, India is revolutionizing its transportation sector. The spotlight, however, extends beyond...

New Delhi, India: Max Healthcare today announced the launch of the Max Skill Training Programme for Sustainable Livelihoods in a partnership with the country’s largest central prison, Tihar Jail. This is the first and largest ever corporate sector partnership with Tihar Jail for a skills training program in India, that aims to further the...

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that it plans to launch a 'Chief Minister Health at Doorstep' scheme worth Rs 1,500-crore for the citizens of Mumbai. This scheme, which aims to provide free healthcare facilities to the residents of Mumbai, includes providing medicines free of cost at civic hospitals, delivery of drug consumable services...

Researchers working in the area of science & technology often face problems in finding credible sources and scientific publications. This may change soon.  The Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India is working on an initiative called ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ to enable researchers to access all accredited publications and...

mPokket, India's fastest-growing loan-app, is making a meaningful impact this festive season by partnering with NGOs dedicated to empowering women and orphaned children. This aligns with the digital lender’s core value of empowering the future and its responsibility towards society and the environment. In a collaborative effort with Twirl Store, an award-winning NGO, mPokket is...

Mumbai, India: Virtusa Corporation, a leading provider of digital engineering, and technology services through its philanthropic arm, Virtusa Foundation, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution (B.J.P.C.I) Heritage School Restoration Project. The restoration of this iconic institution not only preserves a vital piece of history but also...

New Delhi, India: FUJIFILM India, a leading imaging company, flags off their recent CSR Campaign for Tuberculosis Screening in Valsad, Gujarat with a commitment to strengthen the government’s effort of “TB Harega Desh Jeetega”. Spanning over a period of 10 months and focusing on 2 districts, of Banaskantha & Valsad, the initiative aims to...