The CSR Journal

Sustainable social enterprise IndiVillage has been named in a global index of leaders in impact sourcing. The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals' (IAOP) Impact Sourcing Champions Index, a list created in partnership with Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI), features organisations that have used impact sourcing to make a profound contribution to disadvantaged communities with limited...

Independence Day is symbolic of so many things for the citizens of India. It stands for the strength of our leaders who fought for Independence, for the heroic role played by the Indian Nation Army in India’s freedom movement, for the unity shown by the diverse populace of India, and for the road to...

Standing true to its motto of serving lives, Mankind Pharma, the fourth largest pharmaceutical company of India, has pledged Rs. 2 crore for Assam and Bihar flood relief. The company has donated the money to the Chief Minister Relief Fund of the respective states so that the money can be utilized to help build...

The Handicrafts sector is one of the key sources of employment for the Indian Artisan Community. They have been impacted severely during these unprecedented times. On Independence Day 2020, Tata Tea Premium has launched a special "Desh Ka Kulhad" collection that promotes the work of our Indian Artisans. This limited edition hand-painted Kulhad showcases...

Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, one of India’s leading and renowned diagnostic company, has won the India CSR award for “Too Shy To Ask” App, a dedicated gender education and awareness application targeted towards teenagers and their parents. The project is executed by WE Foundation, a registered NGO working in the area of Adolescent and Reproductive Health...

Optum, a part of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), has committed ₹11,45,68,775 to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The funding is part of a $10 Million COVID-19 global fund committed by UnitedHealth Group for countries where its businesses operate. The contribution will provide urgent assistance to the most impacted communities, including health care workers, hard-hit and...

MAGGI has been an integral part of Indian households for nearly four decades. On India's 74th Independence Day, Nestlé India is announcing the launch of 'MAGGI Desh Ke liye 2 Minute - Ek Chhoti Si Koshish' a set of year-long initiatives, across the country. The initiative will begin with a digital launch followed by several...

LG Electronics, India’s leading consumer durable brand celebrates this Independence Day, by announcing its contribution under ‘Kar Salaam- A CSR initiative’. Under the aegis of this initiative, LG Electronics will donate 1 crore to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) under Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat (KSB SECTT), a nodal organization of the Govt. of India, Ministry...

Uber today announced it will help deliver free meals for the hungry and those impacted by the COVID pandemic in partnership with the Robin Hood Army, a volunteer-based organization, which fights against hunger. As the RHA’s mobility partner, Uber will provide free rides to its volunteers in 10 cities: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad,...

Mi India along with its network of Distributors and Retail Partners announced to pledge 2500 brand new smartphones worth Rs. 2 Crores to children from communities that are worst affected by the pandemic. The company’s 2500 plus strong exclusive retail network will come together to donate these 2500 smartphones under this CSR initiative. Celebrating 5...

Today is Organ Donation Day 2020. More than half a million Indians are estimated to be in dire need of an organ transplant. Every year 5 lakh Indians lose their lives waiting for organs. Yet, less than a thousand Cadaveric donation (from a deceased donor) transplants are performed each year. That’s a life lost...

Pune-based KPIT Technologies Limited has emerged as the winner of this year’s ‘FICCI Corporate Social Responsibility Awards’ in the category of ‘Exemplary Innovation. The award recognised its CSR initiative ‘KPIT Sparkle’ which is unlocking the power of IPR in India by connecting thousands of budding entrepreneurs to the incubation ecosystem every year, especially those...