The CSR Journal

Gautam Buddha Nagar, India: Acting on a video depicting the abuse of an Indian Python for entertainment, a species protected under Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India collaborated with the Gautam Buddh Nagar Forest Division for a preliminary offence report (POR)...

In a testament to its commitment to promoting energy conservation and adoption of clean energy, Tata Power hosted the first-ever State-Level Urja Mela in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, bringing together over 470 students from across Odisha. Serving as a precursor to Tata Power’s national Urja Mela annually conducted during National Energy Conservation Week, this event was...

AVPN, the largest network of social investors in Asia, launched the “Climate x Health: Lighthouse for Asia” Fund, supported by the Bayer Foundation. Announced at the Singapore Pavilion session at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the USD 5-million Fund aims to empower non-profit organisations leveraging climate innovations to create scalable solutions that protect the health...

Gurugram, India: INDIA, November 19, 2024: Change is accelerating on multiple fronts. From global elections, rapid AI advancements and increased costs of living (to name a few), it’s no surprise that people find themselves fatigued, needing to withdraw, pick a side or simply disconnect. Yet, in the face of rising uncertainty, isolation and polarisation,...

India’s commitment to climate action and sustainable development takes center stage at the Summit on Sustainability 2024, organized by the Energy Consortium - IIT Madras and Pollution Control India. The event brings together leaders across sectors to discuss and strategize solutions aligned with the Paris Agreement, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and...

Hyderabad, India: Close to 150 gauvansh have been rescued from illegal slaughterhouses and cattle smugglers by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in the state of Telangana since July 2024. GHMC sends these rescued gauvansh to the cattle pond from where they are rehabilitated at the Dhyan Foundation Telangana Gaushalas. Dhyan Foundation is looking after over...

NMDC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India and the single largest producer of iron ore in the country, has reaffirmed its commitment to society by approving significant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects across Chhattisgarh. These decisions were taken by Board of Directors meeting held recently, showcasing NMDC's...

Mumbai, India: On the occasion of World Children's Week, children from various parts of Mumbai and Maharashtra crafted an 11 point agenda talking about their safety, inclusion and support in schools and communities. On Sunday, the ’’Children Speak: A Collective Commitment in Empowering Children’s Voices” event successfully concluded at Maharashtra Nature Park, Sion Bandra Link...

Bengaluru, India: Sightsavers India and AbbVie India, in their ongoing collaborative campaign, recently hosted the fourth state-level consultation on the ‘Prevention of Visual Impairment Caused by Glaucoma’ at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The event was honoured by the presence of our Guests of Honour, Shri Vikas Kishor Suralkar, IAS, Special Commissioner...

New Delhi, India: Nasscom foundation in collaboration with LEAD at Krea University, launched a comprehensive report titled “Digital Dividends: Understanding the Use of Social Commerce by Women Entrepreneurs in Rural India”. The study offers a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities for Rural Women Entrepreneurs (RWEs) in embracing digital tools and social commerce,...

ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is committed to empowering rural youth by meeting their skill development and training needs. The Adani Foundation’s Adani Skill Development Centre (ASDC) at ACC Chaibasa has recently transformed the life of Poonam Nayak through its training and placement programme. With her education halted...

IndusInd Bank Limited (IBL) and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of IBL announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW), Government of India, to launch the Bharat Sanjeevani Krishi Utthan initiative. This initiative aims to support the government’s flagship program, “Formation and Promotion of...