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Plastic not only pollutes soil and water with harmful substances, but plastic waste is also responsible for the death of many marine animals and those living on land as they mistake it for food and try to consume it. Cases of stray dogs and cats getting their heads stuck in discarded plastic containers on...

About 55.6 per cent of India’s population is unable to afford a healthy diet, according to the United Nations’ State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report. While this number has been decreasing each year consistently except for the time India was battling with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still higher than the average...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the government would develop a ‘climate finance taxonomy’, in the “Next Generation Reforms” section of the Union Budget 2024-2025. “We will develop a taxonomy for climate finance to enhance the availability of capital for climate adaptation and mitigation. This will support the achievement of the country’s climate...

The literacy rate in Rajasthan, one of the largest states in India, is lower than the national average of 74%, according to the 2011 Census data. The state’s literacy rate stands at 66%. Jaisalmer, a popular tourist destination in west Rajasthan, has a literacy rate of around 46. For years, government schools in Jaisalmer have...

The Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday has made significant allocations for India’s healthcare sector. Union Health Ministry has been allocated Rs 90,958.63 crore for the FY 2024-25, which marks a notable increase from Rs 80,517.62 crore in the 2023-2024 revised Budget. While the government has allocated Rs 87,656.90 crore...

Companies will now be required to use their CSR funds to cover 10 per cent of internship costs, as announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on July 23, 2024. The initiative is aimed at creating opportunities for one crore youth in the top 500 companies over the next five years....

The commitment of Indian conglomerates to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has seen a 53 per cent increase between financial years 2017-18 and 2021-22, according to the Economic Survey. The substantial and consistent growth in CSR spending sheds light on the hoslitic approach towards social development at the hand of both - government and private...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the responsibility the corporates have towards the society and the environment. The essence of this responsibility is that the society and environment contribute to the profitability of a company. Thus it is the responsibility of the company to ensure that it gives back to the society and environment to...

HDFC Bank, one of the highest CSR spenders in India, reported an expenditure of Rs 945.31 crore on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for the Financial Year 2023-24 in its Integrated Annual Report. The bank had spent Rs. 820.89 crore in FY 2023, which means there has been an increase of Rs 124.42 cr...

Tucked away in the northeastern part of India, Sikkim is a stunning place known for its natural beauty and diverse culture. It's a unique destination for travellers seeking adventure and tranquillity. In the financial year 2022, Sikkim received a significant sum of Rs. 28.24 Crores in CSR funds from 22 big companies. Among the top...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated that 93.3 million adult Americans were obese in 2015–2016. This figure represents 39.8% of the total population. Being overweight can increase the risk of developing hypertension, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, among other major health issues. Despite any benefits that its supporters may claim,...

According to a new report, climate change has a direct impact on education. A report by the Global Education Monitoring Report of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has highlighted the long-term impact caused as a result of climate shocks experienced during the early childhood years. The paper, which is part of a series...