Agriculture & Rural Development

As a global leader in the food and agriculture sectors, Cargill CSR plays a critical role in food security. Cargill and its Animal Nutrition business have set a wide range of sustainability goals. These include reduced emissions from manufacturing plants, incorporating new, to eco-friendly ways to generate energy. This global food corporation has also...

Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd, (BFIL) a 100% subsidiary of IndusInd Bank, has signed an MoU with The Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) of the Maharashtra Government to begin its Social Impact Initiative “Bharat Sanjeevani” at 31 districts in the state. The collaboration titled “Mahapashudhan Sanjeevani” under “Mukhyamantri Pashu Swasthya Yojana” will enhance the doorstep delivery of...

If there is one upside to the reverse migration towards villages during the pandemic, it's the focus on rural employment. Both the government and the private sector are prioritising economic growth in the villages. While companies are moving their plants and manufacturing units out of the metros, the government seems to be propping up...

Hyundai Motor India Ltd., country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, as announced, today commenced its ‘Grameen Sanitization’ drive under ‘Hyundai Cares 2.0 initiative.This month-long activity is aimed at creating a safe and secure environment for the rural community. Hyundai ‘Grameen Sanitization’ driveis to be implemented across 292 rural locations across...

The COVID-19 pandemic induced lockdown created a major crisis in our country impacting the lives of many people. Understanding their struggle and plight, Society Tea brought smiles to many faces through a tea drive. With the thought of brewing a delightful cup of tea, Society Tea in October distributed 2000 tea packs to the families...

Standard Chartered Bank and Piramal Sarvajal will be more than doubling their commitment to provide everyday access to safe drinking water to 300,000 people from the current 139,000 people. This will be achieved by setting up decentralised drinking water solutions and enhancing water security in remote rural areas across five states over the next...

Diwali shopping is at its peak. Online portals are competing for your attention. Malls have reopened with sales of the century. Fashion designers are rolling out the red carpet now that they are back in business. However, we recommend going local for your 2020 festive shopping. Patronise small businesses selling handmade clothes, which are...

A global pandemic. A nation-wide lockdown. A humanitarian crisis. Natural Calamities. All in a short span of 7 months. To support India get back on its feet - with sheer grit and resilience Mukul Madhav Foundation with CSR support from Finolex Industries launched its drive. #GiveWithDignityTM is serving grocery and hygiene essential kits to...

The unprecedented situations arising from COVID-19 require a new roadmap for recovery. The economy of India – and most of the world, for that matter – is in shambles. While businesses work towards regenerating the economy, corporate social responsibility and development initiatives have to rethink how they will uplift the most vulnerable sections of...

The verdict is out. Infosys has beaten Tata Chemicals for the Number 1 position in our 2020 India sustainability and CSR chart. Tata Chemicals held the top spot for three consecutive years, until now. Infosys was the second ranker in 2019, and has risen to numero uno for CSR in 2020. Infosys Foundation Chair Sudha...

SOS Children’s Villages of India, an international NGO dedicated to the holistic development of children without parental care, has been supplying green fodder seeds at subsidized prices for the farmers of the villages of Routhulapalem, Korada, and Yathapeta of the Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, and facilitating in the cultivation of forage crops for grazing. The...

These new-age firms driven by Indian whiz kids are firing up the farming ecosystem. Agritech is short for agricultural technology and also goes by the term agrotech. With farming being the main source of livelihood for more than half of our national population, Indian agritech startups have the potential to empower millions of men...