Education and Skill Training

Education is a dynamic field, constantly evolving to meet the demands of an ever-changing world. In the digital age, where information is readily accessible and the ways we communicate and learn are transforming rapidly, educators in India are facing unique challenges. However, they are rising to the occasion with innovative teaching practices that promise...

India’s leading branchless banking and digital network, PayNearby, today announced that it has collaborated with Grameen Foundation for Social Impact (GFSI), a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting underserved communities, to upskill 150,000 business correspondents (BCs) across Indian hinterland and upgrade them to provide digital and financial services beyond cash-in/cash-out to the underserved and...

With an aim to support talented school students from underprivileged background, the Government of Jharkhand is planning to host an exhibition-cum-sale of their artworks. In the exhibition, children will not only be able to showcase their artistic skills, but they will also be able to digitally market their creation and earn money from the...

In a groundbreaking revelation, the India Welfare Trust's recent report has illuminated a significant untapped potential for employee involvement in volunteering initiatives across India. This revelation showcases a remarkable opportunity for India Inc to make a socio-economic impact, far beyond the realms of conventional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding. The report unveils insights into...

More than five and a half thousand teachers have been appointed in the primary schools of Madhya Pradesh today at the Rozgar Mela. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the Madhya Pradesh Rozgar Mela from Red Fort, Delhi on Monday. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister congratulated the newly recruited 5800 primary school teachers and...

With an aim to attract international students to India and keeping in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of re-establishing India as a global hub of education, the Government of India has recently launched the Study in India Portal in New Delhi. The goal is to once again make India, once the land of...

International Youth Day is observed on the 12th August every year by the United Nations with the aim of bringing issues faced by the youth in front of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. For 2023, the theme of International Youth Day is ‘Green Skills for...

Amid ongoing ethnic clashes and violence in Manipur, thousands of students have been displaced and their education interrupted midway. Kerala in India’s Southern end may be located far away from violence-torn North-Eastern state of Manipur but act of humanity has never restricted itself within geographical boundaries. To ensure students affected by violence in Manipur...

To make the youngsters of North-Eastern part of India more skilled and job ready, the Government of India has launched a special skill initiative for North-East Region with financial allocation of Rs 360 crore. The purpose is to create a robust skill-centric and industry ready ecosystem in the North-East. Union Minister for Education and Skill...

From rural India, here comes a promising indicator of progress towards an inclusive environment. According to a report conducted by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU), a collaboration between Transform Rural India and Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt. Ltd., parents from rural communities firmly believe that a child's gender, whether a boy or a girl,...

Mumbai, 8 August 2023 – The CSR Journal is delighted to announce the official opening of applications for The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023, a momentous event commemorating a decade of dedicated efforts in advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India. Corporations across the nation are invited to participate in this prestigious event and...

Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives are majorly focused on education in India after healthcare. Talking about Corporate Social Responsibility in education, a total of 31 Naveen Swami Atmanand School buildings in Chhattisgarh are currently undergoing renovation with the support of CSR funds. The initiative has been supported by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) through their...