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With an aim to boost cruise tourism in the country, the Government of India has launched the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’. The aim is to propel India’s cruise tourism industry by doubling cruise passenger traffic by 2029, thus enhancing India’s potential as a global hub for cruise tourism. Ten Sea Cruise Terminals, 100 River Cruise...

Surat is a city known for its impact on the natural diamond industry through the artisans who cut and polish these rare and unique gems. India’s major diamond companies based there have deeply rooted family values that extend to the villages surrounding their businesses. Once known for silk weaving, this city in Gujarat has...

National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) is a campaign that aims to digitally educate at least one member of every family in rural areas. From 2014 to 2016, two Schemes titled ‘National Digital Literacy Mission’ (NDLM) and ‘Digital Saksharta Abhiyan’ (DISHA) were implemented by the Government of India with a target to train 52.50 lakh...

A 26-year-old chartered accountant, who was an employee of EY member firm SR Batliboi, lost her life because of work-related stress. Anna Sebastian passed away in July, four months after she started working at the firm. Sebastian died in July, four months after joining the firm. Her parents alleged that work-related pressure played a critical...

Jindal Steel and Power Limited was recognised as a winner in the Sports category at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2024, for its comprehensive CSR initiative in sports. The company founded by Shri O.P. Jindal 30 years ago has made the Jindal Group synonymous with mining and Industrialisation in India. Shri O.P. Jindal has...

“Mero gaam ‘kaatha parey’, Jaha doodh ki nadiya baahe Jaha koyal toh koh gaye, Mhare ghar angna na bhoolo na” These lines from the iconic song of Shaam Benegal’s ‘Manthan’ (1976) describe a revolution in the dairy market of India in the 1960s. Famously called ‘Operation Flood’, the step was a rural development program that pushed...

Wayanad, nestled in the northern part of Kerala, captivates visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, abundant flora and fauna, and deep-rooted cultural heritage. This enchanting district has recently garnered attention as an aspirational district, facing unique development challenges that have been identified by the prestigious NITI Aayog. With its pristine beauty and untapped potential, Wayanad...

To celebrate the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27th September this year, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has launched the Incredible India Content Hub on the revamped Incredible India digital portal. The Incredible India Content Hub is a comprehensive digital repository, featuring a rich collection of high-quality images, films, brochures, and newsletters related...

Suppose you are good at making ‘Chole Bhature’. Motivated by your friends and family, you decide to open a small stall in front of Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station, Delhi. The stall starts with a bang and with time, you end up delivering more and more plates per day. At the end of each day, you are...

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has made it mandatory for corporates to file CSR return and annual return of their financial statements separately. The ministry has also shortened the window for CSR return filing for 2023-24. This means companies will now have to file their CSR return (CSR-2) for 2023-24 by 31st December 2024....

“Winter is coming!”, said Ned Stark from the most famous series ever made, ‘Game Of Thrones’.  The line, in the series, was meant as a warning for the ‘House of The North’,  to be vigilant of the harsh cold winters. The nights become freezing and days become tough. After the end of the final...

The Government of India is planning to launch a comprehensive scheme for providing internship opportunities in top companies. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is soon expected to publish a list of 500 companies which can participate in the Centre’s internship scheme, based on the average annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure of the...