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The residents of East Bengaluru are worried of the worsening state of water bodies in villages outside BBMP limits, caused due to sewage and industrial pollutants. According to reports, the residents are concerned that the water bodies that were recently rejuvenated through CSR initiatives, are already in dire condition. One of the examples of...

Uttar Pradesh (UP) is the most populous state in India. Considering that the land is well drained by many rivers, the major contributor to the state’s economy is the agriculture sector. Uttar Pradesh is a state with a lot of political importance. Many of the Prime Ministers of India hail from the state of...

In a meeting with top pharma giants operating in the state, Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Monday urged them to provide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for improvement of medical services and infrastructure at government hospitals like Osmania General Hospital and Gandhi Hospital. The minister asked the pharma majors to donate CSR funds...

Mysuru or Mysore, also known as the cultural capital of Karnataka is the third largest and second most populated city in the state. The city is famous for its silk and is also a thriving sandalwood and incense centre. The city has always enchanted tourists and visitors with its magnificent palaces, beautiful gardens and...

Nagaland is a border state of India with a majority of its population consisting of tribals. The state is considered to be an eco-sensitive zone for its role in supporting unique biodiversity. Because of this, as well as some other political factors, the state of Nagaland has not benefitted from development making it highly...

The responsibility of the corporates towards the society does not end with setting aside a percentage of their profits to carry out philanthropic activities. What good is a philanthropic activity by an entity that on the other side of the spectrum exploits the Natural and Human Resources? With rising temperatures and increasing instances of extreme...

Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited launched three CSR projects in Mumbai on Thursday. The initiatives focusing on art, health, and sanitation which are specific to Maharashtra, were launched at The Bombay Art Society in Bandra. The CSR initiatives include installation of 100 water RO systems in...

According to a new study, a spike in air pollution in the cities of India that are generally known to have cleaner air may cause a higher rise in death rates than in cities that have higher pollution in the air. Therefore, if the same amount of increase in air pollution happens in Bengaluru...

CSR contribution in North-Eastern India is almost negligible due to poor industrial development. Therefore, North-Eastern states are deprived from the social development and environmental conservation initiatives which are taken up by various companies through Corporate Social Responsibility. With an aim to attract CSR funding towards North-Eastern India, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is hosting...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has launched the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Yojana with an aim to financially empower women. The CM has issued strict directives to the officials in the state in order to ensure swift and transparent implementation of the scheme. What are the provisions of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Yojana? The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Yojana...

Popularly known as the 'City of Joy', Kolkata is rich in culture and heritage but fares poorly in CSR. Trends show that mostly companies that operate in and around the city tend to invest their Corporate Social Responsibility corpus in any projects. We present the ones making the most impact with their CSR programmes...

The eastern coastal state Odisha is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in India famous for its temples, beaches, wildlife, hills, tribes, handicrafts and handloom. Capital city Bhubaneswar is called the city of temples. The temple architecture style called Kalinga is unique to this region which is characterized by curvilinear shapes and delicate...