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Federal Bank as part of its CSR activity is contributing to support the celebration and recognition of Indian sports and our athletes in preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics and Paralympics scheduled to take place in July-August 2024. The Bank is sponsoring a physical and mental health conclave, as well as 15 weekly talk...

Air pollution remains a significant environmental challenge in India, affecting both urban and rural areas. Recent data from 2022 revealed that the average annual levels of ultrafine particulate matter (PM) 2.5, a highly toxic air pollutant, were equally poor in rural India as in urban areas. This revelation has raised concerns about the Union...

Telangana Police has a programme called SAHAS which aims to combat workplace sexual harassment and reduce vulnerabilities. The goal is to provide support for women who face sexual harassment at workplace through collaboration with prominent industrial organisations and associations. Workplace sexual harassment, like many other crimes against women, is often unreported or underreported. Even when...

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...

Companies have begun to take efforts to decrease their carbon impact, produce ethical goods, and enhance the workplace in an era when customers care profoundly about corporate social responsibility (CSR). According to a Nielsen survey, 81% of global respondents strongly believe that corporations should contribute to environmental improvement. The Indian LED lighting market was...

India is mid-way through the G20 presidency and has been tasked with significant work in the key areas of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), two areas of special mention are SDG 5 – Gender equality and SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth. These SDGs recognize the importance of empowering women to achieve gender equality...

The state government has launched a scheme provide necessary educational facilities to the undergraduate students who have been affected by the ongoing tension at Manipur. A lot of students have been displaced and their family members killed ever since clashes began in the state in May this year. To ensure students’ access to education...

NGOs have a significant impact on supporting and advocating for the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities. These organisations work tirelessly to promote inclusivity, provide necessary resources, and empower disabled individuals to live fulfilling lives. In India, several remarkable NGOs have dedicated their efforts to assisting the disabled community and driving positive change....

Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala (NSNIS), the academic wing of Sports Authority of India (SAI) is looking for partnership with reputed organisations for financial and operational support through Corporate Social Responsibility in different areas. The organisation extending CSR support can be a company, trust, society or LLP. NSNIS conducts academic programs at its...

South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a coal-producing subsidiary of Coal India Ltd is moving towards becoming a net-zero energy company through solar energy projects. As part of the company’s strategy to expand business and achieve net zero energy goal, the Miniratna PSU has announced developing rooftop and ground mounted solar power projects of 600...

In a first, Gumla, a backward aspirational district of Jharkhand now boasts of a 400-seat library dedicated exclusively to women! The library boasts of a collection of over 7000 books and is also equipped with a computer hall and seven discussion rooms. Not only members who are coming to read books, the library will...

An NGO named Oyster, in collaboration with the Council for Green Revaluation (CGR), recently organized a two-day training program as part of the Geo Spirit Camp on Sustainable Development and Environmental Challenges. The training program aimed to equip its 28 members with the necessary knowledge and skills to address environmental issues. The event, held...