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APL Apollo Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of APL Apollo Group, has launched its community-focused Project Karuna in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The initiative aims to administer anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) to approximately 1200 street dogs in the region. It was flagged off by officials from the Noida Authority including Mr. S....

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, through its CSR arm REC Foundation has partnered with the Unit of Science and Educational Development (UNISED) to support the education of 75,500 children in Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, REC has committed...

The Union Cabinet LED by PM Narendra Modi has approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a total outlay of Rs.75,021 crore for installing rooftop solar and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for one crore households. The scheme was launched recently on 13th February. Under this scheme rooftop solar power units...

Private philanthropy in India witnessed remarkable growth during 2022-23, exceeding the average annual growth rate observed over the preceding five years. This surge, driven primarily by increased family philanthropy and retail giving, signals a significant shift in the landscape of charitable contributions within the nation. The latest edition of the India Philanthropy Report, jointly produced...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a concept that encourages businesses to contribute to the social, economic, and environmental well-being of their stakeholders and the society at large. In India, CSR has been mandated by law since 2013, requiring certain companies to spend at least 2% of their average net profits on CSR activities. Over...

North-East India has been the most neglected region when it comes to corporate social responsibility. However, the tide is turning. CSR spending in the north-eastern region has witnessed a sharp spike over the past five years, with corporate houses and public sector enterprises giving more importance to north-eastern states in their CSR planning and...

As World NGO Day quietly concluded yesterday, without much celebration, commemoration or discussion, it was evidently clear that the development sector doesn’t talk much about itself or the impact it creates on society. This also reflected in the fact that other significant stakeholders did not mark this day in any way. It wouldn’t hurt...

In what could turn out to be a game-changer in the field of oncology, Tata Institute in Mumbai which is known for treatment and research in Cancer has come up with a groundbreaking discovery that could prevent the recurrence of cancer in human body. Doctors and researchers at the institute have developed a tablet which...

NGOs play a crucial role in improving the lives of people who have been affected by natural disasters or are facing other challenges. NGOs can act as implementers, catalysts, and partners to provide essential goods and services to those in need. In India, there are NGOs working for quality education, healthcare, nutrition, animal welfare,...

As a major step towards strengthening India’s tertiary health care infrastructure and services, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated to the nation five All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Sunday. These are located at Rajkot (Gujarat), Bathinda (Punjab), Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Kalyani (West Bengal) and Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh). The PM also inaugurated and...

The renewable energy arm of India’s largest integrated power company NTPC Limited has signed a Land Lease Agreement for setting up a green hydrogen production facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The agreement has been signed between NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation. As per the agreement, an ‘Integrated Green Hydrogen...

Ludhiana is often dubbed as the Manchester of India for its prominent textile industry. The city famous for its shawls and stoles satisfies the demands of major domestic as well as international brands. The city’s role in the supply chain of many companies makes it a desirable location for CSR investments. Top CSR projects in...