Women & Child Welfare

The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Maa Kushmanda. Maa Kushmanda is believed to be the creative power of the universe. She is associated with the endowment of vegetation on earth. On this day, let us celebrate the contribution of five women who have played a significant role in environment...

The auspicious festival of Navratri is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil. The word Navratri is derived from the Sanskrit words Nav and Ratri which means nine nights. On the third day of Navratri, devotees pay homage to Chandraghanta, which translates to "one who has a crescent moon on her forehead." Maa...

National Health Mission (NHM) Assam, in collaboration with Kamrup district authorities, unveiled "Xushrukha" (meaning "Taking Care" in Assamese), an innovative 18-month research program that will help reduce the rate of probable high-risk pregnancy (HRP) cases in the state. This first of its kind initiative in Assam, supported by the Piramal Foundation, is aimed at...

The United Nations observes 11th October every year as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognise the rights of girl children and the challenges faced by them across the globe. The theme for International Day Of The Girl Child 2023 is 'Invest in Girls' Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being.' “122 million girls are...

Every year, on October 11th, the world observes the International Day of the Girl Child. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the need to prioritize and promote the rights and well-being of girl children globally. In a nation as diverse and culturally rich as India, this observance carries significant weight, highlighting the...

Government school students across the state of Telengana will be able to start their day with a plate of hot breakfast from 24th October this year, the day which is observed as Vijayadashami or Dussehra in India. Following the footsteps of Tamil Nadu, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced the “Chief Minister’s Breakfast...

Menstrual hygiene – a practice that is very slowly gaining momentum among India’s underprivileged population mostly residing in rural areas and urban slums. Several non-profit organisations working across the country have taken up the responsibility to raise awareness on menstrual hygiene among those who need it the most, even though the task is not...

In a step to battle the issue of violence against women in the state, the Government of Chhattisgarh has issued an order as per which any person accused of rape, molestation or any other sexual offences or crimes against women and girls will be considered ineligible for government jobs. An order notifying about the...

Despite concerted global efforts, achieving gender equality by 2030, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is proving to be a daunting challenge. The recently released UN Women and UN DESA report titled "Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2023" paints a distressing picture of the current state of gender...

In a world increasingly grappling with the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has taken a significant stride by unveiling an extensive guide that places the spotlight on the intersection of children's rights and environmental concerns. This groundbreaking document, formally known as General...

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...

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...