CSR
CSR funds worth INR 8,314 crore remained unspent over three financial years
Corporate Social Responsibility funds worth over Rs 8,314 crore remained unspent over three financial years starting from 2014-15, according to the government.
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CSR: Using Solar in Agriculture
According to a report published by Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research in 2012, one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture. With...
USA: Companies’ Commitment to CSR Influences Buying Decisions More Than Price
People prioritize environmental and human-focused causes over price, according to a new survey from Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews firm.
Most people say...
Food wastage and the Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs in short) emphasize both increasing food security and reducing stress on natural resources. Reducing food loss and food wastage...
CSR: संसदीय समिति का निर्देश कहा खनन क्षेत्रों में सरकारी कंपनियों के सीएसआर खर्च की समीक्षा करे सरकार
संसद की एक समिति ने डिस्ट्रिक्ट मिनरल फाउंडेशन की परियोजनाओं के लिये राज्यों को 15,500 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक की राशि बांटे जाने का...
PSUs to identify annual themes for CSR
Public sector units (PSUs) will now identify central themes for corporate social responsibility activities every year, with 60% of their CSR expenditure dedicated to...
NITI Aayog, NSE Foundation join hands to improve quality of life of citizens in Aspirational Districts
The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) today signed a Statement of Interest (SoI) with NITI Aayog to improve quality of life of...
Are CSR projects and spends aligned with thematic areas?
According to Census 2011 undertaken by the Government of India, 6% of the nation’s population resides in slums, amounting to more than 7 crore...
CSR to Include Nutrition Studies in Medical Education
Proper nutrition plays a key role in disease prevention and treatment. Many patients understand this link and look to physicians for guidance diet and...
United Nations ESCAP appoints Eminent Persons Advisory Group
In view of the United Nations Development System transformation currently underway, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia...
Celebrating the girl child, everyday!
In a country where females constitute over 48.18% of the total population, equal opportunities is the topic of discussion amongst various conversation groups. On...
Food waste makes a global mess
Food waste is a global problem from every point of view, as it involves every step of the food supply chain and leaves nearly...