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Employees working for companies with strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs tend to find their jobs more meaningful, boosting engagement. And that impact is up to 20% stronger when workers are given a say in corporate CSR activities, according to a new study conducted by the University of British Columbia (UBC). “Employees’ sense of meaningfulness and...

Struggling to check stray cows, the Yogi Adityanath government has asked all district magistrates in the state to explore the option of getting companies to run temporary cow shelters as part of their corporate social responsibility obligations. An order issued by the UP government to all senior administrative officials in districts mentioned this as part...

आरक्षण को लेकर नरेंद्र मोदी सरकार का ये मास्टरस्ट्रोक राजनीतिक गेम चेंजर है। राजस्थान, मध्यप्रदेश और छत्तीसगढ़ में बीजेपी की चुनावी हार सरकार की आखें खोलने का काम कर गई। एससी, एसटी एक्ट में सुप्रीम कोर्ट के फैसले को पलटने के बाद सवर्ण समाज में सरकार के प्रति नाराजगी साफ तौर पर देखी गई।...

The private sector in Malaysia is encouraged to organise more corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes, especially ones involving education aid to help underprivileged students. Johor Housing and Rural Development Committee chairman Dzulkefly Ahmad said the CSR programmes could also give the students a chance to pursue their education in a comfortable manner and continue enriching...

PVR Cinemas has rolled out its Accessible Cinema Program for people with mobility, hearing and visual impairment. The first phase of the program will have 50 theatres in 30 cities, equipped with assistive equipment and technology. Mobility PVR’s Accessible cinemas have been provided with assistive equipment like step sliders, step climbers, roll-a-ramps, stair lifts and one...

Facing flak over stray cattle damaging crops and causing road accidents in Uttar Pradesh, the Adityanath government has issued an order to all district magistrates in the state to explore the option of getting companies to run temporary cow shelters as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) obligations. This is part of the state...

Corporate Social Responsibility funds worth over Rs 8,314 crore remained unspent over three financial years starting from 2014-15, according to the government. Under the Companies Act, a certain class of profitable entities are required to shell out at least two per cent of their three-year annual average net profit towards CSR activities in a financial...

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 a company's commitment to environmentally-friendly business practices (71%), social responsibility (68%), and giving back to the local community (68%) are among the most important attributes of a company. Less than...

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 जिक्र करते हुए सरकार को खनन क्षेत्रों में कंपनियों के सीएसआर खर्च की समीक्षा करने को कहा है। संसदीय समिति ने ये फैसले इसलिए लिया ताकि एक ही क्षेत्र में...

Public sector units (PSUs) will now identify central themes for corporate social responsibility activities every year, with 60% of their CSR expenditure dedicated to the thematic programmes, as per new guidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprises. The norms call for aspirational districts to be accorded preference by central public sector enterprises (CPSE) for their...

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) today signed a Statement of Interest (SoI) with NITI Aayog to improve quality of life of citizens by providing safe drinking water supply and sanitation, education and elder care sectors in mutually agreed three Aspirational Districts of Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu, Karauli in Rajasthan and Nandurbar...

In view of the United Nations Development System transformation currently underway, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has appointed an Eminent Persons Advisory Group to identify strategic policy areas and further enhance the regional commission’s focus to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for...