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Kutch is the largest district of India. It is in fact larger than some of the smaller states of the country. The region is mostly arid with a major part of it covered by the salt desert. The world knew about Kutch because of natural disasters it has to bear ever so often. In...

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is India’s first airport to launch a one-of-its-kind Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) & Solar PV hybrid (Solar Mill) to explore the possibility of utilization of wind energy at the airport. CSMIA has introduced this pilot program in collaboration with WindStream Energy Technologies India Pvt Ltd, which ensures...

In June 2006, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was established. The United Nations defines elder abuse as "a single or recurring act, or a lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes injury or distress to an older person," according to the UN. It's a social...

Recent studies found out that almost 90% of Millennials would choose a sustainable and eco-friendly product over any non-sustainable counterparts. One of the most significant benefits of brands switching to "eco-friendly" is making a major appeal to the new generation, especially in urban areas. However, several companies are still stuck in the myth bubble...

Manual Scavenging claims the lives of so many individuals each year. The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 bans the practice of having humans enter the sewers to clean them without protective equipment. However, this has not really stopped this activity from taking place and hundreds of manual scavengers...

According to a new study done by scientists at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, climate change is projected to negatively damage India's solar and wind energy potential over the next 50 years, posing a significant challenge to the country's ambitious quest for renewable energy. The future forecasts are critical as India...

Aim to raise the bar on rating social interventions at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2022 Mumbai – May 31, 2022: The CSR Journal, a leading voice in corporate social responsibility, has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the country’s largest PR consultancy, Adfactors PR, for the upcoming ‘The CSR Journal Excellence...

Having an income does not necessarily lead to financial independence for women. It is not unusual to see the males of the family – be it father or a husband – take charge of making financial decisions, even for the money earned by women. However, it is astounding to know that fewer women are...

Diversified conglomerate Reliance Industries has contributed Rs 1,184.93 crore towards supporting a number of need-based and impactful Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives during the fiscal FY22, as reported by IANS. Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries, spearheaded the CSR programmes, which were directed by Nita M. Ambani, the foundation's Founder and Chairperson. Rural transformation,...

In India, mental health has long been a taboo subject, since we are encouraged to suppress our emotions and sentiments in order to appear as normal as possible in front of others. The month of May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month around the world to combat the stigma associated with mental illness. Mental...

For the current fiscal year, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of public-sector enterprises (PSEs) will be focused on 'health and nutrition.' According to official sources, the Department of Public-Sector Enterprises has told all Central ministries and departments that the PSEs under subject should follow this decision. 'Health and Nutrition, with a special focus...

Global warming and climate change is changing the world as we know it. And no one is responsible for this but us. At this stage it is not only the job of corporate companies or government authorities to take action to contain the carbon emissions responsible for climate change, but individual action and commitment...