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India Inc. Spent Rs. 24,865 Crore on CSR in FY 2020-21

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending of India Inc in FY 2020-21 amounted to Rs. 24,865 Crore out of which Rs. 6947 Crore was spent on healthcare activities including the COVID-19-related initiatives. The announcement regarding the CSR spending was made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Loksabha and is also reflected in the National...

JSW Steel Spent Rs. 200.34 Crores on CSR in FY2021-22

JSW Steel is India’s leading and one of the world’s most efficient integrated steelmakers. The Company led by Sajjan Jindal, spent Rs. 200.34 crores on its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects during the fiscal year 2021-22. It has aligned its CSR programs to the key areas of health and nutrition, education and learning, agri-...

Ladakh to use Plastic Waste in Construction of Roads

The Himalayas attract a lot of tourist crowds from across the world. The mountain range supporting a plethora of biodiversity has been a preferred choice of destination for Indians, especially during the summer season to escape the sweltering heat in the plains. In the last few years, with the growth of Social Media, these...

60% of CSR Funds allocated to rural needs, healthcare, and education: Government

According to government records, around 60 per cent of the total CSR funds spent by companies in the last seven financial years were in the areas of education, healthcare and rural development-related activities. The corporate affairs ministry has stated in a written response to the Lok Sabha that during the time period, about 33%...

State Bank of India Spends Rs. 204.10 Crores towards its CSR Initiatives in FY22

State Bank of India is the largest and oldest commercial bank in India, serving a varied customer base. Headquartered in Mumbai, the government-owned, multinational, public sector banking and financial services company has gained the faith and loyalty of millions of customers across the social spectrum. SBI provides several products and services covering retail banking,...

Muthoot Finance has positively impacted over 4.5 lakh through CSR in FY2021-22

Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold loan NBFC Company has demonstrated its dedication to the socio-economic development of the society and touched more than 4.5 lakh beneficiaries under its CSR initiatives in 2021-2022. The company reported a total spend of Rs. 81.14 Crores on Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives that spanned across delivery of COVID essentials...

World Population Day 2022: Which is a Bigger Threat – Population Explosion or Population Collapse?

World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 to raise awareness about global population issues. The Governing Council of the United Nations Development Program established the day in 1989. World Population Day was originally marked on July 11, 1990, in more than 90 countries. Since then, it has been marked by a...

Greenwashing: CocaCola, Unilever, KLM Accused of Practicing it

According to recent studies, well-known companies like Coca-Cola and Unilever are misleading consumers by using "greenwashing." According to The Changing Markets Foundation (CMF), in recent years, the number of goods with sustainable or green labels has grown dramatically, and many well-known firms have engaged in greenwashing. However, even as companies tout their efforts to...

IIT Bombay’s Annual CSR Conclave ‘Tech for Sustainable Development’ 2022, a huge success with participation from India’s top corporates

'Tech for Sustainable Development’, IIT Bombay's Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave 2022 was held at Victor Menezes Convention Centre at the Institute's campus on July 6, 2022. A large number of India’s biggest corporates attended the conclave. The Institute demonstrated its forays into the variety of research work that can be supported through CSR...

Top Platforms that are Empowering Indian Women

The overall success of any nation is determined by the socio-economic progress of the entire population, India is no exception there. According to the latest studies, the average female employment rate in India is 56%, which got highly impacted in 2020 due to the pandemic. To combat the post-pandemic employment crisis, a plethora of...

World Zoonoses Day: What is Monkeypox and How can we Prevent its Spread?

Every year on July 6, World Zoonoses Day is observed to honour the first zoonotic disease vaccination given, such as those against West Nile virus, ebola, and influenza. Zoonotic disorders are brought on by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. These microorganisms can cause a variety of ailments in both humans and animals, ranging in severity....

Five Asian Countries Among Top 10 Solar-Powered Economies Globally

Asia now accounts for five of the top 10 solar-powered economies after a decade of growth and expansion. Ten years ago, European nations dominated the solar rankings. The most recent study, undertaken by Ember, a think tank for electricity, examined how total solar energy capacity changed globally over the last ten years. Ember is a...

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