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World Nature Conservation Day: The Case of Construction of Metro Car Shed in Aarey Colony of Mumbai

The 28th of July is designated as World Nature Conservation Day each year. The purpose of the day is to protect our natural resources and the ecosystem as a whole. Save the species that are on the verge of extinction is the main goal of World Nature Conservation Day. The day aims to raise...

Companies can use CSR Funds for Initiatives Relating to Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

According to the government, businesses are permitted to use CSR funds for initiatives associated with the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with the aim of intensifying the efforts to popularise the campaign. What is Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign? The Central Government plans to commemorate the...

Schneider Electric’s Launched Green Yodha Program in Bengaluru to Work towards Sustainable Water Management

The global pioneer in digital transformation of energy automation and management, Schneider Electric, has brought its pan-India roadshow, Green Yodha Yatra, to Bengaluru in line with the Ministry of Jal Shakti's aim of effective and sustainable water management. The programme will raise awareness of the need to maintain sustainability in the water sector and...

Bengal teacher feeding vagabonds at railway station

Have you ever spared a minute to take a closer look at a vagabond limping on a railway station platform or maybe an elderly lady stinking in dirty clothes sitting helplessly on the over bridge? Where do these people come from? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? Today, we will narrate the...

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...

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