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Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2, Zero Hunger, is one of the 17 SDGs adopted by the United Nations. The goal aims to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. Hunger and malnutrition are major global challenges, and India is no exception. According to the Global Hunger Index 2022, India...

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 or "No Poverty" is a global goal set by the United Nations to end poverty in all its forms, everywhere. In India, poverty remains a significant challenge, with over 269 million people living below the poverty line. The government, civil society organizations, and the private sector have taken various...

TNS India Foundation is a not-for-profit organization working to put a smile on the faces of India’s farmers, skilling the youth and empowering women. Founded under the aegis of TechnoServe Inc. as a not-for-profit organization in 2012, the Foundation collaborates with private corporations and institutions to design and implement large-scale, multi-year poverty-alleviation programs in...

Mumbai – February 25, 2023 Shri Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, addressed the audience as the ‘Chief Guest’ at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2022 – Fifth Edition which was hosted on the 25th February, 2023, at The National Stock Exchange, BKC, Mumbai. The Chief Minister addressed a gathering of over 250 individuals including...

Mumbai, 22 February 2023: The CSR Journal Excellence Awards proudly steps into its fifth year, this time with ‘India First’ as its theme. We at The CSR Journal aim to motivate, encourage and inspire corporates and other commercial ventures as well as our citizens to come forward and do something for the benefit of society and...

Ratanpur, a small, quiet village under Shantiniketan Police Station in West Bengal’s Birbhum district has a population most of whom sustain on agriculture. However, since January 2023, the village proudly boasts of a Sunday library where not only local children but also students from other neighbouring villages are flocking to read books. On top...

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has been making headlines for his philanthropic efforts in recent years. With a net worth of over $200 billion, Musk has stated that he plans to give away the majority of his wealth in support of causes such as climate change and renewable...

Input tax credits cannot be claimed on goods or services used or planned to be utilised for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, according to the Union Budget 2023. The amendments in the Central GST Act have been brought through the Finance Bill, 2023. The Finance Bill 2023 proposes to amend section 17 of the CGST...

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has received the first set of SWITCH EiV 22 double-decker buses from manufacturing company Switch Mobility Ltd. These state-of-the-art e electric air-conditioned buses are also carbon-neutral. Sharing his excitement over the same, Ashok Leyland Executive Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja tweeted Monday evening, “It is yet another milestone achievement for...

Philanthropy has a long and storied history of supporting important causes and making a positive impact on society. In recent years, the philanthropic sector has undergone a major transformation, with new technologies, shifting societal priorities, and changing political climates all playing a role. As we move into 2023, there are several trends that are...

Jeff Bezos has recently pledged to donate a majority of his wealth to philanthropic causes, thereby joining the ranks of other notable high-net-worth individuals in their charitable endeavours. Jeff Bezos's commitment to Philanthropy Jeff Bezos, the founder and former CEO of Amazon, has been a household name for several decades now. He rose to prominence as...

India is one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world, with a rapidly growing economy and a wealth of talent in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Despite this potential, women remain underrepresented in STEM careers in India and face numerous challenges, including discrimination, unequal pay, and a...