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Health on the Road: Addressing HIV/AIDS Awareness and Support for Truck Drivers
The logistics industry is the lifeblood of modern economies, ensuring the seamless movement of goods across vast networks of supply chains. Within this ecosystem, truck drivers play an indispensable role, often exploring challenging regions and enduring long hours on the road. The demanding nature of their work exposes them to unique health challenges, including...
Transforming E-Waste into Opportunity: The Role of Consulting Firms in Circular Economy Models
India, a rapidly growing hub for electronics consumption, generated around 3.2 million tonnes of e-waste in 2019, ranking third globally, according to the Global E-Waste Monitor 2020. Despite this staggering figure, only a fraction of this waste—just 10% in 2018-19 and an even smaller 3.5% in 2017-18—was collected for recycling, as reported by the...
Reimagining Sustainable Farming: How Corporate Vision and Technology are Reshaping the Coconut Farming Sector
The Coconut tree— aptly called the ‘Tree of Life’, is a vital pillar of the global agrarian economy worldwide, especially in India. India produces 30.93% of the world's coconuts and contributes around Rs.307,956 million to the country’s GDP. For countless farmers, this centuries-old practice is their primary source of livelihood. However, the industry is...
From Dreams to Reality: The Power of Skills Training for Adolescent Girls
India has the largest youth population, about 120 million of whom are girls - that’s about 30% of America’s population. About 82% of these 120 Million girls will grapple with dire poverty, 40% of them will not complete their school education, 23% will become child brides, and 11% will be forced into becoming teen...
The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Strengthening India’s Healthcare Infrastructure
India's healthcare system is on a path of significant transformation, driven by proactive government initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure, expanding access to services, and addressing both communicable and non-communicable diseases. The government has launched numerous programs and policies, to provide extensive health coverage and improve service delivery across the country. However, to fully realize...
Collaborative Corporate Partnerships: A Catalyst for CSR Growth and Societal Welfare in India
The landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India has evolved significantly over the past decade. The Companies Act of 2013, mandating CSR spending for eligible companies, marked a transformative shift, pushing CSR from a regulatory obligation to a strategic imperative. Today, CSR is increasingly viewed as a means to drive substantial societal impact,...
Greening the Retail Experience: How malls can embrace sustainability through various innovative initiatives
In today’s business landscape, sustainability has become a necessity rather than a choice. Shopping malls, which operate on a large scale and partner with a diverse range of brands in fashion, food, entertainment, and more, must embrace eco-friendly practices to remain relevant and responsible. As consumers grow increasingly conscious of their environmental impact, it...
Strategic CSR and Impact Assessment: A Blueprint for India’s Sustainable Future
As India embarks on a phase of unprecedented growth, understanding Impact Assessment (IA) is vital for navigating the complex interplay between development, corporate social responsibility, and global standards.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Impact Assessment (IA) are two concepts that are closely aligned and focus on the broader societal implications of business operations. Both frameworks...
Beyond the Box: Why Sustainable Gifts Are India’s New Consumer Favorite
As sustainable consumerism grows, India’s approach to gifting has also changed. What started as a trend has now become a necessity, with sustainable gifts rapidly gaining popularity across the country. According to the Indian Retailers Association, 68 per cent of urban consumers now consider green products important, up from 42 per cent just two...
The Rise of the Conscious Consumer: How Values are Reshaping Purchasing Choices in India
The supermarket aisle has become a battleground of values. Gone are the days of simply grabbing the most familiar brand. Today's discerning consumers are wielding their purchasing power like a weapon, demanding transparency, ethical sourcing, and sustainability from the companies they support. This conscious consumer revolution is reshaping the business landscape and those who...
Renewable Energy: A Catalyst for Rural Transformation in India
The narrative of India’s growth is often woven around its bustling cities, industrial corridors, and technological advancements. But the real potential for transformative change lies in rural India, where over 65% of the country’s population resides. The untapped power of rural India is not just in its people or land but in the potential...
Academia meets Art: An unusual pairing helps find creative solutions to mental health issues
It is no news that artistic interventions have a huge impact on mental well-being. Where formal, structured counselling techniques have failed, arts-based methods like Dance Movement Therapy, Music Therapy, and Drama Therapy have proved to be a breakthrough practice for many people. As these practices become more and more popular in India, it is...