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Apart from states like Rajasthan, MP, Odisha and others establishing their own CSR portals, district administrations are jumping in on the action for a share of the Indian CSR pie. Chief among them is Pulwama District, which made national headlines for the infamous 2019 attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed. Deputy Commissioner...

Towards developing self-reliance in manufacturing, the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), Government of India, organised an online workshop 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat - Collaboration in Manufacturing'. This event saw a cross-section of Indian manufacturing organisations coming together to dwell upon the next steps for increased cooperation in indigenous manufacturing. The workshop aimed at fostering better utilisation of...

As we move a few inches closer to the new normal, life still remains difficult for the victims of domestic abuse. With an intent to raise awareness about domestic abuse, Maharashtra State Commission for Women in association with Makani Creatives launched a public-interest campaign, #UNMUTETHEABUSE. The agenda of the campaign is to get people to...

The CSR Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the Technical Guide on Accounting for Expenditure on Corporate Social Responsibility Activities on 1st July 2020. In India, CSR is mandatory after the enactment of the Companies Act, 2013 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. In lieu of...

In these challenging times when humanity has been relentlessly battling a viral epidemic, some people have shown exemplary courage and selflessness in helping others. In a bid to fight the menace of COVID-19, a team of individuals dedicated to the cause of humanity have undertaken several relief initiatives. Sarva Dharma Samvaad and Varenyum have been...

Edvizo, an IIT alumnus startup, has launched a free online crash course to help students give the final touch to their preparations for JEE and NEET 2020 exams during COVID-19 lockdown. The classes will be taken by IIT-JEE and AIIMS top rankers for 40 days commencing from July 15. Stating that the free programme made...

As scientists around the world based on various research studies have found out that coronavirus is airborne, and the subsequent acknowledgement by the World Health Organization (WHO), the safety of public places, hotels and all kinds of indoor establishments is an important question. With conventional knowledge on the infection spread still being limited, the...

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) provided clarifications on CSR Funds for COVID-19 donations stating that such spending would be an eligible CSR activity. The items listed in Schedule VII could be interpreted liberally for this purpose. MCA vide an office memorandum clarified that Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM...

NIIT Limited, a Skills and Talent Development firm, announced virtual 'FutureReady Fest', an initiative to encourage students to enhance their knowledge on new-age skills through future-ready programmes, together with their regular studies and academic curriculum. Under the initiative, NIIT is offering free Micro Programme on Digital Marketing & Branding, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and...

Freya Thakral, a student of The British School, New Delhi has been recognised with the prestigious Diana Award for her humanitarian efforts. She was added to the roll of honour on Princess Diana's birthday on 1 July 2020. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Award is given out by the charity of...

The internet is inundated with articles around the ban of 59 Chinese apps, including  TikTok, by the Government of India. If you are a woman and looking for a safe environment on a platform which gives you the opportunity to voice your opinion as well as answer your queries, try these 5 Indian platforms. 1....

The ‘Hamara Ghar, Hamara Vidyalaya’ initiative was launched by Jaishri Kiyavat (IAS), Commissioner, Department of Public Instructions (DPI) on 1st July 2020 for secondary school students. The online launch was witnessed by teachers, government officers and parents from across the state. Jaishri Kiyavat (IAS), Commissioner, Department of Public Instructions (DPI), MP Government says, “The Hamara...