Press Release

It has been three years since our country bid goodbye to an archaic law, Section 377 on September 6. And three years since the launch of Keshav Suri Foundation on October 13, 2018; three years of small yet meaningful initiatives to build the nation; to embrace, empower and mainstream the marginalized communities in India. To...

Vistara, a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has announced the reach and impact of the second phase of its flagship CSR programme - ‘Vistara Wellness Initiative’. The airline has reached out to the most marginalised and vulnerable families with 4,000 wellness kits, comprising hygiene and nutrition essentials, bringing relief to more than...

On account of Global Handwashing Day 2021 being observed today, Bhatia Hospital held a special activity to understand the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent and keep diseases at bay. The event was held by Sister Kanchan from Bhatia Hospital and saw everyone right from support staff, housekeeping...

On the occasion of World Sight Day observed on October 14, ENTOD Pharmaceuticals conducted around 30 free eye check-up and cataract camps across different locations in the country. Apart from offering free screenings to people, the campaign is raising awareness on the importance of eye health, diseases that can occur and even offer free...

Samsung India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced an updated Samsung Global Goals (SGG) app that will empower Indian Galaxy smartphone users to donate to India specific projects that matter to them most. All projects are linked to causes that help further the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or Global...

Mishaps and fatalities on roads are unfortunately frequent occurrences in India. With about 151,000 on-road deaths reported each year across the country, boosting awareness on not only vehicle upkeep, but more importantly driver welfare, is an urgent imperative. A 2019 study report by the National Crime Records Bureau states that the number of road...

With the rapid pace of innovation and easy accessibility, the adoption of new technologies has increased over the years, as we tend to frequently replace our old gadgets and electronics with the latest ones. Seldom do we pay attention to the end of our products’ lifecycle and often throw them away casually. With a pledge...

ACC Trust, the CSR arm of ACC Ltd, has always focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged, marginalized and economically backward communities through programmes that encompass livelihood, education, health & sanitation and women empowerment. In India, several communities lack the access to quality education. Recognizing the need to support educational institutions, ACC Trust, through its...

For exceptional work in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited has been conferred with the 'India Mahatma Awards' for the second time in a row. The awards are presented by Live Week Group, an American organization working for social sustainable development. The ‘Mahatma Award’ is given as acknowledgment of the work of individuals...

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has announced a new CSR initiative ‘Art for Hope’. Art for Hope is a dedicated CSR program to encourage artists across various domains like Digital Arts, Crafts, Multidisciplinary Arts, Performance Arts and Visual Arts. 25 artists, with a community art project concept...

In India, an estimated 35,000 infants are born with a cleft palate, and a vast majority do not have access to treatment due to a lack of awareness and stigma related to cleft. Despite the life-threatening risks it poses to children and their development, nutrition, and speech, some children don’t receive any care. Himalaya along...

CybageKhushboo, the CSR and philanthropic arm of Cybage Software and a self-sustaining NGO, recently announced its Annual Scholarship Program for 2021-22 in Pune. The announcement aligns with the organizational aim of making quality education accessible to all deserving students. The program helps students from economically weaker backgrounds pursue higher education. Registrations for the Scholarship Program...