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Late industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata to be honoured with a forest named after him
Mumbai, India: On December 28, 2024, the birth anniversary of the late industrialist and philanthropist, Ratan Tata, a special Grove will be launched in his memory overseen by social enterprise Grow-Trees.com. The idea was conceived by Geeta Gopalakrishnan who was for many years a honorary fundraiser for cancer patients at the Tata Medical Centre,...
CSR News: National Urja Mela Brings Together Students & Teachers from 10 States to Champion Energy Conservation and Green Innovation
Reflecting the spirit of National Energy Conservation Day,
Tata Power proudly hosted the National Urja Mela 2024 at New Delhi, bringing together 1000 + students and teachers comprising 150 schools from 10 states across India to
champion innovation and sustainability, while fostering the next generation of leaders to drive energy conservation efforts. This annual event, a...
CSR News: Memorandum of Agreement with the Transport Department, Government of Bihar to automate 5 driving test tracks under its CSR initiative
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Transport Department, Government of Bihar to automate driving license test tracks at Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Purnia and Saran. The MoA was signed in the presence of Smt. Sheela Kumari, Hon’ble Transport Minister of Bihar and Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal (IAS), Secretary,...
CSR News: BHIM Partners with CRY for ‘Gift Happiness’ Campaign, Bringing Joy to Underprivileged Children
NPCI BHIM Services Ltd. (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India, has announced a campaign, ‘Gift Happiness’, in partnership with CRY (Child Rights and You). This initiative aims to bring joy to underprivileged children across India by fulfilling their heartfelt wishes for New Year. Every transaction made on the BHIM...
CSR News: Adani Foundation at ACC Salai Banwa empowers 50 women in Varanasi with KPO skills
ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, in collaboration with the Adani Foundation, is empowering women in rural Varanasi through its Adani Skill Development Centre (ASDC) at ACC Salai Banwa. The initiative recently achieved a significant milestone with the placement of 50 trained women at Indivillage, a knowledge process...
‘Fit India Cycling Drive’ flagged off across 1000 locations in India
New Delhi, India: The Fit India movement took a significant stride towards a healthier and greener India with the launch of ‘Fit India Cycling Drive’ on Tuesday at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The event was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,...
CSR News: DPIIT signs MoU with HDFC Bank to strengthen startup ecosystem and foster innovation
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has inked a partnership with HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank by assets, by signing an MoU to empower startups with world-class banking and financial services.
The collaboration aims to strengthen the overall startup ecosystem by offering knowledge sharing, mentorship, and capacity-building programs to foster...
CSR News: Maharashtra’s First LGBTQIA+ Operated Food Truck Launched
In a transformative step toward inclusivity and empowerment, TREEI Foundation, in partnership with Imerys Group under its CSR initiative, has introduced “The Third Wheel,” a pioneering food truck operated entirely by members of the LGBTQI+ community. This initiative seeks to create meaningful employment opportunities and foster entrepreneurship within marginalized groups.
"The Third Wheel" food truck...
CSR News: Second edition of ‘Sustainability and Inclusivity: Role of the Platform Economy’ Conference organized in New Delhi
The second edition of the Sustainability and Inclusivity: Role of the Platform Economy Conference organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Invest India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Zomato, was held today at Shangri La, New Delhi. Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways,...
National Energy Conservation Day: Hindustan Zinc announces energy savings of over 0.8 million GJ in a year
New Delhi, India: Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s largest and the world’s second largest integrated zinc producer, announced cumulative energy savings of over 0.8 million Gigajoules (GJ) in FY 24. For context, this quantum of energy savings could power about 70,000 Indian households around the year. The company also announced the expansion of...
CSR News: Kotak BizLabs accelerator programme launched to empower startups to Fast-Track, Advance and Scale up
Mumbai, Inda: Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (“KMBL”/ “Kotak”) has launched the Kotak BizLabs accelerator programme, a new initiative under its CSR efforts, aimed at empowering early-revenue stage startups. This programme is designed to help startups overcome growth challenges and scale their businesses effectively. In collaboration with top incubators like IIMA Ventures, NSRCEL, and T-Hub,...
NTPC Commemorates Energy Conservation Day with action-oriented Roadmap towards Net Zero Goals
New Delhi, India: On the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day-2024, NTPC, India’s largest power utility, reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. With an integrated approach to achieving Net Zero Energy, Water, and Waste across its operations, NTPC continues to lead by example in adopting innovative and sustainable practices.
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