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White Revolution 2.0

What is White Revolution 2.0 announced for India’s Women Farmers

“Mero gaam ‘kaatha parey’, Jaha doodh ki nadiya baahe Jaha koyal toh koh gaye, Mhare ghar angna na bhoolo na” These lines from the iconic song of Shaam Benegal’s ‘Manthan’ (1976) describe a revolution in the dairy market of India in the 1960s. Famously called ‘Operation Flood’, the step was a rural development program that pushed...

Ministry of Tourism launches Incredible India Content Hub and Digital Portal

To celebrate the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27th September this year, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has launched the Incredible India Content Hub on the revamped Incredible India digital portal. The Incredible India Content Hub is a comprehensive digital repository, featuring a rich collection of high-quality images, films, brochures, and newsletters related...
Corporate Social Responsibility

Why Is Discussing Corporate Social Responsibility Important

Suppose you are good at making ‘Chole Bhature’. Motivated by your friends and family, you decide to open a small stall in front of Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station, Delhi. The stall starts with a bang and with time, you end up delivering more and more plates per day. At the end of each day, you are...
CSR

Separate filing of CSR return and Annual return of financial statements now mandatory: MCA

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has made it mandatory for corporates to file CSR return and annual return of their financial statements separately. The ministry has also shortened the window for CSR return filing for 2023-24. This means companies will now have to file their CSR return (CSR-2) for 2023-24 by 31st December 2024....

Following Kolkata horror, Police enhancing women’s safety across India

After the horrific rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata, police across India are gearing up to enhance safety for women. In a latest initiative, Haryana Police has introduced a new real-time tracking feature on WhatsApp, especially for women who are travelling alone at night. Through this initiative, women in Haryana and...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was declared mandatory by the Government of India on 1st April, 2014. As per the Companies Act of 2013, Section 135, companies that meet certain turnover and profitability requirements, will have to spend at least 2% of their average net profit of the previous three years on CSR activities. However, a...

What is not CSR as per Indian law?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was declared mandatory by the Government of India on 1st April, 2014. As per the Companies Act of 2013, Section 135, companies that meet certain turnover and profitability requirements, will have to spend at least 2% of their average net profit of the previous three years on CSR activities. Companies...

Top companies known for their Diversity and Inclusion practices

Diversity and inclusion are necessary for creating a healthy company culture where employees belonging to diverse backgrounds feel welcome and respected. This also enhances employee engagement and productivity. Diversity is a great tool to encourage people to learn about various cultures and other’s viewpoints, which give birth to novel ideas and better decision-making. Research shows...
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Carroll’s Pyramid: Understanding the Four Levels of CSR

The idea of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been a topic of discussion since the 1950s. However, it wasn’t until much later that people started understanding its meaning, significance and impact. CSR, in the form that we see today, became popular after it was defined by Archie Carroll’s “Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility” in...

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: City doctors continue with protest despite Supreme Court’s assurance

Despite the Supreme Court’s assurance that the court would ensure no adverse action is taken against them and despite the apex court’s appeal to resume work, junior doctors in Kolkata continue with their strike for the 15th consecutive day to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the RG...

CCTVs mandatory in Maharashtra schools after Badlapur child sexual abuse

After the horrific incident of alleged sexual abuse of two school children in Badlapur in Thane district near Mumbai, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday directed all schools within the state to install CCTV cameras and complaint boxes on their premises within a month. If any school fails to comply with the order, strict actions...

Exclusive: Inside Kolkata’s R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital: Cat poops, lack of washrooms, clean drinking water and patients on the floor

The horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at Kolkata’s R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital has raised serious questions about the conditions under which resident doctors are made to work in Government Hospitals in the city. From 36 hours work shifts to lack of adequate washrooms to lack of a proper...

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