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11 Sep

Mobius Foundation to Spearhead Sustainability Education Dialogue at 6th International Conference

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New Delhi: The Mobius Foundation is gearing up to host the 6th International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE) on September 19-20, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. This significant event will serve as a platform for global experts, educators, policymakers, and students to converge and deliberate on the crucial role of sustainability education in shaping a sustainable future. The conference, themed "Greening Education for a Sustainable Future," is in sync with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mission LiFE initiative. It aims to foster a culture of environmental consciousness and action by integrating Mission LiFE's principles into the…

04 Sep

ITDC Supports Healthcare Facilities in Meghalaya Under CSR Initiative

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Mumbai: In a significant effort to bolster healthcare services in Meghalaya, the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) has dedicated a fully-equipped ambulance to Nongpoh Civil Hospital in Ri Bhoi District. This initiative aims to improve the hospital’s capacity to provide timely and effective medical care to the local community, particularly for remote outreach in the district. The Ambulance handing over ceremony was led by Dr. Manan Kaushal, Independent Director of ITDC and graced by Shri Abhilash Baranwal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi District, Government of Meghalaya. ITDC’s contribution underscores its commitment to enhancing healthcare facilities, reaffirming the corporation’s dedication to…

29 Jun

ONGC and DHME, Government of Jammu & Kashmir to Bolster Healthcare Infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Recognizing the critical need for sustainable healthcare infrastructure in the region, ONGC under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative has constructed permanent hospitals at Baltal in Ganderbal district and Chandanwari in Anantnag district. Each of these hospitals are equipped with 100 beds, lodging facilities for medical staff, and intensive care units that will serve as Primary Health Centres and provide essential medical services to the local communities. Hospital facility at Baltal Situated on the road of Amarnath Yatra, these hospitals will also provide medical support to the pilgrims of the Yatra. Until last year, temporary medical facilities had been operating…

16 May

Godrej Appliances inaugurates its 36th Godrej Disha Excellence Centre in India, second centre in Faridabad

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Faridabad: Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business unit Godrej Appliances has opened its 36th Excellence Centre for vocational training in India, second in the city of Faridabad, in association with IITM Murthal in Sonipat. IITM Murthal is a premier education institute with a distinctive academic profile, working relentlessly towards its commitment to empowering rural youth by training them on job-oriented trades. The excellence centre is part of the ongoing ‘Godrej Disha’ initiative – the vocational training program of the group -that aims at improving lives of India’s underprivileged youth by training them…

21 Dec

AstraZeneca India and Make-A-Wish foundation partners to grant 500 wishes to critically ill children

MediaCatalystCSR, NewsAstraZeneca India, Make-A-Wish Foundation

Mumbai: AstraZeneca India Private Limited, a leading science-led biopharmaceutical company, joined hands with ‘Make-A-Wish’ Foundation India to fulfil the wishes of about 500 children suffering from critical ailments across the country. Under this partnership the organisation supported a series of 11 events organised either virtually or on-ground across Bangalore, Goa, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Baroda in an effort to reach out as many children between the age of 3 to 18 years as possible and leave them with joyous memories. Commenting on this initiative, Dr. Anil Kukreja - V.P Medical Affairs & Regulatory, AstraZeneca India said, "We…

24 May

JL Kapoor Memorial Trust ensures a helping hand to the transit camp housing renowned artists of Kathputli colony

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New Delhi: JL Kapoor Memorial Trust, during the time of the Coronavirus pandemic, has taken an initiative to extend help and support to 23500 Residents of Transit Camp, Anand Parbat Delhi (a DDA Camp). The camp is housing the renowned artists of Kathputli colony who are now helpless due to the raging pandemic from last year. The initiative focuses on providing COVID Pandemic Relief Material that includes masks, sanitizers, disinfectants, pulse oximeter, oxygen kits, PPE kits, infrared thermometer, etc. to the residents who have been tested positive. To ensure fewer people should sleep hungry in the ongoing pandemic, the trust has started…

22 Mar

Hyundai Motor India Foundation Announces the Winner of H-Social Creator 2020

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Mumbai: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, today announced the winner of the second edition of the globally renowned H-Social Creator. The ‘H-Social Creator’ is a social innovation program instituted to felicitate young minds who can deliver innovative solutions in areas of Road Safety, Environment,Clean India, and Health. Winning Idea - Mr. Bhagwati Prasad won the H-Social Creator of the Year 2020 Award for his idea –‘Accident Alert System for Blind Turns’. His idea involves capturing data at blind turns and transmitting it on a real time basis to the drivers to avoid accidents. In addition, the display…

21 Jan

Our Beneficiaries are at The Center of All Our Efforts: CEO, Akshaya Patra Foundation

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It is a proud moment for an organization when its name becomes synonymous with a particular initiative that is focused on creating a positive impact in society. The same has been the case with The Akshaya Patra Foundation. From serving just 1,500 children in 5 schools in 2000 to millions of children through its over 52 kitchens across across 12 States & 2 Union Territories of India, the Foundation strives to eliminate classroom hunger by implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in government schools and government-aided schools. Mr. Shridhar Venkat, CEO - The Akshaya Foundation The Akshaya Patra Foundation recently launched…

18 Dec

KFC India Pledges to Help 500 Restaurants with Business Revival by 2022

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New Delhi, Dec. 18, 2020: The ongoing pandemic has had far-reaching effects on the foodservice industry and even more on small restaurants & local food businesses; with many fighting a grim battle for basic survival. With an aim to give back to the community it operates in and support local food businesses in the country, KFC India today announced KFC’s India Sahyog program. Designed to help local and small food joints to revive their business as they work to overcome the impact of Covid-19, the program will be executed in association with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI).…

22 Aug

Empowering the Marginalized will Directly Impact the Development: Jiji John

MediaCatalystCSR, InterviewChild Help Foundation, Child Rights, SDG 2, Sustainable Development

Photo Credit: Child Help Foundation Children are the future of every nation and the world economy. The well-being and development of every child has been covered in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Child Help Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, has been working since 2010 with a vision “to reaching out to marginalized children in need, empowering them, bringing smiles and making them future ready.” Mr. Jiji John, Executive Director, Child Help Foundation talks to MediaCatalyst about Child Help Foundation’s journey, attainment of SDG 2 in the wake of Coronavirus pandemic, the situation of underprivileged children for whom classroom learning was…