Intex Technologies has donated 50,000 stationary kits worth Rs. 5 lakhs this Diwali as a part of the campaign for underprivileged kids in the form of the Joy of Giving Week on Snapdeal – a festival of philanthropy, celebrated every year by engaging people through acts of giving. The campaign took place from 1st-10th October, 2016 on Snapdeal Sunshine and the stationary kits (that included Natraj pencils, an eraser, a sharper and a ruler) were delivered directly to partnering NGOs like Teach for India, GiveIndia, Bhumi, The Community Initiative, Care India,…
Month: November 2016
Aspire Systems partners with Bhumi
Aspire Systems has announced its partnership with Bhumi, one of India’s largest independent non-profit organizations-for Program ‘IGNITE’, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Program. IGNITE is aimed at providing supplementary education for subjects including Computer Science, Mathematics and Science for under-privileged children belonging to class 9 and above, living in shelter homes and community centers. Aspire Systems will be providing supplementary education in Computer Science for over 300 children in and around Chennai, this year. “Aspire Systems strongly believes in giving back to the society and we are privileged…
Sony brings Sony Global Education to India
Sony has entered the Education space in India by introducing Sony Global Education (SGE) products to the country. SGE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Founded in 2015, its mission is “to provide a range of unifying, non-traditional services that inspire a passion for learning across the world and that offer the opportunity to act on this passion, and to create a new educational infrastructure for a connected society.” As part of this new approach, Sony plans to launch ‘Global Math Challenge’ (GMC) in India, which is currently available in Japan,…
Xerox Releases 2016 Global Citizenship Report
Xerox released its 2016 Global Citizenship Report. The report demonstrates the progress Xerox is making to responsibly providetechnology and business process services while helping clients and communities address the world’s greatest challenges. Key accomplishments in the 2015 fiscal year include – Putting Customers First:Xerox is one of the world’s top innovators and leverages this on behalf of its customers. As an example, Xerox and the Florida Department of Transportation are rolling out a next-generation tolling system to drive operational efficiencies and provide a better customer experience for Floridians and visitors. The company’s efforts in…
Atos recognized by CDP as a world leader on climate change
Atos has been awarded the best score in climate performance by the CDP and positioned itself on its 2016 Climate A List. Atos is one of these 9% to be awarded an “A” grade for their performance and actions to combat climate change. Olivier Cuny, Atos Executive Vice-President and General Secretary, said, “As a leading provider of digital services, we are particularly proud of this award. This excellent result is due to the continuous efforts made by Atos to include the environmental challenge in its strategy, to reduce its own footprint and to…
TCS Foundation and IIMA partner makes Digital Learning a reality
Tata Consultancy Services has announced that its not-for-profit arm, TCS FOUNDATION has signed an agreement with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) to restore and reimagine the Vikram Sarabhai Library located at IIMA’s iconic Louis Kahn Plaza into a future-ready knowledge hub for Digital learning and collaboration. TCS FOUNDATION, engaged in promoting and funding projects and programs under corporate social responsibility, will support this landmark project with funding of Rs 20 crore. The restoration and upgradation of iconic Vikram Sarabhai Library is expected to be completed by 2018. Vikram Sarabhai Library at…
Teradata Associates with SOS Children’s Villages of India
Teradata has announced that it is strategically partnering with SOS Children’s Villages India to support all round development of once parentless and abandoned children in SOS Village Alibag, near Mumbai. In keeping with the organization’s philanthropic spirit, Teradata will support the “Sponsor a Family Under Family Based Care Program” which reaches over 6500 girls and boys in 32 children’s villages across India. Each village has 15-20 ‘Family Homes,’ a Family Based Care (FBC) system where each Family Home has 10 children on average and a SOS Mother. Teradata has pledged to support one Family…
Government of AP announces healthcare program with Dell EMC
Dell EMC has partnered with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to deliver cloud and data analytics solutions in healthcare. For EMC (now part of Dell EMC) this is the second engagement with the state of Andhra Pradesh. Mahila Master Health Checkup (MMHC), a health care program for the women of Andhra Pradesh, was inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, at a ceremony held on 20th September 2016. MMHC program will be used to screen women above the age of 35 for NCD (Non Communicable Diseases).…
AAI to promote Waste Paper Recycling
Airports Authority of India has signed an MOU with Ministry of Finance, to promote Waste Paper Recycling through AAI Paper Recycling Unit, as part of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’, wherein, AAI paper recycling unit will recycle the waste paper of Ministry of Finance and will supply recycled paper, produced at the AAI Paper Recycling Unit Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Chairman AAI, Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra has signed the MoU with Jt. Secy. Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. The MOU was exchanged recently by Sh. Rakesh Kalra, Regional Executive Director (NR), with…
Telenor India to engage with 3 million students
To celebrate Children’s Day, Telenor India has planned to conduct a student outreach programme to spread awareness around life insurance among school students. Starting 15th November, Telenor along with its partners, Shriram Life and MicroEnsure, will launch a unique initiative to educate students on the importance of life insurance. Telenor employees across all circles will distribute pencils to students and give them leaflets explaining benefits of life insurance for a family. As part of this unique initiative Telenor will reach out to over 30 lakh students covering 4000 schools across…