Day: October 3, 2017

Philips Lighting opens Global Customer ROC in Bengaluru

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Philips Lighting has announced the opening of its Global Customer Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Bengaluru, India. Equipped with the latest network monitoring technology and data analytics software, the new center will enable Philips Lighting to provide its professional connected lighting customers with a range of services from predictive fault monitoring to in-depth consultancy services based on data insights. The ROC will help its customers to increase their operational efficiency and save costs on energy and maintenance. Sumit Joshi, CEO South Asia, Philips Lighting said, “As the global leader in…

Ambuja creating a sustainable society on the back of strong partnerships

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When Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) was established in 1993, when CSR did not even exist as a concept, ACF came into existence as a result of the visionary leadership of its parent company – Ambuja Cements Limited. Sharing more about its CSR initiatives, Pearl Tiwari, Head – Ambuja Cement Foundation recollects how it has evolved in terms of its activities and the learnings it has gained in more than 2 decade long existence –   Could you trace the journey of Ambuja Cement Foundation and how instrumental has been your…

Aricent contributing to the technical-based economy through sustainable programs

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As a part of its CSR programs, Aricent has chosen ‘promoting education’, including ‘special education and employment-enhancing vocational skills especially among children, women, elderly and the differently-abled, and livelihood enhancement projects. Ashwani Lal, Chairman – CSR Board – Aricent tells SPOI of how the company has been working holistically for promoting quality Engineering education and about its initiatives it has undertaken with NASSCOM Foundation –   What are Aricent’s views and vision for CSR and Sustainability, and how will the CSR mandate of the Company Act, 2013 impact the way…

NASSCOM Foundation along with Mphasis launch the NASSCOM Social Innovation Forum

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NASSCOM Foundation in partnership with Mphasis has announced the launch of the tenth edition of the NASSCOM Social Innovation Forum (NSIF) – a platform to foster innovative use of technology to create sustained social impact. The program instituted since 2008, identifies, honours and supports, innovative Information and Communications Technology (ICT) based projects, products and solutions that have the potential to address critical gaps in key developmental areas and contribute to inclusive growth. Building on the solid foundation from the last nine years’ triumphs and learnings, NSIF is inviting entries from…

NXP Semiconductors helping the society for a real cause

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Sanjay Gupta is the Vice President and India Country Manager at NXP India Pvt. Ltd. Sanjay is responsible for leading NXP’s business in India and ensuring local compliance with government and corporate programs and policies. He also leads Methodology, Quality and Culture for the Automotive Microcontrollers & Processors (AMP) R&D in the organization. He is also the Chairperson for Innovation board (Methodology, flows and tools) for BU Automotive across organizational units. He is leading three diverse R&D locations (Noida, Bangalore and Hyderabad) consisting of nearly 1,800 employees representing all NXP…

For Indian IT organizations, CSR is a bigger gain

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Corporate Social Responsibility is not a new concept in India, however, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has recently notified the Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 along with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 “hereinafter CSR Rules” and other notifications related thereto which makes it mandatory (with effect from 1st April, 2014) for certain companies who fulfil the criteria as mentioned under Sub Section 1 of Section 135 to comply with the provisions relevant to Corporate Social Responsibility As mentioned by United Nations Industrial Development…

PM Modi’s initiative “Saubhagya” to electrify Indian households

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has launched a new scheme “Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – “Saubhagya” to ensure electrification of all households in the country in rural and urban India. The total outlay of the project is Rs.16,320 crore, while the Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) is Rs.12,320 crore. The outlay for the rural households is Rs.14,025 crore, while the GBS is Rs.10,587.50 crore. For the urban households, the outlay is Rs.2,295 crore, while GBS is Rs.1,732.50 crore. The Government of India will provide funds for the scheme…