Category: CSR

New Delhi: Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, is commemorating its 25 years with the launch of a prestigious ‘Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program’.  This merit-cum-means based Scholarship Program aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds with a focus on girl students, pursuing Technology-based Engineering UG and integrated programs (up to 5 years) in the top 50 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) (Engineering) colleges, including IITs. This will be applicable to students eligible for admissions in August 2024. Starting this year with 250 students, the Program is designed to scale up incrementally with its successful implementation through each…

Oil India Limited (OIL) has launched a new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in Noida as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The inauguration of this charging station marks a significant step in promoting sustainable energy solutions and supporting the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the region. The new EV charging station, strategically located to serve the burgeoning population of EV users in Noida, aims to enhance the infrastructure for electric vehicles and encourage more people to switch to environmentally friendly transportation options. This initiative aligns with…

MUMBAI – July 8 th , 2024: Mrs Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of JSW Foundation has joined the India Advisory Council of the British Asian Trust. In this role, she will partner the British Asian Trust in India to champion its cause of driving positive change in India through innovative philanthropic and CSR approaches. Mrs Sangita Jindal is part of a select cadre of Indian Business Leaders who are Advisory Members of the global Trust. The British Asian Trust collaborates with the private sector and the South Asian diaspora to deliver…

Unreturned ₹2000 Notes in the Economy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced that ₹7,961 crore, equivalent to about $954 million, worth of ₹2000 banknotes are still in circulation. These notes have not been returned or deposited despite their withdrawal from active use. This unreturned amount represents 2.24% of the total ₹3.56 lakh crore, approximately $42.6 billion, worth of ₹2000 notes that were in circulation when the withdrawal was announced on May 19, 2023. Withdrawal Announcement The RBI initially set September 30, 2023, as the deadline for the public…

Starliner Mission Faces Uncertain Timeline Initially projected to last only a few days, the first crewed test flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, with astronauts including Indian-origin Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on board, now faces significant uncertainty regarding its return to Earth. The mission could extend far beyond its original plan, with NASA currently exploring a much longer duration. Potential Extension to 90 Days NASA’s Commercial Crew Program manager, Steve Stich, revealed that the space agency is considering extending the Starliner mission from the initially planned 45 days to up…

CSR outreach programme to impact 3,500+ lives in vulnerable communities Initiatives are being executed across Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh Aimed at elevating communities through regular health camps, tree plantations, distribution of school kits, water coolers, and sanitary pads Mumbai, 26 June 2024: EverEnviro Resource Management Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading compressed biogas/RNG developer, has launched significant community programs with initiatives focused on ensuring access to education, sanitation, and healthcare. Aiming to enhance the quality of life for less privileged communities across Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, EverEnviro’s CSR initiatives…

Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh – In a groundbreaking initiative to protect and restore the population of Asian king vultures, also known as red-headed vultures, the state of Uttar Pradesh is set to establish the world’s first conservation and breeding centre for these critically endangered birds. The facility, named the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre, will be located in Maharajganj. Asian king vultures have been listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list since 2007. Their numbers have plummeted due to habitat loss and the…

The Rajasthan High Court ruling in a 33-year-old case has stated that the act of removing a minor girl’s inner wear and making oneself naked will not attract the offence of ‘attempt to commit rape’. In the case dating back to March 9, 1991, in Todaraisingh, Tonk district, the complainant’s six-year-old granddaughter was accosted by the accused, Suvalal, around 8 pm when she had gone out to drink water. Suvalal forcefully took the child into a nearby dharamshala, where he took off her inner wear and undressed himself. When the…

National: On the occasion of World Environment Day, BML Munjal University (BMU) organized a tree plantation drive on its campus to reinforce its commitment to environmental sustainability. The Environment Club, along with students, faculty and staff members, planted trees of native species, aiming to increase the green cover and preserve biodiversity. Recognizing the critical role of restoring ecosystems, BMU’s initiative is aligned with this year’s World Environment Day theme, ‘Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience’. As an institution of higher learning, BMU recognizes its pivotal role in shaping future leaders who…