Category: NGO

India’s tech hub, Bangalore has experienced significant rainfall over the past few days. The rains have blocked roads, disrupted water and electricity, and made the streets of Bengaluru chaotic. Numerous service providers have also confirmed that they have network disconnections caused by the heavy rains. The residents of Rohan Jharoka (Yemalur) experienced disrupted internet connectivity due to severe flooding in their server rooms. To ensure that the residents do not experience ongoing internet outages, ACT Fibernet has organized “Fibernet on wheels” initiative by setting up a server in the exterior…

Micro Focus has announced five new partnerships in India committed to achieving sustainable long-term impacts. The community-focused programmes aim to address climate change resilience, improve quality and equity in school education, and develop employability skills to enhance social mobility. As part of Micro Focus INSPIRE, the company-wide Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programme, the partnerships build on the company’s long-standing social responsibility commitments and further strengthen the company’s support for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to help to achieve a more sustainable future for all. The latest charities…

On the occasion of Teachers Day to celebrate teachers, Vodafone Idea Foundation (VIF), the CSR arm of Vi, hosted a virtual ‘Vodafone Idea Teachers Day Celebration’. On the occasion, Vi Foundation unveiled ‘Teachers Diary’ – a compilation of real life stories of outstanding and inspiring teachers, and also felicitated select teachers for their exemplary work in the field of education. The book ‘Teachers Diary’ was unveiled by Dr. Rukmini Banerji, CEO, Pratham Education Foundation in the presence of P Balaji, Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer, VIL, and Director, Vodafone Idea Foundation; and Dr. Nilay Ranjan, Head, Vodafone…

A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to Senior citizens under ‘Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana’ (RVY Scheme) and to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India was organized by the Department of SJ&E in association with ALIMCO, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and District Administration Nagpur today at Reshimbagh Ground in Nagpur (Maharashtra). The Chief Guest of the function Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways inaugurated the distribution camp and distributed different kind of aids…

New Delhi:  Forwarding hands with the help of society, Lapcare- India’s leading laptop peripherals and accessories premium brand has shown a solicitous gesture towards the healthcare sector by donating an ambulance to the Bharat Sevashram Sangha and Shanti Devi Charitable Trust. Lapcare is the brand of Rx Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Lapcare offers products across 7 categories and 210 product lines. Supported by a wide dealership network of over 20000 across the country. The Bharat Sevashram Sangha is a spiritual brotherhood of monks and selfless workers dedicated to the service of humanity…

Dr. Neelu Gera, Chairperson, J&K Pollution Control Committee today flagged off On Wheels E-waste Collection Centre (E-waste Mobile Collection Van) and launched doorstep awareness drive in collaboration with PRO Saahas Zero Waste and their partners Xiaomi India, LG India, EPSON India, Namo Ewaste Management, Red FM, MIER College of Education and ELFA International. The event was graced by K. Ramesh Kumar, Member Secretary, J&K Pollution Control; Sat Paul, Regional Director, JKPCC, Jammu; J.N. Sharma, EE, JKPCC; Neelu Sharma, PSO, JKPCC; Dr. Yashpaul Salgotra, Nodal Officer E-waste, JKPCC, Jammu; Anuradha, all Divisional Officers…

A sizable portion of the population in India struggled throughout the pandemic. In addition to the loss of lives, people suffered monetary losses pushing them to the brink of poverty. Since a large population in India resides in rural areas, Lumina Datamatics dedicated its efforts to the social upliftment of villages. The company firmly believes that a holistic development model must be at the core of sustainable change in rural India.   Sameer L. Kanodia, MD & CEO, Lumina Datamatics Limited, said, “Lumina Datamatics believes in helping the under-privileged wherever possible. Earlier…

With the aim to bring together diverse stakeholders to discuss and strategize how technology can be harnessed for social good, Vodafone Idea Foundation (VIF), the CSR arm of Vi, in partnership with NASSCOM, organized the ‘Connecting for Good: Partners Conclave’ in New Delhi. VIF’s ‘Connecting for Good’ program implemented in partnership with NASSCOM, fosters an ecosystem to use technology for addressing social challenges in the areas of education, women empowerment, health, agriculture, etc. The program aims at empowering NGOs, Civil Society Organisations, CBOs, to drive innovation, disseminate knowledge, and upscale…

New Delhi: In an effort to transform Government school classrooms into smart classrooms, Sampark Foundation, a leading NGO transforming primary education through frugal innovation, has launched Sampark FLN TV forgovernment schools in Himachal Pradesh. Government of Himachal Pradesh and Sampark Foundation is jointly implementing the program in the state. This initiative is part of Sampark’s vision to drive large-scale improvement in learning outcomes and support government schools in becoming future-ready. Sampark FLN TV helps teachers use lesson plan, content videos, activity videos, gamification of assessments and worksheets to make the class smart, interactive and…

Arvind Goyal, a doctor from Moradabad, donated his entire property to the Uttar Pradesh government to help the poor. Arvind Goyal, a doctor from Moradabad donated his entire property to the Uttar Pradesh government to help the poor The value of the entire property is close to Rs 600 crore. He has been working for the past 50 years. After donating the property, he said that he had taken this decision about 25 years ago. Arvind Kumar Goyal had provided free facilities to the people by adopting 50 villages of…