Refundable Cloth Bag Machines Offer a Plastic Alternative in Chandigarh Markets
At Chandigarh’s Sector 26 grain market, a coin- and QR-operated machine is offering shoppers a practical alternative to plastic carry bags. Those who forget to bring their own can deposit Rs 10 or make a digital payment to receive a reusable cloth bag,
Hinduja Foundation’s Silt Initiative Boosts Soil Health in Tamil Nadu
The Hinduja Foundation has launched a soil and water conservation initiative in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district, restoring about 55 hectares of farmland, roughly the size of 75 football fields, through large-scale desilting and soil enrichment. Implemented by PRADAN with CSR support from Ashok
Eranda Scholarship Uplifts Farmers’ Children Through Education
The Eranda Scholarship is an initiative supported by Arkema and Ihsedu Agrochem Pvt. Ltd., focusing on children from farming families. It aims to foster education and creativity while contributing to community development. The program seeks to invest in young minds to encourage a
India’s climate finance moment: SBI Ventures, investors and policymakers outline a road map at IVCA GreenReturns Summit 2025
At the IVCA GreenReturns Summit in New Delhi, asset managers, climate-tech founders and policymakers outlined how India can finance climate resilience and scale home-grown green technologies. SBI Ventures’ MD and CEO Prem Prabhakar called for a shift toward blended finance and announced plans
Ambuja’s water Projects Strengthen rural Agriculture in Rajasthan
Ambuja Cements has strengthened its water stewardship initiatives in Marwar Mundwa, supporting local farmers through rainwater harvesting systems, farm ponds, and irrigation upgrades designed to enhance crop resilience and income. In Didiya Kalan, a 1,782-cubic-metre farm pond and rooftop harvesting system have enabled
BLR Airport Becomes India’s First to Earn ACI Level 3 Accessibility Accreditation
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), operated by Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), has become the first airport in India to earn Level 3 accreditation under Airports Council International’s Accessibility Enhancement Programme, marking a major step in strengthening services for passengers with disabilities, elderly
CanKids Hosts Fundraising Concert to Support Treatment for Children with Cancer
A fundraising concert organised by CanKids KidsCan and Bansuri Music Group brought together artists, doctors, and public officials on November 9 to raise support for Mahacares for Kids With Cancer, part of CanKids’ ongoing ‘Ban Jayenge Gold’ childhood cancer awareness campaign. The “Sunehre
QDC Launches Driving Initiative to Support Women’s Empowerment
The Queens Drive Club, in collaboration with Shanti Sahyog, launched a driving initiative to teach young women to drive and introduce them to opportunities in automotive mobility in the urban slums of South Delhi and Tughlakabad Village. The initiative aims to build confidence,
Himalaya Babycare Hosts Childhealth Initiative At Narapally PHC
More than 65 mothers and infants gathered today at the Primary Health Centre in Narapally, Medchal, for a Healthy Baby Contest organised by Himalaya BabyCare in collaboration with the Society of Midwives of India (SOMI). The event aimed to raise awareness on child
Smile Foundation Wins CSR Health Project of the Year award
Smile Foundation has won the ‘CSR Health Project of the Year’ 2025 at the 5th Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit & Awards for its primary healthcare work across underserved regions in India. The Foundation has been awarded for its multi-model healthcare system in