Embracing Uniqueness: A Mother’s Perspective on Autism and Special Need
By Narinder Kaur, Founder, SURTAAJ Special Children Foundation“Every Child Matters” Every child is unique, yet some children walk a different path that requires more patience, strength, and understanding—not only from society but most importantly from their own families. As the founder of SURTAAJ Special Children Foundation and a mother of a child with special needs, […]
Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: Youth-led Momentum for Maternal and Newborn Health in Bihar
Maternal and newborn health in Bihar is a critical area of concern that directly influences the future of the state’s human development. While notable progress has been made over recent years—with improvements in institutional deliveries, antenatal care coverage, and a marginal decline in infant mortality—deep-rooted challenges remain. Early marriage continues to be a widespread issue, […]
Education as a Supply Chain: Reach to Teach’s Vision for Transformative Learning
Education lies at the heart of a nation’s development, it shapes future generations, reduces inequality, and expands workforce/livelihood opportunities contributing to the economy. Yet, ensuring quality education for all, particularly within India’s vast and varied Government school system, remains a challenge. In this exclusive interview with Ms. Ratna Viswanathan, CEO of Reach to Teach, we […]
SAIL’s Model Steel Towns and Integrated Development Projects
Forging Sustainable Communities for India’s Future The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of the largest state-owned steel-making companies in the country, has long been at the forefront of India’s industrial growth. Since its inception, SAIL has not only contributed significantly to building India’s infrastructure but has also played a pioneering role in shaping […]
Lighting Lives: Rural Electrification and NTPC’s CSR Impact
In the vast tapestry of India’s development journey, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been more than economic engines—they have been pillars of social transformation. Among these, NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated energy company, stands out for its unwavering commitment to lighting not just homes but also hopes. Through its multifaceted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, […]
India’s PSUs : Nation Builders Beyond Business
Public Sector Undertakings, or PSUs, are not just government-owned enterprises—they are pillars of national development.. They are the unsung heroes of India’s development story—nation builders beyond business. For decades, PSUs have played a central role in transforming a newly independent India into a self-reliant and industrially progressive nation. From building steel plants to laying railway […]
HCLFoundation announces winners of 2025 HCLTech Grant
April 29, 2025: HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, today announced the winners of the 2025 edition of the HCLTech Grant. HCLTech Grant supports Indian non-government organizations (NGOs) driving transformative change across education, healthcare and the environment. This year, the HCLTech Grant received over 13,925 registrations […]
Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, GoR, Smt. Diya Kumari Unveils ‘Balvardhan’ – Nand Ghar’s Transformative Step Towards Transforming Early Child Nutrition and Education
28th April 2025: Taking a significant step towards addressing childhood growth and development, Nand Ghar by Vedanta has launched Project Balvardhan, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing early childhood nutrition, health, and education through evidence-based, tech-enabled, and community-driven solutions using a systems lens. Nand Ghar, a flagship social impact project under the Anil Agarwal Foundation, […]
IFFCO Kisan Finance’s Arogya Vistaar Initiative Brings Primary Healthcare to 15 Locations across Gaya, Bihar
28th April 2025: Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive rural development, IFFCO Kisan Finance has launched a transformative healthcare initiative under its flagship CSR program Arogya Vistaar. In collaboration with NGO Utthaan and leading digital healthcare provider DocOnline, the project will roll out high-quality primary healthcare services across 15 locations in Gaya, Bihar in its first […]
SVP India’s Fast Pitch 2025: Grassroots Changemakers Shine, ₹5.5 Crore Raised in an Evening
25th April, 2025: Social Venture Partners India (SVP India) hosted its annual marquee online event ‘Fast Pitch’ last evening, bringing together 10 stories of grassroots innovation and impact. Through the YouTube Live event, approximately 4400 people participated across India. This resulted in raising about ₹5.5 crore in online and offline donations, in a single evening […]