Vedanta Aluminium conducted a school health and deworming drive in Jharsuguda, Odisha, benefiting 350+ students and promoting child health, nutrition, and hygiene awareness. In collaboration with the District Health Department, the initiative focused on preventing parasitic infections and anaemia, improving children’s growth and learning. CEO C. Chandru emphasized community wellbeing, while Durjaya Dutta highlighted its impact. Part of Vedanta’s CSR, the programme has reached 4 lakh+ people, strengthening rural healthcare in Odisha.
Ten students from Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences are in Romania for an international cultural festival, showcasing Odisha tribal culture through Santali dance and William Shakespeare plays in tribal languages. Supported by the Erasmus+ Student Mobility Programme, they join peers from 30 countries, performing at University of Craiova. Guided by Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, this initiative boosts global cultural exchange and highlights India’s indigenous arts.
As AI transforms jobs across sectors like healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing, India faces a crucial shift toward continuous upskilling and future of work readiness. The focus is moving from fixed roles to skill-based hiring, blending tech expertise with critical thinking and adaptability. In a conversation with TheCSRUniverse, Susan Mathew highlights AI-driven hiring trends, emerging hybrid roles, and the need for inclusive reskilling through collaboration between industry, education, and policymakers.
Infosys Foundation partners with Prashanthi Balamandira Trust to strengthen rural Karnataka healthcare at Sri Sathya Sai Sarla Memorial Hospital under SMSIMSR. Backed by a ₹48 crore grant, the initiative enhances maternal and child healthcare, upgrading NICU, PICU, ICU, and medical infrastructure. It will benefit 8,000+ people annually with free treatment, helping reduce maternal and infant mortality in India, Mr Sunil Kumar Dhareshwar Trustee Infosys Foundation said collab will bridge healthcare gaps and serve underserved communities.
HCLFoundation has strengthened India healthcare infrastructure by providing advanced ICU equipment to the Saloni Heart Center at SGPGIMS, boosting pediatric cardiac care in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative enhances treatment for congenital heart disease (CHD), improving access to critical care, safer surgeries, and survival rates. “This will bridge gaps in specialized healthcare and build sustainable public health systems,” said Nidhi Pundhir.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is emerging as a major India archery hub, powered by the Odisha Tata Archery High Performance Centre in Keonjhar. Backed by Tata Steel, the program drives grassroots sports development, nurturing young tribal talent into national-level champions. With 20 medals and 14 athletes advancing nationally, the initiative blends high-performance training with inspiring transformation stories. Expanding its reach, feeder centres in Mayurbhanj are strengthening the youth sports pipeline, positioning Odisha at the forefront of India’s next-generation archery excellence.
Jaro Education has contributed ₹51 lakh to an affordable healthcare initiative in Patna, implemented through Khan Foundation under its CSR programme “Shiksha se Seva tak.” The initiative aims to improve access to subsidized consultations, diagnostics, and treatments for underserved communities. CEO Ranjita Raman said the effort reflects the company’s commitment to community development, while founder Sanjay Salunkhe emphasized the importance of healthcare alongside education.
Protean eGov Technologies Limited allocated 3,00,00,000 INR - Company is committed to delivering efficient and cost-effective services to system users, while striving to create a meaningful impact on the lives of its employees, stakeholders, and the broader society. The Company upholds a strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), guided by a Board-approved comprehensive CSR policy. Main Projects which got funding are: Child Care and Rehabs, Cerebral Palsy, Dialysis Service, Girl Students Scholarship, Vidyasaarathi Project, EAGL Rural Livelyhood and Slum Care.