A decade after India became the first country to mandate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending, a new report by Sattva Consulting reveals how the sector has matured into a multi-dimensional, purpose-driven movement that is reshaping corporate India’s approach to social impact. The study, titled “CSR’s Next Act: How the Coming…

A three-day exposure visit organised by Terri Mining under the Jipur Mining Project concluded on Sunday, offering rural women participants a firsthand look at Jharkhand’s prominent skill development and agricultural training institutions. The visit, held from 16th to 19th October 2025, aimed to promote practical learning and motivate women towards…

In a vibrant celebration of tradition and craftsmanship, Hindalco Industries organised the ‘Tana-Bana’ ceremony to honour Kosa silk weavers of Chhattisgarh. Twenty-four women artisans from Champa and nearby villages were felicitated for their remarkable contribution to reviving the centuries old art of Kosa silk weaving. The ceremony was attended by…

In a major step towards strengthening primary healthcare in rural Jharkhand, REC Foundation, the CSR arm of REC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Vikas Bharti Bishunpur for the deployment of three Mobile Medical Units (MMUs). The initiative, backed by a CSR funding of Rs. 1.68 crores,…

Palamu’s banking sector came under sharp criticism from Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore, who flagged low loan advances and negligible CSR spending during a district-level review meeting on Thursday. The minister warned that if banks fail to fulfil their obligations towards the social sector, the Government may consider withdrawing its…

Tata Power’s subsidiary Maithon Power Limited (MPL) has started a free vocational training center in Nirsa, Dhanbad, in collaboration with Lok Bharati Education Society. The initiative aims to provide skill training to around 300 rural youth from 30–35 villages, empowering them to secure meaningful employment and contribute to the region’s…

Dixon Technologies, India’s largest electronics manufacturer, on 16th September 2025 inaugurated its Innovation Centre at the STPI campus in Deoghar. The center is projected to become Eastern India’s biggest skill development hub, offering world-class training and opening doors to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for local youth. The inauguration was attended…

Gumla district’s Aurapat village in Dumri block is set to undergo a transformation after being selected as a pilot project under a NITI Aayog-supported initiative. A grant of Rs. 1.35 crores has been sanctioned to turn the tribal-dominated village into a self-reliant development model, benefiting around 500 families directly and…

Four years after its launch during the Covid-19 pandemic, Palash brand has crossed a turnover of Rs. 40 crores, proving to be a lifeline for Jharkhand’s rural women. Introduced in 2020 under Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s initiative, the brand was aimed at making women self-reliant and giving their work a…

India’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending, among the largest corporate-backed social funds globally, has transformed education, healthcare, and rural development. But experts now warn that CSR’s near-total neglect of policy research threatens India’s ambition of becoming truly Aatmanirbhar. Despite mobilising over Rs. 34,900 crores in FY 2023-24, allocations to technology…

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2025, tightened the compliance process for entities undertaking CSR activities. The notification, issued on 7th July 2025, substituted the existing CSR-1 e-form with a revised version and makes its use mandatory from 14th July…

The Adani Foundation on 28th August 2025 Started the fifth phase of its tuberculosis support programme by distributing nutrition kits to 80 patients at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Barkagaon. As part of this phase, the enrolled patients will continue to receive monthly nutrition kits for the next five…

Hindalco’s CSR unit at the Lohardaga Mines Division has been conferred the FAME National Award 2025 in the Diamond Category for innovative CSR practices. The recognition, presented in Delhi, highlights Hindalco’s Aviraal Dhara Project, which focuses on channelising natural water sources to ensure sustainable drinking water supply in rural Jharkhand.…

Jharkhand stepped towards green growth with the release of Powering Progress, a first kind of high resolution study mapping on renewable energy and storage potential across the State. Jointly prepared by the Government and the Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED), the report identified a total potential of 66…

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) reported a CSR expenditure of Rs. 9.32 crore during FY2024-25, surpassing its annual target by 32%. Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Manoj Kumar informed that for FY2025-26, the statutory provision has been fixed at Rs. 13.21 crore, with an approved budget of Rs.…

Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore urged state control over Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. He recommended approvals through the Chief Minister, ensuring transparency and directing funds toward genuine causes like education, environment, and women’s empowerment The utilization of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds in Jharkhand has come under the spotlight,…

Tata Steel Foundation’s decade-long ‘Aakanksha’ program has transformed the educational landscape for more than 500 students from Jharkhand’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), including the Sabar, Birhor, and Pahadiya communities living in remote forest areas. Once starting with just 10 children, the initiative now partners with 17 schools to provide…

A Sewing Training Center has been inaugurated at Guradri Bauxite Mines under Hindalco’s CSR initiative. 40 women and young girls have registered for the training, learning basic sewing skills and making children’s clothes and sweet petticoats. The aim is to empower women economically through skill development, helping them become self-reliant.…

NTPC Keredari Coal Mining Project distributed 1,000 fruit-bearing plants like Mango, Lemon, and Guava to impacted villages under its CSR initiative. The project aims to promote environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture. Along with plant distribution, farmers received vermicompost and training on organic farming and plant care to enhance soil fertility…

At the Mahakumbh Mela, Mahant Vidyanand Saraswati, International Vice President of Juna Akhada, praised the Adani Group for its Annapurna Seva initiative, supported by ISKCON. He extended heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the saints and congratulated Adani Group’s chairman, Gautam Adani, for their significant contribution to the service activities at…

Over 10000 participants took part in the successful conclusion of the ‘Coal India Ranchi Marathon 2025’ at Birsa Munda Stadium. The event, featuring races in various categories, awarded over Rs 73.5 lakh in prize money. Legendary boxer Mary Kom inspired the runners, and the event aimed to promote fitness and…

Hindalco Industries Ltd. distributed nutrition kits to 45 TB patients at the TB center in Lohardaga’s sadar hospital on Monday. Dr. DN Singh, DTO, emphasized the importance of regular health check-ups and adhering to medication for TB patients. The initiative aims to provide additional nutritional support to aid in their…

Hazaribagh: Under the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Nancy Sahay, a meeting of the CSR Committee has been organized today in the Deputy Commissioner’s office, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (DDC) Ishtiaq Ahmad. During the meeting, DDC Ishtiaq Ahmad and District Project Officer Pankaj Tiwari jointly reviewed the progress of schemes…

Raigarh: The TinkrHat STEM School project has been launched at the Government Primary School in Kodkel with the support of Hindalco CSR and TinkrHat Innovation Foundation (TIF). The event was graced by the presence of District Education Officer Dr. K. V. Rao, Block Education Officer Monika Gupta, Village Sarpanch Ms.…

Hindalco Industries Limited distributed blankets to the needy villagers of the Pakhar Bauxite Mines area on Sunday as part of its CSR initiative. Hindalco officials stated that, in view of the increasing cold wave in the area, blankets were distributed among the villagers of Sarnapat, Banglapat, Dumarpat, Pokharpat, Hurhad, Nawatoli, Buchi…

A CSR initiative of HDFC Bank Parivartan implemented in collaboration with the PanIIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation in Jharkhand, has transformed lives of hundreds of young women by supporting them with government-accredited skill-based Auxiliary Midwifery nursing training program. While growing at around 22% CAGR, India’s healthcare sector continues to…