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From Skills to Sustainable Livelihoods: Reimagining India’s Workforce for an AI-Driven Future
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From Skills to Sustainable Livelihoods: Reimagining India’s Workforce for an AI-Driven Future

India stands at a defining moment in its workforce journey, where the shift from traditional qualifications to skills, adaptability and lifelong learning is becoming increasingly critical. In this exclusive conversation with Ms. Sapna Moudgil, CEO, NIIT Foundation, TheCSRUniverse explores how inclusive skilling can become a powerful catalyst for social and economic transformation. Drawing on her experience of working at the intersection of education, technology and social impact, Ms. Moudgil reflects on why India must move towards skills-first hiring, stronger industry-academia collaboration and learning models that evolve with the changing world of work. She also examines the opportunity...

14 Sep 2026

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Veolia Foundation’s Clinic on Wheels Strengthens Last Mile Healthcare Access
Mr. Guillaume Dourdin, CEO and Country Director of Veolia India
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Veolia Foundation’s Clinic on Wheels Strengthens Last Mile Healthcare Access

Access to quality primary healthcare is shaped not only by the availability of medical services, but also by how easily communities can reach them. For people living in underserved areas, distance, travel costs and limited access to regular consultations can often delay treatment and preventive care. Bridging these gaps requires models that bring healthcare closer to communities while strengthening connections with the wider public health system. The need for such approaches is particularly relevant across India, where improving last mile access remains central to advancing equitable healthcare outcomes. Through its Clinic on Wheels initiative in the Jambusar and Ankleshwar regions of...

12 Sep 2026

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Sports for Social Development: Building Inclusive, Healthy and Future-Ready Communities
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Sports for Social Development: Building Inclusive, Healthy and Future-Ready...

A sports field can be many things: a place to compete, a space to build fitness, a training ground for athletes. But for millions of children and young people, particularly those growing up with fewer opportunities, it can also become a classroom, a safe space, a source of confidence and, sometimes, the first place where they begin to imagine a different future. That broader role of sport is gaining increasing attention in India's development landscape. Across schools and communities, sports programmes are being used not only to encourage physical activity, but also to strengthen learning, social-emotional skills, gender equality, inclusion and youth development. For some young athletes,...

10 Sep 2026

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Nabila Kidwai Appointed Head – CSR & Sustainability at Linde India
Nabila Kidwai
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Nabila Kidwai Appointed Head – CSR & Sustainability at Linde India

New Delhi: Linde India has appointed Nabila Kidwai as Head – CSR & Sustainability, in addition to her role as General Manager. In the new mandate, Kidwai will lead the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability efforts, with a focus on strengthening social impact programmes, advancing ESG priorities and deepening stakeholder engagement across India. The appointment comes as companies increasingly look beyond conventional CSR programmes towards integrated approaches that connect sustainability, community development and responsible business practices. Over a Decade of Experience Across CSR, ESG and Sustainability Nabila Kidwai brings more than 12 years of professional...

10 Sep 2026

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From Sustainability to Shared Value: Building Resilient Communities Through Integrated CSR and ESG
Mr. Vishal Bhardwaj, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Shree Cement
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From Sustainability to Shared Value: Building Resilient Communities Through...

Sustainability today is no longer limited to reducing environmental footprints; it is increasingly about creating an ecosystem where environmental responsibility, social development, and long-term business value reinforce one another. For rural and underserved communities, this means going beyond isolated interventions to build stronger foundations through healthcare, education, livelihoods, water security, and infrastructure. At Shree Cement, this integrated approach is reflected in a CSR and sustainability framework that connects environmental stewardship with community development. The organisation's initiatives span rural healthcare, education, women's empowerment, agriculture,...

11 Sep 2026

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