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From Philanthropy to Sustainable Impact: Building Healthier, Resilient, and Self-Reliant Communities
Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharya, Head – CSR, Alembic Foundation
CSR Interview

From Philanthropy to Sustainable Impact: Building Healthier, Resilient, and Self-Reliant Communities

Meaningful social change rarely comes from one-time interventions. It takes sustained engagement, an understanding of local realities, and a commitment to building the capabilities that enable communities to shape their own futures. As corporate responsibility evolves from traditional philanthropy towards more strategic and measurable approaches, the focus is increasingly shifting towards strengthening community systems, creating opportunities, and building long-term resilience. For the Alembic Foundation, this evolution is reflected in a broad community development approach spanning healthcare, nutrition, education, livelihoods, women and child development, and environmental...

22 Sep 2026

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Beyond Screen Time: Rethinking Investment in Early Childhood
Deepika Mogilishetty, Chief of Policy & Partnerships at EkStep Foundation
Opinion

Beyond Screen Time: Rethinking Investment in Early Childhood

India’s debate around children and screen time often begins and ends with parental responsibility. But the deeper development question is what children are being offered in place of the screen, and whether our homes, communities, cities and institutions are investing enough in those alternatives. For children in the foundational years, play is not a luxury. It supports learning, social development and wellbeing, yet the time, spaces and adult engagement that make play possible rarely receive the same attention as academic outcomes or digital interventions. Deepika Mogilishetty, Chief of Policy & Partnerships at EkStep Foundation, brings this perspective to the early-years ecosystem through...

19 Sep 2026

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From Giving to Engaging: Rethinking Philanthropy for Long-Term Social Impact
Mr. Ambuj Kumar, CEO, Social Venture Partners India
CSR Interview

From Giving to Engaging: Rethinking Philanthropy for Long-Term Social Impact

As India’s philanthropy ecosystem evolves, the conversation is increasingly shifting from the volume of giving to the quality and sustainability of impact. While financial support remains essential, lasting social change also depends on strong nonprofit institutions, capable leadership, effective governance and meaningful partnerships that enable solutions to grow. This calls for a more engaged approach to philanthropy, one that brings together resources, expertise, networks and a deeper understanding of community needs. Social Venture Partners India (SVP India), founded by Ravi Venkatesan, has been working to address this gap through its model of Engaged Philanthropy, which brings together...

17 Sep 2026

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Driving Sustainability Beyond the Showroom: Globe Toyota’s Roadmap to Circular and Responsible Dealership Operations
Mr. Vivek Datta, MD & CEO, Globe Toyota, a JCBL Group Company
CSR Interview

Driving Sustainability Beyond the Showroom: Globe Toyota’s Roadmap to Circular...

As India’s automotive sector evolves, sustainability is increasingly becoming an integral part of responsible and future-ready business operations. For automotive dealerships, this means looking beyond vehicles to address resource efficiency, waste management, water conservation, energy use and the broader environmental footprint of everyday operations. In this exclusive interaction with TheCSRUniverse, Mr. Vivek Datta, MD & CEO, Globe Toyota, a JCBL Group Company, shares insights into the company’s evolving sustainability journey and its partnership with BioTradX to strengthen resource recovery and circular waste management across its dealership network in Punjab and Haryana. The...

18 Sep 2026

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Envalior India: Powering the Next Generation of Technical Talent
Ms. Susmita Mishra, Head, HR, Envalior India
CSR Interview

Envalior India: Powering the Next Generation of Technical Talent

The transition towards electric mobility and advanced manufacturing is reshaping the skills that India’s technical workforce will need in the years ahead. For ITI and diploma students, bridging the distance between classroom learning and evolving industry requirements is becoming increasingly important, particularly as emerging technologies demand stronger practical capabilities and industry exposure. Envalior India is approaching this challenge through CSR interventions that place experiential learning, institutional capacity building and industry academia collaboration at the centre of technical education. Its Centre of Excellence in EV Technology brings together industry aligned...

18 Sep 2026

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