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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 Integrated CSR and ESG

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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Nabila Kidwai Appointed Head – CSR & Sustainability at Linde India
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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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ISF Highlights Senior Mentors’ Role in Education and Nation Building
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ISF Highlights Senior Mentors’ Role in Education and Nation Building

New Delhi, September 5, 2026: Inspiring Seniors Foundation (ISF) hosted its 3rd Annual Inspiring Mentors’ Meet on Teachers’ Day in New Delhi, bringing together senior volunteers, educators, government representatives and civil society leaders to discuss purposeful ageing and intergenerational learning. Ms Srija A, Economic Adviser, Vidyanjali, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, attended the event as Chief Guest. Speaking about Vidyanjali’s role in connecting volunteers with government and government-aided schools, she said: “A person may retire from a profession, but the knowledge acquired over 30 or 40 years does not retire.” She encouraged seniors and...

09 Sep 2026

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From Innovation to Impact: How Ashoka University is Building a More Sustainable Campus
Himanshu Sachdev, Vice President – Operations, Ashoka University, Delhi-NCR
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From Innovation to Impact: How Ashoka University is Building a More Sustainable...

What if the campuses that shape tomorrow’s leaders could also become models for a more sustainable tomorrow? As universities rethink how they manage resources, waste, and everyday operations, even overlooked challenges can become opportunities to create meaningful environmental impact. In this interview, Himanshu Sachdev, Vice President – Operations, Ashoka University, Delhi-NCR, shares how the University is advancing its sustainability journey through practical, measurable, and collaborative solutions. He discusses Ashoka University’s recognition as a Sustainability Champion by PadCare and the impact of its menstrual waste recycling initiative, which has recycled 1,307 kg of sanitary waste...

10 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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