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India’s Social Stock Exchange Just Got More Room to Grow

SEBI has extended tax-free benefits on ZCZP bonds till 2029, boosting funding for NGOs through India’s Social Stock Exchange. This move promotes long-term social investment with greater accountability and measurable impact. It doesn’t make the front page. It doesn’t trend on Twitter. But this is important news, if you’re interested in things that actually get…

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The Invisible Hands That Hold Us Up: G20’s “Care Floor” as a Beautiful Promise

The G20 Social Summit in Brasilia is pushing for a “Universal Care Floor” to formally recognize unpaid care work. This policy could transform millions of caregivers—especially women—by integrating them into social protection systems and redefining how societies value care. Take a moment to think, about the first person who woke up in your home today….

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From Hollow Reports to Verified Impact: The Changing Face of CSR Accountability

CSR reporting is shifting from narrative-driven claims to data-backed, verified impact audits, where companies must prove real-world outcomes. With stricter ESG regulations and third-party verification, accountability and measurable impact are becoming mandatory, replacing traditional “feel-good” CSR reports. Corporate social responsibility reporting is undergoing its most significant shift in decades. For years, companies filed long, narrative-heavy…

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India Giving Day 2026: A Record-Breaking Philanthropic Wave

India Giving Day 2026 united the global Indian diaspora, nonprofits, and donors to create record-breaking philanthropy, promoting strategic, collective giving across healthcare, education, and rural development in India. It highlighted the “Power of Us,” showing how coordinated efforts can drive lasting social impact. Philanthropy has always been part of the social life of India, but…

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NITI Aayog and UNICEF join hands to improve nutrition and health indicators in India’s Aspirational Districts

NITI Aayog and UNICEF India have partnered to improve maternal and child nutrition in Aspirational Districts through strengthened Anganwadi centres, frontline worker training, and CSR-supported initiatives. The collaboration aims to boost health outcomes and create scalable models for underserved regions. India’s policy think tank NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent with UNICEF India…

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The Jaishankar Memorial Centre: Three Decades of Community Upliftmentand Adolescent Empowerment

Monika Rathore from Madanpur Khadar transformed her passion for art into a career while pursuing higher education, challenging social stereotypes along the way. With support from the Jaishankar Memorial Centre, her journey highlights how education and community support can empower girls to break cycles of poverty. Monika Rathore is a resident of Madanpur Khadar, one…

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India’s $180 Billion Social Funding Crisis: Can Private Philanthropy Rise to the Challenge?

India faces a $180 billion social sector funding gap, and the India Philanthropy Report 2026 warns that private philanthropy must grow by over 25% annually to help meet the country’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The report highlights the key roles of family wealth, CSR, and the Indian diaspora in closing the widening development funding deficit….

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A Holi Gift for People: Ujjwala Beneficiaries Receive LPG Refill Subsidy

Ahead of Holi, Uttar Pradesh released ₹1500 crore LPG refill subsidy for 1.86 crore Ujjwala beneficiaries, providing financial relief and promoting clean cooking fuel. The program was held at Lok Bhavan, Lucknow, with district-level events across the state. A Festive Initiative to Support Households As families throughout Uttar Pradesh were gearing up to celebrate Holi,…

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Yamaha CSR Initiative Provides New Facility to the Girls Education: Girls Home Noida Government Receives a Bus.

Yamaha Motor Private Limited donated a CSR bus to Government Girls Home Noida to ensure safe transportation and strengthen girls’ education in Gautam Buddh Nagar. The initiative supports school attendance, safety, and empowerment of girls through improved access to education. Yamaha Motor Private Limited has taken a commendable move in ensuring that the education of…

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India’s ₹10,000 Crore Recycled PET Plastic Plan Hits Policy Roadblock

India’s ₹10,000 crore recycled PET (r-PET) plan has hit a policy delay, creating uncertainty that is slowing investments and industry growth. Without clear enforcement of the recycled content mandate, India’s circular economy and plastic waste reduction goals risk losing momentum. India’s effort to transform plastic waste into a ₹10,000 crore circular economy opportunity has run…

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