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DecEMBER 2018 Volume-7 Issue-08 `100/-

www.csrvision.in Promoting Responsibility for Sustainability

TRRAINTrust for Retailers and Retail Employees of India

INTERVIEW OF THE MONTH Dr. Rajiv Kumar Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog

Guest column Dr. Srikant Sharma MBBS, MD

B.S. Nagesh Founder, TRRAIN Trusts, Chairman, Shopper’s Stop

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Dear Readers rulers to destroy the local culture and belief systems and impose the Islamic culture by constructing a mosque. The Merry Christmas! act of converting the name of Prayagraj to Allahabad by the Mughals is also similar to that of construction of masjid in India has already entered into the nearing phase of place of Ram temple. 2019 election season. The BJP came to power through a Secondly, if a hooligan or gunda, from another community historic win in 2014 after giving a hope to Indian electorate like ISLAM or Christianity, occupies your house, forcing you that Ram temple will be built to honor the long standing to live in a corner and leaves the house after years, obviously, demand of majority of Hindu people.After BJP came into ransacking your place of worship and leaving imprints of the power in 2014, BJP also won in UP, which increased their long stay through their names and markings. What the hope of hindus that temple will be built, more so with a will be the first thing you do when you get the house back? Hindu oriented CM candidate Yogi Aadityanath, a former Obviously, one will clean the house, specifically the markings Mahant of Gorakhnath temple, Gorakhpur, UP. Ram temple and imprints left by the occupant and reinstate your place construction is expected to create huge political mileage for of worship. Based on this logic the first government after any party succeeding in getting the Ram temple built. As BJP independence should have cleaned the house of India by is expected to gain this political mileage based on its track undoing all the wrong done by the invading cultures like record of supporting the Ram temple construction movement Muslims (Mughal) and Christians (English). These were not including the famous RathYatra led by L.K. Advani. Being done till 70 years after independence forcing the country men afraid of the potential success of BJP, Congress has been to live under the stress of the symbols of invading nations and trying to block this process of temple building by appealing cultures for e.g. Mosque in place of Ram temple, mosque to the Supreme Court of India to delay the verdict to post inside a premise of Mathura temple, mosque in place of 2019 LokSabha election apart from regularly attacking BJP Vishvanath Temple. These initiatives,including construction for not doing enough for construction of Ram temple. Other of Ram temple, renaming of the towns from the name given opposition parties have been supporting Congress in their by the invading power to its original names are desired steps opposition to the BJP. to be taken by any responsible government irrespective All the opposition parties reflect no respect for the interest of political identity as a pure governance role. Similarly for the nation or the interest for majority community that is opposition political entities need be responsible enough hindu in their conduct while the country is called Hindustan. to look beyond their political and vote bank interest and Similar opposition is also against of renaming the towns respect the decision and actions that is desired for a nation by their ancient names which were changed by the Islamic as a whole and not oppose the government for just the sake invaders (Mughals) for e.g. Faizabad renamed as Ayodhaya, of opposition which is ultimately expected to damage the Allahabad renamed as Prayagraj. Through these initiatives electoral prospects. BJP is fulfilling long standing expectation and dreams of This issue covers a lead story on TRRAIN Trusts. majority community which are not expressed violently. This issue covers the interview of Dr.Rajiv Kumar, Vice- Beyond all these political controversies few basic facts Chairperson, Niti Aayog and the Guest Column of Dr. Srikant need be appreciated, first every invader gives its priority for Sharma on Pollution. destruction of the cultures and religious beliefs, monuments Happy Reading. Be responsible and promote of the invaded country/society. The destruction of Ram responsibility around you. Please write to me your opinions temple by Babar and construction of Babri Masjid under and suggestions. You may also log on to www.csrvision.in, his directions is a proof of the intention of the invading our portal which is loaded with plethora of information.

In our previous issue, we made a mistake of mentioning the name of Mr. Annu Kapoor in place of Mr. Anu Malik. We deeply regret the mistake. Prof. Ranjan Mohapatra [email protected]

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Responsible Public Conduct induced by Inner call or Govt. Pressure ?

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Dr. Rajiv Kumar Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog

Dr. Rajiv Kumar is a leading Indian economist and is currently appointed, the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog by the government of India. He is the author of several books on India’s economy and national security. His latest books are Modi & His Challenges (2016), Resurgent India: Ideas and Priorities (2015) and Exploding Aspirations: Unlocking India’s Future (2014). He is a widely recognized economic columnist and a leading speaker on issues in Indian political economy. Presently, he is: (i) Founding Director of Pahle India Foundation (PIF), Delhi; (ii) Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Economics and Politics (A Deemed University, Pune). PIF, a non- profit think tank focuses on facilitating economic policy change based on objective and rigorous research. He concurrently serves as The Government of India nominated Independent Director on Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India.

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In the traditional era, then Planning Commission’s recommending innovative methods for creating Q development planning centered on economics only, employment? neglecting all other sub-systems of development like socio- Our focus is completely on employment because cultural, governance, political or environmental systems. Is A we think that employment generation is principle Niti Aayog under PM Modi, attempting to pay due attention objective and growth can come after, based on this to these systems which were neglected in Nehru era? principle we have prepared a document called The The mandate of Niti Aayog is completely different Strategy of New India at 75, which means when India A from the Planning Commission; therefore it is not a completes 75 years of independence that is 2022, it has successor institution to the planning commission. The 41 chapters and in each chapter, we have defined a principle mandates of the Niti Aayog are:- target and we have suggested what are the ways forward a) Firstly to promote Co-operative Federalism, this is after identifying the challenges. We also have a lot of not to behave like a donor to the State Government but focus on Small and Medium enterprises, they are the like a partner for developing state specific development generators of employment. So we believe that blueprints. India has diversity because of which we employment is the key and due to these steps you can cannot have a PAN-INDIA plan. see the employment improving. b) The second is very important; we are developing Competitive Federalism by which we are trying to get the Is it possible for NITI Aayog to set up a separate states to get to compete with each other on the basis of Q wing for designing and implementing regular their ranking on the basis of their development. monitoring and evaluation reports focusing on key c) In the past, Planning commission never took care development sectors of India? of the innovation eco-system, we started Atal Innovation To improve the accountability and governance Mission, which is setting up 5000 tinkering labs in the A within the system and for this we have established primary schools and also The Atal Incubation Centers, Development Monitoring Evaluation Office. DMEO does this mission has a very wide scope and finally Niti Aayog real time monitoring of actual performance of different is a think tank, we have to consult with all external stake ministries and reports it regularly to The Prime Minister. holders, bring fresh ideas in the government and also to make sure that those ideas are implemented, thus Niti Aayog is focusing on all the different aspects of the society. Our focus is completely on employment because we think that During the times of Planning Commission, Q development was limited to centralized planning employment generation is principle without adequate monitoring, leading to many of the objective and growth can come after, plans not getting successfully implemented. The recent based on this principle we have bank scam is a classic example of governance without focus on respect of monitoring and control at multiple prepared a document called The levels starting from PNB branch level to RBI. Is Niti Strategy of New India at 75, which Aayog planning to address this issue by promoting a means when India completes 75 culture of monitoring and control at all levels? Maybe it was not happening in the past but now it years of independence that is 2022, A is being carried out with full force, for example one it has 41 chapters and in each of our major program, Aspirational Districts Program, for chapter, we have defined a target which we have selected 115 districts, and we are monitoring the work being done by the district and we have suggested what are administration in those districts. We also have engaged the ways forward after identifying two third party agencies who give us feedback and data the challenges. We also have a on the happening so that the official data can be verified. Planning Commission didn’t do anything about the lot of focus on Small and Medium manipulation of data, we are making a change. enterprises, they are the generators of employment. Employment being a major challenge for Govt. Of Q India and PM Modi, is Niti Aayog working for

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PM Modi has achieved a great milestone by taking asking the public sector units to set aside minimum 2%, Q yoga to the world stage through UN resolution by they are doing that job but I think over and above that it making 21 June as International Day of Yoga. has to be more of a self-regulatory move and it should be Spirituality being the essential foundation/pre-requisite social movement so that the Indian corporates will for achievement of all development goals, Won’t it be understand that being a part of social welfare is good for appropriate for NITI Aayog to initiate a move for the company itself. I think this will take time but slowly incorporating yoga as a part of SDG? they will realize that doing good is doing well. This can only be done in the next round as the A Social Development Goals (SDG) are now finalized, Government seems to be focusing only on CSR they cannot be changed until 2030 but I think some of Q spending on record not on the quality of spending the SDGs consulting with Health and Welfare includes (Outflow) and the impact it made (Outcome). Your comment holistic development, that is not just physical health but Ministry of Corporate Affairs has now started mental and spiritual health also. In that sense it is A monitoring quality of the CSR programs and there covered but more importantly that government has set can be some third party evaluation and may be Ministry up AYUSH Department to look after yoga and health. We of Corporate Affairs can give some rewards for good Prof. Ranjan Mohapatra Sudhir Kumar Panda are on the way for making Yoga a part of SDG. Earlier, corporate. Chairman, VISION FOUNDATION NGO Consultant these things were considered inferior but now the situation has been reversed. CSR fund has a huge potential for taking Q technology from lab to land with a complete CSR as a domain, though growing in dimensions, corporate backing. This demands emotional Q the understanding of CSR as a beneficial tool for engagement of corporate leaders. Is there a possible the companies and its ability to make impact on the role for NITI Aayog in actualizing this potential? ground is not appreciated by large percentage of We are trying to do this with Atal Innovation PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT corporate leaders. Do you see any role of government in A Centers and we are working with CSIR so that their motivating leaders to engage in CSR activities? labs can become more connected to ground realities and SUPPORT TO SOCIAL SECTOR THROUGH :- The Government has passed the law, we are also The Prime Minister has a given a call for improving A encouraging the people, the government is also the lab. We will very soon give a review of the impact, so  CSO / NGO / TAX CONSULTING there is a role of Niti Aayog and our member Dr. VK Saraswat, head of DRDO, is very active in making sure The Government has passed that all the research that is done in the CSIR Lab or any  POLICY / DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH the law, we are encouraging the other lab can be passed on to the ground level. people, the government is also There are too many CSR awards irrespective of  INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT asking the public sector units to set Q the CSR impact. Your comments. I think there should be only one award which PROGRAMMES & CSR PROJECTS aside minimum 2%, they are doing A should be given by Ministry of Corporate Affairs rather than this clutter. that job but I think over and above  FCRA CONSULTING that it has to be more of a self- Anything you would like to share with CSR regulatory move and it should be Q VISION. I think there are few things to which Corporates  CSR ACCOUNTING social movement so that the Indian A can give their attention, one is malnutrition of corporates will understand that being children, I must bring it to your notice that 38% of our children are suffering from this and it is simply not  CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING a part of social welfare is good for acceptable to a country like ours, so I think all the the company itself. I think this will corporates can focus there. Similarly, for our women AWARDEE around 50% are anemic, we still have leprosy in our  ADVOCACY take time but slowly they will realize country; corporates should work on this to get the that doing good is doing well. country rid of these stigmas. I think this will be the best use of CSR funds. u  ORGANISING CSR EVENTS

 CSO / NGO DOCUMENTATION

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PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO SOCIAL SECTOR THROUGH :-

 CSO / NGO / TAX CONSULTING

 POLICY / DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH

 INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES & CSR PROJECTS

 FCRA CONSULTING

 CSR ACCOUNTING

 CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING

AWARDEE  ADVOCACY

 ORGANISING CSR EVENTS

 CSO / NGO DOCUMENTATION

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Ambuja Cement’s ‘Neev Abhiyan’ promotes sustainable construction mbuja Cements Ltd, a part of the global conglomerate momentum in the country, the enhanced knowledge, ALafargeHolcim and one of the leading cement expertise and capability of the construction professionals manufacturing companies in India,has been setting new because of this program are enabling them gain competitive benchmarks in sustainable construction year after year. edge. Moreover, whenever these professionals face any Among its various holistic programs includes the very challenges, they approach us for solutions,” added Mr. Soni. successful ‘Neev Abhiyan’ initiative that imparts formal Ambuja Cement has created its own curriculum for training to upskill masons and contractors by strengthening the program. This includes six training modules - Project their knowledge-base and technical skill-sets through Management, Steel Estimation & Detailing, Estimation certified training modules and value-added services which & Costing, Repair & Waterproofing, Building Earthquake promote sustainable construction. Resistant Structures and Rainwater Harvesting. The While this unique initiative going on in full swing, training involves classroom as well as field sessions with an the Technical Services team has organized numerous enhanced focus on knowledge application. A robust team of over 200 engineers has opened opportunities to thousands of contractors, architects, builders and engineers through this program. The team is also engaged with 3300 construction professionals (Architects & Engineers) in the same period through technical sessions/lectures at its 29 Ambuja Knowledge Centres (AKCs), which provide platform to share information, create interaction and stimulate creative thinking to the Architects, Engineers and Construction (AEC) community while encouraging innovation in the field of cement, concrete, construction technology and civil engineering. workshops since 2017 thereby successfully reaching out About Ambuja Cements Ltd to about 41,000 contractors and masons. This program is Ambuja Cements Ltd., a part of the global conglomerate also helping in addressing the growing demand for trained LafargeHolcim, is one of the leading cement companies masons and contractors required by the rapidly growing in India. Operating for over 30 years, Ambuja Cement has construction sector in the country. proved to be the best cement for construction and the best On this training model, Umesh Soni, Ambuja Cement’s cement manufacturing company in India with its uniquely Technical Services Corporate Head said, “This ‘Neev sustainable development projects. Its environment friendly Abhiyan’ program, one of the pioneering initiatives by initiatives have played a key role in India’s efforts to Ambuja Cement, has been partnering in the growth of become a green state. The sustainable constructions and contractors and masons by helping them establish and renewable energy projects undertaken by it have a lion’s build their credibility as solution providers for sustainable share in creating a blueprint for sustainable development construction. The certificates presented to them on in India’s bright future. Currently, Ambuja has a cement completion of the program from a reputed brand like Ambuja capacity of 29.65 million tonnes with five integrated cement Cement is earning them more customers and contracts, thus manufacturing plants and eight cement grinding units across generating more income to them.” the country. “At a time when Sustainable Construction is gaining (Source : PR team of Ketchum Sampark)

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Fullerton India donates 22,400 kg of rice to the underprivileged through ‘EkMutthiChawal’ initiative

ullerton India Credit Company Limited (Fullerton India), Some of the other CSR initiatives by Fullerton India include Fa leading non-banking financial company with a strong programmes like Jeevika for vocational training for women pan-India presence, donated 22,400 kg rice and grains on and Pashu Vikas for cattle care camps, health initiatives like Dhanteras as part of its “EkMutthiChawal – A handful of rice” Safepad- reusable sanitary napkins for promoting hygiene initiative. This year, the initiative marked its third successful among women in the hinterlands, educational programmes edition with donation from 4,000 employees of Fullerton India, like Gurukul – basic skill training courses to facilitate the impacting 6,000 underprivileged children across the country. employment of youth and Sakhi- a financial literacy program Fullerton India executed this in partnership with several local for women, and environmental initiatives like KrishiMitra – and state-level NGOs working for underprivileged children and organic farming and bee keeping programmes, amongst others. orphanages, to reinstate its commitment to improving the lives About Fullerton India Credit Company Limited of economically weaker sections of society. Fullerton India Credit Company Limited (Fullerton India) is one Commenting on this initiative, Ms. Shilpa Desai, General of India’s leading Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC). Manager and Head- Marketing and Cross Sell, Fullerton The total standalone revenue of the Company for the fiscal India said, “Approximately 15% of the country’s population year ending March 2018 stood at Rs.2,749 crore. As on is undernourished, with one in every four children being 30thSeptember 2018, the standalone AUM of the Company malnourished and devoid of basic necessities like food for stood at Rs.19,060crore, serving over 28 lakh customers sustenance. At Fullerton India, we are in cognizance of this through a widespread network of 596 branches spread across issue and launched “EkMutthiChawal- A handful of rice” three 22 states and 3 union territories, reaching out to 600 towns years ago to address the growing concern. In alignment with and over 58,000 villages in the country. Fullerton India offers our endeavour to contribute towards enhancing the socio several retail finance products for varying needs of customers economic status of underserved communities, this initiative ranging from rural households to SMEs, in the locations it helps us expand our outreach to the deprived sections of serves. In December 2015, Fullerton India launched its society. Further, we believe in an inclusive culture at our housing finance Company – Grihashakti. The Company is workplace and this allows every employee, irrespective of headquartered in Mumbai and operates through 64 branches hierarchy, to take the onus of spreading festive cheer in their spread across 9 states – Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, own capacity.” Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, 170 employees from Delhi alone contributed 2,500 kg of Telangana and West Bengal. Fullerton India is a wholly-owned rice and grains this year. In the previous years, Fullerton India subsidiary of Fullerton Financial Holdings, Singapore, which is impacted 4,000 lives across the country by donating 10,000 again a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, Singapore. kg of rice in association with various partner NGOs. (Source : PR team of Weber Shandwick)

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Exide Life Insurance and Bengaluru Traffic Police come together for ‘Helmet Saves Children’ week s a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Program, Children Week and helping us spread the message.” AHelmet Saves, Exide Life Insurance held an awareness Dr. Soya Nambiar, Principal, Sri Chaitanya Techno drive at key locations in the city. The activity, conducted School, said, “It is common today to see a child pillion rider in collaboration with Sri Chaitanya Techno School, clinging on to an adult during motorcycle rides without Seshadripuram, saw students gather at the busy junctions adequate protection. Such attitude of adults towards young of Chalukya Circle and Millers Road, among other locations, pillion riders is quite dangerous. We are glad to join hands to convey the message on importance of helmet safety for with Exide Life Insurance in raising awareness on the need children. of helmets for children. As a conscientious school we support The awareness drive was inaugurated by Sarah Fathima, Helmet Saves Children Week to ensure that the message of Dy. Commissioner of Traffic Police to show the solidarity child safety reaches the correct audience.” of the Bengaluru Traffic Police in furthering the cause of Helmet Saves, a robust CSR campaign was launched reducing road fatalities amongst children. by Exide Life Insurance in 2017 to create awareness on the The activities included students marching on the roads importance of wearing a helmet while riding a two-wheeler. holding placards with strong messaging and handing over As a part of the campaign last year, a survey was conducted leaflets on helmet safety for children to two wheeler riders. on the helmet wearing habits among riders. The trends A group of Chaitanya School students wearing helmets and revealed were startling - nearly 50% of parents would allow Exide Life Insurance volunteers took over high traffic roads their children to ride a motorcycle helmetless, and 75% see and junctions like Millers such child pillions riding Road and Chalukya Circle, unprotected at least once a where they engaged with day. two wheeler riders especially The alarming trend of those with their child riding children not wearing helmets pillion without a helmet. despite being one of the most Commenting on the vulnerable sections of the initiative, Antony John, society, spurred the company Assistant Commissioner of into expanding its focus this Police, Traffic Central said year to Child safety. “The Bengaluru Traffic Police The company launched has consistently undertaken ‘Helmet Saves Children’ campaigns to increase Week with a catchy rap awareness on road safety. song ‘Voice of Children’ on We are pleased to see that Exide Life Insurance is committed 14th November 2018 on the occasion of Children’s Day, towards educating the citizens on importance of helmets. which not only entertains but also brings forth the important Bengaluru Traffic Police supports Helmet Saves Children message in a seamless fashion. Week to increase awareness on road safety of our children by Through its Helmet Saves, Exide Life Insurance remains encouraging both parents and children to wear helmets while committed towards spreading awareness on helmet safety riding a two wheeler” through continuous engagement by reaching as many Indians Mohit Goel, Director - Marketing and Direct Channel, as possible. Exide Life Insurance said, “Last year we conducted a survey About Exide Life Insurance Company Limited on helmet wearing habits and received alarming insights Exide Life Insurance Company Limited, an established and regarding child pillions riders - such as 3 of 4 children do profitable life insurance company, commenced operations in not wear a helmet while riding pillion. As per recent UN 2001-02 and is headquartered in Bengaluru. The company Motorcycle Helmet Study, wearing an appropriate helmet is 100% owned by Exide Industries Limited. The company improves the chances of survival by 42% and helps avoid serves over 15 lakh customers and manages assets of over 69% of injuries to riders. It is crucial that we address this INR 12,500 Crores. During the financial year 2017-18, the issue by creating awareness among both parents and company achieved Total Premium Income of over INR 2,532 children. We are grateful to Bengaluru Traffic Police and crores and delivered INR 60 crores in Profits (PBT). Sri Chaitanya Techno School for supporting Helmet Saves (Source : PR team of AdFactors)

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Lenovo and Motorola step-up to support Govt.’s Skill India mission

enovo and Motorola India successfully launched their youth will be trained on Laptop and Mobile repair services, Lflagship Corporate Social Responsibility Program for FY IT/ITes and retail trade.” 2019 by inaugurating its fifth skill academy in Ghaziabad Honorable Counselor of Mohan Nagar Ghaziabad – Mr. on 1st November 2018. The program has been launched Bijendra Chauhan inaugurated the Lenovo Motorola Skill across 7 locations - Bhubaneswar, Ernakulam, Jodhpur, Academy in the Delhi NCR. Expressing his delight, he said, Mysore, Trichy, Chandigarh and Delhi NCR. “The academy will provide technical skill set to unskilled With an aim to empower unemployed youth in the youth of Ghaziabad and will create greater employment age group of 18-30 years, Lenovo and Motorola aim to opportunity that will in turn render all the support required to impact 6900+ beneficiaries over a period of 3 years, run this program successfully.” where underprivileged youth with low family income will Other dignitaries present on the occasion were Mr. be trained on Laptop and Mobile repair services, IT/ITeS, Piyush Chakraborty, ESSCI – Vice President, Business and retail trades. For executing the program, the brand has Development, Mr. Saleem Ahmed, ESSCI – VP Projects, Mr. partnered with Edubridge, an esteemed partner of National Anwar Shirpurwala, CEO- MAIT, Mr. Bikas Kumar Singh, Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a Govt. of India Lenovo – Head Corporate Affairs, Puneet Sharma – Lenovo- organization that participates in the mission of up-skilling National Manager Customer Engagement, Mr. Jitendra India’s rural and semi-urban youth. Nagar, Mr. Satish Sharma, Mr. Neeraj, Mr. Anand Natrajan While addressing the youth, Mr. Bikas Kumar Singh, – EduBridge - President Strategic Partnerships as guests of Head of Corporate Affairs- Lenovo said, “To support PMO’s honor. initiative ‘Skill India’, Lenovo and Motorola have launched About Motorola Mobility our flagship CSR program for FY 2019 across seven Motorola Mobility LLC was acquired by Lenovo Group locations in India. We have partnered with EduBridge Holdings in 2015. Motorola Mobility is a wholly owned Learning Pvt Ltd, an esteemed Training Partner of National subsidiary of Lenovo, and is responsible for designing and Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) with an aim of manufacturing all Moto branded mobile handsets. impacting 6900+ beneficiaries in three years, where the (Source : PR team of Zeno Group)

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Pearl Academy introduces design through workshops to children of Salaam Baalak Trust

s part of the #MumbaiByDesign initiative, Pearl will be a two day event which will be held in January, 2019. AAcademy hosted children from Salaam Baalak Trust, an Speaking on the occasion, Professor Nandita Abraham, NGO that works for street children, at its campus at Andheri President, Pearl Academy said, “Pearl Academy is delighted East in Mumbai. to take the Mumbai By Design concept to the next level. MumbaiByDesign is a design initiative conceptualized This initiative aims to connect with young minds and help by Pearl Academy that demonstrates the power of design them use their innate creativity to come up with sustainable thinking to reimagine Mumbai with the aim of developing solutions for the city. Mumbai is the city of dreams. We have sustainable solutions to the city’s many functional and taken upon ourselves the responsibility to set in motion environmental problems. conversations that intrigue, question, observe and offer The first phase of the initiative was held intwo solutions to the very many aspects of what keeps this city segments. In the first segment, children from the Salaam ticking. We are happy that our students got an opportunity to Baalak Trust were invited for an immersive workshop paint the Andheri shelter of Salaam Baalak Trust and we look on Art and Design. The children were divided into three forward to more such opportunities in future.” groups, based on age, and were taught various primary and About Pearl Academy secondary colors associated with particular shapes, creating Pearl Academy, India’s leading institution in design, fashion, new colors, layout design and design composition. business and media has been a catalyst for success of the In the second segment, Salaam Balak Trust assigned students across creative industries for over two decades. a portion of a large wall in its Andheri shelter for Pearl With a legacy of 25 years, Pearl Academy offers over 30 students to paint. The three-day activity was an exhilarating uniquely designed under-graduate, post-graduate and experience for the students and faculty as they created professional development pathway through its campuses the framework and background of what became the in Delhi, Noida, Jaipur and Mumbai. Its reputation of #MumbaiByDesign wall. The students used the design preparing ‘Industry ready’ professionals has been recognized concepts taught during the workshops and put them to by leading fashion, retail and design brands, which has practical use. The painted wall is an ode to Mumbai city, helped in establishing a healthy track record of over 95 per which is full of the contrasting hustle and bustle, along with cent placement for the last three years. Its path-breaking the peace that the sea brings along. alliances with renowned organizations such as the Fashion The second phase of this initiate will be a design festival Design Council of India (FDCI) and Institute of Indian Interior which will be held at Pearl Academy Mumbai Campus Designers (IIID) have ensured that its faculty and students and will be dedicated to workshops, panel discussion and get an exclusive access to ‘industry in the classroom’. competitions for students from colleges across the city. This (Source : PR team of Perfect Relations)

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Schneider Electric and Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation lightened up Hima Das’s Village n a landmark initiative, Schneider Electric, the leader March 2008 under the aegis of Schneider Electric. The aim Iin digital transformation of energy management and of the foundation is to help people change their lives through automation, in partnership with Sachin Tendulkar’s Spreading access to energy. It focuses on education, entrepreneurship, Happiness InDiya Foundation (SHIF) brought Diwali to employment, electrification, and emergency. In the last 10 ace sprinter Hima Das’s hometown, Kandhulimari Village, years, SEIF reached a milestone of transforming the lives of Nagaon District, Assam. The two foundations installed 700,000 households and benefitting 3.5 million people by solar home systems providing access to electricity to 71 providing latest tools, equipment and technical know-how in households in the village. Under the same initiative, the electrical maintenance, electrical technology and automated company also digitized the village library by electrifying electrical systems. By electrifying Kandulimari Village in it through solar powered hybrid inverter and installing Assam, SEIF aims to bring forward those rural areas who are multimedia kit consisting of a television and DTH connection. deprived of the basic need of access to electricity. The government of India has a vision to provide power About Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation for all by 2022. With schemes like Deendayal Upadhyaya Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation is a collaboration Gram Jyoti Yojana, the government plans to provide of two renowned entities- one an individual and another an continuous power supply to rural India. This is a reiteration organisation. Mr.Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar and Schneider of the government’s commitment to energy access for the Electric India have come together to provide Energy households which are off grid. Spreading happiness InDiya Autonomy to rural India through Renewable Energy and to Foundation is aligned with the government’s mission to “Spread Happiness” by providing access to energy. provide access to energy to all. The Spreading Happiness Several new solutions have been added to the solution initiative so far has provided solar lighting systems to around portfolio like portable Solar Lights and Solar Micro Grids 21,400 households since its inception and is committed to reach 25,000 by 2020. Speaking on the work done in Assam, an elated Sachin Tendulkar said, “Hima Das is a powerhouse and has made India proud. As an acknowledgement of her achievements, at Spreading Happiness, we are happy to have brought the power of electrification to Hima’s village. I am happy that her village is part of our larger plan of bringing electricity to areas with other wise erratic power or no electricity. At Spreading Happiness Foundation, we are humbled by the impact that this access has on life and livelihoods-we learnt this through the 21,400 households we have helped light up and look forward to reaching our goal of 25,000 households by 2020”. which ensures the availability of energy for other economic Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Venkat Garimella, Vice activities like water pumping or cereal milling, besides President, Schneider Electric Strategy & Alliances, CSR & meeting the lighting requirement of the entire village. EE, said “We were humbled by Hima Das’s spirit and her About Schneider Electric contribution to the sporting history of India and we wanted Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of to express our gratitude to her. We are hopeful that the Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, advent of electricity in Hima’s village will go a long way in Data Centres, Infrastructure and Industries. bringing in prosperity and development to Naogaon. In line With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider with our endeavour to give back to the society and brighten is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium the lives of people, we at Schneider Electric aim to transform Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation the lives of rural India by providing solar solutions for safer Systems. They provide integrated efficiency solutions, and sustainable power. We are committed to help citizens combining energy, automation and software. In their global overcome the energy challenges faced especially in these Ecosystem, they collaborate with the largest Partner, areas.” Integrator and Developer Community on their Open Platform Schneider Electric India Foundation (SEIF) is a social to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency. commitment of Schneider Electric in India established in (Source : PR team of AdFactors)

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EROS Group’s gives scholarship to 100 girl students through Abhilasha program undred girl students have been selected for the Abhilasha towards girls’ education. It will not only empower them but is HScholarship 2018, fecilitated by EROS Group, the also vital for the betterment of society and the nation.” real estate giant. 25 girls out of the 100 selected for the Mr. Kishore Kumar, parent of one of the girl students, scholarship were felicitated at a ceremony held at EROS said “We are happy that EROS Group has taken such a great Corporate Tower in Nehru Place. The scholarship is awarded initiative. It was a very happy moment for my wife and me to meritorious girl students to enable them to continue their when we received a call that our daughter has been selected education. for the scholarship. The money will help us and encourage EROS Group received around 2,800 applications from all our daughter who has always dreamt of making it big in life. I over India, out of which 100 girl students were selected for would like to thank EROS Group for this initiative.” the scholarship. They were given a cash award of Rs. 5,000 The event was organized in association with House of each. AYNAT. Tanya M. Sood, CEO, House of AYNAT, also surprised The scholarship is aimed at girl students from government the students with goody bags from the brand. schools, from disadvantaged backgrounds, and who have About EROS Group scored 75% or above in their exams. The scholarship has EROS Group “The Recognized Real Estate Giant in India” with been established as part of the Group’s continued efforts special strength in and around Delhi, excellent quality and to provide access to quality education especially, young girl excellence, with over 70 years of expertise and experience. students. It has created some of the most pioneering episodes of Real Speaking about this initiative, Mr. Avneesh Sood, Director, Estate for a period of over 70 impressive years. From a very EROS Group, said “At EROS Group, we understand how modest beginning to the accomplishments of numerous important education is, especially for a girl child. We have projects in varied sectors, the group has left an indelible mark established the Abhilasha Scholarship to enable meritorious in the Real Estate sector, Hospitality and Technology. Being girl students to continue their academic dreams. This is in line in the sector for over 7 decades, Quality has been their chief with the Government’s ‘BetiBachao, BetiPadhao’ campaign. priority. We aim to reinforce this campaign by promoting and working (Source : PR team of Image Public Relation)

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ŠKODA AUTO transforms Varzadi village school and its adjoining areas

KODA AUTO has always been Šecologically conscious towards the well-being of the society and environment in and around its operations in India. Environmental conservation and sustainable development have always been the guiding principles of its ‘GREEN FUTURE’ strategy. Under its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, ŠKODA AUTO India has recently put in place various initiatives that gives a fresh lease of life to Varzadi, a village in Gangapur Talluka near the company’s plant at Aurangabad, Maharashtra. In a major support to education infrastructure for the youngsters in and around the village and in order to build a conducive learning facility, ŠKODA AUTO India has renovated the Varzadi Zilla Parishad School building - including painting of the whole building and compound wall construction. Besides the overall was inaugurated by Smt. Pavneet Kaur – Hon’ble CEO of renovation, the company has also constructed new toilets ZillaParishad in presence Board members of ŠKODA Auto – for the students and put in essential electrical fittings in each Mr. Lubos Hradecky, Mr. Rajagopalan Paliyath and Ms. Jana class rooms. Fernandez. ŠKODA AUTO India has also introduced free training Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Pavneet Kaur said, classes for the students in Varzadi village across various “I would like congratulate the ŠKODA AUTO India team platforms in order to improve their English language skills, for supporting livelihood in and around its operation in computer literacy and build the concept of hobby classes. Aurangabad, especially surrounding one of the important These free training classes started from November 26, 2018 areas such as education, sanitation and electrification and received an overwhelming response from the young through renewable energy. ŠKODA has always been a highly students of the village. responsible corporate citizen when it comes to sustainable In order to promote bio-diversity and environmental business operations. I am sure such laudable efforts will help conservations, ŠKODA AUTO India have been organizing the community in a long way and build trust and respect for tree plantation drives in Varzadi village. In recent times, such each other”. plantation drives witnessed an overwhelming participation Mr. Lubos Hradecky, Board Member at ŠKODA AUTO from the employees, who supported this cause by planting India said, “In today’s era, manufacturers are becoming 150 trees in the village in May 2018 on the occasion of even more aware of the environmental and social implication International Day for Biological Diversity. of their day-to-day operations. Hence, it becomes very Recently the company added solar power plant project important for the corporate houses to promote sustainable at its Aurangabad plant to make use of renewable energy, development and environmental conservation in their with an aim to reduce fossil fuel consumption and develop a business operations. At ŠKODA, we are dedicatedly operating sustainable business model. Taking forward this philosophy a socially responsible and sustainable company that works of promoting the use of renewable energy in the society, to benefit the employees, customers and the community that ŠKODA AUTO has also installed 23 Solar Lamps in Varzadi we serve in.” Village, including 3 for the ZillaParishad School which (Source : PR team of ketchum Sampark)

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Sumeru pledges “One Million Meals” to fight hunger global epidemic, hunger has close to a billion people Through its “One Million Meals” campaign Sumeru is A within its grips. India is the home to over 23% of the calling upon the food industry, changemakers and social world’s hungry. Over 19 crore people in our country are influencers and most importantly the citizens of the country to compelled to sleep on an empty stomach daily and we lose spread the message to fight hunger. The campaign features an over 3000 children every day to hunger. But irony is we waste engaging video that aims spread awareness about hunger and around 67 million tonnes of food valued around Rs.92,000 mobilise users to act to stop hunger. A plateful of meal means Crore annually. These stats only prove that the real cause of the world to the hungry. Make a difference by sharing. hunger is not shortage of food, there is more than enough food About Sumeru Frozen Foods to feed entire population of this earth. Thereal cause of hunger Sumeru Frozen Foods is a 30-year-old heritage brand of is unequal distribution and accessibility food. Innovative Foods Limited, focused exclusively on the frozen Being an integral part of the food industry Sumeru foods segment, Sumeru is changing the face of how frozen understands how large the crisis of hunger is in our country. food is perceived and consumed, with its product & technology Which is why Sumeru has joined hands with the Hugs innovation and R&D focus on new, healthier alternatives. Foundation to launch an initiative to fight hunger in India – the Freezing helps in zero food wastage and is one of best methods ‘One Million Meals Campaign’. Through this initiative Sumeru of food preservation that keeps nutrition intact. Sumeru offers has pledged to provide one million meals to our country’s over 25 categories of frozen food products ranging from quick underprivileged children. meals such as parathas to snacks such as fries, nuggets, Talking about this initiative Mr. Mithun Appaiah, CEO seafood, etc. Sumeru’s products are available across 100+ Sumeru said, “As a frozen food company we provide millions cities and towns in India in 6000+ retail outlets. Besides, it of consumers with products that are made from quality is also exported to US, Middle East, UK, Japan and Singapore ingredients preserved in tact that taste great and enhance the markets. It has a state-of-the-art production facility in Kochi experience of food. But we felt the need to do more, especially and Chitoor .Sumeru is a brand of Innovative Foods Limited, when it came to helping people and communities that need established in 1998. food the most. Our One Million Meals campaign was born from About HUG this need to make a difference.” Founded in October 2015 by Madhumita Kalauny, HUG is Madhumita Kalauny, Founder of Hug Foundation said, a citizen movement group with the aim to eliminate hunger “We are excited about partnering with Sumeru on their by mapping for excess to hunger. Foundation which entirely ambitious One Million Meals initiative to fight hunger. Though comprises of volunteers who are working professionals, works this is just the beginning, initiatives like these which bring extensively at the grass root levels to help the homeless, together the citizens and the food industry will help build elderly and underprivileged children. HUG feeds 500 people awareness and more importantly provide avenues to make a every day across Bangalore. difference.” (Source : PR team of PRHUB)

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SOBHA organises dowry-less social weddings in Palakkad, Kerala ringing a meaningful difference in the lives of the Vadakkenchery, Kannambra Grama Panchayats - Mrs. Bunderprivileged section of the society, the Corporate Kavitha Balakrishnan, Mrs. Anitha Paulson and Mr. Rejimon. Social Responsibility arm of SOBHA Limited, Sri Kurumba D. Additionally, Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ajith kumar Educational and Charitable Trust, organised this year’s IPS; Asst. Commissioner of Police, Mr. P. Sasi Kumar and Dr. second edition of dowry-less social wedding ceremony Sreejith, Aryadatham Aryavaidhya Chikilsalayam along with at Palakkad in Kerala recently. The wedding, which is the family members of Chairman Emeritus also participated conducted twice a year, saw 20 couples tie the knot during in the ceremony. the ceremony. About SOBHA Limited Aimed at supporting girls from economically weaker Founded in 1995, SOBHA Limited is one of the fastest section of the society, the Trust bears the entire expense of growing and foremost backward integrated real estate the wedding. Under this initiative, 40 girls are married players in the country. It means that the company has all through this programme every year. the key competencies and in-house resources to deliver a Speaking on the occasion, Mr. JC Sharma, Vice Chairman project from its conceptualization to completion. SOBHA is and Managing Director, SOBHA Limited said, “We, at SOBHA, believe that arranging dowry-less weddings is very transformative in nature. It will help eradicate dowry as an anathema of the society on one hand and empower women on the other. Dowry-less weddings will bring a holistic change in the society. With 610 girls being married under this program till date, we want to set a unique example towards eradicating the malpractice of dowry and bring a positive change in people’s mindset.” At the ceremony, the Trust provided 4.5 gold sovereign ornaments, dresses and utensils to the couples to mark the beginning of new life. The Trust also conducts pre-marriage counselling for the families of brides and bridegrooms. Additionally, it also monitors their married life at regular intervals and provides guidance, if primarily focused on residential and contractual projects. needed. The Company’s residential projects include presidential The 22nd edition of this ceremony was held at Sri apartments, villas, row houses, super luxury & luxury Kurumba Kalyana Mandapam in Moolamcode, Palakkad. apartments, plotted developments and aspirational homes. The solemn function began with the lightning of the lamp In all its residential projects, the company lays strong by dignitaries including Mrs. Sobha Menon; Mr. K.E. Ismail, emphasis on environmental management, water harvesting former Minister for Revenue of Kerala Government; Mr. V.C. and highest safety standards. On the contractual projects Kabeer, former Minister for Health, Kerala Government; Mr. side, the Company has constructed a variety of structures K.D. Prasenan, MLA; Mr. Dean Kuriakose, Youth Congress for corporates including offices, convention centres, software State President, Kerala; Mr. K. Balan, CPM leader, Kerala; development blocks, multiplex theatres, hostel facilities, Mr. C.T. Krishnan, former MLA; Adv. K.V. Mohandas, guest houses, food courts, restaurants, research centres, and Chairman, Guruvayur Devaswom; Mr. K.R. Vishwambaran, club houses. Chairman, Oushadi and Presidents of Kizhakkenchery, (Source : PR team of Ruderfinn Asia)

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Cinépolis hosts a movie screening for over 4700 underprivileged kids inépolis, India’s 1st International and the world’s future. The comfort of Cinépolis will definitely give them one C2ndlargest movie theatre circuit organised a special of the best experiences of their lives. We are extremely happy movie screening in association with Round Table India for that Cinépolis lent its support to make this initiative happen.” underprivileged kids. This initiative is part of Cinépolis’s It was truly a memorable experience for many of these endeavour to change the lives of young children for the children who have never visited a cinema hall in the past and better. This year,Cinépolis treated over 4700 underprivileged were enthralled with this initiative undertaken by Cinépolis. children by screening the much-awaited action sci-fi thriller The screening was followed by a round of refreshments as ‘2.0’ at Cinépolis cinemas across 18 cities. well as an engaging discussion around the movie. Speaking on the occasion, Javier Sotomayor, Managing Cinépolis has been organising this activity in India for the Director, Cinépolis Asia said, “Through our CSR initiative last 5 years and has so far screened movies for 21,690 less ‘Let’s All Go to Cinépolis’, we aim to bring joy and happiness privileged children in these years. “Let’s All Go To Cinépolis” into the lives of the lesser privileged children. Cinema has is a global initiative undertaken to inspire, educate and the power to influence and empower and being a responsible brighten the lives of underprivileged children through the organization, it is our constant endeavor to provide this medium of movies. benefit to the underprivileged children as well’. About Cinépolis India Speaking on the partnership, Devang Sampat, Director- Cinépolis India is a wholly owned subsidiary of Strategic Initiatives, Cinépolis India said, “Our partnership Cinépolis and is the 1st international exhibitor in India. The company currently operates 348 screens under the brand names of Cinépolis, Cinépolis VIP, and Fun Cinemas. Cinépolis operates India’s biggest Megaplex – 15 Screen Multiplex in Pune and has brought innovative concepts to exhibition Industry in India. Cinépolis also offers multi-benefit loyalty program- ‘Club Cinépolis’, to enhance customer experience and increase loyalty. Club Cinépolis offers free registration, earning and burning of points, invite to pre- screening of movies and star visits. Cinépolis India has been awarded with “Most Admired Retail Launch” in 2010, “Most Admired Retailer – Innovation” in 2011, “Fastest with Round Table India has helped bring our initiative to life Growing Multiplex Chain” in 2015, “IMAGES Most Admired in India and has been very successful. This year we have Retailer – Entertainment” in 2015, “DLP Cine Asia Marketing reached out to more children across the nation and we hope Achievement Award” in 2015, ‘Best Marketing Campaign to continue and grow these efforts in years to come.” of the Year’ award at the Making of Developed India awards Commenting on this initiative, Dhruv Dalmia, National 2017. In 2018 Cinépolis has been awarded with ‘Best President from Round Table India said, “Round Table India Multiplex – West’, ‘Best Multiplex – South’ and ‘Fastest & Cinepolis has partnered yet again to bring smiles to Growing Chain’ at the Global awards for Retail Excellence. In thousands of less privileged children across India. Movie is 2018, Cinépolis India has been awarded with “Most Trusted an effective medium to create curiosity and deliver learning to Brand of the Year” at Big Cine Expo 2018 and Images Most the youth. 2.0 is a marvel in the field of artificial intelligence Admired Retailer – Entertainment at Indian Retail Forum & high-end graphics which surely increase aspirational value 2018. within the children and make them believe in their bright (Source ; PR team of PPR South Asia)

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Forestry and Agroforestry Organizations merge for Impact Against Climate Change

nnovation and investments worth trillions of dollars in an annual budget of over $100 million. Ilandscape restoration, climate adaptation and science- “Working as one will allow us to leverage our combined based policy advice will be needed if the global community is $1.8 billion legacy investment in research, policy and to meet the escalating threats posed by climate change. development to seize emerging opportunities with greater To meet these demands, the Center for International agility and further our contributions to the realization of Forestry Research (CIFOR) and International Centre for ecosystem services needed to create the jobs and resilient Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF), also known as World green economy of the future,” said Jose Campos, Chair of the Agroforestry, the two leading organizations focused on CIFOR Board of Trustees. forestry and agroforestry research, policy and development CIFOR and ICRAF are guided by the broad development have agreed to merge to strengthen capacity, provide the challenges pursued by CGIAR, a global research partnership evidence needed to scale up investment in sustainable for a food-secure future, which include poverty reduction, development, and accelerate impact. increasing food and nutritional security, and improved The merger becomes effective on January 1st 2019 natural resource systems and environmental services. Each through a common Board with subsequent implementation organization’s work also addresses many of the issues being of a single leadership team and unified policies, processes tackled by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and and systems. Paris Climate Agreement, specifically those that aim to eradicate hunger, reduce poverty, provide affordable and clean energy, protect life on land, and combat climate change. Combined, the two organizations will be well-positioned to develop key innovations in finance and blended development, thereby accelerating the impact of their extensive science and development initiatives. About CIFOR CIFOR advances human well-being, equity and environmental integrity by conducting innovative research, developing partners’ capacity, and actively engaging in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people. CIFOR is a CGIAR Research Center, and leads the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry “This progressive decision to merge will allow us to (FTA). Their headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with respond more effectively to the increasing demands to offices in Nairobi, Kenya, Yaounde, Cameroon, Lima, Peru, integrate landscapes and land management for a more and Bonn, Germany. equitable, climate resilient and productive world,” said Claire About World Agroforestry (ICRAF) O’Connor, Chair of the ICRAF Board of Trustees. World Agroforestry (ICRAF) is centre of scientific and In agreeing to the merger, ICRAF and CIFOR confirmed delivery excellence that harnesses the benefits of trees for that all existing commitments and contracts will continue people and the environment. Leveraging the world’s largest to be honoured to ensure delivery of the public goods the repository of agroforestry science and information, they organizations’ donors and stakeholders, including host develop knowledge practices, from farmers’ fields to the countries, expect. global sphere, to ensure food security and environmental Combined, the two organizations employ over 700 staff sustainability. in more than 20 countries throughout the global south, with (Source : www.3blmedia.com)

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Astellas Pharma launches “Astellas Global Health Foundation”

stellas Pharma Incorporative announced the launch to eight million deaths occur annually in low- and middle- Aof the Astellas Global Health Foundation (AGHF), a income countries due to poor-quality healthcare. new international philanthropic organization dedicated In its first year, the Astellas Global Health Foundation to improving access to health in underserved global will send a request for proposal to eligible organizations communities. Key areas of focus for the AGHF initially will that primarily focus on strengthening health infrastructure be neglected tropical and communicable diseases, children’s and enhancing the availability and accessibility of quality health and mental health in low-income communities and healthcare with a focus on three key areas in low-and middle- low-and middle-income countries where Astellas, a company income communities: dedicated to improving the health of people around the • Children’s health: The Foundation seeks to address high world, does not have a commercial presence. Additionally, child mortality rates by supporting programs that, for AGHF will fund programs that build healthier communities example, improve access to preventative measures such and provide disaster preparedness and relief in these same as medicines, nutrition or vaccines for children in need; geographies. • Mental health: The Foundation seeks to improve access The Astellas Global Health Foundation merges three to mental health diagnosis and treatment, especially in former philanthropic entities – the Astellas USA Foundation individuals experiencing life-threatening illnesses such as (AUSF), the Astellas European Foundation (AEF), and cancer and heart disease; the Astellas Asia-Oceania Foundation (AAOF) – into one • Neglected tropical and communicable diseases: The organization. Foundation will support programs that improve access to The goal is to support some of the world’s most health for major communicable diseases and neglected vulnerable populations in areas with high child mortality tropical diseases in support of the WHO goals for control, rates, low life expectancies, and insufficient access to health. elimination and eradication. Since 2005, the three foundations have contributed nearly Grants that were made to organizations prior to the $25 million to charities and partners aligned with each formation of the Astellas Global Health Foundation will be foundation’s focus areas. honored through the term of the commitments. Access to health remains a significant challenge for i National Academies of Science, Engineering and underserved populations in low- and middle-income Medicine. Up to 8 Million Deaths Occur in Low- and Middle- countries. A recent report from the National Academies Income Countries Yearly Due to Poor-Quality Health Care, of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine calls for urgent, Says New Report; Major Quality Chasm Must Be Fixed in comprehensive efforts to address what it calls the “global Order to Reap Benefits of Universal Health Coverage. quality chasm” in healthcare worldwide. The report finds up (Source : www.3blmedia.com)

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Bancalimentos joins Business Call to Action (BCtA) to increase food security in rural areas ancalimentos, a social enterprise that exchanges living environment, emissions reductions and recycling Brecyclable goods for essential household goods with infrastructure. vulnerable rural populations in Boyaca, Colombia, joins Clients can deposit their household waste such as Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to plastic bottles and glass at various Bancalimentos locations, increase food security and generate sustainable incomes strategically placed around the municipality of Boyaca. Each for 12,500 people by 2022. Established in 2015, waste deposit will add to the balance on the customer’s Bancalimentos provides essential household goods such savings account, which they can use to purchase nutritious as food, medicine and agricultural inputs in exchange for food, agricultural products, medicine and some essential household organic waste and recyclables. services. Launched in 2008, BCtA aims to accelerate progress The innovation of Bancalimentos is also reflected in towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by their 22 distribution points, which are all managed by local challenging companies to develop inclusive business women. Eighty-five percent of Bancalimentos’ clients are models that engage people with less than US$10 per day female heads of household benefit from being able to convert in purchasing power (in waste into income, and can 2015 dollars) as consumers, access a comprehensive range producers, suppliers and of products at a fair price distributors. It is supported without having to travel long by several international distances. The empowerment organizations and hosted of women through the by the United Nations generation of real purchasing Development Programme power and access to food has (UNDP). been highly effective. In rural Colombia, low “The loyalty of our income rural communities customers have always are made vulnerable by been – and still are – the food insecurity and a lack of most important asset of our economic opportunities. It is company, as our business common that families do not model was developed by and have access to a sustainable for the rural populations with and secure supply of basic limited access to basic goods household foods and medicine. and services. Generating Additionally, poor waste empathy and trust among management infrastructure our customers as well as has created environmental and expanding our line of products health risks for those in living on the bottom of the economic and services will allow us to scale up in other regions,” pyramid. Bancalimentos CEO Olga Yanneth Bocarejo Buitrago said. Bancalimentos’ innovative business model addresses About Bancalimentos each of these issues by creating a circular economy where Bancalimentos is a social enterprise, developed by and for the social enterprise buys household waste from participating rural base of the pyramid populations in the Department of families, and then sells it as raw material to the local Boyaca that provides commodities to rural families, such as recycling industry. medicines, agricultural inputs, staple foods as well as other Bancalimentos then purchases large volumes of food, services such as microcredit in exchange for organic waste medicine and other basic goods that are sold back to rural and recyclables. Bancalimentos then sells the gathered communities at affordable prices. trash as raw material to the recycling industry, and with By doing this, Bancalimentos not only provides a the financial return purchases large volumes of basic food, sustainable and low-cost source of basic household items medicines and other basic goods that are then sold at and a nutritional insurance, but it also encourages a change affordable prices to rural BdP populations. of habits in waste disposal and contributes to improved (Source : www.3blassociation.com)

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bareMinerals supports women’s empowerment with the launch of power of good fund

areMinerals, the clean beauty brand founded 23 Oxfordshire, England. byears ago, announced the launch of its Power of Every aspect of the two-day event was designed to Good Fund by bareMinerals. From January 2019, this evoke the Power of Good and put it into practice. Editors philanthropic initiative will donate 1% of sales from and influencers from all around the world were able to meet bareMinerals boutiques and http://www.bareminerals.com and mentor young women from London based charity, to various charities that champion women’s education, Access Aspiration. Founded by Jenny Halpern Prince, the entrepreneurialism, and mentorship. As part of this charity provides 16 to 24-year-old students with new skills new program, bareMinerals will also dedicate 1% of its and career networks in an effort to increase social mobility, employees’ time to volunteerism, effectively encouraging improve employability and remove barriers to higher each employee to donate three days every year to charitable education. A donation to Access Aspiration was made by causes. bareMinerals in the name of all the guests in attendance. The Mission of bareMinerals is to champion the power Additionally, DeRoest led a clean beauty masterclass and of good. “As a mother, business woman, and advocate for a dinner was hosted by Rey and Huntington-Whiteley to change, it was incredibly important that we establish a round out the retreat. fund that allows young women to unleash their potential With philanthropy being a core pillar of the brand and and realize their dreams. By establishing the Power of Good clean ingredients free of compromise at the heart and soul Fund by bareMinerals we hope to change the futures, and of every product, the Power of Good Fund by bareMinerals lives, of thousands of women across North Americato start, is designed to further bareMinerals’ mission to impact the with the aim to take this initiative global in 2020”, says Jill world in a positive way. Knowing that every decision has an Scalamandre, President bareMinerals. outward effect, bareMinerals strives to make a difference, To celebrate the launch of this initiative, bareMinerals effect real change, and unleash the potential of young hosted a Power of Good Global Wellness Retreat, the women by encouraging acts of kindness both big and small. brand’s first-ever global event, at Soho Farmhouse in (Source : www.prnewswire.co.uk)

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Coca-Cola and Keep America Beautiful celebrate America Recycles Day with bin grant program

eep America Beautiful and The Coca-Cola Foundation “Community recycling is one of the key ways The Coca- Kon America Recycles Day, announced the opening of Cola Foundation is helping communities address litter the application period for the 2018 Keep America Beautiful and support the environment. In partnership with Keep Coca-Cola Public Spaces Recycling Bin Grant Program. In America Beautiful, we can help communities reduce litter its 12th year, the initiative is designed to increase access by offering grants for recycling bins in parks, recreation to recycling in community public spaces across America. areas, campuses and city streets,” said Helen Smith Price, Grant applications will be available online through Dec. 30 President of The Coca-Cola Foundation. (11:59 p.m. EST), 2018. For the past 11 years, The Coca- In addition to the Foundation’s support, earlier this year, Cola Foundation has supported the program, which has The Coca-Cola Company announced a global goal to collect donated recycling bins to more than 1,000 communities in and recycle the equivalent of 100 percent of the bottles and all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Over the history cans it places in the market by 2030. of the program, more than 36,000 public space recycling About The Coca-Cola Foundation bins have been awarded, providing opportunities for The Coca-Cola Foundation is the global philanthropic arm recycling on the go to more than 2 million people daily. of The Coca-Cola Company. Through more than 30 years The 2018 program will distribute 4,500 recycling bins of giving back, The Coca-Cola Foundation has granted $1 in public space locations ranging from athletic fields to fairs billion to help protect the environment, promote recycling, and festivals to downtown street-scapes and playgrounds empower women and enhance the overall well-being of and other on-the-go settings. The program is funded communities. through a $350,000 grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation About Keep America Beautiful to Keep America Beautiful, which in turn awards recycling Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community bins through a competitive, merit-based application improvement nonprofit organization, inspires and educates process. people to take action every day to improve and beautify “Since its inception in 2007, the grant program has their community environment. Celebrating its 65th made impressive strides toward expanding recycling in Anniversary in 2018, Keep America Beautiful strives to public spaces,” said Randy Hartmann, senior director of End Littering, Improve Recycling and Beautify America’s affiliate operations for Keep America Beautiful. “Through Communities. They believe everyone has a right to live in these grants, The Coca-Cola Foundation is reducing two of a clean, green and beautiful community, and shares a the primary barriers for on-the-go recycling – accessibility responsibility to contribute to that vision. and convenience.” (Source: www.3blassociation.com)

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HP commits to educate 100,000 entrepreneurs across Africa t the Mandela 100, HP announced a new commitment In 2017, on the global stage at the Global Citizen Ato reach 100,000 learners across Africa over the next Festival in Hamburg, Germany, HP announced a three years through the HP Foundation’s HP LIFE program, commitment to enabling better learning outcomes for 100 and kicked off the commitment by opening a new tech- million people by 2025. The commitment to education enabled HP LIFE Center in South Africa. HP’s pledge is a part of HP’s broader Sustainable Impact strategy – a supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal strategy to use the scope, scale and expertise of HP to drive 4 and furthers the company’s goals to enable better learning positive, lasting change for the planet, its people and the outcomes for 100 million people by 2025 and to enroll a communities where they live, work and do business. million HP LIFE users between 2016 and 2025, as outlined “Sustainable Impact is fundamental to our reinvention in the HP 2017 Sustainable Impact Report. and core to achieving our vision – to create technology that By 2030, Africa will be home to 32% of the population makes life better for everyone, everywhere,” said Hurst. under the age of 30, and the largest working age population HP and Global Citizen in South Africa by 2035. Yet, today’s youth unemployment in Africa is HP has been a proud partner of the Global Citizen up to 3x higher than adult unemployment. HP LIFE offers movement since 2013, including supporting the Global free, online learning for users to gain the skills to start and Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, a first for South Africa. Ahead grow their own business or improve their employment of the December 2 festival in Johannesburg, HP ran several opportunities. Building on the success of this global awareness and engagement building activities to highlight program, HP is working with partners to open technology- the partnership and HP’s commitment to Sustainable enabled HP LIFE innovation centers to further support Impact, and to engage customers, employees and the public entrepreneurship and workforce development across the in acting on pressing global issues. continent. About HP Foundation “We believe that education is a human right, that The HP Foundation is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) technology in the classroom is a critical component for a organization that funds philanthropic programs for 21st century education, and that in today’s economy our underserved communities where we live and work by learning is never done,” said Nate Hurst, Chief Sustainability supporting technology-related learning, charitable giving, and Social Impact Officer, HP. “Africa is experiencing rapid volunteering, and disaster relief. Along with HP employees, urbanization and digitization—and it’s essential that people the HP Foundation creates programs that make life better for have access to learn skills for the work of tomorrow. This underserved and underrepresented communities by providing new HP LIFE Center provides a launch pad for innovation technology-related learning experiences and opportunities. and opportunity across the continent.” (Source : www.csrwire.com)

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Sodexo partner with Universities to give back and address hunger on college campuses very holiday season, Sodexo dining teams across more The team collects meal plan donations from students and Ethan 650 university locations extend their service spirit to adds the donated plans to cards of students who have been students in need. Here are six great examples of partnerships identified by the University. The gifted plans are then ready to with students, faculty and University leadership that are be used at the start of the new school year. making an impact beyond the classroom. The Greyhound Meal Exchange at Eastern New Mexico Annually, the Creighton University Dining team looks State University is another great example of the team’s for ways to meet the needs of hungry students. One of partnership with the University. The program combines Creighton Dining’s anti-hunger initiatives includes tasking donated meals from student meal plans and monetary students with assembling grocery bags, containing enough donations from faculty to support food insecure students on non-perishables for five meals, for college students facing campus. With an $8 donation, the program can provide one hunger. Additionally, Creighton Dining has collected $295 in meal to a student, anonymously. To date, the program has donations from students, which the dining team will match generated $3,040 in donations. at the end of the month, to fund and fill the University’s food George Mason University is also active in the fight against pantry, the Creighton Cupboard. student hunger through initiatives including the dining team’s Similar to the Creighton Cupboard, New Mexico State Thanksgiving Back event, where students packed 200 non- University (NMSU) operates the Aggie Cupboard, a free perishable lunches and donated $1 each to the student-run service for NMSU students and staff in need. This holiday pantry, the Patriot Pantry. In 1996, Sodexo created Stop Hunger, an employee led effort to reduce food insecurity throughout the nation and in 1999, the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation was created to ensure that every child in the United States, especially those most at risk, grows up with dependable access to enough nutritious food to enable them to lead a healthy, productive life. Sodexo’s work to fight hunger follows the entire student journey from primary to higher education, and as part of the organization’s promise to improve Quality of Life, Sodexo works closely with its university partners to make college students’ next meal the least of their worries. About Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation season, New Mexico State University asks community The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation works with and through members to donate reusable shopping bags filled with partners to help end childhood hunger in the United States healthy and nutritious non-perishable items to feed those because no child should be hungry today or risk being hungry who are food insecure during the holiday season. again tomorrow. Sodexo, Inc., which funds all administrative Sodexo at the University of Tulsa is always active in the costs, and the nonprofit Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, fight against hunger. Since the spring of 2018, the team has mobilize experts, innovators, volunteers and donors to feed encouraged students to donate meals from their dining plans children; to advocate for policies to end childhood hunger; for food insecure students. To date, approximately 100 meals and to implement innovative potential solutions, particularly have been donated. those designed by youth. In 2017, Sodexo contributed over Much like Sodexo at University of Tulsa, the University 154,000 in volunteer hours and since 1996 has leveraged of Denver Dining team is addressing food insecurity on nearly $32 million in grant dollars to help end childhood campus through its Swipe Out Hunger program, a nationwide hunger. initiative aimed at ending hunger on college campuses. (Source: www.3blassociation.com)

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YouGiveGoods’ #GivingTuesday give back provides more for charity

alling annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and on time of year.” Fthe heels of the frenzied shopping days of Black Friday and YouGiveGoods has been working to get goods to those Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement in need since its inception in 2011. Companies have which designates this day as one to “help others through the discovered that YouGiveGoods is a great addition to their CSR gift of your time, donations, goods or your voice.” In 2017, program. YouGiveGoods adds value by providing a free service only the sixth year of the event, #GivingTuesday raised $274 to engage employees in meaningful, trackable, impactful million for charities across the United States. giving. Companies such as Aetna, Northrop Grumman, and YouGiveGoods, the innovative giving platform dedicated Fidelity Investments have run successful national campaigns to delivering brand-new, donated items to people (and pets) serving their corporate missions while allowing individual in need all across the country, is celebrating #GivingTuesday offices to support the local charity of their choice. with a special offer. On November 27 all goods donations of Finally, it’s important to remember that while $50+ purchased on the site will earn a 10% cash gift from #GivingTuesday is a momentous day of giving it is meant YouGiveGoods to the selected charity. YouGiveGoods hopes to be about more than just the single day. #GivingTuesday that the additional cash gift will encourage potential donors to marks the kick off to the charitable giving season. An be a part of #GivingTuesday with a donation of most-needed astounding 30% of total annual philanthropic giving is done goods to charity. in December. Therefore, if donations fall short in December, “People love the simplicity and transparency of nonprofits have reason to be concerned about their operations purchasing goods for donation online,” YouGiveGoods for the entire following year. president, Lisa Tomasi, explains. “Around the holidays we are YouGiveGoods believes that when you make it easier to in the mode of gift-giving and YouGiveGoods enables you to give, more people will give. And the added incentive of an give a real gift, whether it be a coat, a toy, socks, blanket or additional cash gift on #GivingTuesday should help kick off even diapers or food, to a stranger in need. These tangible the giving season with a bang. gifts are a very personal and warm expression of caring this (Source : www.csrwire.com)

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Whole Kids Foundation raises $3.9 million for children’s nutrition

hole Kids Foundation announced $3.9 million was programmatic work. Wraised through its annual Growing Healthy Kids “We are grateful to Whole Foods Market shoppers, team campaign in all Whole Foods Market locations to fund K-12 members and suppliers who continue their commitment school programs in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., geared to improving children’s nutrition by supporting this year’s towards improving children’s nutrition and wellness. Growing Healthy Kids campaign,” said Nona Evans, president Donations made through the September register and executive director of Whole Kids Foundation. “In our campaign, will serve more than 500,000 students in 1,000 seven years supporting schools, we find that very common- schools, funding approximately 600 school gardens, 400 sense solutions like salad bars and school gardens help our salad bars in schools and 100 beehive grants. Additionally, kids form healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. The these dollars will support health and wellness training for funds from this campaign will change the way hundreds of more than 2,000 educators with its Healthy Teacher program. thousands of kids eat.” Because Whole Foods Market covers all of the Since 2011, Whole Kids Foundation has invested foundation’s operational costs, 100 percent of every dollar $19,481,787, benefitting 7.5 million students. donated directly supports Whole Kids Foundation programs Whole Kids Foundation accepts applications for its Salad that give school children in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Bar Grant Program, created in partnership with Let’s Move better access to fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as Salad Bars to Schools, year-round at whole kids foundation. educational opportunities to learn about where their food org. The next grant window for applications for school gardens comes from. and beehive grants is Sept. 1 – Oct. 15, 2019. A network of Whole Foods Market’s suppliers contributed About Whole Kids Foundation® nearly $1 million to the campaign this year. Lead sponsors Whole Kids Foundation, a Whole Foods Market foundation, included Annie’s, Tom’s of Maine, Horizon Organic, Spindrift is based in Austin, Texas, and operates as an independent, and Rainier Fruit. Core sponsors included Applegate, Organic nonprofit organization. By empowering schools and inspiring Valley, Clif Kid, Stonyfield, Back to Nature, Barbara’s Bakery, families, the Foundation aims to help children reach optimal Earth’s Best, Bearitos, Once Upon a Farm, Sir Kensington’s, health through the strength of a healthy body fueled by Vital Proteins and Plum Organics. One hundred percent of nutritious food. these corporate contributions go to Whole Kids Foundation’s (Source : www.3blassociation.com)

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Wells Fargo surpasses $130 million in donations to veteran-related nonprofits n honor of Veterans Day, Wells Fargo & Co. announced the Icompany has donated a total of more than $130 million since 2012 to support military- and veteran-related nonprofits focused on housing initiatives, career transition and financial education. Highlights include: • Donated more than 350 mortgage-free homes, valued at more than $55 million, to veterans in all 50 states. • Hired more than 8,400 veterans, and participated in more than 1,200 military job fairs. • Provided basic financial education to more than a million “Wells Fargo’s commitment to military service members, veterans and their families’ spans more than 165 years,” said Fargo in 2018 for financial counseling and education services Jerry Quinn, Military Affairs Program manager and Army for active military service members, veterans and their reservist. “Our accomplishments are possible because of our families. Since the 2013 launch of Sharpen, Wells Fargo coordination with military and veteran communities. We’re has contributed a total of $5.5 million to the foundation in honored to support them in tangible ways.” support of these services. Wells Fargo Military Affairs Program includes: • Wells Fargo collaborated with nonprofit to provide 895,000 Housing initiatives copies of “Financial Readiness: Sound Principles for Since 2012, the Wells Fargo Foundation has provided Successful Money Management” to military service members more than $15 million in grants in support of sustainable since 2014. housing programs, such as VeteranWINS and the Team Member • Wells Fargo’s Hands on Banking® for Military — the Volunteer Program. company’s online financial education program — is available • NeighborhoodLIFT helps eligible service members and online at www.handsonbanking.org, in print through veterans receive a home down payment assistance grant. Guideposts Financial Readiness and Building Wealth • Wells Fargo donates mortgage-free homes and sponsors booklets, and personal one-on-one and group sessions payment-free vehicles for combat-wounded veterans in through National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s Sharpen collaboration with the Military Warriors Support Foundation. Your Financial Focus program. • Wells Fargo provides financing options, dedicated service and According to the 2018 Military Spouse and Family financial education to help military members and veterans Survey, Pioneer Services and AmeriForce Media, one in three achieve homeownership. Several times a year, the company military spouses say they are not prepared to meet a financial offers free financial education webinars for military families emergency, and 82 percent state a financial emergency is a chief on home financing, budgeting and saving, and credit. concern. Career transition About Wells Fargo & Company • Wells Fargo offers active guard and reserves supplemental Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified, community-based pay designed to make up the difference between their Wells financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo pay and military base pay; medical, dental, vision, and Fargo’s vision is to satisfy their customers’ financial needs long-term care coverage; and pay for work missed due to and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and weekend drill and annual training. headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, • For those transitioning from military service, Wells Fargo investment and mortgage products and services, as well as offers Military Apprenticeships, Veteran Employment consumer and commercial finance, through 7,950 locations, Transition internship program, American Corporate Partners 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile mentorships, and scholarships and emergency grants banking, and has offices in 37 countries and territories to through Scholarship America. support customers who conduct business in the global economy. • CEO and President Tim Sloan signed the statement of With approximately 262,000 team members, Wells Fargo Support in August 2018. serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo Financial education & Company was ranked No. 26 on Fortune’s 2018 rankings of • In support of the Sharpen Your Financial Focus (Sharpen) America’s largest corporations. initiative, received a $1 million commitment from Wells (Source :www.3blassociation.com)

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Trust for Retailers and Retail Employees of India

TRRAIN is a seed just sprouting, miles to go...

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One man’s vision based on his experience and insights into the retail industry has led to the creation of an institution like TRRAIN for empowering this industry in India, which was the need of the hour. This story of TRRAIN reflects how the insight of a man into an industry can influence the process of change and progress of that industry through an institution playing a catalytic role relevant for the progress.

RRAIN (Trust for Retailers & Retail Associates of TRRAIN’s mission is - To be committed for upgrading the India) is a public charitable trust with an aim to be lives of people in retail both at work and at home by being a a catalyst for change in the retail industry, with a catalyst and creating sustainable platforms through thought Tvision to empower people in retail. It is an entity with leadership, backed by a not-for-profit objective. the right amount of commitment and the right amount of TRRAIN as an organization started with a belief that enthusiasm to make a positive impact in retail and especially people in retail are assets, they are the lifeline of this in the lives of people in retail. diverse industry. Therefore, everything that TRRAIN does The brainchild of Mr. B.S. Nagesh, TRRAIN was born is only focussed on measuring IMPACT on the life of retail after an in-depth research that was conducted amongst associates and their families. employees and employers, both, in modern and traditional retail. This study, conducted by an independent body, Objectives of TRRAIN indicated that a vast majority of people working in the retail PRIDE AND DIGNITY: To instil a sense of pride and dignity sector hardly ever felt a sense of pride or dignity because of their work. Moreover, social inclusion was hard to come by and upskilling or learning new skills was almost inevitably out of question. Unsettled by the hard hitting research findings, Mr. Nagesh decided it was time for him togive something back to the industry that had given him so much. Thus began the story of TRRAIN - Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India. Vision and Mission TRRAIN has one vision - To empower people in the retail industry. By training the next generation of retail employees who will be an asset to any retail organization because of their warmth, humility and enthusiasm for work. And initiating holistic programmes that will impart a sense of pride, reward retail associates and inspire them to put their The CSR Impact Award certificate and trophy heart and soul into the work they do.

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Hypercity Celebrations in every retail associate so that they truly love and enjoy this day for each of their retail associates. being part of the retail industry and not just as a short term RESPECT AND RECOGNITION: To have the retail associates livelihood opportunity. recognised for their continuous contributions to the larger Retail Employees’ Day: Through a detailed study on industry and their individual brands so that they feel the retail industry, it was understood that pride in the retail respected and noticed in their profession. associates was almost missing, as they saw retail as just TRRAIN Retail Awards: Very often a retail associate another job. Thus the thought was to have a day dedicated to goes out of their way to make sure a customer gets what the hard work, long working hours, missing out on holidays they want but these stories of exceptional conduct are never and family time for the millions of Retail Associates across recognised and therefore, the associates do not feel like their India and the world. It is a small gesture with a much deeper contributions hold value. Celebrating an associate’s effort to impact which gave form to Retail Employees Day. Thus, 12th serve the customer the best possible way is imperative but December was announced as the day of and for the Retail there was no such platform which would be ideal for this. Associates and Employees, when their efforts are celebrated Based on this, we designed TRRAIN Retail Awards where by retail organizations not only in India, but in Turkey, UAE we gather stories of outstanding customer service instances and other countries across the world, every year. Over and award the associates for their brilliant effort while the years we saw how this day has impacted the way the showcasing their exceptional retail service to the world. The employees work and also the overall business. next awards will be held on the 27th February 2019 at the Milestones: Renaissance Hotel, Powai. The recognition has over the years - 5 million retail associates celebrate RED across India, UAE increased a brands value and contributing to the same has and Turkey. given brands a platform to showcase how customer centric - 700+ brands & 60+ malls celebrate RED in India. they are as part of the larger industry. - One of the top 3 calendar events in the retail industry. Milestones: Dream: - Received more than 10,000 + stories from 120+ cities - To see each and every retailer across the world celebrate over 7 years.

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Retail Employees’ Day 2017 at one of the Raymond Stores

- Inspired by the TRRAIN Retail Awards, the World and hearing impaired (SHI) and persons with locomotor Department Store Forum launched an award to disabilities comes from longevity, their attention to detail and acknowledge the outstanding achievement of sales the fact that they deliver great customer service. associates worldwide in 2015 & 2017. The program works with NGO partners at regional levels - In 2017, Mapic Awards in association with TRRAIN and conducts its training through them. The 45-60 day launched the ‘Customer Service Excellence Award’ to training program provides spectrum of retail specific skills recognize the most inspiring customer service stories of in an interactive format with focus on three key areas- Life sales associates globally. Skills, English Language Skills and Retail Specific Skills. Dream: After the 45 day classroom training sessions, the trainees - To honor retail associates for their contributions throughout get on-the-job training for 10-15 days across various retail the year and not just on a particular day in order to motivate formats. On the completion of the training program, retail them constantly organizations are invited to evaluate the PwD youths for INCLUSION: To promote and spread awareness about the placements. importance of diversity in the workplace especially retail Ramya, Reliance Fresh since there are so many profiles where we need a lot of Despite permanent damage to her shoulder and hipbone, human intervention. Also, provide a platform for Persons with Ramya completed her education till the 9th grade. Disabilities (PwD) in order to become independent and self- Even though her parents saw little hope, Ramya was sufficient thereby empowering them and creating a lasting determined to get a job. This led her to take up the Pankh impact in their lives and their families. 60 day training program, which fuelled her confidence to CSR Activities by TRRAIN prove herself. Today, Ramya is employed with Reliance Fresh. She’s financially independent and even supports 1. Pankh – Wings of Destiny: Through this program her family. TRRAIN creates livelihood opportunities for PwD’s across the country. Today retail acceptance towards the speech

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Atul Sakare, Hearing Impaired Cashier, Lifestyle, Mumbai incremental human resource requirements - of 17.35 million As a boy from a small town with a hearing disability, till the year 2022. (Excerpt from Economic Times) Atul hoped to ease his family’s financial burdens after Knowing this gap, TRRAIN – Trust for Retailers and completing 10th grade. He searched in vain for a Retail Associates of India has taken an initiative to make a company that would look beyond his disability and give difference to the lives of people in the retail industry. TRRAIN him a job. Then he made his way to Pankh in Mumbai works towards achieving immediate and lasting change in where he received training in a supportive environment. the lives of both Retailers and Retail Associates across India. He landed a job as a cashier at Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. In TRRAIN is solely committed to bringing about a lasting three years, his salary has doubled, he’s completing his change in the lives of people in retail both at work and at graduation and dreams of buying a home for his parents home. 2. TrainHer:This program is part of TRRAIN’s livelihood TRRAIN had conducted a very detailed research on retail initiatives. TrainHer aims at training and creating livelihood associates both in organized and unorganized sector with opportunities for women in retail. It focuses on providing respect to: employment to those who want to join the retail industry. - Their lives This is a carefully designed skills training program which - Motivators incorporates retail skills, life skills as well as on-the-job - Desires training to the women. It brings to our notice the perceived imbalance – what we It’s an intensive 30 day training program where relevant think they are and what they are. and updated training modules are used by qualified Their starting point is the need to be financially and competent trainers across centres in key cities and independent more importantly contributes to household surrounding regions after which RASCI certification is given income and family responsibilities. If we move more towards out to the trainees. their personal then they believe that they are not equipped The modules cover retail specific skills such as with higher education, specialized skills, desired personality. Cashiering, Customer Handling, Store Operations, Visual This comes from immense self-doubt and self-reservation. Merchandising, Retail Math and Understanding Latest retail Therefore, they perceive retail as stop gap arrangement trends. Also, On-the-job training which ensures that the which stems from a feeling that they are not capable of trainees are ready to be placed and hired in retail getting a job anywhere else owing to multiple reasons, hence retail is the best option for them to start off with. TRRAIN TRUSTS and its Unique Features The starting point for most is “I am not good enough”. According to the National Skill Development Corporation, Irrespective of whether they are from unorganized or organized India’s retail sector will need around a workforce of retail most of them see it as a short-term career plan. around 56 million. The sector will have one of the highest Some of the best practices in retail and their effects:

Being Human Category Winner_Pravin More National Winner Gold - Nitin & Mohd_Titan Eye Plus _Gold National Winner Silver - Nirmalendu Biswas

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Mr. B.S. Nagesh recieving the prestigious Mindtree Hellen Keller award

National Winner_Bhavya Chawla_Hypercity_Bronze Persons with Disability Category Winner Ankur Sharma

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Pankh’s trainees on Independance Day

Retail is booming, the demand for people is high and learn on any topic associate finds interesting, books therefore developing them, grooming them, taking them to available to read in all languages, engagement through the next level is the key. contests, competitions on a very large scale wherein one of There are two perspectives to this, one from employer the associates actually took up to professional singing after side and other how an employee can contribute to the overall winning a All India Singing Competition. business. As a HR professional or a retailer, what is being 4. Inculcating Organizational Values: Gone are those days done differently to bring the best out of the associate? where the organizational values were pasted in one corner of Below are some examples of employee practices which the office, today as entrepreneurs we know how important affect employee motivation in a positive manner. it is to inculcate these values down the line, retailers have Below are 5 indicative ways of creating an aspirational created anthems, culture-based programs, newsletters to retail workforce: bring together the essence of the organization. 1. Security: Today, we all want to be secure along with 5. Work- Life Balance: The most important factor is, our families. Understanding this basic need to cater to the understanding their personal space and building a work bottom of the pyramid will create a positive difference. culture which respects this personal space. One of the Retailers have provided educational benefits, marriage retailers shut their stores after 7.00 pm on the day of Diwali loans, umbrella insurance and accidental policies to their so that their associates can spend time with their families. employees. Many HR professionals are of a belief that giving This not only creates loyalty to the brand but an associate partnerships to senior employees will create oneness and builds a strong bond with the company. synergy at every level. An industry so challenging yet exciting, everyday 2. Addressing physical and mental needs: One of the is different from another, every day a new customer a retailers offers – Foot Massages to associates whose core job new person to interact with, therefore we do have highly is to stand for hours on the shop floor, other have TV in their motivated associates who go out of their way to serve our cafeteria for entertainment, yoga sessions every week, self- customers and make their own success stories. defence courses for women, health check-up camps, small Some of these stories are very heart-warming which will area for playing indoor board games. set an example or answer the question that retail is where I 3. Learning, Development and Recognition: There are want to be, it will not only give me an enriching experience employees who offer one-hour internet surfing time to read but also add value to my career growth.

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Innovation at its best: Nitin and MohdIrfan from Titan Milestones and Impact Eye Plus specifically designed a pair of spectacles for a Pankh – customer who was having trouble opening her eyes. They Milestones: went out of their way and used their creativity to make the - Created livelihood for more than 10,000 Persons with glasses with which the customer was able to see things Disabilities. comfortably. - Over 38 centres pan India - Over 160 retailers recruit PwDs trained by Pankh The gift of happiness: Vikas from Manyavar who exclusively - Over 16 partner NGO organizations reopened the store for a Groom in distress whose wedding Impact: attire was stolen. They not only completed their entire - Research shows PwDs have a lower attrition rate which shopping but to Vikas’s pleasant surprise the Baraat started leads to savings. right outside of the store! - Our trainees saw a 3x increase in their average salaries after their Pankh training. Extraordinary in the ordinary: Bhavya from HyperCity who - 11% of our trainees shifted from a kuccha house to a pucca delivered a special organic multigrain flour to the customer house. who was at the clinic as she was not medically fit to travel, - Retailers witnessed 17% annual savings as a fraction of he borrowed money from his Store administrator to buy the average salary for employing PwDS. product and travel with it and did not miss his shift while Dream: doing so. - To create livelihood for 10,000 PwD every year.

Outshining with (this) ability: Dhruv Narayan has TrainHer – exceeded customer service expectations by bringing a lot Milestones: of uniqueness to what he does. He uses sign language to - Created livelihood for over 224 women in retail identify barcodes and product MRPs and help clients enjoy - Some of the recruiters – Ikea, W, Fossil, Starbucks, Fabindia a greatshopping experience. among others

Retail Employee’s Day 2017 - Dhirajsons’ employees at the blood donation camp

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TRRAIN’s New Pankh centre in Lunkcnow

Impact of TrainHer: Indian Kirana retailers modernize by adopting the open and Hiring women brings extra value to the organisation as it self-service format, technology and science of retailing to promotes gender equality and inclusiveness. At a sales become more productive, profitable and sustainable; thereby position women have been proved to be the ideal face of a enhancing the value they bring to distribution, consumption, retail brand. Hence, at every step, recruiting women in and employment at a much larger level. customer centric roles only emphasises on the brand and Additionally, an extension to their efforts towards this its image. Empowering women benefits the society at objective is the new initiative along with Mr.Damodar Mall, large thereby improving on the overall retail experience for CEO of Reliance Retail – Be A Supermarketwala. customers and garnering a healthy space. The primary objective of this project is to help traditional Dream: Indian Kirana retailers modernize by adopting the open and - To create livelihood for 20,000 women every year self-service format, technology and science of retailing to become more productive, profitable and sustainable; thereby Way Ahead enhancing the value they bring to distribution, consumption, SKILLING AND DEVELOPMENT: Developing associates to and employment at a much larger level. be technologically and digitally competent and to upgrade It is a nation-building project which will set off millions and enhance skills through relevant education and training. of traditional retailers on a never before seen transformation TRRAIN also has two underlying objectives of while journey of getting more efficient and organized, impacting the impacting the lives of retail associates they also focus on economy and the society and providing the customers the their health and social security. opportunity to shop the way they like. With respect to skill development, they looked at innovative Milestones ways to bring together classroom learning, easy convenient - Awarded best ‘’Innovation in Vocational education & Skills training and a way to enrich the lives of the associates at home Training’’ by World Education Summit and at work. This gave way to their bespoke training programs - More than 16000 employees trained in over 80+ cities. specially designed for brands and retailers. - Total training solutions partner for retail & hospitality Retail associates are the all-important last mile in the industry. retail value chain. They need to be empowered through The initiative made by TRRAIN including capacity building, training that goes beyond product knowledge and addresses training and motivation of retail employees, the backbone their personal development, communication and soft skills. of the industry, social inclusion through PwDs and Women, More than 40,000 trained through their physical training apart from creation of respectable employment. The Retail programs and now aiming at training more through digitation awards created by TRRAIN are making a huge impact on and learning. the key stake-holders of the Retail Industry that are the The primary objective of this project is to help traditional employers and the employees. u

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INTERVIEW OF B.S. Nagesh Founder, TRRAIN Trusts, Chairman, Shopper’s Stop

After a path breaking career in Shopper’s Stop and Q building the company from the beginning in 1999 and leading it to the top, what are the important lessons you learnt, relevant for the growth of Retail Industry in India? I am a very fortunate professional who got a chance to A start a new brand in a new business vertical as the first employee in the year 1991. I joined the K.Raheja Corp to start a department store business in the vacant property at Andheri. My journey of the last 27 years has been very enriching. Starting the journey as a first employee leading a team of 13 employees to being the Non-Executive Chairman of a publicly listed entity with more than 6000 employees and a market cap of 600 million US$. During the journey, 15 years back I also started the Retailers Association of India with Late Ved Prakash Arya. RAI is the biggest representative organisation for modern retailers in India.I continue to be the Chairman of RAI. I had the fortune of starting multiple businesses like Hypercity from scratch to divesting 100% of stake last year to the Future Group. I was involved in the Acquisition of Crossword, setting up of joint ventures with LAI of Australia for Timezone and Nuance of Switzerland for Duty free retailing at the airports. Last year we have divested our stakes back to our partners. My journey of the last 36 years including 27 years in Shoppers Stop has been full of learnings, many successes and some not so successful. Like my ex-colleague Ajoy Krishnamurthy used to say “Many good days and many bad days but never a boring day at Shoppers Stop” I have had much learning during the last 36 years of my career. I would like to out them under various heads so that it is easy for readers to understand and apply in their business. a) India is a diverse country. Brands and retailers who retail companies is that they should have a full size cut out want to do business have to look at India as a continent like picture of their customer in their board/meeting rooms so Europe and plan every step in every city and state as if they that every time they take a decision they are reminded that are launching the business for the first time. It is better for their business is for the customers benefit. In the early days I brands and retailers to first become dominant in one state would spend the whole evening on the shop floor interacting rather than become marginal in many states. with the customers. In fact the genesis of our First Citizen b) Retail is a customer centric business. Every policy, Club has its beginning to my meetings with customers and process and decision should revolve around the customer. I taking their name and numbers on a piece of paper. would attribute the success of Shoppers Stop to the customer c) Retail has a very large workforce and 95% of the centric approach of the company. To the extent that all of us people are in the front end of the business at the last mile changed our designation and adopted a common designation serving the customers. Successful retail organisations are “Customer Care Associate”. My recommendation to all the ones who take great care of their employees so that the

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employees can take care of their customers. is all about execution at the front end, every innovation has to d) Leadership in retail have to walk the talk. Unlike many reach the customer when the rubber hits the road.Whenever businesses retail happens on the shop floor. Every action of I was able to get the buyin of the team the project succeeded. yours is visible to the customer as well as the retail associate. Many a times I tried to push my way with my ideas, but the They emulate your actions and carefully observe and listen same did not work as nobody believed in my idea. to what you say and do. Since the customer facing retail g) Compliance and Governance. Many start-ups believe requires entrepreneurship and the back end of the business that you require good governance only when you become requires professionalism and processes, all retailers should big or go public. In my opinion it is part of the organisational build competency and capabilities of scaling up at the back culture and therefore it needs to be imbibed in every end. individual at the earliest. h) Retail is also a very tough business. It requires a lot of patience and perseverance apart from huge capital. The B. S. Nagesh (popularly called as BSN) has capital is required not only for investments and assets but been with Shoppers Stop Ltd since its inception to cover up initial losses which needs to be funded by the in 1991 till 2009 as the MD of the company. In equity. 2009 BSN stepped out of his operating roles and is now the Chairman of the board. He was What is the relationship between the traditional also responsible for the setting up Hypercity Q unrecognised retail industry in India (neighbourhood shops) and the professionally managed retail companies like and the acquisition of Crossword. Shopper’s Stop or Gucci etc…? BSN is recognized as the pioneer of the India is a nation of shopkeepers. Modern retail retail boom in India, he was voted by Business A contributes to around 15% of the overall business. India as one of the top 50 managers in India Traditional retailers are the back bone of the nation. They who will influence the Indian business scenario employ close to 40 million Indians in the retail business. in the 21st century. Ernst & Young nominated Modern retail has more than 3 million employees and him for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award growing at a faster rate than traditional retailers. 2005 as one of the top 30 finalists. Traditional retailers are true entrepreneurs and they are Nagesh is the first Asian to be inducted very customer centric and very high on service. Modern into the “World Retail Hall of Fame” 2008 at retailers have to learn this aspect from them. the World Retail Congress 2008 conducted Modern retailers are process oriented, tech savvy and in Barcelona. Retail industry leaders and know how to scale. Traditional retailers have to align with start-ups and modern brands that can help them scale. India experts from across the Globe selected is already seeing a huge number of franchise stores as well him in recognition of his supreme industry as alignment of small and traditional retailers working with achievements. technology companies. He has now set up a charitable trust called Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India How do you compare the online retailing and the (TRRAIN). This trusts objective is to empower Q offline retailing; present status and future trends? people in retail so that they can have a better Online retailing has made a big impact in the shopping life at work and home. A behaviour of the youngsters in India.Although their contribution in the overall business is miniscule, their rate of growth is 5 to 8 times that of offline stores. e) Since retailers end up doing millions of transactions We need to understand that Indians of all strata have with millions of customers and thousands of SKU, the adapted to the mobile and internet and are using data in a business becomes very complicated. Therefore the need to big way. This brings in an opportunity for merchants to create be on the cutting edge of technology is critical. Lot of success great products and put it on marketplace to reach consumers. of Shoppers Stop is attributed to the early adoption of global Online retail is also making huge investments to change technology and bringing in best practises from the global habits of customers shopping, but eventually the customers retail industry. are shopping both online and offline, therefore all retailers f) Innovation is one of the few differentiators which can have to adopt both channels to fully satisfy their customers. make a difference to the business. However it is important Don’t forget when the retail shops are closed in the night our that there is organisation buy in to new initiatives. Since retail customers are still shopping. We will lose our business if we

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do not participate in our customers lives. programs.

What is your plan of action for coming 10 years? What are the various options available for training and Why should you ADVERTISE in CSR VISION Q Q skill building for retail industry? My dream is to make Retail an inclusive industry with GOI skill missions have created a great platform for A the help of all fellow retailers. Indians should aspire to A developing various programs for skilling of the youth. join the retail industry both in modern, traditional as well as Many training organisations have come up in the last few It omni channel. years. However the big gap is the linkage between the TRRAIN wants to build pride through the celebration of training institutions and the industry and therefore youth are Retail Employees Day. Today all modern retailers and malls getting trained and assessed however a majority of them are celebrate the day. We are so pleased that our idea is being not getting placed. Improves Impact of recognised and retailers are celebrating the day in India, UAE, and Turkey and hopefully in Philippines this year. What is your comment on the employment potential Through our awards for customer service excellence Q of retail industry in India? we want to bring in the respect for the foot soldiers of the As of today retail employs 43 million people with industry who are serving billions of customers across the A modern retail taking up 3 million. I believe this globe every day. We are happy that a global department store employment potential can go to 60 million plus with the association has adopted the award globally inspired by our growth of online and omnichannel business, expansion of initiative. The award ceremony happened in 2015 in Rome, modern retail and the transformation of traditional retail. 2017 in Toronto and will happen in 2019 in Tokyo. However this requires large vision from the GOI and the I am so proud of Ameesha our CEO, Nancy our director participation of all constituents of the retail industry. for livelihood creation and the team as we have been able to bring in inclusion in the retail industry through our “Pankh” How do you plan to connect the welfare of the retail initiative. We have in the last 7 years trained 10000+ Q industry workers with CSR activities of CSR eligible PWD’s and provided livelihood to more than 70% of the companies? youth. Our dream is to create a platform where every year Since retail is still in its infancy and not many retailers 10000 PWD youth are skilled and provided with livelihood in A are large and profitable, therefore the pool of CSR fund the retail industry. is very small. Even within the pool retailers have their own Corporate Our new project “TRRAINHer” has received very good CSR agenda. Advertising HR & Training response and we would like to scale the same by empowering I believe retail will create a large livelihood creation Communication women from the underprivileged section of our society by opportunity and the CSR funds of many private and public Budget Budget skilling them and getting them jobs in the retail industry. sector can be mobilised towards providing benefits for the Budget Our latest initiative of creating a job portal for the PWD’s Indian youth to get into this sector. recruitment will be soft launched on the 3rd of December. A unique project which will help match supply and demand in Anything you would like to share with the readers of the PWD sector. To begin with the portal will be used for the Q CSR VISION? “Pankh” and “TRRAINHer” project before we scale it up for A few of my personal learnings during my 27 years of the benefit of the industry. A Shoppers Stop journey and 7 years of setting up of We are also piloting a community platform called TRRAIN. “TRRAINCircle” which will help retail associates get access a) We have to be driven by purpose which is larger than to various products and services. chasing revenues and profits. b) The purpose has to be inclusive and we should be able to How do you assess and compare the skill level of impact the lives of many fellow human beings. Q Indian retail industry with the global standards? c) We cannot do everything on our own. We need to ensure Indian retails and retail employees are ahead of the that as leaders we carry our team with us in our journey. A global fraternity in terms of empathy and service. d) We should have the ability to “let Go’ at every stage of our COMBINED However we have a long way to go in terms of skills, career and see our colleagues and juniors grow ahead. Only efficiency and productivity. when people and organisation below you grow you can think As an industry we still do not value the skilled employee of your personal growth. compared to the unskilled. Even after training the candidates e) If you chase your purpose Fame and Financial gains IMPACT do not get a differential compensation or roles, thus not come, however if you chase Fame and money you never get getting encouraged to apply for skilling development functional satisfaction and happiness.u

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DECEMBER 2018 NEW DELHI 45 Guest column

Air Pollution: breath to die Stand up for clean air Dr. Srikant Sharma, MBBS, MD

ir pollution in India is estimated to kill 1.5 million people every year, being the fifth largest killer in India. Causes of deaths due to pollution include Astrokes, heart disease, COPD, lung cancer, and lung infections. India has the world’s highest death rate from chronic respiratory diseases and asthma. In Delhi, due to air pollution: increase in premature deaths (nearly 6000 per day), asthma attacks, excess deaths (50% of which due to respiratory disease causes) and increase Hospital admission due to chronic obstructive airway disease. Air pollution occurs when harmful quantities of substances including gases, particulates, and biological molecules are introduced into Earth’s atmosphere. EPA(Environment protection agency) calculates the AQI(air quality index) for eight major pollutants regulated by clean air act. Eight category pollutants (and health breakpoints) measured are PM10, PM 2.5, Nitrogen dioxide, basal level ozone, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, ammonia and lead. Air quality( air pollution)is represented by the annual mean concentration of particulate matter PM10 (particles smaller than 10 microns) and PM2.5 (particles smaller strongest association with elevation of sulphates and PM2.5. than 2.5 microns, ie., about 40 times thinner than a human Diesel exhaust (DE) is a major contributor to combustion- hair). Safe levels for PM according to the WHO’s air quality derived particulate matter in air pollution. DE has been guidelines are 20 μg/m3 (annual mean) for PM10 and 10 μg/ linked to acute vascular dysfunction and increased thrombus m3 (annual mean) for PM2.5. For India PM10 and PM2.5 formation. levels (at any time) of <100 and <60 are satisfactory, Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, toxic yet non- respectively. More than this is implied to get bad effects of irritating gas. It is a product of combustion of fuel such as pollution. natural gas, coal or wood. Vehicular exhaust contributes Carbon dioxide has been described as “the leading to the majority of carbon monoxide into our atmosphere, pollutant” and “the worst climate pollution”. Carbon dioxide creating a smog formation. Modern smog acted on by is a natural component of the atmosphere, essential for plant ultraviolet light from the sun to form photochemical smog life and given off by the human respiratory system. (dangerous pollutant). Sulfur oxides – particularly sulphur dioxide is produced Chlorofluorocarbons are released from air conditioners, by various industrial processes, volcano and Coal / petroleum refrigerators, aerosol sprays, and then rise to the stratosphere, combustion. In Delhi, only about 20% of the industrial units where they damage the ozone layer. This allows harmful are set up in the approved industrial areas whereas the rest of ultraviolet rays to reach the earth’s surface. This can lead them are in residential and commercial areas. There has also to skin cancer, eye disease and can even cause damage to been reported that the number of vehicles plying on the roads plants. In India in 2014, it was reported that air pollution had of Delhi is more than that of the three metropolitan cities of reduced crop yields in the most affected areas by almost half. Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai taken together. Sulfur dioxide Indoor Pollution decreases lung function. Cardiovascular mortality has the Building materials including carpeting and plywood emit

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formaldehyde gas. Fumes from paint, hair spray, varnish, emissions. Replace car air filters in stipulated time. Making aerosol sprays and other solvents, are indoor pollution from more use of CNG. volatile organic compounds. Compost leaves and yard waste. Bio digesters can be Lead paint can degenerate into dust and may be utilized where slash and burn is prevalent. The plants can inhaled. Intentional indoor air pollution act with the use of be gathered and sold to a central authority that will break it air fresheners, incense, and scented items. Indoor pollution down in a large modern bio digester, producing much needed fatalities may be caused by pesticides sprays used without energy to use. Consider using gas logs instead of wood. proper ventilation. Clothing emits tetrachloroethylene, Poster coated with microscopic, pollution-eating for days after dry cleaning. Pets produce dander, mites in nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, placed on a building, can bedding, carpeting. Mold forms on walls may generate absorb the toxic emission from around. mycotoxins. Indoors, if lack of air circulation, allows these Reduce Pollution indoor airborne pollutants to accumulate more. Conserve energy, Look for the ENERGY STAR label when Cigarette smoke contains up to 70 carcinogenic buying home or office equipment. substances that remain in the indoor air for a long time. Opt for no-VOC polo paints, stains, paint strippers, and Pollution is a significant risk factor for a number of glues. Paint with a brush rather than spray. diseases, including respiratory infections, heart disease, Use green cleaning products instead of conventional COPD, stroke and lung cancer. An association between air chemical-filled products. Use natural cleaning methods pollution, cervical cancer and such as baking soda, vinegar and brain cancer has been observed. lemon juice. The health effects may A Mass Rapid Transport System is Perfumes consist of a number include difficulty in breathing, useful and affordable, integrated of synthetic chemicals that when wheezing, coughing, asthma and being sprayed in the air break worsening of existing respiratory with other modes of transport. More down into harmful compounds. and cardiac conditions. Pollution and more people should use bus Instead of using chemical-filled can lower children’s’ immune and metro instead of private cars. air fresheners, use essential oils, system and also increase the risks herbs and flowers to make your of cancer, epilepsy, diabetes. Electric vehicles, electric trains can home smell nice. Early exposure to air pollution also help as transport mode. Electric Keep Air-conditioning, not be causes damaging changes power generation may be produced lesser than 25degrees. in the brain as autism and Consider using air filters and schizophrenia. Also affects short- from nuclear power generation. getting your HVAC (heating, term memory, learning ability, and Switch to clean power sources such ventilation and air conditioning impulsivity (irritable, aggressive) as wind power, solar power, and systems) checked regularly. Also, of children. Air pollution increases aromatherapy can often make the risk of dementia in people hydro power. air quality worse unless they over 50 years old. In pregnant, it need to be HEPA (high-efficiency may cause growth retardation of particulate arresting) air filters. baby and intrauterine death of newborn. Trees around your house have the unique ability to clean Prevention Action the air of gaseous pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide, A Mass Rapid Transport System is useful and affordable, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone, as well as integrated with other modes of transport. More and more particulate pollutants. people should use bus and metro instead of private cars. Keep air-cleaning houseplants: Some plants have the Electric vehicles, electric trains can also help as transport ability to remove pollutants from the indoor air. Such plants mode. Electric power generation may be produced from are: Peace Lily, Areca Palm, Chinese evergreen, English Ivy, nuclear power generation. Switch to clean power sources Golden Pothos, and Bamboo Palm. such as wind power, solar power, and hydro power. House air purifiers are with HEPA (high efficiency Every individual should keep a proper check on the particulate air), ESP (electrostatic precipitators), ion pollution level of their vehicles. Keep car, boat, and other generators, and composite filters (activated carbon and HEPA engines properly tuned. Follow gasoline refueling instructions filters). for efficient vapor recovery, being careful not to spill fuel. Let each one of us take a pledge today to do our bit for Vehicle tires should be properly inflated. Do not drive our environment, if so then surely Delhi will be a better place aggressively (speed up) because that only produces more to live in. u

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Marvel’s creator Stan Lee dies at the age of 95, social media pays tribute… Renowned name in comic-book world, Marvel Universe creator and the person behind The Spiderman and The Avengers, Stan Lee died on 12th Nov’18 due to cardiac arrest. Hollywood and the whole world were in shock after this news broke and they all turned to social media to pay their tributes. Comic-book and Marvel fan-boys started sharing every little detail of Stan’s life to remember him after his death.

Delhi teen pretends to be a ghost to scare off the molesters! Delhi Girl named Khyati Khandelwal wrote a post on her social media profile which went viral in no time. She wrote about an incident which her friend faced in Punjabi Bagh area of Delhi. “She acted as if she was a ghost and started speaking in a paranormal way, she would laugh hard at times, and the next moment just stares at the men’s faces. (Very fortunately, she had left her house with open, unkempt hair),” read Ms. Mary Kom makes India proud, Wins Khandelwal’s original post. The girl was able to scare 6th Gold Medal in World Boxing off both men by this technique. Championship Social media has been going gaga since the news surfaced that Mary Kom won the World Boxing Championship for the record 6th time defeating Hanna Okhota of Ukraine by 5-0. Mary has done this for the second time in front of the home crowd. After this victory Mary is eyeing Tokyo Olympics and is determined to win a Gold Medal. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actress Priyanka Chopra also congratulated her on Twitter.

Delhi Autowala rides free for women at late hours to ensure their safety! When there are bad news everywhere we look, an autowala has set out alone to make things right on his level. Neha Das was looking for an auto standing outside her office at midnight when this autowala stopped and offered to drop her safely. Ms.Das was perplexed to see that humanity is

still alive but there was more to come, when she inquired about the fair, (Source: CSR VISION Team) the autowala said, “Madam main kuch nahi leta ladkiyon se itni raat ko. Unko thik se ghar pahuchana zyada zaroori hein”. Neha was amazed by DECEMBER 2018 NEW DELHI this gesture and she explained this incident on Facebook. 49 upcoming events of the month COVER STORY

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Soulful Sufi By Indie Routes Live VENUE: Sri Sathya Sai Auditorium: New Delhi An evening of Sufi music by the famous Abhas & Shreyas. Indie Routes is a musical endeavor by two ingenious brothers Abhas & Shreyas and their band of talented musicians that celebrates the brilliance of Indian music with a contemporary touch. These gifted singers reiterate their commitment to their art through a series of songs that will leave you transfixed. The energy and vitality of this duo makes the musical experience unique indeed. 29 Dec India Great food festival 2018 VENUE: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: Delhi It’s a big food festival for displaying new & unique tastes of Indian culture. Along with that, there would be great entertainment by many famous performers like singers, dancers and RJs. Also, a fashion show and award ceremony would be there. A very big blast with fun and entertainment. Bollywood well-known celebrity is also invited to rock the show.

15 - 16 dec Pet Fed Delhi 2018 VENUE: NSIC Estate, Okhla Industrial Area, Okhla Phase III, New Delhi, Delhi-NCR India’s Biggest Pet Festival #PetFed2018 is back in Delhi to give all the pet lovers and pet parents the Cutest Weekend of the year! 3 Acres of Festival Area, Off-Leash Zones with Games & Rides, Fashion Show with Dino Morea, Security Dog Show , Dedicate Cat Proof Play Area & Games, Discover Dogs with over 50 Breeds (Including our Desis), 100+ Stalls for Your Pets from Across the Globe, Food & Drinks. 22 Dec Riders Music Festival VENUE: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi Welcome back to the country’s biggest biking and music rave! A 2-day long party that’s going to be non-stop insane, wild and fun – and of course, full of rev. Lined with stellar live performances, roaring bikes, stunning gastronomic experiences, soul- satisfying retail therapy, and well, lots of lovely winter sun and two full crazy nights, the second edition of RMF promises to be a complete sensory overload.

Live 22 DEC Musical Concert By Mankirt Aulakh VENUE: Sirifort Auditorium: Delhi Mankirt Aulakh a Punjabi Singer, Actor, and Producer with his hit songs: Badnam, Gangland, Jatt di Clip, and others is performing Live in Concert in Siri Fort Auditorium on 22nd Dec’18. It will be a musical event wherein Mankirt Aulakh will sing all his famous songs along with the new upcoming songs.

(Source: www.bookmyshow.com and www.eventshigh.com) 50 NEW DELHI DECEMBER 2018 Movie REVIEW

2.0 : A World Class Indian Sci-fi Movie

his year’s most awaited movie 2.0 has hit the screens with Rajnikant, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson in lead roles. A sequel to the 2010 movie, “ROBOT”, this is also a science Tfiction movie directed by Shankar. Movie starts with a man attempting suicide from a mobile tower and at the following day, Chennai’s every mobile phone is snatched away by a mysterious force and everybody is shocked. Soon,mobile phone company’s owners are found dead and then Dr. Vasigaran is called by the government to look into the matter. Realizing the graveness of the situation, Dr.Vasigaran along with his 2.0 assistant NILA, suggests of bringing Chitti back. Director : Shankar The trio catches the Cast : Rajnikant, Akshay Kumar, man behind the madness Amy Jackson that is Pakshirajan but a mole allows him to run Rating : 4/5 from prison, he comes back stronger and Chitti is rendered powerless in front of him. Rajnikant in both of his roles has struck a chord and Akshay has beautifully portrayed a man who becomes villain for his love of birds. Amy has been outstanding as her role as the Nice Intelligent Lovely Assistant (NILA). The Direction by Shankar is mind blowing and gripping. The film has world class VFX and 3D effects and every now and then there is something that is thrown at the audience. The best thing about the film, there are no unnecessary songs or romantic scenes in the movie which makes the storyline smooth. We deducted 1 star because of some loopholes in the story but awesome effects and Rajnikant’s charm overshadows all these little things. A must watch movie to enjoy with your friends and family.

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NARINDER KAPANY

Kapany was born in Moga, Punjab and did a PhD from the Imperial College London. He is a world renowned inventor and has over 120 patents to his name. Narinder coined the term, “Fiber Optics” in 1956, and did heavy research on the subject. The high speed internet that we enjoy today is only because of him. Apart from this, Narinder is also an artist and has made over 40 “dynoptic” sculptures. He is over 92 years of age and lives in America.

AMARTYA SEN MIRA NAIR VINOD KHOSLA Born in West Bengal, Amartya is A small town girl from Odisha with Vinod was born and brought an economist and philosopher by big dreams, this line describes Mira up in Delhi and went to IIT profession. He has been working since in the best possible way. She went to Delhi for graduation and to 1972 and shared his knowledge with Harvard University and Stanford University for his MBA. three countries that are India, U.S.A always had a passion He is a billionaire engineer, and United Kingdom. He has won many for filmmaking. She businessman and co-founder of prizes for his work but one them stands owns a production Sun Microsystems. Khosla was out of them, i.e. Nobel Memorial Prize, company, “Mirabai amongst 400 richest people of which he won in 1998 for his valuable Films” based in New the world in 2013. He sincerely work in welfare York and makes films on Indian advocates for the economics. Indian society for international audience use of Ethanol as government gave him such as Mississippi Masala, Salaam a substitute for the honor of Bharat Bombay, and Monsoon Wedding etc... Gasoline. He lives Ratna. She calls New York as her home. in United States.

LAKSHMI PRATURY PRANAV MISTRY Lakshmi was born in Vishakhapatnam and went to Pranav was born in Gujarat and did his PhD from MIT IIT Mumbai and for her MBA she attended Portland Media Lab before that he attended IIT Mumbai. He is University. She is an entrepreneur, conference host and an inventor and is best known for, “Sixth Sense” and an speaker. She co-hosted TED India, invisible computer mouse called which happened in Mysore. She is “Mouseless”. Right now he is known all over the world for her talks leading the think tank team of and conferences. She is also the Co- Samsung Galaxy gear which is founder and CEO of INK, a platform doing wonders in the international for cutting edge ideas and inspiring market. Mistry was honored as stories. She lives in San Francisco. Young Global Leader in 2013.

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54 NEW DELHI DECEMBER 2018 CSR JOBS

ISGEC Heavy Engineering Limited Nayara Energy Limited (Mumbai) (Yamunanagar)

Experience: 8 - 12 Years Experience: 3 - 4 Years Education:Senior Any Manager/ Graduate, PG Diploma- Manager Any - CSR Education:Senior B.Sc - Any Specialization, Officer B.Com - CS -R Commerce, Specialization B.A – Sociology, PG - M.A – Sociology Knowledge / Skills : Knowledge / Skills : • Corporate Social Responsibility • Corporate Social Responsibility • Marketing • Welfare • Retail Business • HR Function • Senior Management • Sustainability Contact details at: www.nayaraenergy.com Contact details at: www.isgec.com

Indiabulls Foundation (Mumbai) Samhita Social Ventures (Mumbai)

Experience: 2 -7 Years Experience: 4 - 8 Years Education: BSW/MSW Exec orutive- equivalent CS PGR Degree Education: AnyManager Graduate, Any- CS PostgraduateR – Knowledge / Skills : Any Specialization • Corporate Social Responsibility Knowledge / Skills : • Hospital Administration • Strategy Consulting • Social Work, NGO Management • Corporate Social Responsibility • Social Worker • Business Development • Healthcare Manager • Secondary Research, Sustainability • Hospital Manager, Community Development Officer • Cross Selling • MSW • Program Management Contact details at: www.indiabullsrealestate.com • Senior Management, Employee Engagement Contact details at: www.samhita.org/

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DECEMBER 2018 NEW DELHI 55 LEADERSHIP TIPS

For Leaders and Aspiring Leaders

Delegation improves “Ninety percent of Productivity leadership is the ability Growth requires young leaders to delegate tasks, to communicate something figure out how to hire people they can trust and do people want.” so without alienating customers or vendors. If you don’t organize your task list and figure out what — Dianne Feinstein, takes priority -- and what actually needs to be done U.S. Senator by you specifically -- you’ll lose focus on what’s important which can be very harmful in the long run.

3 traits of leadership satisfied, you should start over. longevity Listen More, Speak Less If you wish to be great leader someday, don’t just You can leave a deeper impact on a person when be good at what you do but display a character you not just hear him but listen to him and be more that shows that tends to show, you do everything concerned about him. Listening attentively before that you say you can do, every day. Consistencies, speaking helps the listener in knowing the speaker Character & Competence are the 3Cs required for better and builds a much deeper connection with prolonging your leadership. him. And when you think now you have developed a relationship and know the thought process of the Even the best product is speaker, then add your remark in the conversation. never fully ready Value Your Employees The design process of a product should not stop Leadership is about listening, having the right even after the product’s initial release, designing people around you and knowing when to make is a creative and evolving process which has to changes. A great leader appreciates everybody be done consistently. Customer’s demands are that gets them to where they’re going and inspires never-ending and you have to constantly make others to do the same. This attitude helps in improvements to cater to the never ending updates a better team spirit and ensures the loyalty of in the technology. This thought process is necessary employees towards the organization. for the product’s survival in the market, if not

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56 NEW DELHI DECEMBER 2018 The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the following appointments:

has been appointed as Adviser (JS level), NITI Aayog, Government of Parag Gupta, IAS (1988: OR) India.

has been appointed as Additional Secretary (JS level), UPSC under the Pushpendra Rajput, IAS (1999: HP) Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India.

has been given additional charge of Secretary, Ministry of Development E.V Eapen IAS (1984: AS-MG) of North Eastern Region, Government of India.

has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Upma Chawdhry, IAS (1983: HP) Government of India.

has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Government A.B. P. Pandey IAS (1984: MH) of India.

has been appointed as Chairman, Inland Waterways Authority of India, Jalaj Shrivastava, IAS (1984: AGMUT) Ministry of Shipping, Government of India.

has been appointed as Director General, National Productivity Council, Amita Prasad, IAS (1985: KA) Government of India.

has been appointed as Special Secretary (Logistics), Department of N Sivasailam, IAS (1985: KA) Commerce, Government of India.

Sumanta Chaudhuri, IAS (1985: WB) has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India.

has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Chhabilendra Roul, IAS (1985: PB) Fertilizers, Government of India.

has been given additional charge of Secretary, Department of Legal Alok Shrivastava IAS (1984: MP) Affairs, Government of India.

(Source: www.indianbureaucracy.com)

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58 NEW DELHI DECEMBER 2018 By 2020, India is set to become the world’s youngest country with 64 percent

of its population will in the working age www.essc-india.org group. Gap between supply, demand of well- trained employee is huge and it is growing Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) for skill development in electronics systems from design to manufacturing including service

Our Vision: Facilitate world class ecosystem for Industry oriented skill development in electronics sector.

Partners Research & Analysis Promoter Associa�ons • • LMIS (Labour Market • Associates Members Informa�on Sysytem) • Industry Stakeholders • NOS (Na�onal Occupa�on • Training Ins�tutes/ Standard) including Universi�es (Public & Private) Occupa�onal Mapping, Skilled • State Goverments Func�onal & Skill Gap Anaylsis. Training Accredia�on & Cer�fica�on Resource • Acquisi�on of knowledge • Streamline cer�fica�on & skills & competencies. Assessment framework Outcome based Trainings. • • Setup Centre of Excellence • Curriculum Design. • Training the Trainer • Training Delivery. ESSCI is also working with various schemes by GOI / State Govt

Benefits of ESSCI to the Industry Values Council will be a nodal body that will understand • Standardiza�on the training requirement are per NSQF framework. the skill requirements and would ensure ESSCI has created Na�onal Occupa�on Standards (NOS) & Qualifica�on development & delivery of world class skills. • Packs as per industry requirement. Assessment done as per Global Standards and Cer�fica�on. Reduced in-house training cost and abundant • availability of industry ready resources. • Training are outcome based and it gives the trainees livelihood opportunity. Improve produc�vity of resources. ESSCI has developed qualifica�on packs for poten�al �ob roles in Higher standards in delivering quality of Service as 14 Sub - Sectors of Electronics per NOS and delivery a mechanism for industry relevant training. Consumer Electronics | IT Hardware | Communica�on & Broadcas�ng | Passive Components | Solar Electronics | Industrial Electronics | PCB Assembly | Strategic Pla�orm for promo�ng CSR. Electronics | LED Ligh�ng | Automo�ve Electronics | PCB Manufacturing | Ac�ve Components | Medical Electronics | PCB Design

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