New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it set up a Smart Factory Lab at Government Polytechnic College, Lucknow, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to provide diploma students hands‑on training in advanced manufacturing technologies.The lab will train about 400 students in its inaugural year, and the facility is designed to provide practical exposure to modern production systems, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requi…
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New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) In a significant development for India’s energy sector, the first coal dispatch from the Gare Palma Sector–2 (GP2) coal mine in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district officially commenced on Thursday. The move is expected to strengthen fuel supply to Maharashtra’s power plants and reinforce long-term energy security.The coal block is being developed for Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited, the state-run utility responsible for a major share of electricit…
Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said planting 100 million saplings during the upcoming monsoon season is a key priority under the ‘Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan’ initiative, aimed at transforming the state into a greener landscape.Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office, Sharma directed officials of the Forest and Environment Department to prepare a comprehensive action plan and ensure continuous monitoring of the plant…
Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that the state government will introduce a special policy to get more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds and to ensure their effective utilisation. In a move to encourage the companies for giving more CSR funds, the Chief Minister directed the officials to organise annual events to felicitate the managements and representatives of the companies, which contributed more CSR funds to the state.The arrange…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Nokia on Thursday announced key leadership changes in India, appointing Samar Mittal as India Country Business Leader and Vibha Mehra as India Country Manager, effective April 1. The move is part of the company’s renewed strategy to strengthen its presence and sharpen its business focus in the country.In his new role, Samar Mittal will lead Nokia’s business strategy in India, focusing on expanding the company’s partnerships with telecom operators, as well as play…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Monday gave its approval for referring the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further scrutiny.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bill, which aims to amend the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the Companies Act, 2013, in the lower house of the Parliament and proposed that it be sent to the JPC for detailed analysis.The Bill aims to facilitate ease of doing business, decrimina…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Saturday that the convocation was not just a celebration of academic achievement, but a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a global hub of skilled human capital. The Vice-President noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has witnessed a transformative shift in its approach to skilling and human capital development.He highlighted major initiatives such as Skill India, Pradhan Ma…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the statue of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai at Vandiyur in Madurai, an official said on Saturday. During the visit, the Vice-President will also visit the Thirukoshtiyur Sowmya Narayana Perumal Temple and Rani Velu Nachiyar Palace in Sivaganga, the official said in a statement.Earlier, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day on Saturday, Vice-Presiden…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Annual filings by companies on development Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure reached over Rs 1,44,159 crore in five fiscals (2019-20 to 2023-24), according to the government.All data related to CSR expenditure filed by companies in MCA21 registry including state-wise, year-wise, company-wise and project-wise is available in public domain, said Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.“CSR i…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), which decided to constitute a sub-committee to examine the potential of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions for zoos.The 43rd meeting of the CZA also discussed issues related to ex-situ conservation and the management and evaluation of zoos across the country, said a statement.Addressing officials at the Chief Wildlife …