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Self Help Groups, especially women groups, have been the key drivers for change in rural areas across the world. Not only are they economically enabling women to manage savings and credit, but also leading to enterprise-development through collective action. Maa Laxmi Self Help Group is one of the most enthusiastic among the several women’s groups […]

Every year, 16th September is observed as the International Day for the preservation of Ozone Layer. The day aims to spread awareness, bring everyone’s attention to the depletion of the ozone layer and encourages preventive action. This year the theme was “Keep Cool and Carry On: The Montreal Protocol”. The need of the hour us […]

The coastal cities are under tremendous pressure due to overcrowding, unplanned drainage, and littering by tourists. Often household and industrial waste finds its way into the ocean and comes back with the tide to litter the beaches. Many beaches on the East Coast are in need for regular cleaning towards protection of marine life forms. […]

Malnutrition amongst women is one of the prime causes for babies having low birth-weight and poor growth. Low birth-weight contributes significantly to high infant mortality rates, and surviving babies are likely to suffer from growth retardation and constant ill-health throughout their lives. The National Nutrition Week aims to spread awareness on the criticality of nutrition […]

The CSR Journal Responsible businesses carry people along with them in their journey towards growth. Essar has generated business of more than USD 3bn through nurturing local entrepreneurs and has grown in unison with the communities around its presence. Essar Foundation is the CSR arm of Essar, committed to fuelling development of communities around Essar’s […]

As a responsible business, Essar is committed to ‘Million Hours to Society’ through sustained employee volunteering initiatives for causes close to their hearts. Employees of Essar Power MP Limited, under its employee volunteering drive, have volunteered their time to undertake extra weekly classes for school children. With the beginning of the new academic session, team […]

Breastfeeding has an important role to play in ensuring the growth, development and survival of children around the world, and is the foundation of lifelong good health for babies and mothers. Each year the world observes World Breastfeeding Week to promote breastfeeding. This year’s theme for the week is ‘Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life’. Essar Foundation […]

Due to its unparalleled popularity and association with positive values, sport is definitely one of the most effective ways to help development of people and communities. It is also a powerful tool that breaks down all barriers and helps the youth channelise their energy positively, especially in districts like Dantewada that are impacted by insurgency. […]

Surat, Gujarat For the 6th year in a row Essar Foundation has joined hands in the grand celebration of new enrollments in state-wide initiative of Govt. of Gujarat. The drive named ‘Shala Praveshotsav’ was celebrated for newly enrolled students in 4 schools and 5 anganwadi centers in and around Hazira village. At the events held in […]

The Hindu Speaking to students during a plantation drive jointly undertaken by The Hindu and the Essar Group at the Chandrampalem Zilla Parishad High School near Madhurawada marking the World Environment Day, the SP said efforts must be put in to ensure that that the spent resources was replenished to maintain a healthy environmental balance. Deliberating on […]