01 Oct 2019 “If we do not keep our backyards clean, our Swaraj will have a foul stench.” Mahatma Gandhi For the Father of our Nation, sanitation was critically important. His views and teachings on sanitation, a part of the Gandhian way of sustainable living, were targeted at both individuals…
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Managing Water Resources for Sustainable Development
29 Sep 2019 The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), recognising the looming national water crisis, has acknowledged that about 600 million Indians are already affected by it. It has also estimated that 21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater by 2020. And with the World Bank predicting that global…
India’s Heritage for the World
27 Sep 2019 Our heritage is our legacy from the past, what we enjoy today and what we pass on to our future generations. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) encourages the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world which are considered…
CII Foundation adopts villages in Punjab to make them stubble burning free
11 Sep 2019 Industry members help farmers adopt sustainable farm practices, reduce air pollution, improve yield and more. Air quality in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is a major concern due to its severe impact on human health. Tons of paddy straw burnt every year in North Western states, not…
CSR: Catalysing Change through India Inc
14 Jul 2019 Social engagement of Indian business is as old as the history of business itself. Ever since businessmen first started investing, they have sought to give back to society in different ways. In India, the concept of business philanthropy is deeply embedded in our classical texts. Corporate Social…
CSR 2.0 – The Innovative, Collaborative and Un-Conventional Route
13 Jul 2019 The economy is rapidly evolving and changing. Innovation has taken center stage; has become omnipresent; new models of partnerships are emerging; Governments are actively reaching out to engage with businesses to deliver solutions to development challenges. Yet, India houses over 15 million people living in extreme poverty,…
Re-cycling and E-waste in India
28 Jun 2019 Technology has become an integral part of our lives. It changes fast, and people are frequently upgrading their devices, be it their laptops or mobile phones. The discarded ones – which are no longer used because the item isn’t functional anymore or has become obsolete – is considered…
World Environment Day 2019: Industry Efforts for Sustainable Development
04 Jun 2019 World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June and it is the United Nation’s main channel for creating awareness and joint action to protect Mother Earth. This year, the focus is on air pollution, which is a matter of grave concern for all. Approximately 7…
The Need to Replace Fossil Fuels with Alternative Fuel
21 Apr 2019 The world is predominantly dependent on fossil fuels for its energy requirements. Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources where stored energy is released through combustion, such as such as coal, natural gas, petroleum and they account for almost 80% of energy used worldwide. Other sources like solar and electrical…
Smart Cities will accelerate Sustainable Development
20 Mar 2019 The United Nation’sa Sustainable Development Goals address the global challenges we face related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice. Governments are working to meet the set goals for sustainable development by the target year of 2030, effectively trying to improve the quality of…