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SDG: Concentrating on Goal 11 can be a game changer
There is an old adage in Hindi language that roughly translates as “master one, master all”. Nowhere has it seemed more applicable than in the context of Sustainable Development Goals. Off the 17 goals accepted and propagated by the United … Continue reading
SDG: Prescription to End Hunger Needs Rethink
The status of hunger around the world can be gauged from the reports released by the United Nations’ Food and agriculture Organisation (FAO). According to its report more than 800 million people around the world qualify as under-nourished. Not surprisingly … Continue reading
SDG: Ending Poverty In All Forms Is Doable
In the mythical story of Lord Krishna and his school mate Sudama, the latter, forced by his extreme poverty, seeks his friend’s help to alleviate it. The story says that while he was leaving his wife gave him three fistful … Continue reading
Weather Forecasting: Near-casting to Win Perception Battle
How often you have found yourself, smirking while listening or reading to weather forecasts. More often than not, isn’t it? And the general lament is why can’t the met guys get it right? Then there are some who take the … Continue reading
“Tsunami of e-waste” can be a multi-billion dollar opportunity
Too much of a good thing is also bad, it is said. In terms of rising number of gadgets and resultant e-waste around us, the above refrain surely makes a lot of sense. The question that may beg an answer … Continue reading
This one CSR initiative can bridge the skill gap in India
About two years ago a FICCI-E&Y (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Ernst & Young) report said that nine of ten MBAs graduating from colleges were unemployable. Same is the case with many engineering and other general … Continue reading
Posted in CSR, Economics, education, Strategy, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Tagged CSR&skilldevelopment, CSRinitiatives, ITIs, marutiudyog, skillgap, skillindiamission
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Communication is Key for Effective CSR Implementation
There was a news item in the papers today that said the Delhi Government has embarked on a plan to treat to sewage water for drinking purpose. For this, it would take the sewage water upstream from Delhi and release … Continue reading
Posted in taboos, Uncategorized
Tagged CSRcommunication, dealingwithtaboo, watercrisisdelhi
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