00:04Hello and welcome, I'm Aarohi and you're watching D-Note Express Weekly CSR Bulletin.
00:08Here we bring you India's most impactful CSR initiatives, breakthrough partnerships and key updates.
00:14So let's get started with today's top stories.
00:20Our first story.
00:22SAIL and Edsil launched Smart Digital Classrooms Initiative.
00:26Steel Authority of India Limited, widely known as SAIL and Edsil, have partnered to launch Smart Digital Classrooms in schools
00:33around SAIL's operational areas under the company's CSR initiative.
00:38The project aims to promote inclusive and technology-enabled education in line with NEP 2020 and UN Sustainable Development Goal
00:464.
00:47The MOU was signed in the presence of SAIL Director Personnel K.K. Singh and senior officials from both organizations.
00:54The initiative is expected to strengthen digital learning infrastructure and improve learning outcomes for students in underserved regions.
01:02Moving ahead to our next story.
01:04Hindalco Expands Education Support in Hirakud.
01:07Hindalco Industries has expanded its education support initiatives in Hirakud Odisha under its CSR program.
01:13During FY 2025 to 26, the company supported over 5,100 students across 23 schools with books, school kits and
01:22learning materials, while more than 230 dual desk benches benefited nearly 2,500 students.
01:30Under Project Anwesha, Hindalco also developed digital classrooms with Orisha board-approved content, established an e-library, upgraded classrooms and
01:40sanitation facilities, deployed school buses and conducted awareness sessions on adolescent health and fire safety for over 2,000 students.
01:49Now let's take a look at our next story.
01:51IIT Madras launches Maritime Research Facility with CSR support.
01:55IIT Madras has launched an advanced ocean engineering research facility with CSR funding support from Mazagon Dock Ship Builders Limited.
02:04Developed with an investment of around 4.5 crore rupees at IIT Madras' satellite campus near Chennai,
02:11the circulating water tunnel facility will support hydrodynamic research involving ship models, marine vehicles, offshore systems and underwater structures.
02:20Officials said the initiative will strengthen innovation, teaching and indigenous maritime research capabilities under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
02:29Now let's take a look at our next story.
02:31Hindustan Zinc supports grassroots football talent through Zinc Academy.
02:35Hindustan Zinc Limited has strengthened grassroots sports development through its Zinc Football Academy,
02:40which impacted more than 1,400 young footballers in the past year.
02:45The academy secured its third Rajasthan State Men's League title and finished runner-up in the AIFF Under-18 Elite
02:53League,
02:54while the girls' team won tournaments including the Doon Cup, DAV Under-19 Nationals and the Asmita Football League.
03:01Since 2018, the academy has focused on professional coaching, education support, scholarships and promoting inclusivity
03:08through India's first residential football academy for rural girls.
03:12And now presenting today's final story.
03:14Fee-novation empowers women through skill development project in Faridabad.
03:19Fee-novation successfully implemented Project Svanirbhar,
03:23a skill development initiative focused on sewing machine operator training for women beneficiaries in Faridabad.
03:29The project trained 30 women with the objective of improving employability,
03:34promoting entrepreneurship and supporting economic self-sufficiency.
03:38The structured program included classroom-based training, assessment, certification and placement support.
03:43The initiative also focused on collaboration with local industries and community stakeholders
03:48to ensure that the program addressed the practical needs of beneficiaries.
03:52As implementing partners, IPMS and CCSE worked closely with V-Guard Industries Limited to drive the initiative
03:59and strengthen sustainable livelihood opportunities for women.
04:03The project reflected Fee-novation's continued commitment towards skill development,
04:07women empowerment and long-term livelihood generation.
04:10So that's all for this week's CSR Bulletin.
04:13Stay tuned for more impactful stories and updates.
04:16On that note, we conclude today's Bulletin.
04:18This is our Rohi.
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