00:04Hello and welcome, I'm Arohi and you're watching D-Note Express Weekly CSR Bulletin.
00:08Here we bring you India's most impactful CSR initiatives, breakthrough partnerships and
00:13key updates.
00:14So, let's get started with today's top stories.
00:21Our first story.
00:23Finovation assesses CSR projects across multiple states.
00:26Finovation partnered with one of India's largest telecom tower companies for independent
00:32third-party monitoring, evaluation and end-line assessment of its CSR initiatives.
00:37The assessment covered three projects, scholarships for differently-abled children across eight
00:43north-eastern states, skill development for underserved youth in Jharkhand and the Flow
00:48Wash programme covering 60 schools across six cities.
00:51The assessment focused on programme performance, financial management, implementation efficiency
00:58and intended outcomes.
01:00Telephonic monitoring was also conducted to ensure beneficiaries receive the intended benefits
01:05on time.
01:05Moving ahead to our next story.
01:07Haryana reports nearly 5 crore rupees CSR spending in Bayal.
01:12Mining companies operating in and around Bayal village of Haryana's Nangal Chaudhary Assembly
01:17constituency reported CSR spending of 4.92 crore rupees over the last five years, while
01:23another 22.04 lakh rupees was allocated under the District Mineral Foundation for Development
01:29Works.
01:30The figures were presented before the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in response to a question raised
01:34by MLA Manju Chaudhary.
01:36According to the records, no DMF-funded work was undertaken in Bayal during 2021-22, 2022-23
01:45and 2024-25.
01:48In 2023-24, around 16.04 lakh rupees was allocated for three works, health equipment for the primary
01:56health centre, installation of a solar project at the Government Senior Secondary School and
02:01various civil improvement works.
02:03Moving to environmental sustainability, SNM Group contributes 1 crore rupees to Odisha
02:09Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
02:11SNM Group has contributed 1 crore rupees to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund of Odisha
02:16to support state development, disaster management and community welfare.
02:20The contribution was presented by SNM Group Managing Director Dr. Prabodh Mohanti and Director
02:26Shri Pragati Kumar Mohanti to Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Maji.
02:31The contribution forms part of the group's broader CSR and community development efforts.
02:37Operating largely across the mining and industrial sectors, SNM Group has undertaken initiatives
02:42covering healthcare, education, rural infrastructure and environmental protection.
02:47The 1 crore rupees contribution further reflects the role of corporate participation in supporting
02:52public welfare and strengthening community resilience during times of need.
02:56Moving ahead to our next story, LIC provides 4.67 crore rupees CSR support to Assam Medical
03:04College.
03:04The Life Insurance Corporation of India has strengthened healthcare infrastructure at Assam Medical
03:10College and Hospital in Dibrugar through CSR support worth 4.67 crore rupees.
03:16The funding has been used to procure advanced medical equipment for the gynecology and obstetrics
03:21department along with critical care, anaesthesia, diagnostic and operation theatre services.
03:27The initiative demonstrates how CSR funding can help strengthen specialized healthcare infrastructure
03:32and improve access to advanced medical facilities.
03:36Moving to our final story, 2.15 crore rupees CSR project support persons with disabilities and
03:42education in Mandia.
03:43Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated CSR initiatives worth 2.15 crore rupees in Mandia,
03:50Karnataka, focusing on disability inclusion, healthcare and education.
03:55During the program, 299 beneficiaries received assistive devices including battery-operated
04:01tricycles, artificial limbs and hearing aids under CSR programs supported by SAIL and
04:08Alimco.
04:08The assistive equipment was valued at approximately 50 lakh rupees.
04:13The minister inaugurated a 1 crore rupee BHEL funded digital assessment facility at Mandia
04:19Institute of Medical Sciences, while AM slash NS India supported two classrooms at Halali
04:25Government School with 32.50 lakh rupees and committed another 32.50 lakh rupees for two
04:33classrooms in Mandia.
04:34So that's all for this week's CSR bulletin.
04:37Stay tuned for more impactful stories and updates.
04:40On that note, we conclude today's bulletin.
04:42This is Arohi.
04:44Just a quick reminder, your CSR bulletin will now be coming every Monday and Thursday exclusively
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