Coal India’s Annual CSR Spending Touches Nearly Rs. 1,000 Crore; Rs. 7,276 Crore Spent on CSR Since FY 2014-15

September 22, 2026 2:21 PM

Coal India’s Annual CSR Spending Touches Nearly Rs. 1,000 Crore; Rs. 7,276 Crore Spent on CSR Since FY 2014-15

Coal India Limited (CIL) has consistently exceeded its statutory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations, spending Rs. 7,276 crore against the mandated Rs. 5,795 crore between FY 2014-15 and FY 2025-26. The annual CSR outlay, which was once around Rs. 500 crore, has steadily increased to nearly Rs. 1,000 crore, placing CIL among the country’s major corporate CSR spenders. CIL spends at least 80 per cent of its annual CSR allocation within a 25-km radius of its mines and establishmen...

BPCL to spend Rs 69.21 crore on Varanasi parks, food hubs and heritage routes

September 8, 2026 10:19 AM

BPCL to spend Rs 69.21 crore on Varanasi parks, food hubs and heritage routes

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Monday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for two projects worth more than Rs 69.21 crore to upgrade civic infrastructure and preserve Varanasi’s cultural and heritage sites under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Under the projects, 119 public parks will be redeveloped and beautified at a cost of Rs 48 crore, while two modern food street hubs will be developed at Sarnath and Maidagin. The MoUs were signed at a ceremo...

Over 68,000 ‘Amrit Sarovars’ completed nationwide: MoS informs Lok Sabha

March 26, 2025 4:47 PM

Over 68,000 ‘Amrit Sarovars’ completed nationwide: MoS informs Lok Sabha

Mission Amrit Sarovar, launched in April 2022 with the goal of constructing or rejuvenating 75 ponds (Amrit Sarovars) in every district across the nation, has achieved substantial progress. As of March 20, over 68,000 Amrit Sarovars have been completed, contributing to alleviating water scarcity and improving surface and groundwater availability in several regions, according to a statement from the Minister of State (MoS) for Rural Development, Kamlesh Paswan, on Tuesday. Each Amrit Sarovar cov...

PM Internship Scheme: a golden opportunity for the youth of India, learn how to benefit from it

March 12, 2025 3:39 PM

PM Internship Scheme: a golden opportunity for the youth of India, learn how to benefit from it

With the deadline of the second phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) being extended from March 12 to March 31, 2025, this much ambitious employment scheme has again acquired spotlight. The PMIS aims to offer over one crore internship opportunities to young Indians, as announced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Following the success of Round One, which was initiated on October 3, 2024, and had garnered more than 600,000 applications, this round seeks to provide practical expe...

Over 68,000 ponds completed under mission Amrit Sarovar to combat water scarcity

February 12, 2025 2:00 PM

Over 68,000 ponds completed under mission Amrit Sarovar to combat water scarcity

Mission Amrit Sarovar, launched in April 2022, has achieved remarkable progress in addressing the country’s water scarcity issue by constructing or rejuvenating over 68,000 Amrit Sarovars (ponds) as of January. The mission, aimed at building 75 ponds in each district, with a total target of 50,000 ponds nationwide, has already surpassed its goal. These Sarovars have significantly enhanced surface and groundwater availability across various regions, addressing immediate water needs and establis...

Govt launches Prime Minister’s Internship scheme, aims to provide 1.25 lakh internships in FY 2024-25

October 28, 2024 5:42 PM

Govt launches Prime Minister’s Internship scheme, aims to provide 1.25 lakh internships in FY 2024-25

On Thursday, the government launched the pilot phase of the ambitious Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, which aims to provide 1.25 lakh internship opportunities during the fiscal year 2024-25. According to government sources, the scheme will involve the participation of the top 500 companies in India. First announced in the Budget 2024-25, the scheme envisions creating one crore internship opportunities for young people in top companies over the next five years. The initiative will be managed...