Tata Power partners with CADRRE to launch ‘PAY AUTENTION’- Autism Support Network on World Autism Awareness Day
Tata Power partners with CADRRE to launch ‘PAY AUTENTION’- Autism Support Network on World Autism Awareness Day • India’s first bridgital Autism support network • Toll-free Autism support helpline (18002099 488) launched to provide interactive support for parents, caregivers and educators • Multi-lingual interactive content and dedicated portal (https://www.tatapower.com/sustainability/social-capital/pay-autention.aspx) to reach out to all parts […]
NTPC Pakri Barwadih Coal Mining Project’s ‘Mahilashakti’, women drivers break cultural barriers
NTPC PakriBarwadih Coal Mining Project is the first mine in India to have women dumper operators for operating large size dump trucks. In Jharkhand’s coal belt these 22-women dumper operators have broken the barrier of patriarchal society. Most of these women belong to the Schedule tribe community and were driving pink autos in Ranchi at […]
“Mo Haatha, Safa Haatha”
Washing hands with soap and water can reduce the chances of contracting respiratory infections by 16% and reduce deaths associated with diarrheal diseases by 50%1. Despite being such a crucial determinant of personal health and wellness, the habit of regular handwashing is followed by a relatively small number of people. A survey by the National […]
Transformation of the Tribal Heartland – Bastar Unprecedented and Unparalleled
Rajat Bansal (IAS: 2012) will shortly complete two years of his stint as Collector Bastar. In a short span of two years, coupled with the misery of the pandemic, revisiting of developmental projects and progressive initiatives in Bastar reflect an unprecedented and unparalleled transformation of the once infamous Naxal heartland. The Bastar development model is […]
Nexus of Good celebrates Women on International Women’s Day!
This Women’s day, let’s celebrate women who have stepped out of their comfort zone, broken all the barriers around them to create a sustainable impact on the world, and on us. Home Garden With 100 Kinds of Plants Earns This Lady the Name of ‘Hariyali Didi’ Pushpa Sahu is a home gardener who grows over […]
Security Guard Cleaned 1 Tonne Waste from Beach & Mangrove Plantation, All by Himself
Rahul Maharana, a security guard working with a private company in Odisha, was in Class 12 when he first learned about climate change. “In 2018, an awareness programme at my college helped me understand the devastating effects of mismanagement of plastic pollution on the planet. I was shocked and disheartened by the facts,” he tells. […]
‘I Quit My Job in The US to Sell Organic Turmeric & Help Farmers Double their Income’
When Kiru Maikkapillai quit his well-paying job in the US to start an enterprise in India, his parents expected that he would still pursue his field of expertise. But to their surprise, he ended up starting a homegrown food brand based out of Tamil Nadu. The reason for their surprise was perhaps because Kiru dreamt […]
Meet the Indian young changemakers recognised by “The Changemaker Awards” for driving social change
The Tale of Humankind has selected 15 young changemakers from across India for the first edition of its Changemaker Awards. The initiative’s aim is to acknowledge & applaud the efforts of young changemakers who are going above & beyond to sustain a positive change in the community & work to make this world a better […]
Elder’s Club an Idea of Inclusive Development
Ageing is a natural course of development and increasing longevity has wonderful human achievement. An active secure and healthy ageing population can present enormous contribution to the society. This demographic shift has opportunities with challenges where ageing require lots of resourceful support while it has resounding contribution to the family and society. Elders are like […]
IFS Officer Revives 66 Himalayan Springs to Help 1 Lakh People in 23 Villages
Springs, a primary water source for villages in Uttarakhand and the Himalayan sub-continent, are vanishing resulting in loss of income and migration. The disappearance of these precious water sources is due to erratic rainfall, mainly due to climate change. The water shortage is also because of the change in land use patterns owing to rampant development. The […]