Partner Initiatives

From struggling with tough jobs and financial struggles, Chalapathi, Manjunath, and Adeep found a place at Razorpay that didn’t just offer a paycheck, but a chance to grow. Through mentorship, trust, and equal opportunity, they turned their lives around — proving how an inclusive workplace can make all the difference.

The thingQbator programme — a Cisco and nasscom foundation initiative — nurtures young innovators by providing mentorship, funding, and resources to solve societal issues using technology. Since 2018, it has incubated over 58 startups, addressing challenges in education, agriculture, mental health, and accessibility, empowering students to become job creators and future-ready entrepreneurs.

Despite making up 45% of NGO staff in India, only 25-30% of leadership roles are held by women. Many women leaders face barriers from caste and gender discrimination to limited funding. Flexible funding empowers these women-led NGOs, allowing them to build infrastructure, support survivors, and address gender equity — showing how strategic investments in such organisations can pave the way for lasting social change.

As winter approaches, so does the issue of stubble burning in North India. Whoever thought composting could be an antidote to this? Merino Industries leads the way with an innovative technology.

L&T has been transforming healthcare in Mumbai since 1968, providing vital services to the underprivileged. With a commitment to health equity, their initiative delivers state-of-the-art medical care through mobile units and consultations, ensuring that even the most vulnerable populations have access to quality healthcare solutions.

DKMS BMST Foundation India is committed to saving blood cancer patients nationwide by registering stem cell donors. Through various efforts - campaigns, donor registration drives, and financial support for transplants, the foundation is offering hope and a second chance at life for those battling blood cancer and other blood disorders.

Godrej Magic Handwash launched an awareness campaign on Global Handwashing Day to emphasise the importance of thorough hand hygiene for preventing infections and promoting a healthier lifestyle. Partnering with Teach for India and using digital media, the initiative aims to instill proper handwashing habits, especially in children, while addressing the post-COVID-19 decline in consistent hygiene practices.

L&T has planted mangroves across 150 hectares in Karanj and Hansot, Gujarat, through its Blue Carbon initiative. This effort has boosted farmer incomes and enhanced ecological balance, providing a sustainable livelihood while restoring biodiversity and protecting the coastal environment.

Shell India’s ‘Changemakers of Tomorrow’ 2024 highlighted youth-driven innovations designed to propel India towards a low-carbon future. The event featured the top 10 groundbreaking solutions tackling challenges in food, energy, and water.

As human-wildlife conflicts escalate due to shrinking habitats and increased encounters, these organisations are working to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and elephants, leopards, snakes and Lantana camara — emphasising the importance of collective action.