SBI General Insurance has said it will cover the cost of two shots of COVID-19 vaccination for low-income groups in Maharashtra and AP under CSR programme. More than 37,000 beneficiaries in select locations will be provided the vaccination free of cost, a release from the general insurer on Thursday said. The locations are Amaravati (Vijayawada …
MARCH 21 was International Day of Forests, and this year’s theme was “Forest restoration: A path to recovery and well-being.” According to the United Nations, our forests are key to achieving a green recovery, building resilience against future pandemics, and creating a more sustainable world for future generations. In addition, the UN stated that “Sustainable …
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With a mission to bridge the digital divide among the students of Government schools and private schools, a new CSR programme aims to make a concrete difference in the lives of young girls. These girls face gender-based inequalities, discrimination, oppression, violence, and inhuman values from a young age. UST, a digital transformation solutions company is …
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A woman pushes a cart with water container before world water day on March 22. Photo: PTI One of the foremost consequences of climate change is an increase in the world’s temperature due to global warming. The primary reason for the earth to get warmers is due to the release of greenhouse gases. Gases such …
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The study states about 80% of Maharashtra’s districts are expected to witness a rise in annual mean temperature (AMT) between 2033 and 2050. This will, in turn, affect water security and agro-climatic conditions, leading to diminished yields of sugarcane, pearl millet, wheat, rice and jowar among other crops. A combination of higher temperatures and increase …
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