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Rice Husks Follow Solar to Power Indian Towns Off Utility Grid

“People are more willing to invest in social enterprises now.” Investment opportunities to develop small-scale, off-grid renewable projects in developing economies are on the rise, E and Co. Inc. Chief Executive Officer Christine Eibs Singer said. …


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The paradox of CSR in India

New Delhi: Regretting that the concept of voluntary CSR has not picked up in India, Corporate Affairs Minister Veerappa Moily today said the new Companies Bill would make it mandatory for corporate to earmark part of their profit for corporate social ….

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I have a dream: Rashmi Bansal’s take on Social Entrepreneurship in India

And yeah, I certainly agree that South India has its fair share of social entrepreneurs. I've been asked to look into it by a few people, and I will,” she vows. Yet another criticism leveled at her work is that there's a proliferation of Hind…

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Journeys for Change: Showcasing India’s Social Entrepreneurs

The Indian social entrepreneurs represent a diversity of approach, structure, and scale. This year’s provisional itinerary includes site visits to Dial 1298, Saath, Sewa and Aavishkaar – organizations that provide ambulance access, financial services…


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How to get a social enterprise off the ground: The money trail

In this series we follow a young social entrepreneur traveling through India and exploring these questions, hoping to set the groundwork for her own organization. We'll track her progress as she takes part in a national immunization day …Dowser

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Include social returns in business model: Mukesh

Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Sunday urged Corporate India to adopt a new business model measured on ‘social returns together with financial returns’ — a model that factors in attributes of the country’s value systems.
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Mukesh Ambani criticises Western charity ethos

"There is awareness in India that growth has to be sustainable, inclusive and environmentally friendly," he said. "CRS (corporate social responsibility) has to be an integral part of every business. "Businesses should be measured on…


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