Letter from the Editor-in-Chief           Dear Subscriber,     We bring to you the first fortnightly newsletter of Tatsat Chronicle, India’s first 360 degree social sector magazine, that will inform, engage, debate, highlight and stimulate readers with ideas, case studies and well-researched insights, covering the entire gamut of social sector activities in India. The first newsletter will introduce you to the deep-dive stories of the inaugural issue of Tatsat Chronicle magazine, critically examining India’s vast clinical trials industry, in depth reporting on the CSR activities and impact of Covid on the social sector; besides reporting on social welfare & development, CSR & philanthropy, conservation & sustainability, law, democracy & policy and latest updates.         Please browse through the round-up of Tatsat Chronicle newsletter till July 15, 2021     SOCIAL WELFARE & DEVELOPMENT Read All   Trial and Error India's clinical trial industry for drugs and vaccines, valued at Rs. 9,000 crore, is steeped in controversy.s Lack of accountability and transparency, lax enforcement of regulations...   Biotech could be an answer to contemporary health scenario, says MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra...   NIUA webinar commemorates launch of inclusive cities centre The NIUA webinar on “Inclusive Cities – approaches for making Indian cities more accessible, safe, and inclusive for “all” aims to bring the conversation regarding inclusivity to the mainstream...   Guidelines issued for e-Content for Divyang children The Education Ministry has finally approved guidelines for the development of e-Content for children with disabilities. A comprehensive initiative e-VIDYA was launched last month... CSR & PHILANTHROPY Read All   Southward Bound Interim data reveals that CSR spending for 2021 has reduced by more than 50 percent from the previous year to a shade over ₹7,800 crore with a substantial chunk going to the PM CARES Fund...   Footballing for Good The Zinc Football initiative, which is powered by CSR funds, provides a template for corporate India to invest in sports for long-term and sustainable development of the community...   Tata Chemicals’ success story of coral reef restoration off Gujarat coast Tata Chemicals, in association with the Wildlife Trust of India and the Gujarat state forest department, has made a first-of-its-kind attempt to move...   Bharti Foundation Conferred MTC Social Responsibility Award 2021 Bharti Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises was conferred the ‘MTC Social Responsibility Award 2021 Diamond Award’ for its social initiatives and contribution at the... CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY Read All   Question of the Collective First the 2008 global financial meltdown and now the Covid-19 pandemic have been forcing economic thinkers to question the neo-liberal economics, who are coming round to believe that community...   Flipkart eliminates single-use plastic packaging at over 70 facilities India’s leading E-commerce marketplace Flipkart has eliminated all single-use plastic packaging used across its facilities in the country. A statement issued... LAW, GOVERNANCE & POLICY Read All   Shaken to the core The sweeping Covid-19 pandemic has struck at the fundamentals of Indian society. Even as we deal with the ravages of the massive second wave across the country, here’s a look at the most...   UP farmers paid Rs. 11,141 crores as MSP During the current RMS 2021-22, a record quantity of 56.41 lakh metric tonnes wheat was procured from 12.98 lakh farmers at minimum support price (MSP) in Uttar Pradesh...   APEDA, NAFED ink MoU for strengthening export linkage of farmer coops & FPOs The APEDA signed MoU with NAFED for harnessing exports potential of agricultural and processed food...   KVIC files applications in 40 countries to protect brand “Khadi” Khadi and village industries commission (KVIC) has secured trademark registrations in three countries – Bhutan, UAE and Mexico – a big stride towards protecting the identity of brand “Khadi” globally... LATEST NEWS Read All   NEET 2021 to be held on Sept 12 The NEET (UG) 2021 will be held on September 12, 2021 across the country following COVID-19 protocols. The examination was earlier scheduled on August 1, 2021...   Padmavibhushan Sonal Mansingh to hold virtual dance competition on July 24 The Cultural Icon of India and Rajya Sabha MP, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Sonal Mansingh through her academy Centre for Indian Classical Dances (CICD) will be holding mega-event ‘Dance of India...   Railways to deliver projects worth over Rs 1,15,000 crore On a mission, mode to become “Future Ready”, the Indian Railways is on its way to deliver 58 super critical and 68 critical projects worth more than Rs 1,15,000 crore in the next few years...   Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 approved The Ministry of Education has approved the release of the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for states and union territories. The PGI has been introduced with a set of 70 parameters...                                 603, 6th Floor, Surya Kiran Building, K. G. 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