Archive · 24 Jul 2025
UNICEF Partners with West Bengal and Corporates for Children
Imagine some big companies and the government of West Bengal teaming up with UNICEF to help kids.
They want to use money the companies have to spend on good things, like making sure kids are healthy, get a good education, and have a safe place to live.
The government created a special website with projects the companies can choose to support.
Everyone hopes this teamwork will make a big difference in the lives of children in the state.
West Bengal government, UNICEF, and corporate houses are collaborating for children's development.
The initiative aims to leverage corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds.
A CSR portal launched by the state government lists projects for corporate investment.
The joint effort will focus on child health, nutrition, education, and social protection.
UNICEF and corporate representatives discussed investment opportunities in various schemes.
- Who
- West Bengal government, UNICEF, and corporate houses.
- What
- Collaboration between West Bengal government, UNICEF, and corporates for child development.
- When
- July 24, based on a roundtable meeting on Wednesday evening.
- Where
- West Bengal, India.
- Why
- To address issues affecting children through CSR funds and expertise.
- Participants
- West Bengal government, UNICEF, Corporate Houses
- Focus Areas
- Child health, nutrition, education, and social protection
- CSR Portal
- Launched by West Bengal government to list projects
- Projects on Portal
- Worth Rs 450 crore
- Registered Corporates
- 37 industrial houses