In a collaborative effort with Twirl Store, an award-winning NGO, mPokket is supporting a vision to make retail a sustainable circle beneficial to both society and the environment. Twirl Store collects unwanted clothing, fabrics, and materials, upcycling them to create a new eco-friendly range of products. Twirl.store allocates a portion of the gathered collection for crafting clothing distributed to individuals in underserved slums and remote villages. The remaining material undergoes upcycling to form a sustainable array of products, including bags, accessories, gift items, and more. Through this partnership, mPokket contributes to Twirl Store’s mission of turning “waste to wonder” and providing livelihoods to rural women.

Taking a step forward, mPokket collaborates with Disha Foundation, a beacon of hope for children with intellectual disabilities, education, and women empowerment. Disha Foundation is a nonprofit entity dedicated to advancing socio-economic development for marginalized segments of society. Taking on a catalytic role, Disha Foundation actively engages in fostering development, emphasizing various aspects such as migration, livelihood, and health. Disha Foundation pioneered special education in Rajasthan, setting the stage for brighter futures.

In line with its commitment to fostering local talent and building communities, mPokket’s festive initiative also provided a platform for local businesses and NGOs to showcase their products and generate income while raising community engagement. mPokket’s headquarters in Kolkata played host to a variety of stalls featuring local businesses offering exquisite handmade jewelry, sarees, bakery items, and more. The initiative aligns with the ‘Make in India’ campaign, promoting local craftsmanship and entrepreneurship. In addition to promoting local businesses, mPokket’s initiative welcomed talented entrepreneurs, providing them with a platform to showcase their products and generate income. This approach not only supports the local economy but also creates a sense of togetherness and empowerment within the community.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Gaurav Jalan, Founder & CEO, mPokket, said, “At the heart of mPokket’s vision is a steadfast commitment to empowering the future of the country, and these partnerships epitomize our dedication. Through these collaborations, we embark on a journey to make a lasting positive impact on lives, echoing our commitment to a brighter future for the youth we serve. In our journey, we aim not only to provide financial assistance to the youth but also to nurture dreams and uplift people in need. With the festive season being a time of joy and giving, all mPokket employees came together to support these noble causes and create a positive impact in the lives of others. Our values drive us to make a meaningful difference every day.”

These partnerships embody the values that resonate with the organization’s vision and mirror the spirit of enablement that defines mPokket. Together with Twirl Store and Disha Foundation, mPokket envisions creating a ripple effect of positive change, empowering the youth, fostering sustainability, and illuminating paths to brighter futures.

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The home ministry issued a statement denying NGO AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL allegation that govt not allowing them  to work smoothly .

In a statement home ministry said  The stand taken and the statements made by Amnesty International are unfortunate, exaggerated and far from the truth.

The facts of the matter are as follows:

Amnesty International had received permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) only once and that too twenty years ago (19.12.2000). Since then Amnesty International, despite its repeated applications, has been denied FCRA approval by successive governments since as per law it is not eligible to get such an approval.

However, in order to circumvent the FCRA regulations, Amnesty UK remitted large amounts of money to four entities registered in India, by classifying it as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). A significant amount of foreign money was also remitted to Amnesty (India) without MHA’s approval under FCRA. This mala fide rerouting of money was in contravention of extant legal provisions.

Owing to these illegal practices of Amnesty, the previous government had also rejected the repeated applications of Amnesty to receive funds from overseas. This had led Amnesty to suspend its India operations once during that period as well. This bipartisan and purely legal approach towards Amnesty, under different governments, makes it clear that the entire fault lies in the dubious processes adopted by Amnesty to secure funds for its operations.

All the glossy statements about humanitarian work and speaking truth to power are nothing but a ploy to divert attention from their activities which were in clear contravention of laid down Indian laws. Such statements are also an attempt to extraneously influence the course of investigations by multiple agencies into the irregularities and illegalities carried out over the last few years.

Amnesty is free to continue humanitarian work in India, as is being done by many other organizations. However, India, by settled law, does not allow interference in domestic political debates by entities funded by foreign donations. This law applies equally to all and it shall apply to Amnesty International as well.

India has a rich and pluralistic democratic culture with a free press, independent judiciary and tradition of vibrant domestic debate. The people of India have placed unprecedented trust in the current government. Amnesty’s failure to comply with local regulations does not entitle them to make comments on the democratic and plural character of India.

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VISHWAS, a not-for-profit organization, Sector 46, Gurugram in support with DLF Foundation organized an Inclusive walk to promote awareness on vital issues of Inclusion and Equality for people with disabilities. The One km Inclusive walk was flagged off from Dell office (another supporter in this endeavor), sector 43, Gurugram and moved towards sector 53. The walk saw the participation of more than 300 participants. The participants included children with disabilities along with representatives from various other organizations and prominent corporates.

The Inclusive walk was organized to mark the World Disability Day with a message that disability is not inability and specially-abled has the potential to contribute equally, provided they get choices and opportunities in a dignified and barrier-free environment. The walk was followed by cultural programs and snacks.

Vinay Sahni, CEO, DLF Foundation emphasized, “The world is fast recognising the value of inclusion as a core value. This walk promises to be a wake-up call for people to raise awareness and sensitize others towards persons with disability”.

‘Our programmes are rooted in the fundamental belief of inclusiveness and equality. We believe that everyone has the right to access basic healthcare, education and work options irrespective of disability, gender, class or caste. We would like the industry to open more job opportunities to the specially-abled workforce so that there is inclusive growth’, said Neelam Jolly, Founder, Vishwas NGO.

In line with the United Nations initiative, we have been organizing the World Disability Day celebrations since 2005’, she added.

One of the young participants in the walk said, “We all are gathered here to spread the message that no disability can steal the ability, zeal and the courage to live. We are celebrating our strength, not weakness – World disability day”.

International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

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