Under a three-year project agreement, ASSOCHAM will now act as a 'Centre of Excellence for Tribal Entrepreneurship Development' with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, to work for the upliftment of our tribal communities. The main objective of the 'Tribal Entrepreneurship Development Programme' is to optimize the contribution of these tribal artisans to the growing economy of our country and support India's vision of becoming Atmanirbhar. The 'ASSOCHAM Centre of Excellence' will promote and support entrepreneurship across Indian tribal communities, assist in connecting agriculture and forest produce with markets using technology, aid create self-help groups, promote tribal art form, traditional medicines , spices, empowering tribal women, and creating self-sustainable enterprises.
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ASSOCHAM, the century old organisation, executes the GEM Green Building Certification Program for the sustainable design and development of the buildings and related developments. The objective is to ensure future buildings move towards environment friendly methods of design, construction and operations.
ASSOCHAM awards GEM Green Building Certification Rating, to all GEM compliant buildings. GEM stands for Green and Eco-friendly Movement.
GEM is the first indigenous Green Building Certification Program of the nation that includes the concept of Sustainability, Energy and Water Efficiency, Fire and life safety, Indoor Air Quality, Daylight, Fresh Air, Human Comfort and UNSDG 2030 goals as parameters.
Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre has been established with the prime objective to boost Intellectual Property (IP) culture in MSMEs by guiding and assisting them in the identification, protection, and management of Intellectual property rights (IPRs). IPFC provides cost-effective, hassle-free, and timely IP-related services to make IP protection easier and affordable. We are also taking the services of external consultants in this field.
ASSOCHAM and its member network was also able to contribute funds worth INR2,400 crores, to help India manage the unprecedented contagion
ASSOCHAM Foundation, in collaboration with Accenture, is providing 14 PSA plants and enhancing ICU capabilities across India
In the last 6 years, ASSOCHAM has organized about 400 free health camps focused on diabetes and lifestyle diseases
More than 5 lakh people have been supported through health camps and 50 interactive webinar sessions with health experts..
Dettol Banega Swasth India and ASSOCHAM Foundation conducted an air pollution awareness program for 4 lakh people in North India
Under the Breathefree Campaign, ASSOCHAM Foundation educated more than 10K students in 30 schools on Air Pollution
Nitin Gadkari has acknowledged ASSOCHAM's significant contribution towards Rs. 5,000 crores savings in the Zojila Tunnel Project
ASSOCHAM GEM Green Building CertificationProgram has certified an area of more than 8 million sq ft across India
ASSOCHAM GEM is based on BEE ECBC 2017 and NBC 2016, and recognises Fire and life safety & UNSDG 2030, as sustainability parameters
ASSOCHAM's expert recommendations, contributed significantly to the Hydropower Policy, passed by the Union Cabinet on March 8, 2019
ASSOCHAM's representations shaped the agreements between India and Bangladesh on enhancing inland and coastal waterways connectivity
ASSOCHAM was successful in supporting the Government in adopting the SARAL Index (State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index)
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ASSOCHAM and its member network was also able to contribute funds worth INR2,400 crores, to help India manage the unprecedented contagion.
ASSOCHAM Foundation has been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, by supporting the vulnerable segments - from providing meals for migrant workers to equipment including protective gear like PPE kits, masks, Soaps etc.
In partnership with its members, ASSOCHAM has initiated Vaccination drive across India.
Donated PSA plants, ventilators and other medical equipment to hospitals
In last 6 years, we have organized about 400 free health camps focused on diabetes and lifestyle diseases in which 30,000 persons were diagnosed.
More than 5 lakh people made aware through various activities and interactive talk in health camps at NCR.
In almost 50 interactive webinar sessions, about 50,000 participants were benefitted by health experts.
10,000 trees were planted to increase green cover in Delhi-NCR to protect environment eco-system.
120 villages covered on Air Pollution and not to engage stubble burning in Patiala during this campaign.
Awareness Program on Air Pollution in Punjab and Delhi-NCR and made aware more than 4 lakh people including 10,470 students on Air Pollution and causes especially on stubble burning.
About created 3,500 air messengers (Vayudoots) for spreading messages on Air Pollution through outreach activities.
Disseminating information about activities undertaken as part of Awareness Program on Air Pollution in Punjab to more than 20,000 Corporates, Associations, etc.
During this program, more than 10,000 students in 30 schools were educated on Air Pollution and its impact on health and environment by eminent medical and environment experts.
Do it Yourself (DIY) activities done in 15 schools and created 1000 kits (to reduce -PM2.5 level) by students and distributes among community at NCR.
Volvo Cars has fitted 40 'Minus2point5' - a device in school buses in Delhi NCR. 'Minus2point5'- a device which is attached to the exhaust pipe and reduces air pollution by converting PM2.5 particles in ambient air into coarser dust and making them fall to the ground.
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