20/08/2026
Dear Sir/Madam,
Today, the world is witnessing a steady rise in the number of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), driven by multiple social, demographic and health-related factors. This growing and diverse community includes people with both visible and invisible disabilities across all age groups.
Recognising the urgency of these emerging challenges, CompanyCSR, a leading CSR and sustainability news portal, is launching a special series featuring news, case studies, events, interviews and success stories highlighting champions of change working in the areas of inclusion, disability rights, policy advocacy, strategic & sustainable CSR practices and assistive technology (AT).
The initiative will also showcase young startups, innovators and technology-driven solutions that are addressing barriers faced by PwDs and functional impairments (Divyangjan), while helping sensitise society and promote a more inclusive and equitable ecosystem.
We are pleased to share our recent interview with Ms. Meera Shenoy, Founder, Youth4Jobs Foundation, a leading inclusion champion and thought leader. In the interview, she discusses the challenges and opportunities in the disability and inclusion ecosystem, as well as the upcoming international “Zero Conference”, scheduled to take place in Mumbai on 7–8 September 2026.
https://companycsr.com/exclusive-interview-ms-meera-shenoy-founder-of-youth4jobs-in-conversation-with-shubhang-associate-editor-companycsr-indias-leading-csr-news-views-portal/
We also recently covered the Japan–India Assistive Technology (AT) Research Project, led by Mr. Tomofumi Fukamiya, Founder, The Element Inc., Japan, which explores opportunities to strengthen collaboration and innovation in the Assistive Technology ecosystem between the two countries:
Read the interview with Tomofumi Fukamiya
As part of our efforts to promote an inclusive economy, CompanyCSR also covered the launch of the landmark White Paper on India’s “Purple Economy”, developed by Enable India, Bangalore and Deloitte India and launched by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship:
Read the Purple Economy story
We welcome your comments, feedback and suggestions and invite organisations, innovators, CSR leaders, startups and changemakers to share impactful case studies, success stories and initiatives addressing the challenges of inclusion, accessibility, disability empowerment and assistive technology.
Please feel free to write to [email protected].
Thanks and Happy Reading!
With deep gratitude,
Editor – CompanyCSR
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In a candid chat with Shubhang, Associate Editor - CompanyCSR, she spoke about the mission and vision of the upcoming ‘Zero Conference’, scheduled to