<h1>Environmental NGO Pioneers Social Stock Exchange Fundraising to Advance Climate Education and Sustainability Initiatives</h1> An environmental NGO became the first of its kind to launch an issue on the National Stock Exchange's Social Stock Exchange. The organization raised Rs 85 lakh through a unique Zero Coupon Zero Principal bond instrument to fund its environmental education program. The fundraising aims to support initiatives like planting saplings, establishing kitchen gardens, installing water harvesting units, and conducting climate education training across government schools, targeting over 45,000 students.