Impact Stories

In the world of business and philanthropy, few names shine as brightly as Mrs. Leema Rose Martin. While she has shouldered leadership roles across more than 20 companies and LLPs, her true identity has always been that of a philanthropist and changemaker. As the Managing Trustee of the Martin Foundation and Correspondent of the Martin Homoeopathy Medical College & Hospital, she has dedicated her life to translating business success into meaningful social transformation. Born in Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, into a family rooted in discipline and service, Leema’s early values were shaped by her father’s years of service in the Indian Army and her mother’s commitment to instilling humility and resilience. Her marriage to Mr. Santiago Martin, Chairman of the

Reach to Teach Foundation In India’s easternmost frontier lies Arunachal Pradesh, consisting of a cornucopia of languages, different tribes, each with their own cultural nuances and varied terrain – from deep valleys to high mountains. With 2804 Government schools serving 1.63 lakh students and 15,871 teachers and Head Teachers across 28 districts, the State Education Department of Arunachal Pradesh recognises the need to ensure children achieve their learning benchmarks across Grades 1 to 12. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Arunachal Pradesh’s performance in national level education indices indicated a need for focused interventions to bring to state at par with national standards. In the SDG India Index 2021, the State was categorised as Aspirant in SDG 4 (Quality

THDC India Limited (THDCIL), is a leading Power Sector and Profit-making sector enterprise and registered as a Public Limited Company in July 1988 under the Companies Act,1956. The Equity of the Company is shared between the NTPC and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Presently, THDCIL has a portfolio of 09 projects in Hydro, Thermal, Wind and Solar. THDCIL, through its philanthropic arm SEWATHDC (a registered society) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development. Core of THDCIL CSR Policy The CSR policy of THDCIL is built on the principles of equity, inclusion, and sustainability, aligning seamlessly with the company’s vision of fostering community empowerment while addressing environmental challenges. Under the broad

SJVN, a leading Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Power,Government of India, has consistently demonstrated that its mission extends far beyond generating electricity. The company through its dedicated CSR Trust, SJVN Foundation has been implementing CSR activities. It has proved to be a beacon of inclusive development, especially in remote regions where its projects are located. Till now, SJVN has spent more than `489 crore on CSR initiatives across India. These efforts have touched lives of thousands of people, fostering equitable growth and sustainable development. The company’s CSR programs are aligned with Schedule VII of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, covering a wide range of focus areas including health and hygiene, education, skill development, women empowerment, support for armed

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India has blossomed from a charitable afterthought into a transformative pillar of national development. No longer confined to donations or token gestures, CSR today serves as a bridge between economic prosperity and social equity. It empowers corporations to become co-architects in building a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient India. At the forefront of this journey stands the State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest public sector bank, whose deeply embedded CSR philosophy aligns seamlessly with India’s vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. Viksit Bharat 2047 is not merely a destination – it is a clarion call to reimagine India as a fully developed nation by the centenary celebration of the independence. It envisions a

7th July 2025: In a powerful reaffirmation of purpose-led philanthropy, the Motilal Oswal Foundation unveiled a transformative education and livelihood initiative in Balotra, the home district of its Founder, Shri Motilal Oswal. The launch event was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, and the Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, as the Foundation announced its plan to invest nearly ₹100 crore over the next five years to create sustainable change across the region. Rooted in the philosophy of Learn, Earn & Return, the Foundation’s work is grounded in legacy and vision. Founded by Shri Motilal Oswal and Shri Raamdeo Agrawal, the Motilal Oswal Foundation reflects their belief that true wealth is in

GAIL’s recent visit to the Utkarsh Project in Varanasi, an all-girls centre dedicated to engineering and medical mentoring, reaffirmed its commitment to education, sustainability, and community empowerment. Shri Ayush Gupta, Director (HR), GAIL, along with Shri Anoop Gupta, ED (CSR), and Shri Hirdesh Kumar, ED (HR), interacted with students, faculty, and staff, fostering motivation and encouragement. A key milestone of the visit was the declaration of the GAIL Utkarsh Centre as a 100% Plastic-Free Clean Campus, reinforcing GAIL’s dedication to environmental sustainability and responsible practices. Enhancing the significance of the occasion, International Women’s Day was celebrated, recognizing achievements and promoting empowerment. The visit concluded with a joyous “Phoolon Ki Holi” celebrating Rang Bhari Ekadashi, blending cultural heritage with a sense

27 November 2024: OnePlus, the renowned global tech leader, is turning its attention to a new cause, one that promises to brighten the lives of countless shelter animals across India. In a compassionate collaboration with the Heads Up For Tails (HUFT) Foundation, OnePlus has kicked off a six-month CSR campaign designed to bring comfort, care, and love to 20,000 shelter animals. The Heads Up For Tails Foundation is wholeheartedly dedicated to facilitating the donation of essential resources to animal shelters across the country, ensuring that every shelter animal receives the love and care they deserve. This initiative aims to provide not just necessities but also to uplift the spirits of these shelter animals. From nutritious food that nourishes their health

14th October 2024: Cricketer, cancer survivor, and philanthropist Yuvraj Singh’s YouWeCan Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that works extensively in the field of public health in India with a focus on cancer control, will be hosting breast cancer awareness camps across 17 states of India in October 2024 on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The camps will be held in Goa, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Delhi. Breast Cancer Awareness Workshops will be held as part of these camps, wherein the Foundation aims to educate around 25,000 women, both directly and indirectly, on the importance of breast cancer awareness, the risk