SBI Invests ₹109.41 Lakh in CSR Initiatives Across Healthcare, Education and Women Empowerment
Initiatives include a Colour Doppler Ultrasound System, a special school bus, 600 bicycles for girl students and 500 water wheels for rural women
G. Subramanian | www.forevernews.in
Mumbai: State Bank of India (SBI), Mumbai Metro Circle, has extended CSR support worth ₹109.41 lakh towards four key initiatives focused on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, promoting inclusive education, empowering girl students and improving the lives of women in remote rural communities.
SBI contributes ₹109.41 lakh towards healthcare, education and women empowerment under CSR initiatives
SBI contributes ₹109.41 lakh towards healthcare, education and women empowerment under CSR initiatives
The initiatives include the donation of a Colour Doppler Ultrasound System worth ₹28 lakh to Nana Palkar Smruti Samiti (NPSS), a 32-seater bus valued at ₹27.24 lakh to Jagruti Palak Sanstha, 600 bicycles worth ₹42.84 lakh to girl students of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools, and 500 water wheels for women in the remote villages of Mokhada and Jawhar in Maharashtra’s Palghar district.
The donation cheques were handed over to the respective beneficiary organisations by Rama Mohan Rao Amara, Managing Director (Retail Business & Operations), SBI, in the presence of Manju Sharma, Chief General Manager, Mumbai Metro Circle, and other senior officials of the Bank.
Strengthening access to affordable healthcare
As part of its healthcare initiative, SBI donated a Logiq e R9 Colour Doppler Ultrasound System worth ₹28 lakh to Nana Palkar Smruti Samiti at its Borivali Diagnostics Centre.
The advanced diagnostic equipment is expected to strengthen the centre’s healthcare infrastructure and improve access to diagnostic services at highly subsidised rates, particularly benefiting economically weaker sections of society.
Supporting inclusive education for children with disabilities
SBI contributed a 32-seater bus worth ₹27.24 lakh to Jagruti Palak Sanstha, which works towards providing special education and vocational training to children with intellectual disabilities.
The bus will facilitate safe and convenient transportation, helping children access educational institutions and participate more effectively in learning and skill-development programmes.
600 bicycles to encourage education among girls
Reinforcing its commitment to girl child empowerment, SBI distributed 600 bicycles, valued at ₹42.84 lakh, to eligible girl students studying in BMC schools across Mumbai and suburban Mumbai.
The initiative, undertaken in support of the Government of India’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme, aims to make commuting easier for girl students and encourage continued access to education.
500 water wheels to ease the burden on rural women
In another significant initiative, SBI distributed 500 water wheels, each with a carrying capacity of 45 litres, to underprivileged families in the remote villages of Mokhada and Jawhar in Palghar district.
The water wheels are designed to make the transportation of water easier, reducing the physical effort and time spent by women in collecting and carrying water over long distances. The initiative seeks to improve everyday living conditions and support women’s empowerment in underserved rural communities.
Banking with a purpose
Through these initiatives, State Bank of India has reiterated its commitment to inclusive development and community welfare. By directing CSR investments towards essential social needs, the Bank aims to create a meaningful impact in healthcare, education and rural development.
Guided by its philosophy of ‘Banking with a Purpose’, SBI continues to align its social responsibility initiatives with the broader national objective of building an inclusive, equitable and sustainable society.
