State Bank of India (SBI) continues to strengthen its commitment to community welfare and environmental sustainability through a series of initiatives. C.S. Setty, Chairman, State Bank of India, visited Hyderabad and extended support to Devnar Foundation - an NGO for visually challenged people through significant donations reaffirming the bank’s support to marginalised communities. Further, reiterating the bank’s commitment towards the protection of ‘Mother Nature’, SBI inaugurated a tree plantation drive – ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’. Moreover, demonstrating the bank’s grit towards the upliftment of the underprivileged populace, the SBI Ladies Club donated essential items to Sai Seva Sangh.
In the presence of Setty, SBI donated Rs 51 lakhs to the Devnar Foundation for the installation of a firefighting system and rooftop solar photovoltaic system.
The CSR activity was followed by the inauguration of the plantation drive ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, encouraging all the staff to undertake plantation as a tribute to mothers and mother nature. Setty highlighted the bank’s contribution to sustainability as the bank has undertaken tree plantation of 1.8 million plants during this year. He also reiterated SBI’s vision to lead India and the world in climate finance with a pathway to Net Zero (SCOPE 1, 2 & 3) for the bank by 2055.
The SBI Ladies Club undertook tree plantation drive as well under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ drive. In addition, Sreedevi Surya, President, All India SBI Ladies Club, undertook a charity program at the SBI Enclave as a Chief Guest and handed over water dispenser, sewing machines, stationery items, fruits, snacks, groceries and other essential items to Sai Seva Sangh, Miyapur, Hyderabad as part of their support to the underprivileged populace.
Setty acknowledged the great service done by A. Saibaba Goud of the Devnar Foundation and thanked them for giving SBI the opportunity to support them. He said that identifying the right NGO and extending support gives them immense satisfaction for contributing to the progress of society. He also mentioned that the fire protection system will improve the safety of visually impaired individuals which will effectively manage fire emergencies and the rooftop solar system will help in reducing carbon footprint, and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Setty said that the CSR activities undertaken by the NGOs at the grassroots levels are done through the circles and the bank’s CSR arm, SBI Foundation undertakes long-term programs to impact the lives of the youth and people in rural India, particularly in the aspirational districts. Setty made a special mention of SBI Foundation’s initiations like Youth for India, Jivanam and Gram Seva.
Rajesh Kumar, Chief General Manager, SBI - Hyderabad Circle, expressed his pleasure in supporting the Devnar Foundation. He emphasised that the circle is providing support to the needy by ensuring that the CSR funds allocated to the circle are fully utilised focusing on healthcare, education, environment, sanitation, empowerment of women and senior citizens, war veteran’s welfare and promoting livelihood and entrepreneurship.
Goud said, “The bank’s support for the firefighting system clearly indicates the concern SBI has in creating a safe environment for the differently abled students.”
Setty’s visit to Hyderabad was also marked with the inauguration of a vigilance workshop at Hyderabad’s State Bank Staff College as well as a motivational address to branch managers of Hyderabad & Secunderabad zones. Through his words, he inspired them to excel in all parameters of the business with an emphasis on excellent customer service. Setty asserted with belief, “If this decade is a golden period for the country, then it is a golden period for SBI too.”
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