CSR details
Shri P. D. Agarwal, Founder of Bhoruka Group felt that industrial houses must look beyond Profitability of the companies and care for the underprivileged especially in the rural areas. During his lifetime a number of educational institutions were set up under his able guidance. This legacy has been further carried on by his son Shri S.N. Agarwal, Present Chairman of Bhuruka Group and his wife Smt. Uma Agarwal with great vigor and enthusiasm.
Bhoruka Group has in its mission statement has stated that it would set aside 5% of its profit for welfare activities. To carry on its social responsibility it has established four trusts namely, Bhoruka Charities, Prabhudan Rural Development Trust, Ved Education Trust, and Vikassanum Education and Welfare Trust.
CSR initiatives of Bhoruka Group of Companies
Objectives
Provide an opportunity to economically, educationally and socially downtrodden rural masses to live a life of dignity and honor. And
- Offer better quality education in the schools started by the Trusts.
- Improve the existing public education system to facilitate better learning and attendance especially that of girls and growth.
- Conduct health awareness\checkup camps and ensure a clean environment and improved standard of health.
- Provide training and skills to achieve better financial condition and women empowerment.
- Introduce schemes such as Micro-credit system to save the rural people from exploitation of moneylenders and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
- Join hands with Govt.agencies, NGOs and other partners wherever necessary to carry on the noble task.
Strategy
The Bhoruka group carries on its CSR initiatives through Bhoruka Charities, Prabhudan Rural Development Trust, Ved Education Trust and Vikassanum Education and Welfare Trust.
Presently, the trusts are engaged in welfare activities in the districts of Gulbarga, Koppal, Mysore, Dakshina Kannada and Mandya. The areas of service have been classified as Education, Community Welfare, Health & Environment care.
Awards & Achievements
Recognitions received by Bhoruka Welfare for its various community development activities:
- TERI Corporate Social Responsibility Award – 2005