Distributes Tricolour Among Children of 60 govt schools, Communities from 15 villages, and Biocon Group’s staff
Bengaluru (India CSR): The Biocon Group announced its support for the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign through its CSR arm, Biocon Foundation, by distributing over 30,000 national flags amongst the communities living in the vicinity of its offices in and around Electronic City, Bangalore. Through this initiative, the Biocon Group of Companies including Biocon Limited, Biocon Biologics Limited and Syngene International Limited are participating in the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ of the Government of India to mark the 75th year of India’s Independence.
The Biocon Foundation
Biocon Foundation, which is the principal channel for Biocon Group’s corporate philanthropy to build sustainable solutions that promote social and economic inclusion, distributed the Tricolor among members of the local communities, Anganwadi workers, students and teachers in government schools in three Panchayats of Anekal taluk.
Flag distribution among 60 schools
The flags were distributed by the Foundation among students from 60 schools, and residents of 15 villages across locations in Electronic City, Huskur and Jigani Industrial areas in the neighborhood of Biocon Group companies’ campuses, through Panchayats and Village representatives. Many employees of the three companies: Biocon, Biocon Biologics and Syngene are also participating in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative and proudly displaying the national flag in their homes.
Hand over the national flags for the communities
The Foundation, in collaboration with the panchayats of Huskur (7 villages), Hennagara (8 villages), and municipal bodies like Hebbagodi, organized several events to hand over the national flags for the communities, thus enabling everyone to participate in the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign and proudly display the Tricolor in their homes from August 13 to August 15, 2022, as part of the nationwide ‘75th Azadi Ka Mahotsav’. The Foundation has also provided the ‘Flag Code of India’ to the community member and urged them to comply with the code in letter & spirit.
The events saw the participation of dignitaries such as Shwetha Bai, CMC Commissioner, Hebbagodi, Panchayat Head Muniratna Muniraju, Hennagara Panchayata, Pappamma Pappanna Members, Development Officers, School Principals, Village representatives, as well as residents of the surrounding villages.
National flag best represents our flourishing democracy
Wishing every Indian on the occasion, Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Managing Trustee of Biocon Foundation, said, “The 75th anniversary of India’s Independence is a proud milestone for a nation aspiring for global leadership. As we celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, I believe the national flag best represents our flourishing democracy, our innovative and inclusive economy, and our ability to drive transformative change. Over the years, countless Indians including members of our armed forces have bravely and unquestioningly laid down their lives to keep the tricolour flying in its full glory. As proud citizens of Independent India, we have to honour their sacrifices by making India the greatest nation in the world.
Har Ghar Tiranga
“This is the belief that made us bring communities together by being a part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign of the Government of India. Taking this initiative forward, we are distributing thousands of flags among the local communities, schoolchildren as well as employees of the Biocon Group to inspire them to give their best for the greater glory of our nation.”
(India CSR)
