Through these multifaceted Impactful CSR Activities, SBI continues to demonstrate its commitment to responsible banking and sustainable development, significantly impacting various communities across India.
NEW DELHI (India CSR): The State Bank of India (SBI) has consistently played a pivotal role in enhancing community welfare through its diverse Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. During the fiscal year 2024, the bank strategically focused on various sectors including healthcare, education, environment, and heritage protection, leaving a significant impact across the country.
Strengthening Community Health and Sanitation
Swacchhata Pakhwada Initiatives: During the government’s Swacchhata Pakhwada campaign, SBI engaged in extensive cleanliness drives that included beach cleaning and distribution of jute bags. Notably, the bank constructed toilets and organized no-plastic campaigns, highlighting its commitment to environmental sustainability. Additionally, SBI provided 10,000 PPE kits to sanitation workers in Kerala, investing Rs. 75 lakh in this vital initiative.
Healthcare Enhancements: SBI adopted 158 Primary Health Centres nationwide, spending Rs. 11.38 crore on medical equipment and infrastructure improvements. This initiative benefited approximately 1.90 lakh underprivileged individuals. In support of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, SBI aided around 8,000 TB patients in Kerala and Haryana by addressing their immediate needs and enhancing TB diagnosis capabilities in West Bengal.
Advancing Rural and Educational Development
Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs): SBI focused on constructing new buildings for RSETIs and improving existing facilities to bolster rural employment training programs. A substantial investment of Rs. 57.16 crore was directed towards enhancing the infrastructure of 152 RSETIs managed by the bank.
Educational Initiatives: The bank distributed laptops in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to support rural children’s education. Furthermore, SBI converted 232 classrooms into smart classrooms nationwide, spending Rs. 10.62 crore, benefiting approximately 1.26 lakh children. Partnerships with organizations like the Akshaya Patra Foundation enabled SBI to support meals for 500 children, promoting school enrolment.
Environmental Conservation Efforts
Tree Plantation Drives: In collaboration with Isha Outreach, SBI facilitated the plantation of 9 lakh trees across the Cauvery basin in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, addressing the local water crisis and providing economic benefits. Additionally, the bank supported the plantation of 2 lakh trees in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul District, with a CSR expenditure of ₹2 crore.
Sustainable Development: SBI introduced innovative projects such as the donation of Plastic Paver Block Manufacturing Machines to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable construction materials.Protecting Cultural Heritage
Supporting National Heritage: SBI has significantly contributed to the preservation of Indian music and cultural heritage by providing state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment to institutions like the Indian Music Experience Museum in Bengaluru. These efforts not only preserve cultural legacies but also educate the public about the rich history of Indian music.
Here’s a table summarizing the key facts about SBI’s CSR activities for FY2024:
| Swacchhata Pakhwada | Cleanliness drives, beach cleaning, distribution of jute bags, construction of toilets, provided 10,000 PPE kits | Rs. 75 Lakh |
| Healthcare Improvements | Adopted 158 Primary Health Centres, supported TB patients and diagnostics | Rs. 11.38 Crore |
| Rural Self Employment Training Institutes | Constructing and maintaining RSETIs | Rs. 57.16 Crore |
| Educational Support | Distributed laptops, upgraded 232 classrooms to smart classrooms, supported meals for children | Rs. 10.62 Crore |
| Tree Plantation Drives | Planted 9 lakh trees in the Cauvery basin, 2 lakh trees in Dindigul | Rs. 5.78 Crore |
| Environmental Projects | Plastic Paver Block Manufacturing Machines, 200 solar street lights, e-vehicles procurement | Details not specified in total |
| Cultural Heritage Protection | Supported various institutions with AV equipment for preserving Indian music and culture | Rs. 98 Lakh |
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