Alwar, Rajasthan: Kotak Mahindra Bank, in partnership with Yuva Unstoppable, has successfully implemented the Anganwadi Transformation Project in Alwar district, Rajasthan, reinforcing its commitment to building resilient communities through investments in early childhood development.
Under this initiative, 12 Anganwadi centers across Thanagazi and Pratapgarh blocks in Alwar district have been transformed into safe, vibrant and child-friendly spaces that support holistic early learning. The project focuses on strengthening foundational infrastructure while enabling equitable access to quality early childhood care and education.
The refurbished Anganwadi centres will be equipped with age-appropriate learning materials, enhanced sanitation facilities, and improved access to nutrition for children, as well as for pregnant and lactating women. The project is expected to benefit approximately 360 children and positively impact nearly 1620 community members, contributing meaningfully to long-term community well-being.
One of the refurbished centres, located in Thanagazi (Alwar Dist.), was inaugurated in the presence of key representatives from the Government SDO Savita Sharma, along with Anurag Tiwari (Circle Manager) and Kavita Sharma (Key Account Manager) from Kotak Mahindra Bank and members Nagdev Sinh Zala (Operation’s Executive) and Poojan Mistry (Creative Designer & Photographer) of the Yuva Unstoppable team.
Himanshu Nivsarkar, Head – CSR & ESG, Kotak Mahindra Bank, “At Kotak, we believe strong communities begin with strong early childhood foundations. Strengthening Anganwadis goes beyond infrastructure. It is about improving access to quality learning, nutrition and care at the grassroots. Through this initiative, we aim to bridge critical gaps in early development and enable communities to build a more sustainable future.”
“We are proud to partner with Kotak Mahindra Bank in transforming Anganwadi centers into enabling environments for early childhood development. This initiative will create a lasting impact on children, caregivers, and the broader community in Alwar.” Said Pavan Jain, COO- Yuva Unstoppable
About Kotak Mahindra Bank
Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India’s leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group’s flagship company, received banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank – Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL).
Kotak Mahindra Group (Group) offers a wide range of financial services that encompass every sphere of life. From commercial banking, to stock broking, mutual funds, life and general insurance and investment banking, the Group caters to the diverse financial needs3 of individuals and the corporate sector. The premise of Kotak Mahindra Group’s business model is concentrated India, diversified financial services. The bold vision that underscores the Group’s growth is an inclusive one, with a host of products and services designed to address the needs of the unbanked and insufficiently banked.
Kotak Mahindra Group has a global presence through its subsidiaries in UK, USA, Gulf Region, Singapore and Mauritius with offices in London, New York, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Mauritius respectively. As on 31st March, 2026, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has a national footprint of 2,276 branches and 2,727 ATMs (incl. cash recyclers), and branches in GIFT City and DIFC (Dubai).
For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.kotak.com
About Yuva Unstoppable
Yuva Unstoppable is one of India’s leading non-profit organizations working towards building an inclusive and empowered society through interventions in education, employability, and environment. Founded by Amitabh Shah after his studies at Yale University, the organization focuses on delivering scalable, sustainable impact at the grassroots level.
Over the past 22+ years, Yuva Unstoppable has transformed 9,000+ government schools and impacted 10+ million children, youth, and families across 25 states in India. Its integrated approach includes strengthening digital learning infrastructure, promoting climate-smart initiatives, enabling skills for employability, and leveraging technology for transparent impact monitoring.
The organization’s efforts have led to measurable outcomes, including improved school attendance and enhanced learning levels. Its work has been widely recognized at national and international levels.
