CSR Initiatives

CONSISTENTLY EMPOWERING
COMMUNITIES FOR PROGRESS

At AIA, our CSR commitment is fuelled by corporate citizenship and the understanding that sustainable practices are vital for long-term prosperity. While securing a resilient future for our Company, we also aim to safeguard the future of the communities we serve.

During the year, we contributed Rs 1,652.10 Lakhs in various fields including:

Education: 647.34 Lakhs
  • Gyan Deep Programme
  • Scholarship Programme
  • Jan Jagrati Sevarth Sansthan
  • IIT, Kanpur
  • Jeevantirth
  • Chetana Empowerment Foundation
Promotion of Sports: 53.04 Lakhs

Foundation for Promotion of Sports and Games

National Heritage/Art/Culture: 95 Lakhs
  • Karmakshetra Educational Foundation (DARPANA)
  • Brahmanand Saraswati Ved Vidya Trust
Healthcare: 385 Lakhs
  • Marengo Asia Foundation (Earlier known CIMS)
  • Dr. Jivraj Mehta Smarak Health Foundation
  • Gujarat Cancer Society
  • Nihar Charitable Trust
  • Sadvichar Parivar
Environment: 291.72 Lakhs
  • ARC Foundation
  • Aajinkya D Y Patil University
Eradicating Hunger: 180 Lakhs
  • Tulsi Vallabh Nidhi
  • Akshay Patra Foundation
Education
Gyan Deep Programme

Under the Gyan Deep Educational Program, AIA is collaborating with 11 Government Primary schools in Changodar, Odhav, and surrounding areas to support underprivileged students.

Yuva Unstoppable

‘Yuva Unstoppable’ establishes a conducive environment for utilisation of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Government Schools. It involves ensuring widespread access to ICT devices, providing internet connectivity, and promoting ICT literacy among students. This initiative aims to empower students with digital literacy and equip teachers with the essential skills for utilising IT resources and modern techniques in education delivery. It fosters self-learning and facilitates the transition from a teacher-centred to a student-centred learning approach. This approach helps promote critical thinking, analytical skills, and overall academic development.

Jeevantirth VaaGaLe Utsav

Jeevantirth is working on areas for foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), nature education, value education, life-skill education, and citizenship training. Aligned with the objectives of NIPUN Bharat under NEP 2020, with a goal to ‘Bridge the Gap’ and enhance overall development by providing additional support through qualified and trained educational volunteers. Jeevantirth serves as our esteemed knowledge and implementation partner in this initiative.

In the year 2023-24, a total of 5,924 primary school children were reached and benefited in three categories: (1) Foundation stage: BalVatika & standard 1 & 2 with strategic thrust on domains of development and funway learning through songs, stories and games. (2) Preparatory stage: Standard 3 to 5 with strategic thrust on FLN with teaching learning materials and experiential peer learning methods. (3) For middle, blossoming stage: Standard 6 to 8 with strategic thrust on life-skill education, nature education and value education. For this stage, we focused on integral education to develop their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual being as per ‘PanchKosh Vikaas’ as per NCF 2022.

AIA Scholarship Programme

The AIA CSR Foundation addresses educational challenges within marginalised communities and promotes employment opportunities through its innovative education scholarship management system, Vidyasaarathi. By offering educational support, this system enables deserving students to overcome financial obstacles and pursue higher education. Through these initiatives, the Foundation not only fosters educational growth but also establishes pathways for socio-economic development, benefitting both individuals and the nation.

Chetana Empowerment Foundation

Chetana Empowerment Foundation (CEF) is tackling the decline in values among adolescents through their ‘Empower Child through Living Values’ project supported by AIA CSR Foundation for the year 2023-24. This initiative targets students from grades 5 to 8, aiming to instill 50 core values like respect, compassion, honesty and so on. The program goes beyond traditional classroom lectures, incorporating engaging online modules and activities accessible through a dedicated portal. Students can learn about values like prudence, courage, teamwork, etc. through short films, documentaries on real life stories, etc. and then participate in discussions and exercises to solidify their understanding. Additionally, offline activities explore themes like cultural appreciation and environmental care.

The project has demonstrated positive results in 7 schools across Ahmedabad and impacted 1,980+ students. Assessments indicate improved academic performance attributed to reduced screen time and enhanced focus.

Jan Jagrati Sevarth Sansthan

Jan Jagrati Sevarth Sansthan, an Indian non-profit organisation, works towards the upliftment of marginalised communities through education, skill development, and health initiatives. Founded by passionate individuals, it utilises participatory methodologies to achieve sustainable impact. Additionally, the organisation is establishing an English Medium Co-Education School in Rajasthan to foster the holistic development of students. Its efforts are aimed at combating illiteracy and improving hygiene among rural populations, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life.

IIT Kanpur

Our Company has contributed towards enhancing the solar energy capacity by 200 KW at IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Vocational skill education - Aastha Charitable and Cultural Trust

Healthcare

AIA is dedicated to improving healthcare services through partnerships with esteemed institutions such as the Marengo Asia Foundation (Earlier known CIMS), Dr. Jivraj Mehta Smarak Health Foundation, Nihar Charitable Trust, and Gujarat Cancer Society, among others. These collaborations highlight our Company’s commitment to promoting the well-being of society.

Environment

In partnership with the ARC Foundation, AIA facilitated the planting of around 1,00,000 trees at various locations. These include the Chiloda Air Force Colony and Air Force Recruitment Board in Gandhinagar, the Military Cantonment Board, Municipal East Zone Park and Nikol Ward Garden in Ahmedabad, and the Air Force Military Cantonment in Baroda.

Art & Culture

Our Company, in collaboration with Darpana, aims to introduce Indian folk-dance lessons to children aged 8 to 14 attending underprivileged schools. Darpana collaborates closely with school administrators, teachers, parents, and school management committees to emphasise the holistic benefits of incorporating performing arts education into the students’ curriculum.

AIA CSR Foundation and Darpana Academy of Performing Arts ( An activity of Karmakshetra Educational Foundation) have been running Nritya Parichay in six schools in the vicinity of our manufacturing units in Ahmedabad. The project aims at giving children physical wellness, self confidence and enhanced cognitive abilities. It also focuses on building leadership and team spirit.

Eradicating Hunger Initiative

The Akshaya Patra Foundation provides mid-day meals to school children attending Government and Governmentaided schools.