Reliance Industries Limited

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Foundation, has significantly contributed to and made measurable progress toward its vision of an inclusive India.

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"Our principles of empathy and care, articulated under our 'We Care' philosophy, have created unmatched transformational value for our stakeholders an Read more d communities, and our country and planet. These principles are further strengthened by our relentless pursuit of sustainable and inclusive growth.

As we continue to build our Company and scale greater heights, we remain motivated in our single-minded desire to extend transformative care to all, thus making a difference in the lives of all Indians.

We have so far positively impacted 70+ million people through our philanthropic initiatives. In our collective battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, we provided 4+ million free COVID-19 vaccinations to employees, extended family members, and our communities.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Foundation, has significantly contributed to and made measurable progress toward its vision of an inclusive India. "

Grant Value

  • 2021-22

    Grant Value
    Rs. 8,130,000,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 7,370,000,000
  • 2022-23

    Grant Value
    Rs. 7,430,000,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 7,390,000,000
  • 2023-24

    Grant Value
    Rs. 9,000,000,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 8,400,000,000

Organisations Supported

Cause Area

Cause Level Grant Distribution

Programmes

Geographical Coverage

Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Odisha
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh

Impact

Impact made in FY 2023-24
People impacted by Rural Transformation programs 26,00,000
Sports persons benefitted from Sports for Development initiative 2,29,00,000
People benefitted from healthcare program 92,90,000
People impacted by Disaster Management initiatives 2,01,80,000
Children impacted from Education programs 17,90,000
Women supported through Women Empowerment initiatives 8,60,000

Leadership Team

  • K. V. Chowdary
    Member
  • Nikhil R. Meswani
    Member
  • Varada Kulkarni LinkedIn Logo
    CSR Lead
  • Ramana Murthy Nagavarapu LinkedIn Logo
    General Manager-CSR
  • Neelam singh LinkedIn Logo
    Manager CSR

Vision & Mission

  • Vision

    For Reliance, social commitment is strongly driven with the philosophy of 'We Care'. While addressing the nation's multifaceted development challenges, the central philosophy is the commitment to enhance the quality of life of people from marginalised and vulnerable communities.
    Through Reliance Foundation, the aim is to create replicable and scalable models of development through an integrated approach. These CSR initiatives are carried out in the true Reliance spirit of maximising social value for all, towards sustainable development.

  • Mission

    Be the most admired, innovative and value generating organisation for all our stakeholders

Programs

  • Rural transformation

    Description

    Aimed at empowering rural communities, the Rural Transformation programme of Reliance Foundation continued to evolve through FY 2023‑24, keeping with emerging challenges, especially related to climate change. During the year, the programme focused on climate resilience and sustainable rural livelihoods reaching 2.6 million+ people.

    Cause
    States
    Demographics
    Impact
    Individuals reached 26,00,000
    Women SHGs benefitted through livelihood development initiatives 7,000
    Marine fisherpersons supported through advisories 3,02,000
    Total youth trained 14,298
    People to whom livelihood advisories were disseminated 37,00,000
    Individuals identified as Climate Champions 900
    Climate-resilient villages created 1,229
    Hectares of farmland brought under improved farming practices 39,000
    Digital Farm Schools accessed by farmers 34,00,000
    Cubic metres of enhanced water harvesting capacity created 2,85,00,000
    Villages benefited from improved access to drinking water 972
    Farmers introduced to improved crop varieties 18,000
    Total youth placed 13,315
    Percentage of youth linked to retail sector jobs 93
  • Healthcare

    Description

    Guided by its ‘Health for All’ motto, which is rooted in Reliance’s ‘We Care’ philosophy, Reliance Foundation works to enhance access to quality and affordable healthcare in India.

    Cause
    States
    Demographics
    Impact
    Individuals reached 92,00,000
    Consultations provided through Health Outreach initiatives 7,10,000
    Children screened for malnutrition 15,000
    Women and girls screened for anaemia 36,205
    Anaemic women and girls received treatment 24,479
    People screened for cancer 8,000
    Patients supported annually through critical healthcare upgrades at SVIMS, Tirupati 30,000
    Patients benefitted from access to MRI facilities at KVRM, Valsad 3,500
  • Education

    Description

    At the heart of Reliance’s vision lies the recognition that education is the cornerstone of social and economic development.

    With a holistic approach that spans primary, secondary and tertiary education, Reliance Foundation is laying the groundwork for a generation of empowered individuals equipped with the knowledge, skills and a mindset to thrive in an ever evolving world.

    Cause
    Demographics
    Impact
    Young individuals impacted by Reliance scholarships 23,000
    Children reached to improve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy 8,00,000
    Percentage of Reliance Foundation Scholars are girls 48
    Awards won by DAIS students 560
    National and international awards won by students of Reliance Foundation Schools 125
    Teachers impacted 48,000
  • Women empowerment

    Description

    For Reliance Foundation, women’s empowerment is not just a goal; it is a global imperative that drives transformative change and shapes an equal future. Grounded in our Founder & Chairperson Smt. Nita M Ambani’s belief, “What women can’t do, cannot be done,” Reliance Foundation’s interventions range from grassroots projects to large scale initiatives, all aimed at empowering women.

    Cause
    Demographics
    Impact
    Women reached 10,00,000
    Women impacted through digital inclusion projects 5,00,000
    Women supported in off-farm activities 48,500
  • Disaster management

    Description

    Reliance Foundation leverages collaborative action and technology to safeguard lives and livelihoods, aligning with the Sendai framework and the Prime Minister of India’s 10 Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction.

    Cause
    Demographics
    Impact
    Vulnerable individuals reached through early warning advisories 17,00,000
    Individuals received short/ mid-term humanitarian support 91,000
    Saplings planted to promote nature-based solutions 94,000
    Livestock treated and saved from flood 5,500
    Volunteers supported the Disaster Management programme 1,800
    People received early warning alerts 2,90,000
    Households provided bedding and winter kits 1,370
    Mangrove saplings planted in Odisha and West Bengal 59,800
    Women volunteers trained 1,197
  • Sports for Development programme

    Description

    Reliance Foundation’s Sports for Development programme focuses on strengthening the sports ecosystem in India, beginning at the grassroots.This initiative aims to promote holistic development and support the well‑being of various stakeholders within Indian sports.

    Cause
    Demographics
    Impact
    Children and youth impacted 2,29,00,000
    Students engaged through Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) and Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA 33,000
    National medals won 237
    International medals 65
    Athletes under comprehensive high-performance support 235
    Young footballers secured professional contracts 11
  • Art, culture, and heritage

    Description

    The belief in art’s power to transform livelihoods, educate people across generations and instil pride in India’s rich cultural heritage guides Reliance Foundation’s efforts to preserve traditional art forms. These efforts are aimed at providing a global platform for India’s heritage and talented artisans.

    Cause
    Demographics
  • Vantara

    Description

    Vantara (Star of the Forest) is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, focusing on the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of injured, abused and threatened animals, both in India and abroad.

    Launched by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation, Vantara is spread over 3,000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat.

    Vantara has converted a sprawling 3,000-acre space into a jungle-like environment that mimics the natural, enriching, lush and verdant habitat for the rescued species to thrive in.

    The Vantara initiative aims to be one of the leading contributors to conservation efforts globally.

    Cause
    Demographics
    Impact
    Animals cared for at the Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre 2,000
    Elephants rescued 200
    Leopards rescued 200
    Crocodiles rescued 1,000

Annual Reports

In the News

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CSR Spending of Rs. 1271 Cr. in FY 23, Says Mukesh Ambani in Reliance AGM 2023
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Reliance Industries Spends Rs 744 Cr on CSR in FY 2022-23: Making a Global Philanthropic Mark
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Reliance spends Rs 1,185 cr on corporate social responsibility in FY22
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Reliance spends Rs 1,140 crore under CSR initiatives in 2020-21
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These are the CSR projects of Reliance for FY 2022-23
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RIL spends Rs 1,140 cr on CSR initiatives in FY21
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CSR: Collaboration of Corporates to promote Compressed Biogas project

Awards & Recognitions

1. Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility : 2021

2. Award for Corporate Leadership in ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) : 2021

3. ICSI CSR Excellence awards : 2021

4. India Today-MDRA Special Healthgiri Award under Category “Best Far Reaching Corporate Contribution for a Wider Social Impact” during COVID-19 pandemic : 2020

5. Annual Sportstar Aces Awards - ‘Sports for Social Change (Chairperson’s Choice)’ Award instituted by The Hindu Media Group : 2022

6. FICCI India Sports award in the category of “Best NGO Promoting Sports” in the country : 2022

7. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar : 2022

8. CII DX Award under ‘Innovation in CSR through Digital Transformation” category for improving rural livelihoods : 2021

9. Winner of World Summit Awards for providing digital solutions contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals : 2021

10. Machli, AI-based Mobile Application for marine fisherfolk conferred mBillionth South Asia Award in the category ‘Agriculture & Environment’ : 2021

11. IAA Olive Crown Award under ‘Green NGO of year- Silver’ category for its green initiatives aimed at conserving natural resources and promoting ecological sustainability across India : 2022

12. CII National Awards for Excellence in Water Management in the “Beyond the Fence” category : 2019

13. CII National Awards for Excellence in Water Management in the “Beyond the Fence” category : 2020

14. 10th AEGIS Graham Bell Award under the category of “Application for Social Good” for its mobile application ‘Machli’ : 2019

15. mBillionth Award South Asia under Agriculture & Environment Category for its information services to farmers, fish folks and livestock owners for two years : 2017

16. mBillionth Award South Asia under Agriculture & Environment Category for its information services to farmers, fish folks and livestock owners for two years : 2021

Location

  • Headquarters

    Reliance Corporate Park 5 TTC Industrial Area, Thane-Belapur Road, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai - 400701, Maharashtra

    Directions

Contact

  • Email ID

    contactus@reliancefoundation.org

  • Phone Number

    1800 419 8800

Point of Contact

  • Email ID

    Info@ril.com