Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

The Aurobindo Pharma Foundation (APF), in collaboration with the Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF), established a solar-powered, automated, centralised kitchen in Perumallapuram village, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. This kitchen prepares and distributes breakfast meals daily free of cost to nearby government schools.

The initiative primarily supports students from fishermen communities who often arrive at school late or on empty stomachs due to their parents' early work schedules. To address this, the breakfast meals are designed to be both filling and nutrient-rich, with a focus on incorporating millets to ensure a balanced diet.

To maintain food quality, meals are distributed in insulated vessels via dedicated distribution vehicles, ensuring they reach students at the optimal temperature. Initially serving 41 schools, the program has now expanded to benefit 46 schools in the region.

Infrastructure development for educational institutions - The Aurobindo Pharma Foundation has supported various infrastructure development initiatives to meet the evolving needs of educational institutions. These efforts include constructing new facilities and providing essential infrastructure to enhance the learning environment.

Provision of Equipment and Infrastructure - The Aurobindo Pharma Foundation (APF) contributed significantly to enhancing educational facilities in government schools, colleges, and universities across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This support included providing lab equipment, digital infrastructure, stationery, and other essential resources to improve the learning environment.

Bicycle Distribution for Girl Students = Understanding the challenges faced by girls in rural areas, APF distributed 2,550 bicycles to girl students from government schools in Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aimed to remove barriers to education and ensure easier access to schools for rural girls.

Support to Auro Mira Vidya Mandir - APF extended its support to Auro Mira Vidya Mandir, a residential school in Kechla village, Koraput district, Odisha, for three consecutive years. The school provides holistic education to 100 tribal students from marginalized communities. The unique curriculum focuses on life skills, fostering all-round child development in a rural setting.

Skill Development Initiatives - APF established centres in rural areas offering training in high-demand skills such as pharma sector expertise, computer proficiency, and tailoring. These initiatives benefited 1,938 rural women, youth, and graduates, boosting their employability and income generation opportunities.

Higher Education Support: The Foundation sponsored the higher education of 23 underprivileged students, empowering them with advanced learning opportunities and improved career prospects.

Establishment of Aurobindo Oncology Block at MNJ Institute of Oncology and State Cancer Institute - The completion of the Aurobindo Oncology Block has significantly enhanced healthcare services. Outpatient capacity has increased by 300 patients per day, inpatient treatment capacity has expanded to 700, and bone marrow transplants have risen from 2 to 8 procedures per month, providing critical care to more patients.

Blood Bank Establishment - In collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society, Aurobindo Pharma Foundation established a fully equipped Blood Bank in Chipurupally village, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. This project included the development of infrastructure and the provision of necessary equipment, ensuring the availability of reliable blood transfusion services for the local population.

Access to Safe Drinking Water - The installation and maintenance of RO water plants of varying capacities have provided access to safe drinking water for 60,818 residents across multiple villages in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This initiative has eradicated waterborne diseases in the region, significantly improving the health, well-being, and productivity of the communities served.

Establishing rural infrastructure - Aurobindo Pharma Foundation has undertaken the construction and renovation of community halls, the establishment of community parks, the laying of cement concrete (CC) roads and drains, and the installation of solar and LED streetlights. These initiatives have benefitted 2.18 lakh people by providing them with improved facilities and a conducive environment for community gatherings and recreational activities.

Promoting sportsmanship - The Foundation has supported 21 rural athletes by providing training and coaching, along with sports equipment to government schools. Further support was extended for conducting various sports competitions and tournaments at different levels, benefitting 3,603 sportspersons across India. These efforts have encouraged participation in sports and fostered talent development among rural youth.

Establishment of Bharosa Centre in Sangareddy Town and District, Telangana - The Bharosa Centre was initiated by the Telangana Police Women Safety Wing to provide comprehensive support and assistance to women and children affected by violence.

In partnership with the APMAS NGO, the company supported 10 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Through these FPOs, 7,682 small and marginal farmers, including dairy farmers, received training on sustainable agricultural practices, participated in demo-plot visits, gained access to high-tech farm equipment, received support for their cattle through animal husbandry camps, and learned about market linkages to improve their agricultural yield and financial growth.