Taj Public Service Welfare Trust

The focal point of the year revolved around optimizing the Trust's Education Support initiative. Two individuals from the staff, whose husbands tragically perished in the 26/11 incident at The Taj, became integral participants in the Trust's efforts. Their direct engagement in Trust activities, including interactions with afflicted families and school visits, has not only alleviated their personal despair but has also broadened the scope of the Education programme, benefiting 108 children.

The Trust has placed a strong emphasis on the establishment of micro-enterprises, actively encouraging women to pursue courses that enable them to secure their livelihoods. Individuals in the process of recovering from gunshot wounds, who are temporarily unable to fulfill their daily obligations, have received support in establishing small, self-managed businesses. The Trust comprehensively assesses their requirements, collaborates on crafting business proposals, and facilitates meetings with financial institutions to secure loans for the successful initiation of these ventures. In addition to the Trust's financial grant, beneficiaries contribute a portion of their personal savings and gradually repay bank loans as their businesses flourish.

Youth who endured the 26/11 tragedy received comprehensive Hospitality Skill Training, with ongoing efforts to establish a hostel and a Center of Excellence facility for this purpose at the ITI campus in Lonavla. The Trust continued its aid to guests injured at the Taj Hotel during the same incident. Additionally, in collaboration with TISS, a Trauma Counseling Center was established in Mumbai to provide crucial support to the afflicted families.