We believe that our success is intertwined with the prosperity of the society we serve, and therefore, we actively engage in initiatives focused on education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and community development. By embracing corporate social responsibility, we strengthen our bond with stakeholders, foster inclusive growth, and contribute to building a better and more equitable future for all.
SBI concluded a Landmark US$ 1 Billion Syndicated Social Loan, which is Asia Pacific’s largest and second largest globally led by a commercial bank
SOME OF OUR KEY CSR INITIATIVES
Healthcare
We partnered with the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISC), Bengaluru, to establish a new Hospital cum Medical College. A donation of ₹24 Crore will be provided to IISC over a period of 3 years to support the development of an Orthopaedic unit.
Under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, our Amaravati Circle supported 1,200 tuberculosis patients by covering their food expenses for six months. In addition to this, our Bhubaneshwar Circle adopted 4 blocks under the Ni-kshyay Mitra scheme, investing a total of ₹10.96 Lakh.
We also donated an amount of ₹1.59 Crore to Vision India Foundation - Trilochan Netralaya Trust, at Sambalpur, Odisha, for the procurement and installation of medical equipment at the community eye clinic, Jharsguda town. The community eye clinic provides free eye care treatment to patients.
Environment
As part of the Amrit Sarovar Yojana, we contributed ₹4.26 Crore to rejuvenate seven lakes in Kolar district, Karnataka.
We have demonstrated our commitment to environmental sustainability by donating 10 electric vehicles for transportation of patients and their dependents at AIIMS, New Delhi. We have also installed electric charging infrastructure to support this initiative.
Livelihood
We have provided support to individuals affected by the landslide in Joshimath by donating ₹2 Crore to the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, focusing on livelihood and rehabilitation efforts.
To promote rural skill development, we have contributed ₹30.11 Crore to SBI RSETI Societies for completion of construction, including building and boundary walls, as well as acquiring essential training equipment.
We have donated ₹2 Crore to the iTNT hub (Tamil Nadu Technology hub), an incubator that receives support from the State Government. The vision of iTNT hub is to establish a governance model as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), ensuring government oversight while being bolstered by the collective strength of academia and industry. The hub aims to foster the growth of 200 new start-ups and empower 200 innovators within the first five years of its operation.
We have also extended our support to the victims affected by floods in the states of Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Our Guwahati, Amaravati, and Hyderabad Circles have provided essential relief aid, including groceries to the underprivileged residents of the flood-affected villages. This assistance aims to alleviate their hardships and contribute to their recovery process.
Women Empowerment
We have made a donation of ₹87.22 Lakh to the Bhartiya Sankalp Path Foundation, Lucknow Circle, for the procurement and distribution of 100 laptops and 1,305 sewing machines to women who completed skill training under the flagship programme ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’ (PMKVY).
Protection of National Heritage
We actively participated in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by distributing flags to underprivileged sections of society. Approximately, ₹1.75 Crore has been invested in the distribution of around 5,00,000 flags.
We have supported the repairs and renovation of heritage buildings located in Connaught Place, New Delhi, through a donation of ₹3.19 Crore to the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH).
Armed Force Veterans
SBI has donated ₹2.00 Crore to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund and ₹3.30 Crore to the Army Central Welfare Fund. These contributions aim to financially support Palliative Care Centers in Delhi Cantt and Jalandhar.
An advanced life support ambulance has been procured for Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, with a donation of ₹94.94 Lakh to support armed forces veterans, battle casualties, and their dependents.
Swacchhata Pakhwada
We actively participated in the Swacchhata Pakhwada campaign, organised by the Government of India. The Bank conducted various cleanliness activities such as surrounding cleanups, beach cleaning, distribution of Jute bags, no-plastic campaigns, and construction of toilets across the country during the months of September-October 2022 and January 2023.