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Generate a press release for Inauguration of ‘Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan’ Dharamshala at the National Cancer Institute, AIIMS | The Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan, a ten-storey structure has been built over an area of 271,250 sq. ft at an estimated cost of INR 93 crores. The Infosys Foundation Dharamshala will be able to accommodate close to 800 underprivileged patients and their families for both short-and long-term stays, depending on the nature of treatment. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Sudha Murty, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation, said, “AIIMS is one of the most premier hospitals and medical educational institutions in India, and we are honored to be able to support this cause, in our aim to help cancer patients and their families especially the underprivileged. We thank our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi for gracing this occasion. We would like to dedicate this facility to the needy patients in our country.” Prof. Aarti Vij, Chairperson – Media & Protocol, AIIMS, New Delhi, said,” We thank Infosys Foundation for their unwavering support in helping those who need it. Many of our patients at AIIMS come from underprivileged backgrounds and are unable to help fund their treatment and other related expenses. The Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan will help accommodate patients and their families free of cost. We are grateful to Infosys Foundation for coming forward and helping us out in this endeavor. “This initiative further adds to Infosys Foundation’s efforts to expand hospital and quarantine facilities and ensure proper medical treatment for the public. The Foundation recently supported the construction of the ‘Infosys Foundation Asha Nivas’ Dharamshala at The Tata Memorial Centre, in Navi Mumbai, a 75,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary Outpatient Department (OPD) block at the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru, and a Silver Jubilee medical block at the Ramakrishna Sevashrama in Pavagada, Karnataka. Over the last one and a half years, Infosys committed a total of INR 200 Crore for Covid relief efforts across India. The Infosys Foundation also set up a 150-bed Covid care hospital in Bengaluru, in partnership with the state government. |
Generate a press release for Infosys Foundation and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Jointly Present a Week-long Cultural Festival | Last month, a similar event was hosted in Mysuru that focused on the theme ‘Festivals of India’. Now, for the second such event being held in Chandigarh – from 9th December to 15th December 15, 2022, at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh – the event theme is 'Contemporary Art'. In the months to come, five more cultural festivals will be held across Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Indore. Krish Shankar, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “Cultural richness and diversity are woven into the fabric of India’s identity. At Infosys Foundation, we believe that it is important that we do not let this corrode with time. Our efforts towards promoting and preserving culture are aimed at encouraging artists to come to the forefront and showcase their work, thereby contributing to keep art and culture alive in this ever-evolving world.” H.N. Suresh, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra, said, “Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has focused on promoting education, art, and culture in myriad ways since its inception. We acknowledge and appreciate the support of the Infosys Foundation in keeping our cultural gems alive and encouraging artists springing from diverse backgrounds to take delight and pride in their work. We hope to strengthen this collaboration to expand its purview and reach more artists.” About Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Founded in 1938, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s objective is to promote and propagate Indian values and culture spanning literature, music, dance, and other fine arts. Today, it has grown into a multifaceted, worldwide organization. |
Generate a press release for Infosys Foundation and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan to host a weeklong cultural festival in Hyderabad from December 24 | Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, along with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) will host the third edition of their joint cultural festival for the promotion of Indian visual and performing arts, in Hyderabad. The third weeklong cultural festival will take place from 24th to 30th December 2022, at Rajaji Sabhagriha, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Basheerbagh, in Hyderabad. Themed as 'Nisarga Vaibhava’ (Nature's Glory), the festival will showcase different art forms from India on one stage. Over the last few months, Infosys Foundation and BVB have successfully organized 7-day cultural festivals in Mysuru and Chandigarh. More festivals are scheduled to take place in New Delhi, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Indore, and Bengaluru. Through these festivals, Infosys Foundation and BVB will provide a platform to over 4,500 beneficiaries, including 3,000 artists from underprivileged communities towards the preservation of traditional Indian folk and classical art forms. Krish Shankar, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “We are delighted at the success of our first two cultural festivals. At Infosys Foundation, the promotion of Indian visual and performing arts is a key focus area, as we firmly believe that it showcases the beauty of India’s rich and diverse culture in these fast-moving times. Through our association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, our collective aim is to embolden Indian artists from various backgrounds to come to the forefront and display their talents, thus safeguarding various art forms from being forgotten over time.” H.N.Suresh, Director Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra, “We are elated by the response received to our collective efforts in promoting our country’s rich cultural history through these festivals. As a proponent of Indian art and culture, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan deeply appreciates the support of the Infosys Foundation in keeping alive Indian visual and performing art and encouraging artists springing from diverse backgrounds to take delight and pride in their work.” About Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Founded in 1938, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s objective is to promote and propagate Indian values and culture spanning literature, music, dance, and other fine arts. Today, it has grown into a multifaceted, worldwide organization. |
Generate a press release for Infosys Foundation and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan to promote Indian visual and performing arts | Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) for the promotion of Indian visual and performing arts across India. Through this engagement, Infosys Foundation and BVB will provide a platform to over 4,500 beneficiaries, including 3,000 artists from underprivileged communities towards preservation of traditional folk and classical art forms. This collaboration focuses on keeping the visual and performing art forms of India alive by means of various activities such as weeklong festivals, camps, exhibitions, and publications, over a period of three years. The collaboration will give artists from across India a platform to portray their talents and take pride in their identities, thereby strengthening and unifying the artist community in the country. To begin with, a weeklong cultural festival will commence in Mysuru from November 4 to November 10, 2022, at Kalamandira, Vinoba Road, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The aim of this festival is to present different art forms of India on one stage. More festivals are scheduled to take place in New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Indore, and Chandigarh. Krish Shankar, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “Promoting art and culture has always been a focus area for us at Infosys Foundation. We believe that they make up the fabric of a nation’s identity even in these fast-moving times. We are pleased to team up with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan to encourage artists from various backgrounds to come to the forefront and display their talents, thus safeguarding various art forms from being forgotten over time.” H.N. Suresh, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra, said, “There are no adequate words to express the gratitude to Infosys Foundation as they have been supporting vanishing arts, young and upcoming artists belonging to economically weaker sections for decades through Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and its branches across India and abroad. In the years to come, both Infosys Foundation and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan will work hard to ensure Indian art and culture is adequately preserved and promoted.” About Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Founded in 1938, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s objective is to promote and propagate Indian values and culture spanning literature, music, dance, and other fine arts. Today, it has grown into a multifaceted, worldwide organization. |
Generate a press release for Infosys Foundation and PPBA Successfully Conclude First Sports Conclave | Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, and the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) today announced that they have successfully concluded their debut sports conclave at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence. This event was focused on creating awareness around sports and providing knowledge through experts, to athletes across all disciplines, their parents, and coaches from across India. This day-long conclave, which saw participation from over 700 athletes and delegates, was aimed at helping aspiring athletes amplify their talent and dedicated efforts with latest inputs from sports science and related fields. Sporting legends Rahul Dravid and Prakash Padukone, prominent philanthropist, author and former Chairperson of Infosys Foundation, Mrs. Sudha Murty, entrepreneur Mukesh Bansal, former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha, and former national badminton champion Aparna Popat were part of the several panel discussions that took place through the day. Paddy Upton of South Africa, who is the former mental conditioning and strategic leadership coach of the Indian cricket team, sports physiotherapist Heath Mathews, also from South Africa, sports nutritionist Aradhana Sharma, and sleep evangelist Mathew Chandy also addressed the audience. Some of the key topics that were covered during these sessions included nutrition and hydration, injury prevention and management, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology. Raghavan Subramanian, Associate VP of Infosys, gave an interesting perspective on the advantage of technology in sports, citing examples of Infosys’ tech collaborations in the field of tennis. Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “We are delighted that PPBA and Infosys Foundation could bring together athletes, parents, and coaches from different sporting disciplines to gain knowledge from sporting legends and experts. This has been a long-standing vision of the collaboration, which I am glad we could realize. We hope that believe that this conclave has helped further educate, motivate, and equip our young athletes with the right information relevant insights and tools they need to strive for all round excellence, and realize their dreams.” Prakash Padukone, Co-founder of PPBA, commented, “This Conclave has been started with a vision to support our athletes with the necessary exposure to the latest know-how and practices that they can use for raising their game to a higher level in a sustained manner. We hope that this will be the harbinger of more such events that can we organize together with Infosys Foundation, for the benefit of all our athletes across different disciplines.” Infosys Foundation announced a long-term collaboration with PPBA in 2019, to support the Academy’s talented players to compete and excel in various national and international sporting competitions. About Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy: PPBA has been dedicated to the cause of furthering the growth of Indian badminton since it was launched more than 25 years ago on October 1, 1994. Located in Bengaluru, the Academy is the brainchild of Mr. Prakash Padukone, Mr. Vimal Kumar and Mr. Vivek Kumar all stalwarts of Indian Badminton. PPBA is India’s premier trailblazing badminton coaching academy that has groomed successive generations of top-notch men’s and women’s talent in the country since its inception. Presently, the Academy is located at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. |
Generate a press release for Infosys Foundation Announces the Third Edition of the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards | Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys today announced the launch of the third edition of its Aarohan Social Innovation Awards. To further social innovation in India, Infosys Foundation is inviting innovators and social entrepreneurs from across the country to participate in the awards. The Aarohan Social Innovation Awards 2023 seek to encourage and reward individuals, teams and NGOs developing unique technology-based solutions that have the potential to bring about a significant difference to the underprivileged across India, at scale. The Infosys Foundation will commit up to INR 50 lakh per winner, with a total award purse of INR 2 crore. “At Infosys Foundation, we have always believed in the power of working relentlessly towards social good. Aarohan Social Innovation Awards further this very aim through a platform where the finest innovations with the potential to impact social good are valued, encouraged, and rewarded. The past editions of the awards have been a huge success, creating tremendous impact. With the 2023 edition, we hope to carry this momentum forward by encouraging social innovators across the country to translate their ideas and passion into impactful award-winning solutions, with the potential to bring real change, at scale.” said, Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation. The Aarohan Social Innovation Awards 2023 will accept submissions across three categories: Education Healthcare Women Empowerment Key Highlights: The submissions for the third edition of the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards will commence on January 10th, 2023, and will conclude on March 12th, 2023, Entries are open for all Indian citizens, of 18 years and above who are residing in the country, Participants can submit entries describing their work in the form of videos that can be uploaded on the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards website, The entries must be of a fully functioning prototype or finished project and not just a concept, idea, or mockup; additionally, the innovation can be from an individual, a team, a non-profit or a social enterprise. A panel of distinguished judges will evaluate the shortlisted participants to ascertain the final winners. The final winners will be evaluated on the following broad criteria: Application to a social problem or need, with a potential to scale, Innovative use of technology, with a focus on sustainability, Originality of ideas, Ease of use, Quality of presentation |
Generate a press release forInfosys Foundation Collaborates with GoSports Foundation to Launch ‘Girls for Gold’ Program for Aspiring Women Athletes across India | Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, today announced that it is collaborating with GoSports Foundation to build the ‘Girls for Gold Program’, a high-performance excellence program for junior and emerging women athletes. This program, spanning an initial term of four years, will identify and support progression of talented Indian women athletes between 13 to 19 years of age through collaborations with high potential academies and coaches in India. The program will include scholarships, coaching, access to academies, and performance recognition. The program will follow a three-pronged approach. First, it will establish a strong cohort of women athletes who will be equipped to compete at the international level, help them build sustainable careers, and nurture them to become role models for the next generation. Secondly, it will build a pipeline of qualified and capable coaches who will help realize the aspirations of athletes and create an atmosphere of sustained sporting excellence. Third, it will help tech-enable the identified academies to make them world class training centers. The first cohort of supported academies range across five sporting disciplines, that comprise shooting, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis and badminton. The academies identified as the inaugural beneficiaries of the program are: Lakshya Shooting Club, Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation, Sathish Sivalingam Weightlifting Foundation, Raman TT High Performance Centre, Yadav Pro Badminton Academy More academies may be considered for support as the program expands. A Champions Advisory Board has been created, comprising sports personalities that include former Indian shooter and Arjuna awardee Suma Shirur, former national table tennis champion B Bhuvaneswari, and amateur boxing champion and Padma Vibhushan awardee MC Mary Kom. “We truly appreciate Infosys Foundation’s commitment to creating cutting-edge avenues for girls and young women to become sporting champions for India. The holistic model of the ‘Girls for Gold Program’ builds the ecosystem by investing in human and institutional capacity and creating talent pathways for future generations. We are confident of the impact that this unique program will have on the lives and careers of women athletes we will support and, more broadly, on Indian sport”, said, Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO – GoSports Foundation. Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “At Infosys Foundation, a deep-rooted focus on education and women empowerment have been a key priority over the years. Collaborating with GoSports Foundation furthers this long-standing commitment to empower aspiring women athletes with a holistic ecosystem that can help nurture their dreams. Excellence in sports is a driver of social change and we are confident that this collaboration will help these talented young women realize their potential in sports, in an environment amplified with scientific, and tech-enabled processes.” About GoSports Foundation The GoSports Foundation is a national award-winning non-profit organization working towards the development of over 200 of India’s talented, emerging and elite athletes, competing across Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, and Asian Games disciplines, through its scholarship, support, and knowledge-building programs. |
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