SBI strengthens community welfare efforts in Hyderabad

State Bank of India, the country’s largest bank continues to strengthen its commitment to community welfare and environmental sustainability through a series of impactful initiatives. CS Setty, Chairman of the State Bank of India, visited Hyderabad and extended support to Devnar Foundation – an NGO for the blind, through significant donations reaffirming the bank’s support to marginalised communities. Further, reiterating the bank’s commitment towards protection of ‘Mother Nature’, SBI inaugurated a tree plantation drive – ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’.
In presence of CS Setty, SBI donated Rs 51 lakh to Devnar Foundation for installation of Firefighting System and Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System.
SBI Ladies Club undertook tree plantation drive as well under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” drive. In addition, Sreedevi Surya, president all India SBI ladies Club, undertook a charity programme at SBI Enclave and handed over water dispenser, sewing machines, stationery items, fruits, snacks, groceries and other essentials to Sai Seva Sangh, Miyapur, Hyderabad as part of their support to the underprivileged populace.
CS Setty, Chairman, SBI, acknowledged the great service done by A Saibaba Goud of Devnar Foundation and thanked them for giving SBI the opportunity to support them.
Rajesh Kumar, Chief General Manager, SBI, Hyderabad Circle, expressed his pleasure to support Devnar Foundation. He emphasised that the circle is providing support to the needy by ensuring that the CSR funds allocated to the circle are fully utilised focusing on healthcare, education, environment, sanitation, empowerment of women & senior citizen, war veteran’s welfare and for promoting livelihood and entrepreneurship.