"Our CSR Is About Lasting Change"

DR. SUMAN MINDA, Chairperson of Suman Nirmal Minda Foundation (SNMF), Uno Minda Group, shares how Uno Minda Group is driving sustainable transformation across rural India through education, skill-building, women's empowerment, and community well-being Team BW

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You have been instrumental in reshaping Uno Minda's CSR strategy by focusing on education, skill development, healthcare, and community well-being. What inspired this shift, and how has it impacted the communities you serve?

Our focus on education, skill development, healthcare, and community well-being stems from understanding the root causes of poverty. Beyond meeting immediate needs, we aim for long-term, sustainable change.

Education and skills empower individuals, while health initiatives ensure a better quality of life. The impacts are clear—improved livelihoods, stronger community engagement, and better health awareness.

Many students who completed our courses now earn steady incomes, supporting their families. By mainstreaming out-of-school children and providing quality education, we're opening doors to brighter futures and creating lasting impact across underserved communities.

With Samarth-Jyoti expanding to seven states and 18 centres, how do you measure the real impact of these initiatives? Could you share a success story that embodies the foundation's vision?

The impact of initiatives like Samarth-Jyoti is measured through both data and real-life stories—such as a young woman from a rural village who, after training at our centre, secured a job, became financially independent, and inspired others. This ripple effect uplifted the entire community.