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Corporate Social Responsibility
Our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is the reflection of our core ethos – 'Serve the unserved and underserved'
At Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, our dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is rooted in a core belief: True success is measured by the positive impact we create on society. With this guiding principle, we’ve built a strong corporate culture that seamlessly integrates CSR values into our business objectives and sustainability goals.
Our mission is clear: Build Better Lives, Sustainably! We strive to uplift the unserved and underserved, fostering economic inclusion and community growth. Through our initiatives, we aim to create lasting change, empowering individuals and ensuring a brighter future for all.
Our Thematic Areas
Community development (Chote Kadam)
Infrastructure Development projects towards renovation of Govt. schools, healthcare centres, Community Playgrounds etc.
Livelihood Development
Employability training along with placement of differently-abled, Transgenders, youth from the BPL/APL families, Provision of Wheelchairs, and more.
Disaster Relief
Extending helping hand to the disaster victims during crisis-immediate assistance to natural disaster victims in various regions by supplying kitchen & grocery kits, food relief and more.
Education/Sports
Digital literacy at Government schools to address Digital Divide, Academic Scholarship support to the Transgenders, Education for the intellectually challenged, Sports scholarships, and more.
Healthcare
Provision of medical equipment, wheelchairs, set up of Digital Clinics, extended healthcare support during COVID, and more.
Environment/Animal welfare
Construction of Animal Shelter, installation of Solar Panel for economic & sustainable power source, Water Conservation, Project Swachh Neighbourhood initiative, etc.
UNSDG Alignment
Testimonials
"My inability to walk meant relying on a wheelchair for mobility. Thanks to Ujjivan and ProVision Asia, I’ve regained a sense of independence and freedom to move around with ease. This has truly transformed my life"
"Ujjivan & CDT transformed my life and empowered me to become the primary provider for my family."
"With the newfound confidence and skills, I’m now ready to face the world, thanks to the support from Ujjivan Small finance Bank and Divya Nur foundation"
Impact Through Our Programs
Empowering Lives – Our CSR programs aim to drive lasting change for an inclusive future.
At Ujjivan, our CSR initiatives are thoughtfully designed to deliver sustainable, high-impact benefits to every intended beneficiary. Guided by insights from our field teams who deeply understand the communities’ unspoken needs, each project is rigorously evaluated to ensure it aligns with our commitment to social responsibility and creates lasting positive change.
Awards & Achievements
Received the prestigious Mother Teresa award for Corporate Citizen 2021 from LIBA in appreciation of the difference made in the lives of the marginalized through our CSR activities.
Rajesh Jogi
Independent Director
Mr. Rajesh Jogi joins the Bank as an Independent Director. He brings rich work experience of almost 3 decades in the Banking Industry with a focus on risk management. He last worked with the Natwest G...Mr. Rajesh Jogi joins the Bank as an Independent Director. He brings rich work experience of almost 3 decades in the Banking Industry with a focus on risk management. He last worked with the Natwest Group (erstwhile RBS Group) where he led key strategic projects and transformation. He was the Chief Risk Officer, India of the Royal Bank of Scotland and subsequently the Country Head of Risk, India for the Group. He is also a Non- Executive Director on the Board of a few other companies. Mr. Rajesh Jogi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He also attended the Advanced Management Programme from the Harvard Business School in Boston.
Sudha Suresh
Independent Director
Ms. Sudha Suresh is an Independent Director of our Bank. She is a finance professional with a rich experience of more than two decades in private and public companies and a decade as a practicing char...Ms. Sudha Suresh is an Independent Director of our Bank. She is a finance professional with a rich experience of more than two decades in private and public companies and a decade as a practicing chartered accountant. She is the founding partner of S. Rao & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Bangalore. She is also the founder of Mani Capital. She was the Managing Director and CEO (2017-2018) and Chief Financial Officer (2008-2017) of Ujjivan Financial Services Limited. Prior to this, she served as the CFO/Finance Head for many companies. She is serving as an Independent Director on the Board of Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Limited. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Company Secretary with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. She is also a Grad ICWA from the Institute of Cost & Work Accountants of India.
Carol Furtado
Whole-Time Executive Director
Ms. Carol Furtado is a Whole-Time Executive Director of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. She comes with 29 years of banking experience in Retail Banking and NBFC domains with expertise in leading Business,...Ms. Carol Furtado is a Whole-Time Executive Director of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. She comes with 29 years of banking experience in Retail Banking and NBFC domains with expertise in leading Business, Banking operations, Credit, People functions and Service Quality. Ms. Carol is a key member of the leadership team that laid the foundation and built Ujjivan. She was instrumental in the recognition of Ujjivan as a certified great place to work. She has previously worked with the ANZ group, Bank Muscat and Centurion Bank Ltd. In 2009, Ms. Carol was the recipient of the Financial Women’s Association award by Women’s World Banking in recognition of her demonstrated professional commitment. She is a post graduate from Mount Carmel Institute of Management, Bangalore, and has been part of strategic leadership programs conducted by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and Harvard Business School, Boston.
Rajni Mishra
Independent Director
Ms. Rajni Mishra is an Independent Director of our Bank. She has been a career banker for nearly four decades, with State Bank of India as well as its Associate Banks where she has handled varied assi...Ms. Rajni Mishra is an Independent Director of our Bank. She has been a career banker for nearly four decades, with State Bank of India as well as its Associate Banks where she has handled varied assignments and diverse portfolios, gaining exposure in Branch Administration, Corporate Credit, Forex Treasury, Vigilance, Audit & Inspection etc. She is also serving as an Independent Director on the Board of Cupid Limited and Aspinwall and Company Limited. She holds Master’s Degree in Commerce (Gold Medallist) from M S University, Vadodara.