How Ruia Group Enhances the Society’s Economic and Environmental Stature with Meaningful CSR Initiatives

Social responsibility and ethical practices are signs of a successful business. As per the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, CSR is “the continuing commitment by business to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families, as well as of the community and society at large.”

Valuing its Corporate Social Responsibility above everything, Ruia Group shows utmost commitment for the welfare of its employees, along with all its stakeholders in its activity space, over and above its business areas.

Under the aegis of MD Pawan Kumar Ruia, the company looks beyond its revenues and focuses on how a business can benefit the community at large. It takes immense pride in its social commitment, which is basically spread over three activity areas: Health, Education, Sports, and Art & Culture.

Health
Ruia Group has majorly contributed to various institutions involved in charitable activities for the welfare of the most deserving sections of society.

Education
In its attempt to bolster the society’s education segment, the company provides financial assistance in the form of Ruia Group Scholarship. Ruia Group also donates to various educational institutions for the construction of new buildings/blocks for classrooms/hostels, etc.

Every year, the Chairman of Ruia Group provides incentives to the children of the company’s employees, which includes:

· Top performers at Secondary or equivalent examinations
· Top performers at Higher Secondary or equivalent examinations
· Higher Education & Study Abroad: Exceptionally bright academic children of Ruia Group employees are offered assistance for advanced studies in the foreign universities

Sports
Stressing equal importance on sports, Ruia Group promotes sports activities on a large scale. Group Chairman Pawan Kumar Ruia has made significant contribution to the development of a football field and stadium. The company encourages participation in sports by awarding the children of employees excelling in any sporting discipline. It also awards the outstanding achievers in the field of sports every year.

Art & Culture
Ruia Group deems art & culture as a vital component of the cognitive and socio-economic development of the society. The company provides special incentives to the children of its employees for achievements in performing arts, fine arts and other creative activities.

Certainly, the potential efficacy of such credible initiatives secure great hope for the socio-economic development of the society.