Infosys Foundation

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{{Infobox organization

|name = Infosys Foundation

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|type = non-profit organization

|formation = {{start date and age|1996}}

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|headquarters = Bengaluru, Karnataka

|key_people = Salil Parekh (Chairperson)

|area_served = India and United States of America

|purpose = Healthcare, Education, Destitute Care, Rural development, Arts and Culture{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/about|title=Infosys Foundation Overview}}

|method = Donations and grants

|revenue =

|endowment = IN₹43.6 billion as of 26 February 2016{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/about/donations/|title=FCRA Donations}}

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|homepage = {{URL|https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation}}

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Infosys Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in Karnataka, India, established in 1996 by Infosys to support the underprivileged sections of society.{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/about.html|title=Infosys Foundation | Mission & Journey - Overview|website=www.infosys.com}} It supports programs in the areas of education, rural development, healthcare, arts and culture, and destitute care[https://web.archive.org/web/20140918101359/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-15/news/53943242_1_infosys-foundation-rural-development-programme Infosys Foundation to spend Rs 249 crore in fiscal 2015], Economic Times, PTI 15 September 2014 in remote regions of India.[http://www.karnataka.com/ngos/infosys-foundation/ Infosys Foundation], Karnataka.com The foundation is solely funded by Infosys, and no external donations are accepted.{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/about/faqs.html|title=Infosys Foundation – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)|website=www.infosys.com}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20150203143723/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-01-14/news/58066122_1_infosys-foundation-food-safety-sudha-murty Infosys, Tata Group donate Rs 200 crore to expand reach of Bengaluru NGO’s school lunch programme], Economic Times, K R Balasubramanyam & Bharat Joshi, ET Bureau 14 January 2015

Infosys Foundation, USA, is an American branch of the Infosys Foundation, and supports several science, technology, engineering and mathematics and community building initiatives.[http://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/infosys-foundation-expands-social-responsibility-in-u-s/article_1ad5c9e2-9ce5-11e4-9423-f726e3b21471.html Infosys Foundation Expands Social Responsibility in U.S.], 15 January 2015

Social projects

=Healthcare=

The foundation has augmented existing healthcare infrastructure, access to primary healthcare, awareness of basic hygiene, and treatment of underprivileged patients, and has donated more than 50 crore rupees to expand the capacity of hospitals across India.{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives.html|title=Foundation Healthcare Initiatives, Grants and Programs | Infosys|website=www.infosys.com}}

It has constructed hospital wards and built dharmashalas (rest houses) at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore. It has also donated medicines and medical equipment to hospitals, in addition to organising health camps in rural India.

=Education=

The foundation partners with schools in rural India to enhance education and library facilities and to promote primary education among underprivileged children.{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives/education.html|title=Infosys Foundation – Education Care Initiatives|website=www.infosys.com}} It has donated to various educational institutes in India, such as the Chennai Mathematical Institute, and the Indian Institute of Science.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Infosys-Foundations-Sudha-Murty-gifts-Rs-1-crore-for-school-teachers-pay/articleshow/46048520.cms Infosys Foundation's Sudha Murty gifts Rs 1 crore for school teachers' pay], Times of India, TNN | 29 January 2015[https://web.archive.org/web/20140908040631/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-05/news/53602219_1_cmi-infosys-foundation-sudha-murty Infosys Foundation commits Rs 30 crore to Chennai Mathematical Institute], Economic Times, PTI 5 September 2014[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/425331/iisc-gets-rs-20-crore.html IISc gets Rs 20-crore fund from Infosys Foundation], Deccan Herald, Prashanth G N, Bangalore, 13 August 2014

=Arts and culture=

File:11th_century_Someshwara_temple,_Lakshmeswar,_Karnataka_India_-_04.jpg was restored by the Infosys Foundation{{Cite news |date=2015-12-25 |title=12th Century monument resurrected from ruins |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/12th-century-monument-resurrected-from-ruins/article8030476.ece |access-date=2023-09-29 |issn=0971-751X}}]]

The foundation assists underprivileged artists and authors by offering financial assistance, promoting their art, or helping them receive recognition.{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives/culture.html|title=Arts and Culture Grants and Programs - Initiatives | Infosys|website=www.infosys.com}}[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/infosys-foundation-pledges-to-encourage-talent/article6800559.ece Infosys Foundation pledges to encourage talent], The Hindu, 19 January 2015 It contributed 70 lakh rupees (about $100,000) for the academy established by the Bhavan's Tiruchi Kendra. Underprivileged and talented young artists will be promoted by the bhavan by providing them a platform.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhavan-starts-an-academy-to-encourage-young-talent/article6844881.ece Bhavan starts an academy to encourage young talent], The Hindu, 1 February 2015

=Destitute Care=

The foundation supports programs of NGOs in rural areas across India.{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives/destitute-care.html|title=Infosys Foundation – Destitute Care Initiatives|website=www.infosys.com}} It provides vocational training to help the destitute to live with dignity and earn a livelihood, and partners with NGOs to support destitute children and women.

=Rural Development=

The foundation undertakes programs to improve the welfare of people in rural India and has donated more than 40 crore rupees for rural development and livelihood projects such as awareness campaigns on hygiene, sanitation, vocational training and entrepreneurship,{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives/rural-development.html|title=Infosys Foundation – Rural Development Initiatives|website=www.infosys.com}} It works with local administration to achieve community development goals. The foundation constructs roads, provides drainage systems and electricity, and rehabilitates flood-affected victims in rural areas.