Mumbai: The SBI Mumbai Metro Circle, has contributed ₹2.1 crore toward healthcare and community-focused development projects across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts.
The contributions, under the State Bank of India CSR initiatives, include the donation of a cardiac ambulance, medical equipment, sanitary pad incinerators, and RO water purifiers.
The donations were presented by C S Setty, Chairman, SBI, in the presence of Manju Sharma, Chief General Manager, SBI Mumbai Metro Circle, along with other senior officials of the Bank.
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SBI Mumbai Metro Circle: CSR Initiatives Strengthen Healthcare and Community Infrastructure
As part of its CSR initiatives, SBI Mumbai Metro Circle implemented several projects aimed at improving healthcare access, sanitation, and safe drinking water facilities:
- Cardiac Ambulance Donation: One cardiac ambulance worth ₹26.49 lakh was donated to Matoshree Gangubai Sambhaji Shinde Hospital, Thane, to strengthen emergency healthcare services for economically weaker sections of society.
- Medical Equipment for Tribal Healthcare: Medical equipment devices and testing kits valued at ₹73.80 lakh were provided to six Primary Health Centres under the District Health Officer, Zilla Parishad Palghar, to facilitate testing for sickle cell anemia and beta thalassemia in tribal regions of Wada, Vasai, Dahanu, Jawahar, Mokhada, and Saphale tehsils.
- RO Water Purifiers in Schools: SBI Mumbai Metro Circle installed RO water purifiers and coolers in 100 Zilla Parishad schools across Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, and Raigad districts, amounting to ₹73.75 lakh, ensuring access to safe drinking water for students.
- Sanitary Pad Incinerators Installation: The bank installed sanitary pad incinerators in 46 schools across Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts at a cost of ₹37.54 lakh, promoting hygiene and menstrual health awareness.
These CSR initiatives, undertaken at the hands of SBI Chairman C S Setty, reflect the bank’s enduring commitment through well-structured and impactful CSR programmes that balance economic growth with social progress and environmental stewardship.
