Anil Agarwal
Foundation
The umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social impact initiatives, aiming to create strong, inclusive & resilient communities in India.
Our Vision
Empowering communities, transforming lives, and facilitating nation-building through sustainable and inclusive growth.
Our Mission
Upholding the highest ethical standards while implementing projects that foster strong connections with grassroots communities.
To unlock the full potential of communities and enable them to contribute significantly to India’s growth story, the Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF) has initiated a plan to invest INR 5000 crores over 5 years in social impact projects, focusing on healthcare, nutrition, women and child development, animal welfare, and grassroots sports.
Impact Created
1,699,665
People impacted through 32 healthcare initiatives
522,731
People impacted through 24 community infrastructure initiatives
42,575
Women impacted through 7 women empowerment initiatives
169,020
People impacted through 13+ initiatives in sports and culture
13,316,861
Children impacted through 31 initiatives for their well-being and education
114,950
People impacted through 18 livelihood initiatives
327,888
People impacted through 4 environment initiatives
Key Projects of Anil Agarwal Foundation
Nand Ghar
Anil Agarwal Foundation’s flagship social impact project, Nand Ghar, aims to transform the lives of 7 crore children and 2 crore women by providing them with holistic development opportunities. The project intends to bridge the gap between urban and rural India with a strong focus on early childhood education, nutrition, access to healthcare and skill development for women.
To transform the lives of women and children, 6200+ Nand Ghars have been set up across 14 states in India.
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The Animal Care Organization (TACO)
The Animal Care Organization (TACO) was launched in 2022 as a unique animal welfare project aimed at creating a world-class sustainable, and scalable ecosystem for the well-being of animals.
The initiative is guided by the concept of 'One Health', a crucial element for animal-human co-existence and welfare of animals. TACO’s six pillars of shelter, veterinary hospital, academy, wildlife conservation, disaster relief efforts, and sectoral engagement focus on the development of international standards for animal welfare.
TACO’s shelter in Faridabad, Haryana, is home to over 160 animals, including cows, bulls, and dogs, focusing on rescue, rehabilitation, advanced veterinary care, and overall well-being. It unveiled a multi-specialty veterinary hospital at the shelter, focused on advanced animal healthcare where it also runs Mobile Health Van and Ambulance services.
In its effort towards wildlife conservation, TACO collaborated with the Forest Department, Government of Rajasthan, by providing seven patrolling vehicles at Ranthambore National Park to enhance on-ground surveillance efforts. It also signed an MoU with Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Assam, to provide a surveillance centre and dwelling units for frontline workers who are at the forefront of the Park’s conservation efforts for endangered species such as one-horned rhinos, Asiatic elephants and Bengal tigers.
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BALCO Medical Centre
BALCO Medical Centre (BMC) is a 170-bed, state-of-the-art tertiary care oncology facility in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It is emerging as a national leader in India’s oncology sector, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, radiation, hematological, BMT, and palliative care services. BMC is becoming a preferred centre for cancer treatment for people from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh.
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Vedanta Sports
Vedanta, dedicated to empowering India and its sporting talent, is committed to promoting sports by establishing advanced sports infrastructure. Through its various initiatives in football, archery, karate, marathons, cricket, and para-athletics, Vedanta Sports aims to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse.
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Vedanta Foundation
Vedanta Foundation, established in 1992, is dedicated to empowering and uplifting marginalised sections of society. The foundation has made significant contributions through its initiatives, namely Vedanta Shiksha and Vedanta Rojgar, to provide affordable, quality education and skill development for livelihood opportunities to women and youth.
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CSR at Business Units
At Vedanta, CSR is not merely a mandate but the essence of our business, rooted in sharing prosperity with the communities we serve. It has become an essential aspect of the group’s ESG policy, fully aligned with Vedanta’s overarching mission to ‘give back’. Each of our business units has aligned its social impact initiatives to cater to the needs of our communities. The initiatives range from education to healthcare, skilling and livelihood, environment, community infrastructure, art and culture, and more.
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