GMR Varalakshmi Foundation
Strengthening Communities From Within
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation works alongside rural, urban, and resettled communities so that underprivileged people can lead better lives on their own terms
Building Strong, Aware and Developed Communities
Many underserved communities face gaps in awareness, skills, and institutional support. These gaps can lead to debt traps, social stress, and limited access to fair systems. In response, GMRVVF introduces targeted initiatives to build awareness, strengthen community institutions, and create pathways for long-term social stability and economic participation.
The foundation’s teams work with rural villages, urban neighbourhoods, and resettled families particularly in regions close to GMR project locations, to strengthen local institutions and improve overall quality of life.
A Future of Equal Opportunity
In Ramdurg, the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation-initiated Youth Club volunteered to conduct adult literacy classes. The room for conducting the classes was provided free by the community. 3 youth from the Youth Club are taking classes in the evenings on a rotation basis. Foundation follows Adult Literacy module of the State Government of Karnataka.
Apart from providing education, the Youth Club volunteers are encouraging the community members attending the classes to take up some income generating activities. Thus, these adult literacy classes are serving as forums both for learning and earning.
Youth clubs in Seppa started involving in community development activities during 2009-10. Members of these clubs initiated and implemented several activities like cleaning and repairing village roads, drainages etc. They committed their time and energy in improving the physical conditions of the community apart from organizing several cultural events. Community members lauded their services and started treating youth with a lot of respect. GMR Varalakshmi Foundation on its part is encouraging the efforts the youth by providing them with sports material, uniforms etc.
"I am feeling so good for being able to give something back to my community. In addition to benefiting the community from our activities, we ourselves are benefitted from the rich experience we gain in the process. We are being taken seriously and gaining lot of respect too..." said Tope Bam, a youth from Pachi Village, from Seppa Circle of Arunachal Pradesh.
AI-Powered Technology Integration for Sustainability (AI-PTIS-2024) Conference at GMRIT
The International Conference on “AI-Powered Technology Integration for Sustainability (AI-PTIS-2024)” was organised by GMRIT from July 5th and 6th , 2024, chief guest was Dr. W. Selvamurthy, a former distinguished scientist, Chief Controller R&D, DRDO, President of Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation, and Chancellor of Amity University Chhattisgarh.
National Institute of Locomotor Disabilities, Kolkata
In partnership with National Institute of Locomotor Disabilities, GMRVF is conducting the disability assessment camps in several locations and providing disability aids and appliances to the needy.
