CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBLITY
ISKCON Bhiwandi CSR
Creating a Better Society for Tomorrow
Annadaan
ISKCON Bhiwandi’s Food for Life – Annadaan Seva currently distributes 1,500+ nutritious vegetarian meals every day to migrant workers, daily-wage labourers, slum residents, elderly, homeless and economically vulnerable families across Bhiwandi. The proposed Mega Kitchen will significantly enhance this reach and enable larger-scale, hygienic and sustainable food distribution.
CSR InitiativeAnnadaan or Free Food Distribution Program
- Daily 1500 nutritious meals are distributed to underprivileged families since April 2020.
- Mega food distribution drives held on festivals like Makar Sankranti, Ram Navami and Janmashtami.
- Nutritious meals are regularly distributed across various areas of Bhiwandi to support those in need.
Food Distribution Impact
The impact of ISKCON Bhiwandi’s Annadaan initiative is reflected in the appreciation and support received from beneficiaries, community leaders, CSR partners and social organisations. Recognition through CSR and NGO awards further reflects the commitment and credibility of the initiative in serving the community.
OUR FUTURE PLAN
Our vision is to establish a modern 27,000 sq. ft. Mega Kitchen capable of preparing thousands of meals daily. With advanced cooking, storage, packing, waste-management and distribution facilities, we aim to expand our outreach, improve food quality and hygiene, and strengthen our ability to respond to emergencies and disasters.
PARTNER WITH US
We invite corporates, foundations, philanthropists and well-wishers to partner with us in creating this Mega Kitchen. With a project cost of approximately ₹9.50 crore, your CSR support can help build sustainable infrastructure that will provide nutritious meals and dignity to thousands of underserved people for years to come.
Support the Daily Food Distribution activity — One meal costs ₹30/-
Support Kitchen Equipment & Utensils
Support Food Distribution Vans & Vehicles
Support Installation of Solar Panels to Generate Green Energy
Green Initiatives
Promoting sustainable organic farming, afforestation, and water conservation.
ABOUT ISKCON SIRCILLA
ISKCON Bhiwandi & ISKCON Attapur-Hyderabad, acquired 16.89 acres of farm land in the city of Sircilla with the aim of having a closer relationship with mother nature by cultivating organic farming.
70% of our land has been earmarked for green initiatives such as plantation of trees and plants, including vegetable, fruit and flower bearing ones. Water conservation measures will also be taken to ensure optimum green efficiency.
A portion of the land will be used for a goshala, where cows will be nurtured and protected. This will aid our objective of full organic farming, as the waste of the cows will be used as manure for the land.
OUR EXPANSION PLANS
A boundary fence has been erected to safeguard the entire property. 7.5 acres of land has been leveled to make it ready for plantation.
In phase one, the plantation of trees on 5.5 acres has begun. Plantation on another 2 acres will begin in December 2022.
In phase two, the remaining land will be leveled and plantation will be done on 4.5 acres of land. We will also build a Goshala and a facility for conducting training programs.
ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS
Corporates can support fruit/flower trees, drip irrigation networks, solar powered water pumps, and organic farming workshops for rural farmers.
Value Education
Empowering India with core character, confidence, and moral clarity.
Concentration
Truthfulness
Discipline
Dutiful
Positive Thinking
NEED FOR VALUE EDUCATION
Teaching children strong values helps them develop empathy, enabling them to understand others' perspectives and contribute positively to the lives of those around them. It also helps them discover their purpose in life and recognize their responsibilities toward society. As the saying goes, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults." ISKCON is committed to nurturing the next generation with strong moral and spiritual values drawn from the timeless wisdom of the Vedic scriptures.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Average attention span of an individual has reduced from 12 seconds in the year 2000 to just 5 seconds currently.*
- 15% students aged 15-19 are addicted to alcohol.**
- 24.8% of youth are potential addicts to internet.#
WHAT WE DO?
ISKCON has designed a curriculum to impart values and principles to children. This has been developed and articulated by a team of PhD scholars with expertise in the field of education. We have taken the values imparted in our Vedic teachings and presented them in our value education book in a way that appeals to children of the current generation.
VALUE EDUCATION CONTEST
ISKCON visits various schools around the country wherein students are enrolled in a value education contest. Each of them get our value education book along with a copy of the Bhagavad-Gita as a reference book. This activity is conducted in the form of a contest held in schools. We have found that this format ensures students go through the book thoroughly, thus helping us achieve our goal of imparting values to them. Prizes are awarded to top 15 participants.
OUR CURRICULUM AIMS AT IMPARTING VALUES SUCH AS:
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GOALS FOR OUTREACH
In 2023, we plan to reach out to 1,00,000 students across 500 schools in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
COST
We spend Rs. 300 per student. This includes the value education book and a copy of the Bhagavad Gita as a reference book.
LEADERSHIP TESTIMONIALS
Sri Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
“The initiative by ISKCON to hold a Value Education Contest is admirable. No education is complete without instilling in the youth core values...”
Sri Pranab Mukherjee
Former President of India
“ISKCON has over the years played an important role in popularizing the noble and eternal message of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, promoting spiritual harmony...”
For CSR Related Queries, Please Contact
- Representative: Nitai Jivana Das (+91-9022873181)
- Email ID: njd@iskconbhiwandi.org