Telangana-Social Impact Group

Ms. Archana Suresh, Director of T-SIG/Telangana Social Impact Group, was invited for a Trans-gender event called Translate in Hyderabad on November 24, 2024.  Here is an account by her.

Imagine you are a school student and the window to your classroom is overlooking an open sewage area within your school compound.  And the situation has been the same for 7 years.  We at T-SIG / Telangana-Social Impact Group took a Corporate (Vivifi) to a district called Wanaparthy (160 kms from Hyd) on November 25, 2024.  Vivifi India Finance Pvt Ltd, a Hyderabad-based FinTech NBFC / Non Banking Financial Corporation, as part of their annual CSR activity, sponsored infrastructural improvement in 3 KGBVs / Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (Girls’ schools and hostels - class 6 to 10/12). This included building washroom for the students and septic tanks to aid in proper sewage treatment in these schools. When some staff members in this Peddamandadi school witnessed the transformation, they broke down on seeing the final reality. They were so glad that their students would not have to put up with the stench every day, any more. This is what we do.  Bring hope and action to remote corners of Telangana. With the support of 100s of Corporates who are aligned to making a difference in underprivileged lives.  Thank you Team Vivifi for your valuable contribution that has positively impacted 800+ students in 3 schools - at Wanaparthy, Weepanagandla and Peddamandadi. If you're a Corporate or a HNI (High Networth Individual) looking to make a positive impact in any of the 33 districts in Telangana, contact us on csr-cell@telangana.gov.in. You’ll be amazed at the difference you will make.

Did you know that Only 3 out of 5 girls in India are enrolled in higher secondary education (classes 11 & 12)? and Girls from marginalised communities face the highest drop out rates? *Source - UDISE+ 2021-22 We at T-SIG/Telangana Social Impact Group (CSR Wing, Telangana Government) were special invitees at CRY's / Child Rights and You (NGO) “Walk to EmpowHER” on November 24, 2024 in Hyderabad. CRY has impacted more than 4 million / 40 lakh children in education since 1980. In 2024, they have helped educate 4+ lakh children in India. The Walk was to raise awareness about the critical need for girls' education and the challenges they face—like lack of access to schools, gender discrimination, and child marriage. Ms Archana Suresh, Director T-SIG shared the stage with other Guests:   ✨ Ms. A. Nirmala Kanthi Wesley, IAS - Director, Women Development & Child Welfare, Govt. of Telangana  ✨ Ms.Manasa Varanasi - Actor, Model, Femina Miss India 2020   ✨ Ms.Divya Sripada - Actor   ✨ Ms.Srividya Maharshi - Actor, Writer, and Journalist ‘Poori Padhai, Desh Ki Bhalai’ / ‘Complete Education, a Nation’s Well-being’, is CRY’s slogan. In case you want to collaborate with CRY in furthering a girl child’s education, please call +91 9703424790.

Ms. Archana Suresh, Director of T-SIG/Telangana Social Impact Group, was the Chief Guest to speak to over 200+ enthusiastic students at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, on November 10, 2024. Here is an account by her.

We’ve all worked with 1 Government Department at some point. Imagine if 7 Government departments came together, the kind of impact that can be created! On November 19, 2024 T-SIG/ Telangana Social Impact Group (CSR Wing of Telangana Government) brought together those 7 Government departments! Alongside Aide Et Action (NGO / Implementation partner) a State-level Convergence meeting was held in Ranga Reddy district, as part of the Migrant Labour revitalisation programme (UDAAN). This is a CSR programme for Corporates to join hands with the Government of Telangana to revitalise the brick kiln migrant labour community.    Between 2022-2024, INR 1.8 Crores/ USD 220,000 was contributed, positively impacting 18,000+ labourers (men, women, children). This meeting focused on uplifting the migrant brick kiln population in Sanga Reddy and Ranga Reddy districts, addressing their pressing needs and connecting them with essential government welfare schemes such as: ✅ Vaccination & Immunization ✅ One Nation One Ration Program ✅ Safe Migration Initiatives ✅ Safety of Women at Kilns ✅ Early Childcare Services at Brick Kilns  A special highlight was ensuring quality education for migrant children in their mother tongue (Odia), and tackling the unique challenges faced by migrant women and children with actionable strategies for improved welfare access. There were senior representatives from 7 Government Departments and Corporates who pledged their support to enhance the living conditions of brick kiln migrant labourers in Telangana: Some of the participants were:  ✨ Ms.Sunanda - Joint Director, Department of Women Development & Child Welfare Mr.Pavan - State Coordinator, Out of School Children, Samagra Shiksha   ✨ Ms.Laxmi Bhavani, Deputy Commissioner of Civil Supplies   ✨ Ms.Vani Bhavani - Assistant Commissioner of Civil Supplies  ✨ Mr.Sai Suman, Labour Department   ✨ Ms.Sree Lakshmi, Joint Director of Industries Department   ✨ Ms.Usha Viswanadhan, DCP, Women Safety, Rachakonda Commissionerate   ✨ Dr. Shilpa and Dr. Srinath, Commissionerate of Health and Family   ✨ Ms. Apeksha Reddy Aleti (CA), Director-Finance of Ficosa India   ✨ Mr.Rahul Goswamy, Plant Head of Ester Industries   ✨ Mr.Rajender Reddy - President, Brick Kiln Owners’ Association Together In case any Corporate would like to step in and deploy their CSR funds into this project, please write to csr-cell@telangana.gov.in

We at T-SIG / Telangana-Social Impact Group (CSR Wing of Telangana Government) believe in bringing like-minded stakeholders together. For example, on September 28, 2024, we visited Peddapalli District because we had taken a Corporate there for infrastructure ramp up of a KGBV (a State residential girls school / Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya). In a conversation with the District Collector, Mr. Sree Harsha, IAS, we learnt that students (class 5 to 10) there, were keen on an industry visit. Enter Mr. Joginder Tanikella, CEO, T-Works. All of us came together on Children’s Day (Nov 14) and ensured all those 40 kids visited T-Works, Hyd. The kids attended workshops on IoT (Internet of Things), Basic Electronics and Ceramics hand-building. It was a celebration of creativity and innovation, giving students a glimpse into the world of prototyping. By fostering this maker mindset in our young minds across Telangana, we are nurturing future innovators in India. We at T-SIG continue to bridge entities - because connecting people creates exponential value.

As part of her role in T-SIG/ Telangana Social Impact Group’s / T-SIG’s, Director, Ms Archana Suresh, addressed 170+ students on November 8, 2024. Here is an account by her.

We at T-SIG/Telangana Social Impact Group (the CSR Wing of the Telangana Government) were invited to speak at an (NGO) Seva Bharathi's Seva Conclave on November 7th, 2024 in Hyderabad. Seva Bharathi has 1050 volunteers and has impacted nearly 20 lakh / 2 million lives in - Education, Health Care, Empowerment and Disaster Relief. 2024’s theme, “Role of CSR in Transforming the Lives of Women and Children,” sparked insightful discussions among Corporate employees. We too shared T-SIG's journey and the fact that we offer pro-bono services connecting 600+ Corporates with 200+ NGOs and 35 Government Departments (including the District Administration) Please call Seva Bharathi (+91 9848034767- Aparna Sambrani ) / visit www.sevabharathi.org  in case you would like to explore synergies with them.

It’s a great feeling to see your peers shine! We at Telangana Social Impact Group / T-SIG were invited on Nov 9, 2024 by Sita Pallcholla, CEO, WE-Hub and her team at the sprawling T-Works campus (that’s headed by Joginder T, CEO, another Leader who’s always generous about sharing collaborative energies). The objective - Kicking off a cohort of 21 women-led start-ups. The ladies will be trained for 3 months on a range of entrepreneurial themes including enabling funding, debt and credit linkages. WE-Hub will also extend strategic growth support and enable networking opportunities. Congratulations Team WE-Hub for moving the needle for women’s entrepreneurship! Priyanka Kamath, Shanti Devulapalli, Shezzi M

T-SIG/Telangana Social Impact Group (CSR Wing, Telangana Government) is delighted to announce the remarkable achievement of Lahari Bandoji, who recently represented Telangana at the Interpol Council during the Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) conference in Thailand from November 1-4, 2024. Lahari was selected through a rigorous interview process emphasizing her exceptional communication skills, innovative solutions for pressing United Nations issues, and profound passion for global citizenship. Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Biological E, Lahari had the extraordinary opportunity to connect with over 700 delegates from 36 nations. Good Universe (NGO) was another key partner who made Lahari's dream come true. As the sole representative from Telangana, she showcased her commitment to tackle critical global issues. Through her impassioned speech at the conference, she raised awareness about human trafficking, migration, and smuggling. Her performance earned her the prestigious Honorable Mention Award from the United Nations. At T-SIG, we believe in empowering youth like Lahari through support from various sectors. Congratulations, Lahari! P.S. Lahari, a student at IIIT Basra, Nizamabad, met Ms. Divya Devarajan, IAS, at Praja Bhavan in August 2024, seeking educational assistance.