CSR Activities
Annapurna Finance is committed to driving economic development
and enhancing the quality of life, fostering positive change
for communities and society as a whole.
Annapurna Finance’s mission and vision draw a picture of a high-level commitment to improving society. Annapurna Finance believes in contributing to economic development while improving the quality of life of the community and the society at large.
Healthcare:
The Mobile Medical Unit was introduced in 2019 with the objective of providing immediate healthcare to the vulnerable communities impacted by cyclone Fani. What began as a short-term emergency response has since evolved into a sustainable, long-term initiative aimed at improving healthcare access in underserved regions. With an average footfall of around 100 patients per camp, the MMU has reached over 35,000 individuals so far, primarily women and children, aligning with one of the program’s key focus areas. This program offers specialized medical consultation and provision of medicines free of cost at the doorstep of the end beneficiaries, helping them save a significant amount of cost associated with travelling to healthcare facilities and medical support.
Livelihood Security:
Introduced during the COVID, Atulya Karigari initiative had the core objective to promote sustainable livelihood for handicrafts and handloom artisans. This program has provided the artisan communities from all over the country with steady income, upskilling opportunities, improved market access, and a platform to showcase their crafts to a wider audience. The program has benefitted over 8,000 artisans across various Indian states, promoting indigenous handicrafts and handloom products. A key milestone this year was the onboarding of artisans to the ONDC platform, marking a step forward in digital inclusion and expanding their market reach.
Community Hygiene:
As part of Annapurna Finance’s commitment to improving sanitation and public health, bio-toilet installations were implemented across Odisha. The toilets were strategically set up in high-footfall and prominent community locations, ensuring cleaner, more accessible sanitation facilities for the public.
Clean Energy:
Annapurna Finance’s commitment to India’s clean energy transition objective extends beyond green financing. Through impactful CSR initiatives, we actively promote environmental responsibility and sustainable urban planning at the grassroots level. As part of this effort, we installed 150+ solar-powered streetlights in key high-footfall areas across Odisha and Madhya Pradesh till FY 2024–25, enhancing public safety, cutting down carbon emissions because of the shift from traditional fossil-fuel based energy source to renewable energy, and fostering clean energy adoption within communities.
Gender Equality:
In FY 2023-24 and 2024-25, Annapurna Finance, in partnership with the Odisha State Association of Financial Inclusion Institutions (OSAFII), strengthened its commitment to women’s empowerment by driving large-scale gender sensitization initiatives. These programs aimed to foster inclusive workplace cultures within the microfinance sector and encouraged women-led entrepreneurship in rural Odisha. Conducted across seven districts, the initiative reached approximately 1000+ participants, equipping them with training on gender mainstreaming and inclusivity.