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{{Short description|Indian non-profit organisation}}
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{{Infobox organization
|name = Infosys Foundation
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|type = non-profit organization
|formation = {{start date and age|1996}}
|founders =
|headquarters = [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]]
|key_people = [[Sudha Murthy]]. (prev. Chairperson)<br/>[[Salil Parekh]] (Chairperson)
|area_served = [[India]] and [[United States of America]]
|purpose = [[Healthcare]], [[Education]], Destitute Care, [[Rural development]], Arts and Culture<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/about|title=Infosys Foundation Overview}}</ref>
|method = Donations and grants
|revenue =
|endowment = [[Indian rupee|IN₹]]43.6 [[billion]] as of 26 February 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/about/donations/|title=FCRA Donations}}</ref>
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|homepage = {{URL|https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation}}
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'''Infosys Foundation''' is a non-profit organisation based in [[Karnataka]], [[India]], established in 1996 by [[Infosys]] to support the underprivileged sections of society.<ref name="mission">{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/about.html|title=Infosys Foundation | Mission & Journey - Overview|website=www.infosys.com}}</ref> It supports programs in the areas of education, rural development, healthcare, arts and culture, and destitute care<ref>[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-15/news/53943242_1_infosys-foundation-rural-development-programme Infosys Foundation to spend Rs 249 crore in fiscal 2015], ''[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]]'', PTI 15 September 2014</ref> in remote regions of India.<ref name="mission"/><ref>[http://www.karnataka.com/ngos/infosys-foundation/ Infosys Foundation], Karnataka.com</ref> The foundation is solely funded by [[Infosys]], and no external donations are accepted.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/about/faqs.html|title=Infosys Foundation – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)|website=www.infosys.com}}</ref> The foundation is headed by [[Sudha Murty]].<ref>[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-01-14/news/58066122_1_infosys-foundation-food-safety-sudha-murty Infosys, Tata Group donate Rs 200 crore to expand reach of Bengaluru NGO’s school lunch programme], ''[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]]'', K R Balasubramanyam & Bharat Joshi, ET Bureau 14 January 2015</ref>

Infosys Foundation, USA, is an American branch of the Infosys Foundation, and supports several [[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|science, technology, engineering and mathematics]] and community building initiatives.<ref>[http://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/infosys-foundation-expands-social-responsibility-in-u-s/article_1ad5c9e2-9ce5-11e4-9423-f726e3b21471.html Infosys Foundation Expands Social Responsibility in U.S.], 15 January 2015</ref>

==Social projects==
===Healthcare===
The foundation has augmented existing healthcare infrastructure, access to primary healthcare, awareness of basic hygiene, and treatment of underprivileged patients, and has donated more than 50 crore rupees to expand the capacity of hospitals across India.<ref name="health">{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives.html|title=Foundation Healthcare Initiatives, Grants and Programs | Infosys|website=www.infosys.com}}</ref>

It has constructed hospital wards and built [[dharamshala (type of building)|dharmashalas]] (rest houses) at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in [[Bangalore]]. It has also donated medicines and medical equipment to hospitals, in addition to organising health camps in rural India.<ref name="health"/>

===Education===
The foundation partners with schools in rural India to enhance education and library facilities and to promote primary education among underprivileged children.<ref name="edu">{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives/education.html|title=Infosys Foundation – Education Care Initiatives|website=www.infosys.com}}</ref> It has donated to various educational institutes in India, such as the [[Chennai Mathematical Institute]], and the [[Indian Institute of Science]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Infosys-Foundations-Sudha-Murty-gifts-Rs-1-crore-for-school-teachers-pay/articleshow/46048520.cms Infosys Foundation's Sudha Murty gifts Rs 1 crore for school teachers' pay], [[Times of India]], TNN | 29 January 2015</ref><ref>[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-05/news/53602219_1_cmi-infosys-foundation-sudha-murty Infosys Foundation commits Rs 30 crore to Chennai Mathematical Institute], ''[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]]'', PTI 5 September 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/425331/iisc-gets-rs-20-crore.html IISc gets Rs 20-crore fund from Infosys Foundation], Deccan Herald, Prashanth G N, Bangalore, 13 August 2014</ref>

===Arts and culture===
The foundation assists underprivileged artists and authors by offering financial assistance, promoting their art, or helping them receive recognition.<ref name="art">{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives/culture.html|title=Arts and Culture Grants and Programs - Initiatives | Infosys|website=www.infosys.com}}</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/infosys-foundation-pledges-to-encourage-talent/article6800559.ece Infosys Foundation pledges to encourage talent], ''[[The Hindu]]'', 19 January 2015</ref> It contributed 70 lakh rupees (about $100,000) for the academy established by the Bhavan's Tiruchi Kendra. Underprivileged and talented young artists will be promoted by the bhavan by providing them a platform.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhavan-starts-an-academy-to-encourage-young-talent/article6844881.ece Bhavan starts an academy to encourage young talent], ''[[The Hindu]]'', 1 February 2015</ref>
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===Destitute Care===
The foundation supports programs of NGOs in rural areas across India.<ref name="destitute">{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives/destitute-care.html|title=Infosys Foundation – Destitute Care Initiatives|website=www.infosys.com}}</ref> It provides vocational training to help the destitute to live with dignity and earn a livelihood, and partners with NGOs to support destitute children and women.<ref name="destitute" />

===Rural Development===
The foundation undertakes programs to improve the welfare of people in rural India and has donated more than 40 crore rupees for rural development and livelihood projects such as awareness campaigns on hygiene, sanitation, vocational training and entrepreneurship,<ref name="rural">{{Cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation/initiatives/rural-development.html|title=Infosys Foundation – Rural Development Initiatives|website=www.infosys.com}}</ref> It works with local administration to achieve community development goals. The foundation constructs roads, provides drainage systems and electricity, and rehabilitates flood-affected victims in rural areas.<ref name="rural" />

==See also==
*[[Infosys]]
*[[Sudha Murthy]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation}}
{{Infosys}}{{Indian non-profit}}

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[[Category:Murthy family]]

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Ajay Kumar at 21:47, 23 July 2023