Azim Premji University to establish creches in rural communities

Over 600 organizations are currently receiving financial support

Azim Premji conferred postgraduate degrees upon 322 graduating students

Azim Premji, Chancellor of Azim Premji University, announced during the 11th convocation of the university that they are initiating new projects to support rural areas.

One such endeavor involves augmenting mid-day meals in government schools, and another focuses on establishing childcare facilities, or creches, in rural communities.

In his address, Mr. Premji highlighted the university’s commitment to grassroots organizations, with over 600 organizations currently receiving financial support.

Over the past 13 years, the university has laid a strong foundation, with many of its 3,500 graduates actively engaged in the social sector nationwide, contributing to various areas such as education, healthcare, livelihoods, governance, and sustainability.

The university plans to expand its financial grant support to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reaffirming its dedication to creating a fair, equitable, compassionate, and sustainable society.

Furthermore, Mr. Premji disclosed that their work in public health, initiated two years ago, has made promising strides. They currently operate three health centers in low-income areas of Bengaluru, benefiting more than 50,000 urban underprivileged individuals.

The convocation concluded with Mr. Premji conferring postgraduate degrees upon 322 graduating students.