We supported various underprivileged communities and migrant workers with hygiene kits comprising masks, sanitisers, safety gear (PPE Kits) and grocery kits. This support enabled them to prioritise their health and well-being, effectively navigating the adverse impact of the pandemic by maintaining a safe distance from the deadly virus.

Food and nourishment play a crucial role in the midst of a pandemic, so we prioritised their provision and the well-being of those in need. As part of our relief efforts, we disbursed wholesome grocery kits, Kindness Kits comprising daily essentials and hot meals to several beneficiaries. We supported Michelin-Star Chef Vikas Khanna in his Feed India initiative, to provide fresh food to vulnerable communities in Mumbai and Varanasi. We collaborated with Venky’s who donated eggs to supplement the protein intake of underprivileged patients and hospital staff.

The migrant issue during the pandemic highlighted the plight of vulnerable workers and their struggles to reach home amidst lockdowns and economic challenges. In response, we supported 13,000 migrant workers heading back to their hometown through Pune with daily essentials such as food, blankets, water bottles, face masks and footwear. We empowered 150 migrating families with the requisite training to grow Systematic Rice Intensification (SRI) and create their own kitchen gardens so they can earn a livelihood at their native village.

We were in constant touch with healthcare institutions across the country and supported them with medical equipment and essentials like hazmat suits, PPE kits, body wrap plastic, Fowler beds, sanitisers etc., especially for their Covid Wards. We also supported underprivileged patients with prescribed medication. This initiative concluded in late 2021 with the waning of the second wave.

From cost-effective ventilators and high-quality reusable face shields to a negative ion generator that can manage pathogens and clean air in closed spaces, we funded entrepreneurs to work on innovative medical solutions that bring about an uplifting change and procured these for healthcare institutions across the country.

To ensure uninterrupted education for children during the pandemic lockdowns, we devised an online learning platform for the students of Mukul Madhav Vidyalaya in Ratnagiri and arranged for tablets at subsidised costs. We also provided online therapy sessions via video calls for children with Cerebral Palsy and arranged to telecast these on a local television channel in Ratnagiri to maximise our reach.

Amidst the enforcement of lockdown measures, we launched an uplifting art project in collaboration with the Khula Aasman Foundation, titled “Art in the Time of Corona,” to harness the transformative power of art to spread hope, inspiration, and positivity. This 21-day project witnessed over 250 participants across age groups. These artworks can be viewed here.

Our foray into the animal welfare spectrum began during the pandemic with a small act of support to an animal welfare NGO that was facing a paucity of funds. Our efforts expanded as we provided essential resources, including fodder and improved facilities, to uplift the lives of abandoned cows, horses and street dogs.