CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Purpose

The South Indian Bank Ltd. is grateful to the society for the support and encouragement in the bank's growth and development. The Bank believes that no organization can make sustainable development without the patronage from the society. The Bank is committed in the integration of social and environmental concerns in its business operations and also in the interactions with its stakeholders. The Bank shall continue to have among its objectives, the promotion and growth of the national economy and shall continue to be mindful of its social and moral responsibilities to customers, shareholders, employees and society. Bank is committed to financing the economic and developmental activities of the nation with concern for human rights and environment.

CSR is a continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large.

Vision

The Bank’s CSR mission is to contribute to the social and economic development of the community. Through a series of interventions, the bank seeks to mainstream economically, physically and socially challenged groups and to draw them into the cycle of growth, development and empowerment. At the core of this, its commitment to reach out to marginalized communities through its Sustainable Livelihood Initiatives. The Bank’s strategy is to integrate its activities in community development, social responsibility and environmental responsibility and encourage each business unit or function to include these considerations into its operations whether directly or in participation or in association with or jointly with NGOs of repute, Trusts, Partnership, Corporate or any other such organization as the Bank deems fit.

Corporate Social Responsibility Committee w.e.f 28.06.2025

Mr. Benny P Thomas	Chairman
Mr. V J Kurian	Member
Mr. Dolphy Jose	Member
Mr. Jose J Kattoor	Member

CSR projects approved by the Board during FY 2024-25

Segment wise distribution of CSR funds during FY FY 2024-25	Amount in Rs.
Promoting Education and special education	4,70,55,267.00
Ensuring environmental sustainability, ecological balance, protection of flora and fauna, animal welfare, agroforestry, conservation of natural resources and maintaining quality of soil, air and water	2,42,23,546.00
Eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition	5,00,000.00
Livelihood enhancement projects.	39,96,300.00
Making available safe drinking water	24,68,072.00
Measures for reducing inequalities faced by socially and economically backward groups.	1,09,12,590.00
Promoting Healthcare including preventive health care	10,37,41,911.00
Training to promote rural sports, nationally recognised sports, Paralympic sports and Olympic sports	33,40,000.00
Protection of national heritage	2,98,540.00
Setting up homes and hostels for women and orphans, setting up old age homes, day care centres and such other facilities for senior citizens	1,45,95,792.00
Setting up public libraries	2,00,000.00
Employment enhancing vocation skills especially among women	18,92,163.00
Administrative expense	2,76,580.00
Total	21,35,00,761.00

South Indian Bank supports Corporation of the City of Panaji, Goa

As part of CSR initiative of the Bank, a JCB Backhoe Loader was handed over to Corporation of the City of Panaji, Goa for solid waste management. The key was handed over to Mr. Rohit Monserrate CCP Mayor by Mr. Prajin Varghese – DGM & Regional Head Mumbai, South Indian Bank, in the esteemed presence of Mr. Sanjeev Naik - Deputy Mayor, Mr. Vyankatesh Sawant - Municipal Engineer CCP, Mr. Paulo Rodrigues - CCP Accounts Officer, Mr. Aswin Ashok – Cluster Head Panaji Goa, South Indian Bank, Mr. Sreekanth C M – Regional Sales Manager-Mumbai, South Indian Bank, Ms. Samantha M Pereira – Branch Head Panaji Goa, South Indian Bank.

South Indian Bank supports Nature Study Centre, Kalady, Kerala

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, a Mini Veterinary Ambulance was handed over to Nature Study Centre, Kalady, Kerala. The vehicle was flagged off by Shri. A. K. Saseendran, Honorable Minister for Forests & Wildlife Protection of Kerala in the esteemed presence of Smt. Uma Thomas, MLA - Thrikkakkara and Adv. M. Anilkumar, Mayor - Kochi Municipal Corporation, Shri. Krishnakumar P., Joint General Manager - Govt. Business, South Indian Bank and Smt. Rani Zacharias, AGM & Regional Head – Irinjalakuda, South Indian Bank.

South Indian Bank supports Daya Charitable Trust, Thrissur, Kerala

Handing over ceremony of Dialysis Unit to Daya Charitable Trust, Thrissur, Kerala by Mr. Anto George T (CGM – HR & Operations, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Mr. Madhu M (JGM & Regional Head – Thrissur, South Indian Bank) and other Bank officials.

South Indian Bank supports Voluntary Organization for People and for the Empowerment of Rural Areas by Youth (VETRY), Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu to plant Trees

Award of financial assistance to VETRY, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu by Mr. Joyal John (DGM & Regional Head – Coimbatore, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Mr. Sivaraman (Project Director - Vanathukul Tiruppur), Mr. Srivatsan V.P (AGM & Branch Head – Tiruppur Branch, South Indian Bank), Mr. Lorence Antony G (Chief Manager & RSH - CBG Coimbatore, South Indian Bank), Ms. Geetha Kalyani P (Chief Manager & Cluster Head - Tiruppur Avinashi Road, South Indian Bank).

South Indian Bank supports Janakeeya Samithi (Arogyam) IMA Blood Bank, Thrissur, Kerala

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, a Water Purifier was handed over to Janakeeya Samithi (Arogyam) IMA Blood Bank, Thrissur, Kerala by Mr. Krishnakumar Menon P.K. (CM & Cluster Head – Thrissur, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Mr. Lalu K G (Branch Manager – Cheroor, South Indian Bank).

South Indian Bank supports Janey Centre for Special Education, Eroor, Kochi, Kerala

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, a financial assistance was awarded to Mrs. Ciya George, Principal, Janey Centre for Special Education by Mr. Krishna Kumar (JGM & Regional Head – Ernakulam, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Rev. Fr. Basil (PRO - Janey Centre for Special Education) and Mrs. Shiny J Menacherry (Cluster Head – Ernakulam, South Indian Bank).

South Indian Bank supports J.M.J English Medium School, Athani, Thrissur, Kerala

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, special laptops and computers were handed over to J.M.J English Medium School, Athani, Thrissur, Kerala by Mr. Anto George T (CGM – HR & Operations, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Sr. Josepheena (Manager – J.M.J School), Sr. Ani George (Principal – J.M.J School), Sr. Lavanya (Finance Manager – J.M.J School) and Rev. Fr. Paul Alvares.

South Indian Bank supports St. Thomas Asylum, Kaipuzha, Kottayam, Kerala

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, a Brand New Vehicle was handed over to St. Thomas Asylum, Kaipuzha, Kottayam, Kerala by Mr. Anto George T (CGM –HR & Operations, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Sr. Francy (Director of St. Thomas Asylum) and Mr. Pradeep V N (DGM & Regional Head - Kottayam, South Indian Bank).

South Indian Bank supports Santhwanam Social Apostolate Centre, Thrissur, Kerala

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, 3 CNG Autos were handed over to M/s. Santhwanam by Mr. Anto George T (CGM – HR & Operations, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Mar Andrews Thazhath (Archbishop of Trichur, Kerala), Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhi (Archbishop Emeritus of Trichur, Kerala), Honorable Jharkhand Governor Mr. C.P Radhakrishnan, Adv. K. Rajan (Minister for Revenue and Housing, Kerala), Mr. K. Krishnankutty (Minister for Electricity, Kerala).

South Indian Bank supports St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Jammu

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, an Ambulance was handed over to St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Jammu by Mr. Renjith R Nair(Deputy General Manager & Regional Head – Delhi, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Rev. Ivan Pereira (Bishop of Diocese of Jammu &Sreenagar), Fr. Justin Thiraviam (Director,Catholic Social Service Society), Sr. Annies M P Manickathan (Administrator,St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Jammu),Fr. Senoj Thomas (Director,St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Jammu)and Mr. Sarath Ravi (Manager,South Indian Bank,Jammu Branch)

South Indian Bank supports Mother Theresa Peace Home, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, an underground rain water harvest tank was constructed and handed over to Mother Theresa Peace Home, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu by Mr. Anto George T (Chief General Manager - HR & Operations, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Rev.Fr.Paul Mar Alappatt (Bishop of Ramanathapuram Diocese), Mr. Joyal John (DGM & Regional Head –Coimbatore, South Indian Bank), Ms.Dhanya K (Cluster Head –Pallapalayam, South Indian Bank) and Ms. Dhanya R (RSM- GBD & TASC, South Indian Bank)

South Indian Bank supports St. Simon De Rojas Mercy Home, Aranattukara,Thrissur, Kerala

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, a Brand New Bolero Neo was handed over to the residents of St. Simon De Rojas Mercy Home,Aranattukara, Thrissur, Kerala by Mr. Anto George T, Chief General Manager - HR & Operations, South Indian Bank in the presence of Fr.Francis Kulithingal O.SS.T, Director-St.Simon De Rojas Mercy Home, Fr.Antony Pullukattu O.SS.T ,Superior of the Holy Trinity Ashram, Fr.Mathew Maniankerry O.SS.T, Mr. Madhu M, JGM & Regional Head – Thrissur,South Indian Bank, Mr. John C A, DGM & Head – Customer Relations Department, South Indian Bank and Mr. Shine Kappen, Chief Manager - Customer Relations Department, South Indian Bank

South Indian Bank supports St. Joseph’s Home, Pullazhi, Thrissur

As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, a Brand New Bolero Neo was handed over to the residents of St. Joseph’s Home, Pullazhi, Thrissur, Kerala by Mr. Anto George T, Chief General Manager - HR & Operations in the presence of Mar Andrews Thazhath, Archbishop of Thrissur, Mr. Madhu M, JGM & Regional Head – Thrissur, Mr. John C A, DGM & Head – Customer Relations & CSR and Mr. Shine Kappen, Chief Manager - Customer Relations Department

Thrissur Corporation Vadakkechira Bus Hub Renovation

The renovated Thrissur Corporation Vadakkechira Bus Hub was opened to the public by Honorable Chief Minister of Kerala, Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan on 9th September 2020, through video conference. The bus hub was constructed under the CSR Initiative of South Indian Bank for Thrissur Corporation.

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