Bandhan Bank, under its CSR initiatives, has extended financial support to VIKAS Centre for Development to climatefriendly farming and restore coastal ecology in Gujarat. The CSR Grant was handed over by Mr. Subrata Dutta Gupta, Independent Director and Chairman of the CSR and Sustainability Committee of the Board, Bandhan Bank, and Mr. Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD & CEO, Bandhan Bank to Mr. Rajesh Shah, Managing Trustee, VIKAS Centre for Development in the presence of other senior officials from Bandhan Bank and VIKAS Centre for Development. Through this partnership, Bandhan Bank is supporting initiatives of large-scale mangrove plantation and ecological restoration to protect the coastline. Post Plantation, the Bank has been supporting to build ecotourism sites to promote local economies and connect youth with nature. The Bank has supported the communities to adopt sustainable farming and restore local agro-ecology. These interventions include solar-powered drip irrigation, Climate Smart Agriculture, and Agroforestry to improve soil health, water consumption efficiency and increase farm income. In addition, the Bank is also helping to diversify incomes through sustainable livelihoods and is promoting long-term financial inclusion through SHG-linkages and financial literacy initiatives. Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD & CEO, Bandhan Bank, said: “At Bandhan Bank, our CSR vision goes beyond providing short-term support, we focus on buildingsustainable and resilient communities. By partnering with VIKAS Centre for Development, we are strengthening climate-smart agriculture, restoring critical ecosystems, and creating opportunities for long-term livelihood improvement. We remain committed to empowering rural communities through interventionsthat combine environmental stewardship with economic advancement.”Bandhan Bank’s CSR programmes currently reach over 25.77 lakh families across 82 districts in 22 states andUnion Territories, with a strong emphasis on women and rural communities. The Bank’s CSR programmesencompass key developmental areas including eradication hunger, poverty alleviation, healthcare, sanitationand safe drinking water, education, gender equality, affordable and clean energy, skill development, sustainable livelihoods, and climate action, reaffirming its dedication to inclusive growth and community development.
