Bhubaneswar 9.4.2026 [ADN] Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest jewellery retail group and a responsible jewellery brand, today announced its East Region Scholarship Programme at Rama Devi Women’s University Bhubaneswar. in The initiative will support 2,000 students with an investment of 1.8 crore, as part of its 2200 crore National CSR commitment for FY 2026-27.The National CSR programme spans 3,000+ locations across 19 states and is expected to benefit over 2 lakh people, with a strong focus on education alongside initiatives in hunger relief, healthcare, housing, and environmental protection. Key efforts include scholarships for 33,000 girls, expansion of micro-learning centres for street children in partnership with Pratham Education Foundation, and implementation through
At the regional level, the Group’s CSR initiatives across East India extend beyond scholarships to include programmes in hunger eradication, education support, and access to essential resources. In Jharkhand, it operates 217 micro-centres learning supporting 9,169 students, provides 7,109 meals per day across two locations, and has developed 25 drinking water wells benefiting 1,065 individuals. In Odisha, 183 micro-learning centres support 5,738 students, along with 5,017 meals per day across five locations and 132 drinking water wells benefiting 2,511
Commenting on the initiative, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, said, “Initiatives that focus on education, nutrition, and access to essential resources play an level. important role in strengthening communities at the grassroots Programmes such as these contribute meaningfully towards improving access to education and supporting inclusive development.” M. P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, said, “Education remains one of the most effective ways to create long-term impact at both an individual and community level.
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