5th Sept 2024 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. (LTFH), a leading retail financier, is pleased to announce that its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative has won ‘Jury Choice Award’ at the 6th Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Social Impact Summit Awards 2024.
LTFH received the prestigious award for promoting gender equality and women empowerment. The Company was also conferred with the Governor of West Bengal’s ‘Scroll of Honour’ in social upliftment through the judicious use of resources under CSR.
This prestigious recognition was accepted by Ms. Apurva Rathod, Company Secretary and Chief Sustainability Officer at LTFH by the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose in an event held in Kolkata.
Speaking at the occasion, Ms. Rathod said, “As a Company committed to sustainability, we recognise that gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental pillars of a thriving society. By investing in long-term initiatives like our flagship Digital Sakhi program, we are fostering inclusion and equal opportunities not only to drive positive social change but also to create a more resilient and prosperous future for all. The program also nurtures women entrepreneurs from the communities, providing them with upskilling and enterprise development trainings to help them build their businesses and enhance their livelihoods.”
Digital Sakhi is a flagship program of LTFH that equips rural women and communities at large with digital and financial literacy skills and knowledge. The program addresses issues of bridging digital and financial literacy and promotes gender equality, leading to women’s empowerment. There are over 1,700 Digital Sakhis across 9 states and 20 districts who have benefitted over 40 lakh individuals in the country.