Dalmia Bharat Foundation Strengthens Rural Livelihoods and Digital Empowerment on Republic Day

Lucknow, January 27, 2026: Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd, marked Republic Day 2026 with impactful community interventions at Nigohi and Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable livelihoods and inclusive development.

At the Dalmia Bharat Sugar plant premises in Nigohi, the DBF team inaugurated nine microenterprises under its flagship Gram Parivartan Program, aimed at enhancing economic self-reliance among rural households. The newly inaugurated microenterprises include: 7 E-rickshaws, a cosmetic shop and a vegetable grocery shop. The event was attended by Sh. Kuldeep Kumar, Plant Head; Mr. Aditya Mohan Gupta, HR Head and Mr. Ashish Bansal, Cane Head, along with officials from the DBF Nigohi team. These livelihood interventions are expected to enable beneficiaries to earn ₹1,00,000–₹1,50,000 annually, ensuring stable income, improved financial security and long-term livelihood sustainability.

In parallel, DBF continued its focus on digital inclusion through the WOW Bus Program in Gangapur village, Hardoi district. As part of the Republic Day celebrations, 45 students were awarded digital literacy certificates at Pramila Devi Shishu Shikshan Sansthan. Launched on 16 October 2025, the initiative has trained 135 children, with 75 currently undergoing training, equipping rural youth above 14 years with essential digital skills. The event was graced by Mr. Atul Agrawal, Unit Head, Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries Limited, Gangapur; Mr. Vijay Shankar Upadhyay, HR Head; Mr. Ramgopal Dwivedi, Pradhan, Gangapur; and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Headmaster

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Ashok Gupta, CEO, Dalmia Bharat Foundation, said: “At Dalmia Bharat, our focus is on creating sustainable and inclusive development pathways for communities. Through initiatives like the WOW Bus digital literacy initiative and the Gram Parivartan Program, we aim to strengthen livelihoods, enhance financial security, and equip rural youth with essential skills for a rapidly evolving world. We remain committed to empowering communities to become self-reliant and future ready.”

Through initiatives spanning livelihood creation and digital education, Dalmia Bharat Foundation continues to empower communities by creating sustainable income opportunities and equipping rural youth with essential future-ready skills, contributing meaningfully to inclusive and resilient development in the regions it serves.

About Dalmia Bharat Foundation:
Dalmia Bharat Foundation focuses on building Sustainable Livelihoods and ensure Rural Development in its program areas. These programs combine in-depth, long-term plans and strategies along with medium- and short-term initiatives and campaigns. Owing to the great differences across locations, DBF has adopted a flexible, multi-intervention approach that allows programs and people to grow together and sustain each other. The two focus areas have been derived from the felt needs of the community and issues material to the business. Visit us at http://www.dalmiabharatfoundation.org.

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