Bengaluru: Canara Bank celebrated the 79th Independence Day at its head office in Bengaluru with a series of events that included a guard of honour, flag hoisting, the national anthem, and the release of tricolour balloons. The ceremony was led by K Satyanarayana Raju, MD & CEO, in the presence of the bank’s executive directors.
As part of its corporate social responsibility programme, the bank announced the “Canara Bank Dr. Ambedkar Vidya Jyothi Scholarship” to support meritorious SC/ST girl students from underprivileged backgrounds. This year, the bank has allocated scholarships worth ₹1824.68 lakh, which will be distributed across 26 circle offices, 177 regional offices, and over 9,861 branches nationwide. The initiative is designed to enable young students to pursue academic excellence and contribute to building an educated society.
Speaking at the event, K Satyanarayana Raju said, “Education is the pillar to a progressive and inclusive society. We believe that with the Canara bank Dr. Ambedkar Vidya Jyothi scholarship, we are not only investing in the future of the talented young minds but also contributing towards an educated and developed nation.”
In addition to the scholarship scheme, Canara Bank has undertaken projects such as village adoption, construction of toilets and sanitation facilities for girl students in rural schools, and support for social organisations. The bank has extended assistance to Sree Boomika Social Service Trust, which operates an old-age home and orphanage, and partnered with the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled to provide assistive devices to persons with disabilities.
With a legacy spanning 120 years, Canara Bank continues to align its initiatives with the vision of “Shikshit Bharat, Viksit Bharat.” The CSR programme reflects the bank’s focus on social empowerment, equality, and sustainable development, in keeping with the theme of the 79th Independence Day, ‘Naya Bharat’.
BI Bureau
