Infosys Expands Its CSR Activities In The US

In our daily life we can see how computer technology is reshaping the world. And with an aim to make quality computer science education widely available, India’s second largest IT consulting company Infosys will expand its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in the US.

These activities will be carried out by Infosys Foundation located in the US, which is the philanthropic arm of Infosys.

As per a statement issued by the company, the initial outlay for Infosys Foundation would be $5 million (over Rs 31.6 crore) per annum. The Bengaluru-headquartered company has appointed Sudha Murty, Vandana Sikka and Sandeep Dadlani as the trustees of this arm.

Talking about the CSR activities, Murty, who is also the chairperson of Infosys Foundation, said, "Infosys Foundation has always supported the cause of promoting quality education and empowering individuals. I am confident that we will leverage Infosys Foundation's experience in India of imparting technical education to enhance employability."

In India, Infosys Foundation supports several programmes aimed at alleviating hunger, promoting education, improving health, assisting rural development, supporting arts and helping the destitute. For the fiscal year 2015, Infosys Foundation plans to deploy about $40 million towards these initiatives in the country, the company said in a press release.

Vandana Sikka, who is the chairperson of Infosys Foundation, the USA, said, "We want to ensure that lack of resources, prior skills and STEM proficiency are no longer barriers for individuals, in the Americas, seeking to advance their computing skills." (Image: Infosys)