Kariwala Industries Ltd. is proud to announce the continued success and expansion of its BKF (Bimla Kariwala Foundation) Scholarship Program. Since its launch in 2021, the initiative has provided financial support to young girls from economically disadvantaged families, enabling them to pursue education. Starting with just 4 students, the program now funds 16 scholars, with over 1,700 applications received in 2023 alone. The program aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 4, reinforcing Kariwala's commitment to inclusive and equitable education.
(PRUnderground) October 8th, 2024
Kariwala Industries Ltd., a global leader in the production of sustainable bags and garments, is proud to announce the continued success and expansion of its BKF (Bimla Kariwala Foundation) Scholarship Program. This initiative, which began in 2021, is dedicated to empowering young girls from economically disadvantaged families in communities surrounding the company’s operations by providing essential financial support to pursue their education.
Education is a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty, especially in regions where socio-economic barriers often prevent girls from completing their studies. The BKF Scholarship Program aims to bridge this gap by offering vital financial assistance to bright, deserving students, enabling them to pursue their academic ambitions without the weight of financial constraints.
Since its inception, the BKF Scholarship has grown steadily. Initially supporting 4 students, the program now funds the education of 16 girls, with new scholars being added each year. The scholarship is awarded based on merit, with a rigorous selection process that ensures fairness and transparency. In 2023 alone, the program received over 800 applications at Kariwala’s Falta facility and more than 900 from Kalyani.
Anil Kariwala, CEO of Kariwala Industries Ltd., expressed the company’s deep commitment to education and community empowerment: “Kariwala is not just a business; it’s a family that includes the communities around us. Through the BKF Scholarship Program, we aim to support the dreams of young girls who might otherwise be forced to abandon their education due to economic hardship. We are proud to invest in their future and help nurture the next generation of leaders.”
This initiative is closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, reflecting Kariwala Industries’ commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable education and contributing to the broader goal of social sustainability.
With the BKF Scholarship Program, Kariwala Industries Ltd. reaffirms its belief in the transformative power of education, ensuring that more young girls can pursue their academic dreams, uplift their families, and become agents of change in their communities.
About Kariwala Industries Limited
’Spreading Happiness’ – That’s what our mission is! Everything we do is for only one reason – our responsibility to the society; spread happiness in the community we work in, spread happiness amongst the stakeholders in our business – whether it is a buyer, a supplier, an employee or a living being – including a tree.
The only thing that increases by giving it away is HAPPINESS. Hence, everything we do has only one WHY – how to make anyone who is working with us happy! That is our Dharma. Dharma the sum-total of responsibilities, duties, righteousness and benediction.
Why we do what we do is enunciated most humbly and happily by our mission statement – To Spread Happiness all around, just by doing business with the Principles of Dharma.
Our Core Businesses include Sustainable Bags, Clothing (Workwear, Uniforms and PPE).
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