Mumbai, 28 February 2014

Mumbai, India, February 28th support to various NGOs as Philanthropic Partner of Satyamev Jayate for the second time. With a vision to bridge the gap in socio-economic development in India, Reliance Foundation implements and supports initiatives that address the pressing challenges.

“As the Philanthropic Partner of Satyamev Jayate in Season One, Reliance Foundation was able to reach out to many NGOs, engaged in exemplary work. Through various initiatives, we look forward to empowering people and delivering measurable impact. We are confident that our partnership in Season- 2 will prove to be equally rewarding and help us support many more deserving institutions that are walking our path of building a new India.” said Nita M. Ambani, Founder & Chairperson, Reliance Foundation.

Reliance Foundation chaired by Nita M. Ambani has pledged its Reliance Foundation matched generous contribution made by viewers at the end of each episode to each of the 15 partnering NGOs across India during the first season. The organizations are engaged in areas such as rehabilitation of the differently abled, women empowerment, rehabilitation of substance abusers, victims of trafficking, orphaned and abandoned children. These NGOs utilized the grant from Reliance Foundation for implementing various projects. The NGOs touch the lives of about 500,000 people. The following NGOs were supported during the first season:

1) Snehalaya, Ahmednagar

2) Childline, Mumbai

3) Unique Home for Girls, Jalandhar, Punjab

4) Humanity Hospital Trust, West Bengal

5) HIMMAT, Rohtak, Haryana

6) Family Of Disabled, Delhi

7) Amar Jyoti School, Delhi

8) Azad Foundation, Delhi

9) Kheti Virasat Mission, Punjab

10) Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Secunderabad

11) Muktangan Mitra, Pune

12) Association for Rural and Urban Needy, Hyderabad

13) Maitri, Delhi

14) Sambhaav, Ahmedabad

15) Prajwala, Hyderabad

About Reliance Foundation

Reliance Foundation (RF) aims to play a catalytic role in addressing the nation’s development challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions with its focus on five core pillars: Rural Transformation, Education, Health, Urban Renewal, and Promotion and protection of India’s Arts, Culture and Heritage. Smt. Nita M. Ambani is the Founder & Chairperson of Reliance Foundation and the guiding spirit behind the Foundation’s ambitious vision of becoming the leading vehicle for social development, empowering the underprivileged and infusing social transformation in India. Reliance Foundation has touched the lives of over 4 million people in 5000 locations across the country.