Our Commitments

Torrent Group concentrates its efforts diligently in the areas of:

• Community Healthcare
• Education
• Art & Culture
• Ecology

The CSR activities are mainly confined at the places where Group’s headquarters are situated and locations in and around its operations so that the twin objectives of service to the neighbourhood & the community along with involving the individual & collective will and efforts of the Torrent Family can be achieved.

SANKALAN

• Sankalan in Ahmedabad is a Neuro Rehabilitation centre of excellence where science, compassion, and technology converge to help patients reclaim their independence and dignity.
• The belief is that every individual deserves a chance to rebuild life after neurological challenges and Sankalan's expert clinical team with state-of the-art technology create personalized rehabilitation journeys.
• Patients find access to advanced diagnostics such as multimodal neuroimaging and therapies in physical, occupational, balance, speech, and cognitive rehabilitation, supported by robotics and virtual reality, that enhance the brain's capacity to rewire and relearn.
• Each program is thoughtfully tailored, drawing on EEG (Electroencephalogram), FNIRS (Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy), and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) insights to design therapy goals that are evidence based and aligned with the emotional, social, and functional needs of every patient. Caregivers and families are involved as active participants, ensuring a care journey that extends beyond the walls of the centre.
• Sankalan's vision is to transform the lives of those affected by neurological injuries and conditions by enabling functional recovery, rebuilding confidence, and fostering self-reliance
• The center aspires to create an ecosystem where patients regain mobility, communication, and cognitive skills, while also rediscovering joy, dignity, and the possibility of returning to work and community life.
• At Sankalan, rehabilitation is more than a process - it is a partnership of patients, families, and clinicians working together towards renewed hope.

Abhivyakti City Arts Project

Art should be for everyone as it has the power to inspire, unite, and transform. Through Abhivyakti City Arts Project, the Foundation brings artists and communities together by making creative experiences open and accessible to all.

Abhivyakti is a celebration of creativity that amalgamates emerging and established artists from across the country, offering them an open, nurturing platform to explore, express, and evolve - while actively engaging communities and inviting people to experience, participate in, and connect with art. The first edition was launched in 2018 as an approach-and-curate event. Local artists were encouraged to share their art with the audience, transforming the city into a vibrant canvas of artistic expression.

Spanning dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, Abhivyakti curates inclusive, multidisciplinary experiences - all offered free of cost to the audience. Artists are invited to submit fresh concepts, which are reviewed by expert curators and mentors. Selected projects receive mentorship, developmental support, and financial assistance. These are then premiered during a 15-day annual event held in Ahmedabad.

As of November 2025, Abhivyakti City Arts Project showcased 2500+ artists across 550+ performances in last 7 editions with a cumulative footfall of over 1 million.

With its growing reputation, it expanded to Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and Bhuj, drawing a cumulative footfall of over 29,000 attendees across these cities.

Abhivyakti performances feature at parks developed under UNM Foundation's Pratiti programme. These open-air shows create meaningful connections between art, people, and green public spaces. Ranip Park Sindhubhavan Garden Swati Bungalows Park Thaltej Park Hebatpur Park

To read more: http://www.abhivyaktiart.org/

Shikshasetu

Shikshasetu: A Teaching-Learning Enhancement Programme

UNM Foundation's education initiatives aim to improve the quality of schooling, reduce learning gaps, strengthen infrastructure, and support higher education and employability for underserved communities. Shiksha Setu is aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and promoting comprehensive development of children. This initiative encompassed a range of programmes designed to address holistic educational needs, with a significant emphasis on strengthening foundational learning, vocational training, and sustainable development.

The Learning Enhancement Programme (LEP) was launched in 2011 to provide quality education in primary schools, especially in rural areas. It included technology-based learning such as smart digital classrooms and tablet assisted education. A special in-school remedial support programme helped bridge learning gaps. Over 29,000 students across 117 rural schools benefited. Around 60% of students in LEP camps transitioned into active readers.

The Balvatika initiative focused on early childhood education, supporting children from Balvatika to Grade 2. It covered 15 schools across Banaskantha, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, and Surat districts. Over 1,100 children were supported through upgraded infrastructure, enhanced teacher training, technology integration, and self-learning materials.

The Balvatika initiative focused on early childhood education, supporting children from Balvatika to Grade 2. It covered 15 schools across Banaskantha, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, and Surat districts. Over 1,100 children were supported through upgraded infrastructure, enhanced teacher training, technology integration, and self-learning materials.

The SuGanitam initiative aimed at enhancing mathematical proficiency among students. With 25 schools enrolled, the programme provided innovative teaching-learning materials that promoted hands-on learning, making mathematics more engaging and accessible for students.

The Second Chance Programme offers academic support to school dropout youth, helping them complete their Class 10 exams through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). 186 students have benefitted so far.

Going ahead, Shiksha Setu aims at enhancing learning levels of 35000+ students from Balvatika to Grade 10 in 150+ government primary and secondary schools of Mehsana, Banaskantha, Surat and Dang districts. The program will aim at achieving 100% transition from grade 8 to 9 and complete schooling for all in the next three years.

Ujaas

Ujaas - An Initiative for Supporting Old age homes.

Objective

• To improve the lives of senior citizens and contribute to the overall well-being of society
• To uplift the deprived sections of society by supporting and serving the elderly residing in care facilities
• To provide complete and quality care and to ensure that the resident senior citizens live with respect and dignity in a safe, secure, compassionate, friendly environment and surroundings.
• To provide companionship, emotional support, therapeutic occupation, recreation facilities and activities to overcome social isolation and loneliness.

Impact

Initiated in August 2023 under this initiative UNM Foundation has covered 106 Old Age Homes covering 5000+ inmates during more than 1000 visits to such homes by more than 1100 unique volunteers.

Shardashish

Enhancing Education Infrastructure & Access

The Shardashish School Initiative focuses on ensuring learning-friendly, child-friendly school infrastructure by constructing new school buildings or upgrading existing infrastructure. The objective is to create clean, safe, and modern learning environments for students and teachers. So far, 7 schools catering to approx 5,000 students have been developed.

Shardashish Primary and High School, Chhapi: A new building has been built with 35 rooms, science and computer labs, an assembly hall, and a playground. It serves 712 primary and 1,286 high school students.

Sharda Mandir Primary School, Indrad: A new building was built with 22 classrooms, computer labs, and a mid-day meal kitchen, serving over 850 students.

Shardashish Primary and High School, Memadpur: A modern campus was reconstructed with 30 rooms, serving 518 primary and over 450 high school students.

Primary School, Akhakhol (Surat): A new school building was constructed with 8 classrooms for grades 1 to 8, currently educating 111 students.

Shardashish School, Sabarmati (Ahmedabad): Equipped with 30 classrooms, a computer lab, library, study room, and an assembly hall, it supports over 550 students.

Pratiti

City parks and public spaces have been facing ecological stress due to rapid urbanisation and effects of climate change. These green spaces play an important role in controlling temperatures, improving air quality and biodiversity, collecting rainwater, and absorbing carbon and pollutants. Yet, many parks remain neglected.

The Pratiti Programme was started to transform such spaces into sustainable ecological zones with areas for recreation, children's play, pets, cultural events, and quiet reflection in natural surroundings. The seeds of this initiative were planted in 1995, when Torrent Group adopted Parimal Garden, a landmark garden in Ahmedabad.

The Pratiti programme was formalised in 2016 as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the UNM Foundation and local governing bodies to develop, maintain, and restore urban parks.

Today, Pratiti has developed 8,44,000 square metres area covering 17 parks, 2 Lakes, an urban forest, and the afforestation of Shetrunjay Hills (described later) positively impacting more than 60 lakh people annually.

Ahmedabad UNM Foundation restored and maintains 13 parks in Ahmedabad covering 12% of the city's total parks area.

The iconic gardens of Ahmedabad - Parimal, Lokmanya Tilak (Victoria), and Sardar Baug have been developed, and are being maintained under Pratiti.

Other developed parks include Sindhu Bhavan, Swati Bungalow, Thaltej, Hebatpur, Ranip, Sukan, Naroda; and Zolapur & Kesardi Lakes.

Ongoing projects include the development of Late Haren Pandya Park, AUDA (Mondeal Heights), Gulmohar Villa (Science City), and Heritage Parks. Additionally, the Adalaj Urban Forest is now being developed.

Surat: The programme set foot in Surat where the Jyotindra Dave & Ravi Shankar Maharaj gardens, and Lake Piplod were restored - covering 6% of Surat's total parks area. Redevelopment work for the Swami Vivekanand and Veer Savarkar gardens is ongoing.

Daman (UT): The Foundation also developed, and maintains green areas around Daman fort, Devka and Jampore beaches.

The programme is now being extended to the city of Mumbai.

Shetrunjay Hills Afforestation

A major ecological restoration project covering 40 hectares of the Shetrunjay Hills in Palitana is ongoing. This effort aims to restore biodiversity while preserving the ecological and spiritual heritage of the site.

A major ecological restoration project covering 40 hectares of the Shetrunjay Hills in Palitana is ongoing. This effort aims to restore biodiversity while preserving the ecological and spiritual heritage of the site.

A total of 29,000 plants have been planted across 40Ha with species finalized in consultation with the Forest Department, emphasizing native varieties suited to the terrain. The diversity includes large canopy trees like Banyan and Neem, mid canopy trees like Palash and Amaltash, and small canopy trees like Amla and Parijat, among others.

A 1,450 sq. mt. nursery with an 870 sq. mt. covered shed has been developed for sapling storage and seed germination. The site is equipped with a drip irrigation system supported by a borewell and a 100 kL underground tank, supplemented by sweet water tankers to meet irrigation needs.

Green Cover

• At Surat Generation (SUGEN) and Dahej Generation (DGEN) Plant, rainwater is harvested to conserve and reuse.
• Over 43% of the total SUGEN Plant area and 40% 48.24% of the total DGEN Plant area are under green cover as against the statutory norm of 33%.
• Further, 50 meters of green periphery plantation has been undertaken against the norm of 30 meters at SUGEN.
• More than 1,28,000 trees Nearly 150,000 trees of various sizes have been planted at SUGEN.
• Around 893 1500 trees were transplanted with a healthy success rate of 77% during the construction of SUGEN Plant, during which period no trees were cut down.
• Trees were planted across 5500 sq. meters of land near SUGEN and the income generated from these plantations goes to the villagers.
• Mangroves were planted in 50 Hectares of land in Dahej to arrest soil erosion in the coastal belt near DGEN Plant.
• Roof top Solar is installed and commissioned at Plant & township.
• MEGHDHANUSH, the township at DGEN is certified as GREEN RESIDENTIAL SOCIETY by the IGBC with its highest rating – PLATINUM, after considering parameters like environment friendly appliances, buildings and its construction materials, landscape, renewable energy use, waste disposal, smart plumbing fittings, energy efficient electric fittings, etc.
• Since Aug. 2021, at DGEN township, nearly 96,645 milk bags are sent to The Milk Bag Project – a plastic recycling initiative by Bajaj group.
• Both, SUGEN & DGEN plant has zero discharge of effluent or sewage. The treated water is used for irrigation.

Green Initiatives:

• The formulations blocks of Torrent Pharma’s Dahej facility have been designed based on a detailed sun path analysis that reduces their exposure to sun thereby reducing the heat load for air conditioning. Besides, 33% of the total land area of the plant has been allocated for green cover.
• All manufacturing and research facilities of Torrent Pharma are zero discharge sites. All treated waste water and manure made out of the site's bio-degradable waste are used in the green areas within the site.
• Urja Dweep is a unique self-energizing residential complex based solely on green power at SUGEN Plant (Surat). It comprises: Swadhar (the medical centre), Jarul (a 48 apartment residential colony) and a Bio Gas plant for using the waste of the surroundings and consequently support the gas and electricity requirement of Swadhar and Jarul.
• Rain water harvesting to conserve and reuse water at SUGEN and DGEN Plants.

Upcoming Initiatives

1. UNM Medical College & General Hospital, Vyara :

• Transforming Healthcare & Medical Education in Tribal Gujarat
• Access to quality healthcare in rural and tribal regions has long been constrained by a paucity of medical professionals and specialized services. To bridge this critical gap, UNM Foundation – Torrent Group, in strategic collaboration with the Government of Gujarat, has initiated the establishment of UNM Medical College & General Hospital (UNM MCGH), Vyara, under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model:
• Situated in the tribal heartland of Tapi district, the project will redefine healthcare delivery and medical education in underserved geographies. The existing 150-bed Vyara General Hospital is being transformed into a cutting edge, 605 bed multi-specialty teaching hospital, with provisions for future expansion to an ~800 bed facility, with an affiliated 150 MBBS seat medical college. This brownfield development is meticulously aligned with National Medical Commission (NMC) standards, ensuring uncompromising academic rigor and clinical excellence. The MBBS course will commence in 2027.

2. Maintenance of Lakes

• UNM Foundation has partnered with the Government of Gujarat for the maintenance of 69 lakes covering an area of 2 million sq meters in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
• 6 MoUs have been signed with various bodies of the Government of Gujarat as part of this partnership.
• Maintenance work will include cleaning of the lakes, walkways and pathways around it, upkeep of sanitation blocks, and ensuring appropriate lighting and security.

3. Landscape and Urban Design of Sarkhej - Gandhinagar (SG) Highway

• UNM Foundation will be supporting the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) for landscape and urban designing of 42 kms of the SG Highway.
• The UNM Foundation will engage experts in the field of landscape designing, traffic management etc.
• The project will serve as a benchmark for public-sector infrastructure, by streamlining heavy traffic while ensuring safety, providing high-quality public amenities such as green areas, clean and accessible toilets, parking facilities, properly designated pedestrian walkways, street furniture, clear and comprehensive signage and adequate lighting

4. Redevelopment of Townhall, Ahmedabad

• Sheth Mangaldas Girdharlal Memorial Hall, popularly known as Townhall, is one of the oldest public hall and performance theatres in Ahmedabad, built in the 1930s.
• UNM Foundation has taken up the responsibility to renovate Townhall and to restore its former glory.
• The project will take approximately 36 months for completion, post which, it will have a capacity of 900 seats, along with the best sound, lights and acoustic systems available.
• The space will also feature cafes for the visitors.

5. Redevelopment of Crematoriums, Ahmedabad

• The Foundation has taken up the redevelopment of crematoriums around the city of Ahmedabad.
• The goal is to create modern facilities with very low pollution levels, for the use of the citizens.
• This endeavour is being kicked off with the redevelopment of the VS Crematorium at Paldi.
• The Crematorium is set to get restored with state-of-the-art facilities, green landscapes that would offer a peaceful environment, and gas and wood chambers to decrease emissions.

6. Palitana Development Project

• Palitana is one of the most important tirths for the Jain community. Every year, thousands of Jain pilgrims undertake the sacred 6-gau yatra around Shatrunjay Hill
• At the base of the Shatrunjay Hills (Taleti), UNM Foundation, in partnership with Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi, is developing a 35,000 sq. yard parcel of land
• The facilities planned at this site include a Dharamshala, Parna bhavan, Bhojanalay, Auditorium, Upashraya, Jinalaya, conference rooms, and landscaped gardens
• To support pilgrims along the 18 km-long route, UNM Foundation will construct drinking water facilities at 11 locations for the benefit of the yatris.

7. Shree Mahavir Jain Vidyalay (SMJV) - Construction of Hostel building at Paldi, Ahmedabad.

• Palitana is one of the most important tirths for the Jain community. Every year, thousands of Jain pilgrims undertake the sacred 6-gau yatra around Shatrunjay Hill
• At the base of the Shatrunjay Hills (Taleti), UNM Foundation, in partnership with Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi, is developing a 35,000 sq. yard parcel of land
• The facilities planned at this site include a Dharamshala, Parna bhavan, Bhojanalay, Auditorium, Upashraya, Jinalaya, conference rooms, and landscaped gardens
• To support pilgrims along the 18 km-long route, UNM Foundation will construct drinking water facilities at 11 locations for the benefit of the yatris.

8. Tarangaji Development Project - Construction of Dharamshala, Bhojanalay & Upashray

• Tarangaji Development Project - Construction of Dharamshala, Bhojanalay & Upashray
• Tarangaji is an important Jain Tirth located in Kheralu, Gujarat. The temple currently has an existing Dharamshala that serves visiting pilgrims.
• The UNM Foundation, in partnership with Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi, has undertaken the development of following new facilities spread across an area of 75,000 square feet
• A new Dharamshala with 156 rooms for pilgrims
• A Bhojanalay (Dining Hall) with a seating capacity for 232 persons
• Upashray facilities for Sadhu and Sadhvi Maharajs

9. Construction of a Dharamshala in Kumbhariyaji, Gujarat

• Kumbhariyaji is a historically important Jain mandir, located about 3 kms from the Ambaji temple, in Gujarat.
• UNM Foundation in partnership with the Anandji Kalyanji trust is building a Dharamshala with 40 rooms, along with 2 dormitories with a capacity of 35 beds each, a Bhojanalay and a community kitchen.
• The total constructed area will be 61,000 square feet.

10. Old Age Home For Jain Sadhu Maharajs'

• An old age home for Jain Sadhu Maharajs' is being constructed at Ambli in Ahmedabad, featuring modern living facilities, medical care, and a community dining area
• The home built over an area of 67,476 square feet will house the following facilities;
• 41 rooms for Sadhu Maharajs and their guests
• Derasars (Jain Temple)
• OPD room, General ward and Intensive Care Unit
• Library and Community Hall
• Administration office and Staff room