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CSR, PROGRESS THROUGH COMPASSION

Since our inception, and much before Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) became mandatory, our founders have firmly believed that businesses have a responsibility to society at large.

Our founders were big believers in the idea that everyone, regardless of religion, gender, caste or class received quality education and healthcare. We are committed to more than just our business; we’re dedicated to empowering marginalized communities and creating a fairer society. We understand that our actions impact society, the environment, and our stakeholders, and we strive to foster positive change in all these areas.

Our CSR initiatives are centered on four core areas

Healthcare

  • Dharmsinh Desai Methodist Memorial Hospital (DDMM)
  • Mobile Medical Unit (MMU)

Gender Equality

  • Adruta Children Home
APAR Healthcare

Rural Development

  • Touching live of communities near manufacturing facilities

Education

  • Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU)
  • Dr. N. D. Desai Faculty of Medical Science and Research
  • Govardhan Skill Center (GSC)
  • Sister Nivedita School on Wheels
APAR Education
DDU

Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU)

Established in 1968 in Nadiad, Gujarat, India, Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) has a rich history as a premier institution of higher learning. DDU was founded on the visionary ideals of its namesake, Shri Dharmsinh Desai, a respected Member of Parliament.

Objective

  • To provide quality education and foster holistic development among students through diverse academic programs and state-of-the-art facilities

Highlights

  • Accredited Grade A by NAAC in cycle III for academic excellence.
  • Collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for 25 years, undertaking significant sponsored research projects.
Dr. N. D. Desai Faculty of Medical Science & Research

Dr. N. D. Desai Faculty of Medical Science & Research

Established in 2018, the Dr. N. D. Desai Faculty of Medical Science & Research, part of the Dharamsinh Desai University was built with the vision of our late Chairman Dr. N. D. Desai and operates under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Dr. H. M. Desai, offering exceptional medical treatment free of cost to lower income communities.

Objective

  • Access to Quality Healthcare by offering high-quality healthcare services to economically disadvantaged individuals at no cost.
  • Provide Skilled Healthcare and address the national shortage of qualified medical professionals.

Highlights

  • Inaugurated the Disha Patel Dialysis Centre, which started with 5 dialysis machines, and is being expanded to a full-fledged independent building with a facility of 40 dialysis machines to treat patients with kidney failure.
  • Provided free consultation, free investigations along with free treatment for Outpatient Departments (OPD) and Inpatient Departments (IPD) cases.
  • Offering affordable services with a case fee of just Rs. 5, dentures at Rs. 50 and subsidized oral cancer surgeries through the dental college.

Beneficiaries Information

Services (till date) Beneficiaries
Outdoor Patients (OPD) 13,07,195
Indoor Patients (IPD) 88,305
Surgeries (OT) 34,985
Laboratory tests More than 31 Lakh
X-Rays More than 2 Lakh
Sonography More than 1 Lakh
New-born treated in NICU More than 8,000
Gynaecology Delivery More than 8,000
Food three times ~ 700 meals daily
Govardhan Skill Centre (GSC)

Govardhan Skill Centre (GSC)

Established in 2022 under the leadership of Mrs. Maithili Desai, wife of the late former CMD N. D. Desai, in collaboration with trusts of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness).

Objective

  • Strengthen Educational Advancement
  • Enhance Skill Development
  • Nurture Youth Empowerment
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Highlights

  • Collaborations with over 25 corporations ensure job placements and that the curriculum meets industry standards.
  • Over 650 tribal students have been skilled and successfully placed in various industries.
  • Overall 72 GSC students were trained and placed successfully from electrical technician, welding technology and plumbing courses contributing to community development and economic growth.
  • APAR Industries provided sponsorship for 305 students for technical and entrepreneurial courses.
  • Vocational training was provided to 50 tribal students. This initiative has not only equipped these young individuals with valuable skills but has also led to the successful recruitment of 40 students at APAR’s Khatalwada manufacturing plant, providing them with stable income and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Skill development training was provided to more than 3000 students on advanced technical skills such as CNC machines, laser cutting, PCB making, 3D printing etc.
Women's Ward

Dharmsinh Desai Memorial Methodist (DDMM) Heart Institute

The Dharamsinh Desai Memorial Methodist (DDMM) Heart Institute of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery was established in 1993 to provide accessible cardiac care in Gujarat. As a charitable trust, it has consistently focused on affordability and advanced medical facilities.

Objective

  • Strengthen Educational Advancement
  • Enhance Skill Development
  • Nurture Youth Empowerment

Highlights

  • Make world-class cardiac care accessible and affordable. Guided by this mission, the institute aims to secure a healthier future for all.
  • Support economically disadvantaged and marginalized communities. Commitment to providing cardiac care to those who need it most but may have limited access due to financial constraints or social marginalization.

Cardiac Services Beneficiaries

Services Beneficiaries Free of Cost
Cardiac consultations 9,069 3,966
Echocardiography 5,927 2,031
Cardiac catheterization 1,052 284
Cardiac surgeries 297 186
Blood for hemophilia 6,151 1,211
Economically disadvantaged patients 7,042 7,042