Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Purpose
The South Indian Bank Ltd. is grateful to the society for the support and encouragement in the bank's growth and development. The Bank believes that no organization can make sustainable development without the patronage from the society. The Bank is committed in the integration of social and environmental concerns in its business operations and also in the interactions with its stakeholders. The Bank shall continue to have among its objectives, the promotion and growth of the national economy and shall continue to be mindful of its social and moral responsibilities to customers, shareholders, employees and society. Bank is committed to financing the economic and developmental activities of the nation with concern for human rights and environment.
CSR is a continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large.
Vision
The Bank’s CSR mission is to contribute to the social and economic development of the community. Through a series of interventions, the bank seeks to mainstream economically, physically and socially challenged groups and to draw them into the cycle of growth, development and empowerment. At the core of this, its commitment to reach out to marginalized communities through its Sustainable Livelihood Initiatives. The Bank’s strategy is to integrate its activities in community development, social responsibility and environmental responsibility and encourage each business unit or function to include these considerations into its operations whether directly or in participation or in association with or jointly with NGOs of repute, Trusts, Partnership, Corporate or any other such organization as the Bank deems fit.
South Indian Bank supports St. Thomas Asylum, Kaipuzha, Kottayam, Kerala
- As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, a Brand New Vehicle was handed over to St. Thomas Asylum, Kaipuzha, Kottayam, Kerala by Mr. Anto George T (CGM –HR & Operations, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Sr. Francy (Director of St. Thomas Asylum) and Mr. Pradeep V N (DGM & Regional Head - Kottayam, South Indian Bank).
South Indian Bank supports Santhwanam Social Apostolate Centre, Thrissur, Kerala
- As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, 3 CNG Autos were handed over to M/s. Santhwanam by Mr. Anto George T (CGM – HR & Operations, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Mar Andrews Thazhath (Archbishop of Trichur, Kerala), Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhi (Archbishop Emeritus of Trichur, Kerala), Honorable Jharkhand Governor Mr. C.P Radhakrishnan, Adv. K. Rajan (Minister for Revenue and Housing, Kerala), Mr. K. Krishnankutty (Minister for Electricity, Kerala).
South Indian Bank supports St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Jammu
- As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, an Ambulance was handed over to St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Jammu by Mr. Renjith R Nair(Deputy General Manager & Regional Head – Delhi, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Rev. Ivan Pereira (Bishop of Diocese of Jammu &Sreenagar), Fr. Justin Thiraviam (Director,Catholic Social Service Society), Sr. Annies M P Manickathan (Administrator,St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Jammu),Fr. Senoj Thomas (Director,St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Jammu)and Mr. Sarath Ravi (Manager,South Indian Bank,Jammu Branch)
South Indian Bank supports Mother Theresa Peace Home, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, an underground rain water harvest tank was constructed and handed over to Mother Theresa Peace Home, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu by Mr. Anto George T (Chief General Manager - HR & Operations, South Indian Bank) in the presence of Rev.Fr.Paul Mar Alappatt (Bishop of Ramanathapuram Diocese), Mr. Joyal John (DGM & Regional Head –Coimbatore, South Indian Bank), Ms.Dhanya K (Cluster Head –Pallapalayam, South Indian Bank) and Ms. Dhanya R (RSM- GBD & TASC, South Indian Bank)
South Indian Bank supports St. Simon De Rojas Mercy Home, Aranattukara,Thrissur, Kerala
- As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, a Brand New Bolero Neo was handed over to the residents of St. Simon De Rojas Mercy Home,Aranattukara, Thrissur, Kerala by Mr. Anto George T, Chief General Manager - HR & Operations, South Indian Bank in the presence of Fr.Francis Kulithingal O.SS.T, Director-St.Simon De Rojas Mercy Home, Fr.Antony Pullukattu O.SS.T ,Superior of the Holy Trinity Ashram, Fr.Mathew Maniankerry O.SS.T, Mr. Madhu M, JGM & Regional Head – Thrissur,South Indian Bank, Mr. John C A, DGM & Head – Customer Relations Department, South Indian Bank and Mr. Shine Kappen, Chief Manager - Customer Relations Department, South Indian Bank
Our CSR Initiative of rolling out Advanced Motor Bike Patrolling Vehicles for Thrissur City Police
- Flagging off ceremony of Thrissur City Police’s Advanced Motor Bike Patrolling Vehicles named ‘City Tuskers’ by Mr. Anto George T, Chief General Manager - HR & Operations along with Mr. Ankit Ashokan IPS, Commissioner of Police, Thrissur and Mr. Mohan T M, General Manager – Legal on 18th March 2023
South Indian Bank supports St. Joseph’s Home, Pullazhi, Thrissur
- As part of the CSR initiative of the Bank, a Brand New Bolero Neo was handed over to the residents of St. Joseph’s Home, Pullazhi, Thrissur, Kerala by Mr. Anto George T, Chief General Manager - HR & Operations in the presence of Mar Andrews Thazhath, Archbishop of Thrissur, Mr. Madhu M, JGM & Regional Head – Thrissur, Mr. John C A, DGM & Head – Customer Relations & CSR and Mr. Shine Kappen, Chief Manager - Customer Relations Department
Thrissur Corporation Vadakkechira Bus Hub Renovation
- The renovated Thrissur Corporation Vadakkechira Bus Hub was opened to the public by Honorable Chief Minister of Kerala, Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan on 9th September 2020, through video conference. The bus hub was constructed under the CSR Initiative of South Indian Bank for Thrissur Corporation.
Fourth edition of South Indian Bank's merit scholarship scheme 'SIB Scholar'
- Students who won the fourth edition of South Indian Bank’s merit scholarship scheme ‘SIB Scholar’ with MD & CEO Sri V.G.Mathew, EVP (Operations) Sri.Thomas Joseph K. and EVP(Credit) Sri.Sivakumar G. during the launch ceremony at Thrissur.
Third edition of South Indian Bank's merit scholarship scheme 'SIB Scholar'
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Students who won the third edition of South Indian Bank’s merit scholarship scheme ‘SIB Scholar’ with the trustees of SIB Foundation, Mr. V.G. Mathew, MD & CEO, Mr. Thomas Joseph K., EVP(Operations), Mr. Sivakumar G., EVP(Credit), Mr. Raphael T.J, CGM & CIO and Dr. Christy Fernandez, Retd. IAS & External Trustee, during the launch ceremony at Thrissur.
South Indian Bank Supports Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018
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South Indian Bank’s MD & CEO Mr. V. G. Mathew handing over the Memorandum of Understanding formalising the Bank’s status as CSR partner for the upcoming Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018, to Mr. Bose Krishnamachari (President, Kochi Biennale Foundation), in the presence of Mr. Raphael T.J (Senior General Manager & CIO, South Indian Bank), Mr. Ajit C. Jacob (Deputy General Manager, Customer Relations Department, South Indian Bank), Mr. Riyas Komu (Secretary, Kochi Biennale Foundation) and Mr. N. P. Kurian (GM, Kochi Biennale Foundation).
South Indian Bank Supports Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016
- South Indian Bank’s MD & CEO Mr. V. G. Mathew handing over the Memorandum of Understanding formalising the Bank’s status as CSR partner for the upcoming Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016, to Mr. Bose Krishnamachari President (Kochi Biennale Foundation), in the presence of Mr. Thomas Joseph K. (Executive Vice President (Admin), South Indian Bank), Mr. A. A. Thomas, (Assistant General Manager (CSR), South Indian Bank) and Mr. N. P. Kurian (GM, Kochi Biennale Foundation).
South Indian Bank Supports Buds Rehabilitation Centre, Ponnani
- Handing over ceremony of the school bus for Buds Rehabilitation centre of Ponnani Municipality under CSR initiative of South Indian Bank, in the presence of Dr. E. Sreedharan, by Mr. Paul V. L. (General Manager, Admin) along with Mr. C. P. Mohammed Kunhi (Chairman, Ponnani Municipality), Ms. Chithra H. (Deputy General Manager, RO Kozhikode) and Mr. Thomas A. A. (Assistant General Manager, Planning & Development Dept.).
KRIPA (Kerala Rehabilitation Institute for the Physically Affected), Kalamassery
- Handing over of the school bus for KRIPA Special School under CSR Initiative of South Indian Bank to Rev. Fr. Paul Nedumchallil CMI (Director, KRIPA Special School) by Mr. Reddy N. J. (Joint General Manager and Regional Head, RO Ernakulam), in the presence of Rev. Fr. Jacob Menachery CMI (Asst. Director, KRIPA Special School, Mr. Manu Jose (Senior Manager and Aluva Branch Head), students and staffs of KRIPA school.
Inauguration of SIB Scholar
- South Indian Bank’s MD & CEO Sri. V.G. Mathew and Dr. E. Sreedharan, along with the students from various colleges in Kerala, who won the ‘SIB Scholar’. Mr Sivakumar.G E.V.P (Credit) and Mr. V.L. Paul, G.M (Admin) also seen.
South Indian Bank Supports Parappur Sports and Education Trust
- Mr. Paul V.L. GM (Admin) and Mr. Thomas A.A. AGM (CSR), South Indian Bank along with the selected candidates of Parappur Sports and Education Trust, Kerala. South Indian bank promotes the budding talents in football as a part of its CSR initiative and has been supporting the coaching programmes initiated by Parappur Sports and Education Trust.
South Indian Bank Supports Regional Cancer Centre(RCC), Trivandrum
- Handing over ceremony of furniture items for the use of newly constructed Pediatric Oncology OP Block at Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum under CSR initiative of South Indian Bank, in the presence of Dr. Paul Sebastian, Director, Regional Cancer Centre by Mr. K Satheesh Kumar. (Deputy General Manager, Regional Office Trivandrum).
Handing over of 2 electric cars to Jubilee Mission Hospital
- South Indian Bank has handed over 2 electric cars to M/s Jubilee Mission Hospital, Thrissur as a part of Bank’s Corporate Social responsibility for promoting ‘Green Initiatives’. The cars are meant for the patient transport and medical exigencies of the hospital and promotes green concept without airpollution.
MOU Exchange Ceremony between SIB and Parappur Sports & Education Trust (PSET)
- MOU Exchange Ceremony between SIB and Parappur Sports & Education Trust (PSET) for financial support for the promotion of football under the CSR initiatives of the Bank. Mr. Raphael T J, SGM &CIO of the South Indian Bank exchanging MOU with Mr. A.S. Lal, Chairman of PSET.
Inauguration of renovated causality block at M I Mission Hospital
- Inauguration of renovated causality block at M I Mission Hospital, Engadiyur, Thrissur by Padmavibhushan Dr. E Sreedharan in presence of Mr. Paul V.L, Senior General Manager (Admin) of the South Indian Bank. Mr. T .S. Pattabhiraman, Chiarman & MD of Kalyan Silks and Fr. Dr. Francis Alapatt, Director, M I Mission Hospital are also seen.
Second edition of South Indian Bank’s merit scholarship scheme ‘SIB Scholar’
- Students who won the second edition of South Indian Bank’s merit scholarship scheme ‘SIB Scholar’ with Mr. V.G. Mathew, MD & CEO and Mr. Raphael T J, SGM & CIO during the launch ceremony at Kozhikode.