21st August 2025: Shri Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director, SBI Foundation, today launched the ‘SBI Sammaan – Hom(e)age to the National Heroes’ project in Sikanderpur Majra, to honor Babu Mool Chand Jain’s legacy. The one-year CSR project works towards holistic development of the village and is being implemented in partnership with Akhil Bhartiya Gramin Uthan Samiti (NGO) and with support of Gram Panchayat, Sikanderpur Majra.
‘SBI Sammaan’ is unique project series initiated with a vision to carry out developmental activities in the native places of renowned freedom fighters, war veterans and public heroes. While the word ‘Sammaan’ means to honour, the uniquely styled ‘Hom(e)age’ indicates the homage being paid right in ‘home’towns of theses icons. The Foundation has already taken up the project implementation in the villages of many prominent personalities from various parts of the country.
As part of the project, Babu Mool Chand Jain Training Centre has been established to provide trainings to youth aspiring to join forces, police services, and other similar jobs. Open gym, physical training yard and running track have been set up for the cause. Gram Seva Kendra has been set up to provide digital services for the community. Educational interventions like Girls Common Room, Smart Classroom, Computer Lab, Science Lab, Solar streetlights have been installed and Anganwadi centres have been renovated. ‘Prerna’ sewing training centre has also been established for the benefit of the local women.
Speaking at the event, Shri Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director of SBI Foundation, remarked, “Sammaan is a distinctive CSR project that aims to uplift the villages of war veterans, national heroes, and freedom fighters. We are privileged to initiate this project in Sikanderpur Majra, to honor Babu Mool Chand Jain, who is known to be ‘Gandhi of Haryana’ and is remembered for his principles. I am confident that the diverse efforts will greatly contribute to the well-being of communities in the locality.”
Shri Rajesh Verma, Executive Director of Akhil Bhartiya Gramin Uthan Samiti, expressed deep appreciation towards SBI Foundation on behalf of the community, emphasizing, “The interventions under the project are already making a significant and positive impact on the lives of thousands of residents. These initiatives have truly brought hope and opportunities to the people of this region.”
During the event, scholarships were awarded over to meritorious students and bicycles were handed over to girls. Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Shrimati Ramrati Gaur, family members of Babu Mool Chand Jain and large number of community members attended the event.
