The smallest places can hold the biggest dreams—and Infosys Foundation is proving it every single day
Infosys Foundation in 2025
Infosys Foundation is the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys Limited, which is India’s leading IT firm. Founded by author and social worker Sudha Murty in 1996, it was conceived on the belief that business cannot be separated from society, that business success has to be followed by social responsibility. Today, the Foundation is one of India’s most elite charitable organizations, committed to education, health care, rural development, livelihoods, arts, culture, and a sustainable environment.
In 2025, it is making India’s villages a canvas of promise—classrooms turning into STEM labs, health facilities turning into centers of life-saving, dusty roads leading to opportunities, and innovation spilling out of underprivileged villages.
With over ₹1,500 crore spent and 50 million lives impacted, the Foundation is changing the game through model schools, digital skilling platforms, maternal healthcare initiatives, livelihood programs, and the Aarohan Awards for grassroots innovations. All of these initiatives enforce one idea: rural India is not catching up—it is leapfrogging.
From Sudha Murty’s Bold Vision to a Nationwide Movement of Change
When Sudha Murty created Infosys Foundation in 1996, her vision was straightforward yet ambitious—philanthropy should be disciplined like business. The early days were not smooth. It was difficult to persuade rural schools to use digital tools, hospitals frequently had no employees to run recently donated machinery, and most communities distrusted a corporate-sponsored foundation entering their lives.
However, Murty’s conviction of “compassion with discipline” made impediments stepping stones. Through emphasizing openness, professionalism, and long-term viability, the Foundation gradually earned the trust. That began with minimal classrooms and mobile health camps is today a countrywide force for good, impacting 50 million+ lives and investing more than ₹1,500 crore in initiatives that synthesize empathy with engineering prowess.
How Infosys Foundation Is Turning Chalkboards Into Careers and Digital Classrooms Into Launchpads
Education is at the center of Infosys Foundation’s transformation agenda. In 2025, the Foundation launched 11 model schools in rural Mysuru under the Samatva programme. These schools boast modern STEM labs, digital classrooms equipped with interactive technology, and teachers trained to bridge the rural-to-global learning gap.
The Infosys Springboard platform also adds force to this endeavor by providing close to 19,000 courses, making digital learning accessible to rural and small-town youth. Collaborations with the Chennai Mathematical Institute and IISc mean that top-level learning is no longer the prerogative of the top institutions.
Apart from this, Infosys established a Makers Lab at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (Lucknow) in June 2025. The laboratory enables students and educators to tinker with robotics, artificial intelligence, IoT, and 3D printing—converting ideas into prototypes and classrooms into innovation launchpads. Already, in FY25 alone, over 48,000 youth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities were trained, while over 2,300 students, along with 130 teachers of Mysuru, are already benefiting from the new model schools.
Building Healthcare Systems That Deliver Dignity, Access, and Lasting Trust
Healthcare is not only about hospitals—it is also about dignity, access, and long-term trust. Infosys Foundation has been upgrading infrastructure, donating sophisticated medical equipment, and rolling out mobile medical units to provide even the most remote villages with quality healthcare.
During July 2025, the Foundation contributed ₹48 crore to women and children’s healthcare in rural Karnataka. This includes NICU, PICU, operating theater, and high-tech diagnostic facilities at Sri Sathya Sai Sarla Memorial Hospital, bridging critical gaps in infant and mother care in the rural sector.
In FY25, more than 50 hospitals were upgraded, 100+ rural healthcare camps were organized, and preventive health drives raised standards of hygiene and knowledge among the underserved
Skilling India’s Youth for Jobs of Tomorrow and Creating Livelihoods That Last
One of Infosys Foundation’s boldest initiatives is the Springboard Livelihood Program, launched in July 2025 with a ₹200 crore investment. Its mission is to create 500,000 jobs by 2030 by combining technical skills with soft skills training. Already in FY25, more than 80,000 job seekers have secured employment across IT, BFSI, retail, logistics, and emerging AI-driven industries.
Alongside this, 48,000 students were trained through specialized courses that included 100 hours of technical learning and 20 hours of professional development. By partnering with ICT Academy and over 20 implementation partners, Infosys Foundation is ensuring that skilling is not just about learning—it is about converting learning into livelihoods.
Aarohan Awards 2025: Funding Grassroots Innovations That Can Transform India
Aarohan Social Innovation Awards are unique in the sense that it is a funding platform combined with mentorship. In 2025, it provides prize money of ₹2 crore, with the potential of up to ₹50 lakh per winner, but the real value includes incubation, visibility, and mentoring for scaling solutions.
Previous winners demonstrate the power of small ideas making a big impact. Inali Arm created low-cost prosthetics that reached more than 15,000 individuals. nLite 360 designed a portable neonatal phototherapy unit that saved newborn lives in rural hospitals. Smart Vision Glasses provided AI-based assistance to the visually impaired. And One Home One Toilet turned into a scalable sanitation solution that improved women’s dignity. With Aarohan, these projects moved from prototypes to national impact.
Beyond Classrooms and Clinics: How Infosys Foundation Empowers Women, Culture, and the Environment
Infosys Foundation’s recruitment goes much beyond education and health care. In August 2025, it initiated Swabhimaan, a disability skill program for visually challenged people in Mysuru, proving its inclusiveness and commitment to employment. It has empowered over 5,000 women through vocational skill training and survivor protection programs, bestowing livelihood and dignity upon them.
In the arts and cultural field, efforts such as Kala Dhwani and heritage restoration have provided jobs to over 200 artists while making sure that tradition and innovation mix well with technology.
The Foundation is also particular about sustainability in rural development efforts, with 10,000 saplings being planted and solar units installed as part of green development
Strengthening Governance and Grassroots Institutions for Long-Term Transformation
In June 2025, Infosys Foundation collaborated with the government of Karnataka to reskill district officers, India’s first governance initiative based on CSR. By equipping administrators with new-age tools and techniques, the Foundation is building grassroots administration and making government schemes more effective in reaching citizens.
At a Glance: Infosys Foundation’s FY25 Impact
- Education: 11 Mysuru schools, AKTU Makers Lab, Springboard platform, 48,000+ youth trained, 60,000+ libraries established.
- Healthcare: ₹48 crore maternal-child care pledge, 50+ hospitals upgraded, 100+ rural health camps.
- Livelihoods: Springboard Program, ₹200 crore invested, 80,000+ jobs created in FY25.
- Innovation: Aarohan Awards 2025, ₹2 crore in funding, 20+ grassroots solutions scaled.
- Women & Inclusion: 5,000+ women empowered, Swabhimaan program launched for the visually impaired.
- Arts & Culture: Kala Dhwani and restoration projects, 200+ artists supported.
- Environment: 10,000 saplings planted, solar integration in rural projects.
- Governance: District officer upskilling in Karnataka, India’s first CSR model for administration training.
Future-Proofing India: How Infosys Foundation Is Preparing for the Next Decade
Infosys Foundation is not just solving today’s problems—it is shaping India’s tomorrow. Beyond its 2030 job creation milestone, the Foundation plans to expand AI-based education into every district, build sustainable healthcare models in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, deepen partnerships with state governments, and integrate renewable energy into all rural development projects.
As Sudha Murty once said, “The future of India lies in its villages.” With its structured, disciplined, and compassionate approach, Infosys Foundation is ensuring that those villages become the launchpads for India’s next leap forward.
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The Infosys Foundation story is a testament to how intent, combined with scale and discipline, can change the lives of millions. You too can be a part of this effort—check out Infosys Springboard’s free learning websites, work with community development initiatives, or simply share such stories so that they are heard by more people.
If you are a teacher, medical professional, green activist, or social impact maker, this is your chance to make a difference. The Aarohan Social Innovation Awards 2025 are open for application with a maximum reward of up to ₹50 lakh per winner and an aggregate prize amount of ₹2 crore, along with mentorship and incubation support.
Applications are open until June 15, 2025. Apply for the Aarohan Awards 2025 by clicking here and present your solution to the country.
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