CRISIL Foundation started small, with a proof of concept for a financial inclusion programme in Assam and Rajasthan (a few years before the enactment of Section 135 of the Companies Act). As they tested the waters, got involved at the grassroots, and undertook extensive field work, they improvised their maiden programme - Mein Pragati - to reach out to excluded communities. What emerged was the realization that social impact requires tremendous investments of time, effort and understanding, so that foundation as service providers customise solutions allowing beneficiaries to move onward with dignity and confidence to improve the quality of their lives. Getting over stereotypical mindsets of rural women as the only potential target group was just the beginning. Suffice to say, the journey into the depths of community outreach has been exciting.

CRISIL Foundation, as it stands today, is a public charitable trust. Set up in March 2013, they are CRISIL’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm, reaching out to socially and economically disadvantaged communities within and beyond their areas of operations.

Vision

Build awareness and capacities of the financially excluded in India

Vision

Build awareness and capacities of the financially excluded in India

Mission

Empowering people to make informed financial choices

Value Proposition

• Share knowledge and insights backed by data, leveraged by analytical rigour, credibility and experience
• Shape thoughts, influence policy, set benchmarks to drive strong social impact
• Leverage multiple platforms to drive experiential learning, and therefore, behavioural change as an outcome

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