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Make a difference
Even though India is amongst the fastest growing economies in the world, there is a large
scope for improving the standard of living of a large section of its citizens. Even today,
our country is home to about 25% of underfed population of the world; about 36% of
its rural population continues to remain illiterate and about 7% of such population is still
living in 'extreme poverty'. It is a call of our times to engage in our own small way to serve
our motherland.
Ever since inception, Atul Ltd is conducting its business in an inclusive way. Atul Rural
Development Fund (ARDF) is working to achieve sustainable development, particularly in
the rural areas and help uplift the lives of the underprivileged. ARDF (2016-17 project
spend:
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497.15 lakhs, administration cost:
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13.90 lakhs) provides a complete account of
the funds received for various projects and sends its Annual Report to every donor.
If you wish to join in our endeavour of enhancing the standard of living of the less
fortunate and are looking for an organisation that will channelise and direct 100% of your
contribution to projects at hand, ARDF may be a good option. Given below are some of the
projects ARDF is currently implementing. If you wish to sponsor any project(s), please fill
this form and send it to Dr Rana Vishnoi, Managing Trustee, ARDF, Atul 396 020, Gujarat,
India (E-mail address:
rana_vishnoi@atul.co.in).
Contributions or donations to Atul Rural Development Fund for rural development | skill
development projects qualify for 100% tax exemption under Section 35 AC | 80 GGA.
1. I wish to sponsor study material for students for 1 year:
Students (Number)
Amount (
`
)
Please tick your choice
30
15,000
60
30,000
90
45,000
Other, _____
____(@
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500 per student)
2. I wish to sponsor course(s) for women empowerment:
Course(s) (Number)
Amount (
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)
Please tick your choice
1
30,000
2
60,000
3
90,000
Other, _____
____(@
`
30,000 per course)
3. I wish to sponsor food for tribal children for 1 month:
Tribal children (Number)
Amount (
`
)
Please tick your choice
30
50,000
60
1,00,000
90
1,50,000
Other, _____
____(@
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1,700 per child)
Annual Report 2016-17 | Atul Foundation