Dr Reddy's Foundation

Dr Reddy's Foundation Dr Reddy’s Foundation (DRF) is a not-for-profit organization committed to enabling economically and socially vulnerable groups to take control of their lives.

Set up in 1996 by Dr Anji Reddy as a result of his faith in the innate capacity of the human being for progress when provided with an appropriate environment; the organization focuses on education, livelihood, health and nutrition. We develop and test innovative solutions to address adaptive social problems and support scaling up of impact by leveraging the power of partnerships. We work with Children, Youth (including Persons with Disabilities) Women and Households in 20 States in India.

When Kajal Garva first heard about the HQHCS course during a community meeting, she was only looking for a way to restar...
15/06/2026

When Kajal Garva first heard about the HQHCS course during a community meeting, she was only looking for a way to restart her working life.

The pandemic had changed things at home. “I was working as a teacher in another village when the pandemic came. But my parents needed me, so I left my job and came back home.”

During that time, watching her aunt work as a phlebotomist made Kajal think seriously about healthcare. Through the High Quality Healthcare Skilling (HQHCS) program, she trained as a General Duty Assistant and got her first job at Bhuj Imaging and Fetal Center.

That first opportunity opened the next door.

She went on to pursue GNM while continuing to work in hospitals. Today, Kajal is in the final year of her GNM course and works as a Senior Nurse at Spandan Maternity Hospital.

“I assist doctors during procedures and care for patients every day. My income now helps me pay my college fees and support household expenses.”

Our HQHCS program supports 10th and 12th-pass unemployed women from rural, low-income backgrounds through a 90-day residential skilling program in General Duty Assistantship. The program prepares them for work in hospitals, clinics and homecare settings, while also helping address India’s shortage of skilled healthcare professionals.

For many young people, a short-term skill development program is not just about the first job. It is often the beginning of a bigger dream, stronger livelihood and a more secure future.

“Obviously, if the child is not to be employed below the age of 14, the child must be kept occupied in some educational ...
12/06/2026

“Obviously, if the child is not to be employed below the age of 14, the child must be kept occupied in some educational institution.”

— Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Constituent Assembly Debate, 23 November 1948

Ambedkar’s words remind us that ending child labour is not only about taking children out of work. It is also about bringing them into classrooms, into safety and into childhood.

Here’s a throwback photo from our Child and Police Project, started in 1998. To support marginalized children who were forced into child labour, we partnered with the Andhra Pradesh State Police Department and enrolled them in schools.

The project, called the ‘Child and Police’ (CAP) Project, supported over 5,000 children.

On this , this photo is a reminder of a progress that becomes possible when children are supported to leave work behind and return to school.

When a young woman continues from undergraduate studies in science to a Master’s in Chemistry, it is more than an indivi...
10/06/2026

When a young woman continues from undergraduate studies in science to a Master’s in Chemistry, it is more than an individual achievement. It is a step towards stronger gender diversity in STEM.

Kawaljeet Kaur, a Sashakt scholar, is now pursuing her Master’s in Chemistry at NIT Jalandhar, with the goal of building a research career in Physical Chemistry.

“For me, chemistry is not just a subject. It is a way of understanding the world more deeply.”

Through financial support and mentorship from senior women scientists, Sashakt helps academically bright girls, especially from rural India and low socio-economic backgrounds, pursue STEM education in some of India’s top institutions.

When more young women are supported to stay in STEM, they do not just complete degrees. They enter classrooms, laboratories, and research spaces where their presence can shape the future of sciences.

On World Environment Day (June 5), our Action for Climate and Environment (ACE) team in Andhra Pradesh distributed over ...
08/06/2026

On World Environment Day (June 5), our Action for Climate and Environment (ACE) team in Andhra Pradesh distributed over 10,000 saplings from our nursery to farmers.

The nursery was established last year to support farmers in adopting intercropping in coconut farms. This year, farmers received 10 species of fruit-bearing and timber plants.

Based on their preference, mango or cashew was provided as the primary crop, along with guava, sapota, jamun, gooseberry, jackfruit, lemon and teak for farm boundaries.

Around 200 saplings are distributed per acre. These help farmers diversify income, keep the land under green cover and build long-term value from the same farm area.

To date, the initiative has covered 1,993 acres.

A small sapling today can become food, shade, income and resilience for a farming household tomorrow.

Yesterday, we officially launched our new Centre for Future Ready Skilling and Innovation (CFRSI) in Hyderabad, establis...
05/06/2026

Yesterday, we officially launched our new Centre for Future Ready Skilling and Innovation (CFRSI) in Hyderabad, established in partnership with Accenture India. CFRSI is designed to address the rapidly evolving needs of India’s skilling ecosystem.

The centre will offer specialised technical courses in emerging domains such as Pharma Manufacturing Technician, Electric Vehicle Service Technician, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Automation with Gen AI, along with Future Ready Core Employability Skills (Digital). Over time, newer technical courses will also be piloted at CFRSI centres. This built-in flexibility to innovate makes the model unique.

With Hyderabad, five CFRSI centres have now been established across Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, all supported by Accenture. DRF was Accenture’s first skilling partner in India under its Skills to Succeed programme.

At the launch event, Krishnamurthy Ramamurthy, Senior Leader; Rajesh Anupoju, Vice President; and Daniel Thomas, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship, represented Accenture. From DRF, Shamik Trehan, CEO; Pranav Kumar Choudhary, COO; Rami Puli Reddy, Head IT; and Raghvendra, Senior Manager, joined the CFRSI team to mark the occasion.

On , we recognise the women who are playing an important role in mangrove restoration work in Tadatalav.Nearly 200 wome...
05/06/2026

On , we recognise the women who are playing an important role in mangrove restoration work in Tadatalav.

Nearly 200 women from the community are part of this effort to restore 200 hectares of mangroves. Their work starts in the nursery, where they help prepare beds, sow seeds, care for seedlings and track their growth.

At the restoration sites, they support plantation during low-tide periods, carry and plant saplings, maintain spacing and assist with gap filling and site care. They also help remove algae and trash to protect young saplings.

Through their involvement, we are strengthening coastal biodiversity and community-based climate resilience.

Project Vasudha is in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust.

A first job does not change everything overnight. But it can create the first opening.Through our GROW Green program, we...
03/06/2026

A first job does not change everything overnight. But it can create the first opening.

Through our GROW Green program, we train youth from low-income households for opportunities in the emerging green energy sector. The program combines technical training with core employability skills.

“There, I learned about EV systems, motor controllers, battery management systems, and basic electronics.”

After completing the training, Sanjeev got his first job as a Technician at MG Motor. Today, he works at Euler Motors, repairing electric two-wheelers.

“With my salary, I helped my father open a small general store in our village. Now he has another source of income, beyond daily wage work.”

And sometimes, one opportunity does not stop with one person. It slowly changes what becomes possible for the whole family.

Gold Dust: where effort becomes grain (Photo by Saurabh Chatterjee)Harvest is not just an end. It is the release of a se...
29/05/2026

Gold Dust: where effort becomes grain (Photo by Saurabh Chatterjee)

Harvest is not just an end. It is the release of a season’s worry. It is the quiet joy of seeing effort take shape, and knowing the household will be okay for a while.

In rice, this joy often comes after months of labour and uncertainty. That is why we work on approaches that make cultivation more reliable. Through Dry Direct Seeded Rice (Dry DSR), farmers sow directly into dry, level soil using a seed drill, reducing labour dependence, saving water, and lowering emissions, while supporting timely sowing and healthier soils over time.

Because sustainability is not only about the field. It is about what the harvest means at home.



Ssaurabh A Chatterjee

“She would sit with me every night and help me study. She found her own ways to explain things I could not hear.”There w...
27/05/2026

“She would sit with me every night and help me study. She found her own ways to explain things I could not hear.”

There were no special schools in Anil's village. He studied in the local school with his siblings, relying on lip reading, gestures, and the patience of a mother who refused to let him fall behind.

At our GROW PwD centre, he built workplace skills, prepared for interviews and found his first job. Today, he works in an environment where communication is easier, dignity is everyday and he can support the mother who once supported him.

Through GROW PwD, we continue to work towards skilling and employment pathways where persons with disabilities are not left out but included with dignity.

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