People, Potential and Purpose
Building a future goes hand in hand with building a better world. As a leader in the real estate industry, our responsibility extends beyond properties. We are committed to creating lasting value in all our services, from our clients to the communities we serve, the environment we live in, and the future generations who will inherit this world.
Inspiration: John Benedict, Founder of Marrian Infra
From a young age, Mr. John Benedict, the visionary founder of Marrian Infra, embraced the profound impact of reaching out to others. This passion sparked the inception of Marrian Infra’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, rooted in the uplifting philosophy of “the joy of giving and serving.” With a grateful heart, we respond to the call for nation-building through our dedicated CSR efforts.
At Marrian Infra, we are committed to fostering community development, empowering women and children, ensuring quality education for all, and uplifting the lives of the underprivileged. We aim to revolutionise the essence of corporate responsibility by infusing it with genuine human care and support. Together, we aspire to create a brighter, more compassionate future for those we serve, transforming lives through initiatives at a time.
Social Engagement for a Sustainable Future:
Marrian Infra encourages Marrianites to be proactive in social outreaches to empower the community for nation-building, which, in turn, also fulfils one’s life mission. We foster a culture of collaboration where every Marrianite can refer underprivileged people who deserve support and assistance and where the joy of giving and serving thrives.
The following focus areas are Marrian Infra, which is aimed at resolving specific social and community issues and enabling the beneficiaries of these programs to secure a better tomorrow.
Education
- Nurture Project
The Nurture Project, with the slogan "Pathway to Prosperity," aims to empower orphaned and underprivileged children by offering comprehensive support The project seeks to assist students by enhancing their academic performance, emotional health, and social integration through personalised educational plans, mentorship, and community involvement.
- Marrian Study Centers
This initiative works for the educational needs of these children by opening up study centres – Marrian Study Centres (MSCs) – in their villages. In addition to their scholastic subjects, the MSCs offer them the opportunity of an integral development – physical, mental, and emotional. - Marrian Skill Academy
An initiative dedicated to empowering individuals to pursue career excellence. Our educational mission is designed to sharpen the technical, professional, and essential soft skills of students who have completed their formal education and are actively seeking employment opportunities.
Health
- Marrian Health Services
Marrian Infra will begin health services for the needy and the economically lower category. The first of these services will be the ambulance service at Palakkad in Kerala and the adjacent districts of Tamil and later Karnataka.
Sports
- Marrian Sports Academy
Marrian Infra will set up a sports academy at Palakkad, where youngsters are particularly fascinated by Kabaddi and Kho Kho, as well as athletics and rifle shooting.
Environment and Sustainability
- Marrian Farm Tour
A unique experience at Marrian Farm, where school children and residents from retirement homes come together to connect, share stories, and learn from one another.
Employee Engagement
The Employee Engagement program is centred around the active participation of Marrianties, emphasising meaningful social engagement and sustainable development in key areas like skilling, healthcare, education, and the environment. This initiative has successfully cultivated a vibrant community and social engagement culture.
Social Outreach
CSR Policy of Marrian Infra
CSR Governance
Board Of Directors
Marrian Infra shall perform the duties of the CSR committee through the Board, consisting of at least two Directors. The board of directors will formulate the CSR policy, select projects, allocate funds, monitor implementation, and report on CSR activities. The Board have identified the long-term vision and thematic areas, which also facilitate the provision of appropriate budget support for consolidated social engagement. The Board guides the improvement of projects and programs, the sustainability and scalability of interventions, and the creation of synergy to build stronger and enhanced engagement with society through the CSR department of Marrain Infra. The CSR Department also encourages active involvement through Boschlers’ volunteering to actualise the higher vision of social action on the ground.
CSR Department
A dedicated team of full-time professionals in the CSR department works on planning, implementing, monitoring, improving, and reporting on CSR activities and projects. The team works in close coordination with Marrian Foundation colleagues based at project locations and coordinates with a range of external stakeholders, including the social sector and the government, in ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of the CSR projects undertaken by the company.
Channels of MI Social Engagement
Thus, the Marrian Foundation (MF) is the CSR wing of Marrian Infra. Even before its launch on 19th July 2023, MF was a virtual reality – reaching out to the helpless and those in distress – students affected by ethnic conflicts, migrant workers, single mothers, orphans and seniors in care homes, the destitute and those without a roof over their heads. This outreach now continues systematically through the five major projects of MF – Nurture project, Lead Academy, Marrian Skills Academy, Marrian Social Services and Marrian Sports Academy, catering to the needs of children and young people – education, skills, employment and relaxation, of the orphans, the seniors and the destitute and those in urgent need of support and care.
For more details, refer to www.marrianfoundation.org