Cipla Foundation

Cipla Foundation envisions an equitable world built on the foundation of ‘Caring for Life’.

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As we celebrate the International Year of Volunteering, we thank every volunteer who gave their time, shared their experiences, and helped inspire the next generation of India!

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When we come together as ‘One Cipla’, possibilities grow.

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Through every conversation and act of encouragement, you helped young achievers believe in their potential, acknowledged their hard work and sparked ambition.

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Please welcome Almin Halani, our new Head of Finance at Cipla Foundation!
With 14+ years of financial leadership in the social sector, he brings expertise in governance, grant management, & compliance. He will work closely with our partners to strengthen and scale our impact.

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The events saw the Cipla site leadership, Cipla volunteers, school teachers and families come together to celebrate achievement and encourage students as they move forward in their educational journey.

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The Merit Awards 2026 events in Patalganga celebrated 80 students across 30 schools for their academic effort, perseverance and aspirations.

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May they continue to discover their strengths, pursue their passions and shine in their own way.

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Every child has a unique ability - a skill, a passion, an interest, that makes them special.

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- and countless others who enable them to pursue their education with confidence.

As they begin a new chapter, we wish all our Merit Award recipients the very best for everything that lies ahead.

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In a landmark step towards strengthening palliative care in the remote and high-altitude region of Ladakh, Sonam Nurboo Memorial Hospital (SNM) Leh in collaboration with HelpAge India and with support from Cipla Foundation, has launched an initiative to strengthen palliative care services at SNM Hospital Leh, bringing compassionate, patient-centred care closer to individuals living with serious and life-limiting illnesses and their families.

In a region where geography can make access to specialised healthcare particularly challenging, the need for palliative care is significant. Leh District has an estimated 750-1000 individuals at any point requiring care, many suffering from chronic heart, respiratory, liver or renal failure, COPD, stroke, cancer and severe age-related frailty.

Until recently, there was no structured palliative care system in Leh. Responding to these gaps, SNM Hospital initiated a small palliative ward and a day-care centre.

The strengthened Palliative Care Centre at SNM Hospital will provide care on both an OPD and IPD basis, with home-based care planned as a subsequent phase. The initiative will also focus on pain and symptom management, holistic support for patients and caregivers, and training and mentorship for healthcare providers.

The initiative was formally inaugurated by Dr. Laltinkhuma Franklin, IAS, Health and Medical Education, Union Territory of Ladakh, in the presence of Mr. ANURAG MISHRA, Head, Cipla Foundation; Dr. Prakash Fernandes, Cipla Foundation; Dr. Tashi Thinlay, Director Health Services, UT Ladakh; Mr. Tushar Anand (IAS), MD, NHM; Dr. Rinchen Chosdol, CMO Leh; Mr. Rohit Prasad, CEO, HelpAge India; Dr. Dr. Ritu Rana, Mission Head – Health, HelpAge India; and Dr Rajesh Kumar, State Head (H.P. & Ladakh), HelpAge India.

Through this partnership, we collectively aim to establish a comprehensive, institutional, community-linked palliative care system that integrates medical, psychosocial and spiritual support.

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As we recognised this year's awardees, we also celebrated the families & educators who have supported them every step of the way. Here's to encouraging students to dream bigger, aim higher, & continue their educational journey with confidence.

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The Merit Awards 2026 journey reached Sikkim this week.

Students, parents, teachers, & Cipla volunteers came together to celebrate academic achievement, perseverance, & the aspirations that drive young learners forward.

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Her journey is a reminder that behind every young achiever is perseverance, the support of loved ones, and someone who believes in their potential.

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For Aarti Patel from Government Higher Secondary School, Mandlawda, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh one moment of recognition became her confidence to dream bigger.

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Motivated by that recognition and supported every step of the way by her mother, Aarti went on to excel once again in Class XII, earning a second Merit Award.

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From Merit Awardee to Cipla Volunteer

In 2019, Vivek Dhule received the Cipla Foundation Merit Award as a student. Today, as a Cipla employee, he returns to the same programme to felicitate the next generation of achievers.

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The recognition motivated him to stay focused on his education and personal development, leading him to pursue a career in Chartered Accountancy (CA).

We are grateful to Vivek for carrying this journey forward and joining us to celebrate this year's Merit Award recipients.