Bengaluru: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has been honored with the Mahatma Award 2025 – 2026 for Good Health and Wellness Excellence, recognizing the organization’s commitment to improving community health, expanding access to healthcare and advancing social well-being through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Inspired by the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi, the Mahatma Awards recognize individuals and organizations driving meaningful social change and contributing to a more equitable and sustainable society. The award was instituted by Mr. Amit Sachdeva, a renowned Gandhian and lawyer with support from Ms. Rajashree Birla, Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Centre for Rural Development and Communication Initiatives.
UST’s recognition reflects its sustained efforts to address healthcare needs across underserved communities through programmes spanning preventive healthcare, maternal and reproductive health, nutrition, critical medical care and support for people with disabilities. Guided by its purpose of Transforming Lives, UST integrates social inclusion, sustainability and community participation into its CSR initiatives.
Among its key initiatives, UST has partnered with Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission to implement the Adolescent Girls’ Health Project across 90 tribal hamlets in Attappady, Kerala, reaching 928 adolescent girls with awareness on nutrition, menstrual hygiene, reproductive health and mental well-being. In North Chennai, its Healthy Mother Programme, implemented in partnership with Surabi Trust, has supported 1,000 pregnant women through nutritional supplementation and maternal health counselling. UST has also partnered with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to provide nutritious mid-day meals to more than 5,000 children in government schools across India.
UST also supports access to critical healthcare through medical equipment for government health institutions, treatment assistance for patients with serious illnesses, and customized assistive devices and rehabilitation support for people with disabilities. These initiatives reflect the organization’s focus on addressing immediate healthcare needs while strengthening long-term community well-being.
Commenting on the recognition, Sunil Balakrishnan, Chief Values Officer, UST, said, “At UST, we believe that transforming lives means making a meaningful difference in the communities around us. Access to healthcare, awareness of preventive health practices and the ability to live with dignity are fundamental to individual and community well-being. This recognition reinforces our commitment to working alongside our partners, employees and community organizations to address critical needs and build healthier, more inclusive communities. We remain focused on creating sustainable impact through initiatives that put people and their well-being at the center.”
Representing UST at the award ceremony were Nipun Varma, CSR Global Head, UST, along with UST CSR Ambassador Rahul Sharma and Pramit Kumar, and they received the award on behalf of the organization.
The recognition showcases the collective efforts of UST employees, volunteers, implementation partners and community stakeholders in advancing its CSR vision. As UST, continues to expand its community initiatives, the organization remains committed to strengthening healthcare access, promoting inclusion and contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future.
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