Social Outreach
Thought Leadership - (IAQ Board Member, QiPECTT Chairman, IBPC Vice Chairman, CII-IQ Board Member, Former Board Member Baldrige Foundation, USA)
Corporate Social Responsibility
The founder of Ignite Excellence is deeply committed to societal development, drawing inspiration from the Tata Group's rich legacy of community service. He actively engages in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, particularly in the healthcare and education sectors, aiming to uplift underprivileged communities.
Through such initiatives, Ignite Excellence Advisory not only upholds the Tata Group's tradition of social responsibility but also actively contributes to creating an equitable society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
AKHAND JYOTI
Sunil's strategic involvement with Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital (AJEH) as their advisory board member, underscores his commitment to working towards eradication of blindness and empowering marginalized communities in India.
AJEH, the largest eye hospital in Eastern India, provides affordable, accessible, and sustainable eye care services to low-income, rural populations in Bihar and other deprived regions. Beyond medical services, AJEH addresses societal challenges by empowering women in traditionally patriarchal societies. Through the "Football to Eyeball" program, the hospital trains girls aged 12-16 as professional optometrists and footballers, promoting gender equality and combating child marriage.
As of March 2024, the hospital has achieved the following milestones:
- Over 537,099 free cataract surgeries have been conducted, restoring sight to countless individuals
- More than 5,469,345 patients have undergone eye screenings, facilitating early detection and treatment of eye conditions
- AJEH has organized 35,438 eye camps, bringing essential eye care services to remote and underserved areas
- Through the "Football to Eyeball" program, over 150 girls have been educated and trained as skilled optometrists, leading blindness eradication efforts and promoting gender equality
- These accomplishments reflect AJEH's unwavering commitment to eradicating curable blindness and fostering community development in some of India's most underserved
TARA MOBILE CRECHE
Sunil's strategic involvement is exemplified through his role as Director and Board Member of Tara Mobile Creches Pune (TMCP). TMCP is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children of migrant workers at construction sites, ensuring their holistic development into competent and confident individuals. The organization's objectives align with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, emphasizing the right to health, education, protection, and a supportive environment.
TMCP's impact is significant:
These achievements reflect TMCP's commitment to fostering the well-being and development of children from marginalized communities.
- Over 52,789 children have received a safe and nurturing environment over the past five fiscal years, with these children migrating from more than seven states across India
- More than 5,34,537 meals were provided to children at 19 daycare centres at construction sites across Pune and the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation area in the fiscal year from April 2023 to March 2024
- 95% of infants with developmental delays showed age-appropriate development after receiving interventions for a minimum of three months
- 92% of children from TMCP’s centres cleared their Grade 10 exams on the first attempt for the academic year 2023-24
- 99.8% of girls from TMCP daycare centres married after completing 18 years.
Sunil's strategic guidance has been instrumental in shaping TMCP's programs and expanding its reach, ensuring that every child enjoys their basic rights to nutrition, healthcare, protection, education, and shelter.