AWOO Foundation is a registered charitable trust committed to empowering deserving students from economically weaker sections by providing scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate education, with a focus on professional and livelihood-oriented courses.
An Aditya Birla Group Initiative- A Force for Good in Action
At Aditya Birla Group, our purpose is to 'Enrich Lives by building dynamic and responsible businesses and institutions, that inspire trust.'
AWOO Foundation brings this to life by supporting high-potential students through access to quality education. By nurturing talent and enabling professional journeys, we aim to spark transformation—within individuals, families, and society.
This is how we act as a force for good: by creating opportunities, empowering ambition, and building pathways to a brighter, more inclusive future.
At the heart of Aditya Birla Group’s philosophy lies the principle of trusteeship, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s vision. He believed that those with wealth and resources are not merely owners, but trustees—entrusted with the responsibility of using their assets for the greater good of society. This timeless ideal shapes the ethos of AWOO Foundation.
To develop quality human capital by making educational opportunities more accessible to the talented & needy.
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To provide talented, financially disadvantaged students with access to higher education, empowering them to become the leaders, innovators, and changemakers of tomorrow.
AWOO Foundation is guided by a distinguished Board of Trustees, who are responsible for managing the trust fund, formulating policies, granting scholarships to deserving students, and ensuring that AWOO stays aligned with its mission.
They are supported by an Advisory Committee that evaluates scholarship applications and provides strategic inputs to enhance AWOO’s operations and impact.
Ashok Ramchandran
Director – Human Resources, Aditya Birla Group
Kamlesh Vikamsey
Senior Partner, KKC & Associates LLP.
Ramesh Mitragotri
Group Executive President - Group HR, Aditya Birla Group
Samik Basu
CHRO, Hindalco Industries Ltd.
K Anupama Mohan
CHRO, Pulp & Fibre, Grasim Industries Ltd.
Anil Rustogi
Chief Financial Officer, Global Pulp & Fibre Business
Hemant Kadel
CFO Designate, Grasim Industries Ltd.
Sanjay Shivnani
President, CHR - Technical Training, Hindalco Industries Ltd.
Dr. Sujatha Sudheendra
Head - HR & Training, ABSLI and Head - DE&I, ABC ABSLI
Hardee Shah
Sr. Vice President, Marketing, Pantaloons
Padma Rajeswari
Group Head, Organisational Effectiveness, Group HR, Aditya Birla Group
Rajeev Gupta
AWOO - Trust Secretary, CFO - ABMCPL
Nupur Joshi
Head – AWOO Foundation, Head – Aditya Birla Centre for Enriching Lives (ABCEL) Group HR - Aditya Birla Group
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AWOO Foundation, Aditya Birla Centre,SK Ahire Marg, Worli, Mumbai - 400030.
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