MUMBAI: Mindspace Business Parks REIT (BSE: 543217 | NSE: MINDSPACE) (‘Mindspace REIT’), owner and developer of a quality Grade A office portfolio located in four key office markets of India, strengthens CSR and Community Impact efforts through support towards infrastructure enhancement at Yerwada Central Jail, Pune. Aimed at addressing the necessary infrastructure needs of both the staff and the jail’s 6,500 inmates, this initiative includes support in developing the following:

• A fully equipped primary health center for improved medical care
• Drinking water storage tank with a filtration system, to ensure clean water access
• Changing rooms and restrooms for male and female staff members
• New washrooms for enhanced sanitation, and
• 24×7 ambulance to strengthen emergency response capabilities

Each of these reflects Mindspace REIT’s dedication to making a tangible difference in the community by supporting the well-being of both the jail’s staff and inmates.

Speaking on the initiative, Ramesh Nair, CEO, of Mindspace REIT said, “At Mindspace REIT, we believe our role goes beyond commercial success; it’s about uplifting the communities around us. This initiative at Yerwada Central Jail is a vital step in addressing the often-overlooked needs of those who live and work in such institutions. By providing essential infrastructure—healthcare, sanitation, and emergency response support—we aim to foster dignity, safety, and an improved quality of life. Our goal is to create meaningful, lasting change that strengthens not just individuals but the fabric of our society.”

Mindspace REIT has made impactful contributions across a wide range of social causes, from education and healthcare to animal welfare, skill development, and research. These efforts demonstrate the entity’s unwavering commitment to fostering stronger, more inclusive communities and reflect the core belief that building better businesses begins with building better societies.

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The teams from Yerawada Central Jail Pune and Children Correctional Home Bhopal have been coached under the Parivartan-Prison to Pride initiative, which covers 105 prison and juvenile homes, 29 state and UT, and over 5,000 inmates and juveniles in five phases. The initiative provides training in various sports, including chess, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and carrom, to inmates across prisons in India, promoting their physical and mental well-being.

The IndianOil coaches include former Women’s National Champion Manjusha Kanwar, Arjuna awardee Abhinn Shyam Gupta, former Doubles National Champion S Arun Vishnu, Chess Woman Grand Masters Soumya Swaminathan and Padmini Raut, Grand Masters Lalith Babu and Abhijit Kunte, Tennis ace Rushmi Chakravarthi, and renowned International Carrom players Yogesh Pardeshi, Mohd Gufran, and Kajal Kumari. Former first-class cricketer Mr. B G Joglekar has guided the inmates throughout the program.

The Intercontinental “Chess for Freedom” online chess championship for prisoners brought together 118 teams from 50 countries, representing all continents, offering inmates a unique opportunity to connect with peers across the globe. The Corporation, in association with the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and Prison Authorities, provided essential facilities for the tournament, including training, computers, and internet access to all participating Indian prisons.

Felicitating the team members from both locations, Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman, of IndianOil, said, “We are extremely proud of this ‘beyond business’ intervention, and successes like this give us confidence to further invest in such social stewardship initiatives that have the potential to truly make a difference at the grassroots. This remarkable achievement will further strengthen our resolve to uplift the lives of inmates and offer resilience, hope, and second chances.“

IndianOil has garnered recognition and accolades for this outstanding social work. It received the “Sports for Social Good” award from “The Hindu” and Sports Star for its remarkable contributions through the Parivartan-Prison to Pride Initiative. The World Chess Federation (FIDE) also invited the team to the first “Chess for Freedom” conference in Chicago in May 2023.

IndianOil is a diversified, integrated energy major with a net profit of Rs. [?]8,242 crores for fiscal 2022-23, touching the lives of over a billion Indians. With a 31,000-plus workforce, extensive refining, distribution & marketing infrastructure, and advanced R&D facilities, IndianOil has provided energy access to millions of people across the length and breadth of the country through its ever-expanding network of customer touchpoints, currently numbering over 60,000.

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