Deep Dive — A foundation of conscientious growth: The Infosys story

At a time when anonymous corporate funds in the coffers of multiple political parties are beginning to raise questions, global software major Infosys has decided as always to invest to chart a different path. And to invest in something that will leave behind a lasting legacy. This Saturday, it was reported that the Infosys Foundation has offered to give Rs 200 crore to the Bengaluru metro network project. This information was shared by none other than the Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy himself.

The Foundation's contribution will be used to build the Konappana Agrahara metro station and metro track of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), stated an official release. 

The face of the initiative is Sudha Murthy, wife of Infosys founder NR Narayan Murthy. Sudha in her own right, is a social activist, an author and a voluble spokesperson for positive societal change. Set up in 1996, the Infosys Foundation has routinely supported various initiatives in the fields of healthcare, education, rural development etc.