Initiatives
Education Initiative
Orange City Literature Festival (OCLF)
Where Words Come Alive
In 2019, Mr. Raisoni initiated the first multilingual literature festival in Nagpur. OCLF has since become a landmark cultural event, featuring
- Presentations and readings by authors
- Panel discussions with literary luminaries
- Poetry recitals and storytelling sessions
- Workshops for aspiring writers
- Celebrations of regional and national literature
75+ National and International speakers from diverse literary backgrounds have graced the festival, making Nagpur a vibrant hub for literary discourse.
Raisoni Scholarships
A Pan-India Initiative for the Underprivileged
Launched in association with Scholfin Technologies Pvt Ltd, this annual scholarship program reaches students across India without any reservation-based discrimination. The only criteria: being deprived and deserving.
| Scholarship | Beneficiaries | Amount per Student |
|---|---|---|
| Sadabai Raisoni Scholarship | 50 Girls | ₹10,000 |
| G H Raisoni Scholarship | 50 Boys | ₹10,000 |
Eligibility: Simple, transparent criteria focused on genuine need and academic potential.
Achiever's Award
Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Thousands
The RGI Achiever's Award was established to felicitate the hard work and persistence of meritorious students from State Board and CBSE examinations.
Recognition: Achiever's Gold Medal and cash prize
Frequency: Annual
Eligibility: Students securing exceptional marks in SSC & HSC examinations
Kautuk Sohala
In association with Sakal Group, SGRKF organizes Kautuk Sohala to felicitate students who have secured more than 80% marks in SSC & HSC examinations. Parents attend alongside their wards, making it a celebration of family effort and student achievement.
Locations: Nagpur, Ahmednagar, Jamdaon, Pune, Amravati, Wardha, Akola, Yavatmal, Chandrapur
Adopt a Student - AaS
Transforming Potential into Promise
The AaS program identifies deserving students from rural and underprivileged backgrounds and provides them with comprehensive academic and financial support.
What We Provide:
- Full academic support through volunteer faculty who serve as Academic Counsellors and Guardians
- Extra tutorials and remedial classes
- Soft skills training and personality development programs
- Complete set of college uniform annually
- Returnable set of textbooks for the academic year
- Psychological counselling for emotional and social adjustment
- Placement assistance through the College Placement Cell
Impact: Over 1,500 students supported since inception, with 90% successfully completing their education and securing meaningful employment.
National Student Parliament
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
Initiated in 2014, the National Student Parliament provides a unique platform for students to engage with ideas that shape the nation. The event features:
- Five distinct panels addressing critical national scenarios
- National and International speakers from politics, academia, and civil society
- Student delegates participating in meaningful dialogue
- Resolution drafting and policy recommendations
Healthcare Initiatives
Free Eye Check-up and Cataract Operation Camps
Restoring Sight, Restoring Lives
Regular eye check-up camps are organized at various locations, with a special focus on rural areas where access to quality eye care is limited.
Camp Features:
- Full academic support through volunteer faculty who serve as Academic Counsellors and Guardians
- Extra tutorials and remedial classes
- Soft skills training and personality development programs
- Complete set of college uniform annually
- Returnable set of textbooks for the academic year
- Psychological counselling for emotional and social adjustment
- Placement assistance through the College Placement Cell
Impact: Over 1,500 students supported since inception, with 90% successfully completing their education and securing meaningful employment.
Asthma Response Training (BEST)
Breath Easy, Stay Tough
In association with Lung Care Foundation, SGRKF launched the BEST program to raise awareness about the health impact of air pollution and asthma preparedness.
Program Components:
- Training school teachers on basics of asthma identification
- Webinars on respiratory health issues (shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing)
- Educational materials for schools
- Workshops on creating asthma-friendly environments
Reach: 26 schools in Nagpur, including both CBSE and State Board schools, with over 500 teachers trained.
Blood Donation Camps
Saving Lives, One Drop at a Time
Regular voluntary blood donation camps are organized across all Raisoni Group institutions with enthusiastic participation from students and employees.
Partners: Reputed blood banks for technical and medical assistance
Frequency: Multiple camps annually across all campuses
Belief: Saving life is the most incredible noble act of service to humanity
Annual Collection: Over 5,000 units of blood contributed to regional blood banks
Medical Check-up Camps
Comprehensive health check-up camps are organized for all employees of Raisoni Group institutions, ensuring their well-being and that of their families.
Services Provided:
- General health check-up by doctors from renowned hospitals
- Physiotherapy consultation
- Random blood sugar testing
- ENT, Eye, and Dental check-ups
- Diet counselling by nutrition experts
- Free distribution of Multi-Vitamins and Iron Tablets
Yoga & Self Defense Programs
Yoga for Wellness:
Regular yoga programs and classes are conducted for students and employees, designed to:
- Rejuvenate mind and soul
- Energize the body
- Promote peaceful and balanced living
- Reduce stress and improve focus
Self Defense for Women
To boost self-esteem and ensure safety, self-defense training camps are organized for women employees and girl students at regular intervals by expert trainers.
Objectives:
- Increase self-confidence and moral
- Teach techniques to tackle different situations
- Create awareness about personal safety
- Empower women to protect themselves
Environmental Initiatives
Click Green - Book Green
An innovative digital initiative where anyone can click on a link and book their tree. On their behalf, SGR Knowledge Foundation plants and nurtures a tree, making every individual a participant in environmental conservation.
How it Works:
- Visit the portal and click the link
- Book your tree online
- SGRKF plants the tree on your behalf
- Regular nurturing and maintenance ensured
Tree Plantation Drives
Every month, one institute of the Raisoni Group conducts tree plantation activities as per a scheduled rotation. This ensures year-round engagement with environmental conservation rather than one-off events.
Annual Target: 10,000+ trees planted across all campuses and adopted villages
Nirmalaya Collection Campaign
Keeping Our Rivers Clean
During festive seasons when the country immerses idols and Nirmalaya (flowers and garlands) in water bodies, students and staff of Raisoni Group are busy raising awareness about proper disposal.
The Problem: Flowers and garlands do not immerse and begin to rot, becoming a major cause of water pollution and endangering aquatic life.
The SGRKF Solution:
- Awareness campaigns at ghats and immersion points
- Separate collection of Nirmalaya before immersion
- Eco-friendly disposal and composting
- Community engagement and sensitization
Green Campus Initiative
All Raisoni Group campuses are being transformed into eco-friendly, sustainable spaces through the Green Campus initiative.
Key Features:
- Energy conservation measures
- Waste management systems
- Rainwater harvesting
- Solar energy installations
- Organic waste composting
- Awareness programs on reducing carbon footprint
Award: G H Raisoni Vidyaniketan received the Green School Award from the Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra in 2015.
Social Initiative
AmrutDhara
AmrutDhara is a community-driven social impact initiative dedicated to enhancing public welfare by providing access to clean drinking water. Founded on the simple belief of giving back to society, the project installs water coolers across high-footfall locations in Nagpur, Jalgaon, and Pune. By targeting parks and community spaces, we aim to improve daily comfort for the public. As we move into Phase II, our focus is on sustainable maintenance and stronger community outreach.