At Symbiosys Technologies, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been the cornerstone of success right. The corporation objectives in this key performance area are enshrined in its mission statement: “To help enrich the quality life of the community and preserve ecological balance and heritage through a strong environment conscience.”
Besides promoting the IT sector, Shri Naresh Kumar (CEO of Symbiosys Technologies) is actively engaged in the Health and Education sector development in the city of Visakhapatnam.
Health Care
He is one of the key persons in realizing the dream of bringing L V Prasad Eye Hospital to Visakhapatnam, and it stands as testimony to his social entrepreneurship. He has donated over 1.5 million rupees and is recognized as one of the founders of the L.V.Prasad Eye Hospital.
Eye Care Initiative
Conducted several eye screening camps for citizens of Visakhapatnam and surrounding areas.
Free Eye Screening for women for one full month inaugurated by the High Commissioner of Singapore – Ms. KarenTan
Free Eye Screening camp for elderly people above 60 years and children below 16 years inaugurated by our MP and Union minister for state for HRD – Dr. D Purandeshwari for a period of one month.
Conducted free screening camp for 3 months continuously for all age groups for Diabetic Retinopathy where all diabetic patients are screened free of cost at LV Prasad Eye Institute supported by Symbiosys.
Celebrity endorsements to improve Eye care by bringing in various celebrities to LV Prasad Eye Hospital and requesting them to appeal to citizens to get their eyes checked regularly.
Donated one Ambulance to Eye Hospital.
Blood Donation Initiative
Conducted the largest blood donation camps in the history of Vizag for the 7 consecutive years with the help of NSS and NCC of Andhra University where all five major blood banks participated (Red Cross, Rotary, A.S. Raja, KGH Blood bank and Lions Blood Bank).
555 units were collected in 2011
444 units were collected in 2012
1018 units were collected in 2013
950 units were collected in 2014
1100 units were collected in 2015
1342 units were collected in 2016
1687 units were collected in 2017
In addition to 5000 girls were screened for low Hemoglobin count in these 10 camps and educated about improving the hemoglobin count.
Celebrity endorsement by Miss Universe Vasuki in 2012, requesting all the 90% of the women who have low hemoglobin count to improve their fitness levels and also appeals by actress Shreya Sharan and our MP and Union minister for state for Commerce – Dr. D Purandeshwari
Donations
Rs.10 Lakhs to NTR Memorial Trust towards setting up of an International Blood Bank in Visakhapatnam.
Rs.8 Lakhs for various flood relief measures out of which Rs.5 Lakhs was donated to CM’s Flood Relief Fund.
Donated Medical Equipment for Platelets Separation of blood to the Rotary Blood Bank, Visakhapatnam.
Helped Rotary blood bank procure a mobile blood donation vehicle.
Donated drinking water purification plants at King George Hospital (KGH), Indira Gandhi Zoological Park and Mental hospital through the Rotary club.
Distributed artificial limbs to physically handicapped on behalf of Bharat Vikas Parishad.
Grant of Rs.10 Lakhs was donated to School of International Business, GITAM University for Facilitating toppers in MBA.
Education
For promoting quality school education, Shri Naresh Kumar has adopted a Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) school near Peda Waltair.
He has spent a million rupees for renovation and provision of better infrastructure facilities for 400 students, only to make it a living example of the spirit of inclusive growth.
Toppers of 40 Engineering Colleges of all years and all branches were felicitated in 2012. 700 top ranking students were honored and showcased to citizens of our state.
Toppers of Medicine from the three medical colleges in this area Andhra Medical College, VIMS, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of medical sciences of MBBS, MD and DM of all branches and all years numbering about 120 were felicitated and honored.
In order to encourage budding managers a grant of Rs.10 Lakhs was donated to School of International Business, GITAM University for rewarding the Toppers of each year of International Business Management course, with Rs.1 Lakh.
Helped and coordinated in sanctioning of IIP, IIFT and IIPM in Andhra Pradesh with help of commerce Ministry and Member of Parliament of Visakhapatnam.
International Connectivity
As a Vice President of VATA (Visakhapatnam Air Travelers Association), he was responsible for connecting Visakhapatnam with 90 cities in the world with the direct flight to Singapore with the help of Silk Air. This was the first direct international flight from Visakhapatnam.
Also coordinated with Member of Parliament, Visakhapatnam and helped in opening up the airport for 24/7 operations by meeting with Defense Minister, Civil Aviation Minister, Finance Minister and President of India.
Worked closely with chambers of commerce and Member of Parliament, Visakhapatnam to get international cargo operation for Vizag airport.
Conducted Airlines meet with leading National and International Airlines on 29th June 2014 in Visakhapatnam to improve the air connectivity as a Chairman of Tour and Travels association.
Met High Commissioner of Srilanka and Srilankan Airlines team and helped to start direct flights to Colombo.
Facilitated introduction of direct flights to Malaysia with help of Member of Parliament, Visakhapatnam.
Met High Commissioner of Thailand and Thai Airways team to facilitate the introduction of direct flights to Bangkok. Tentative operation date announced – early in 2018.
Met officials of Fly Dubai and Air Arabia and convinced them to start direct flights to Dubai. Confirmed letter to start services sent to Minister of Civil Aviation (Permission Awaited).
Information Technology
As a Vice President of RITPA (Rushikonda Information Technology Park Association), helped in providing free bus facility with the coordination from APIIC for IT employees.
Helped in the creation of roads, street lighting for the entire area by coordinating with contributions from all IT companies and (VUDA) Visakhapatnam urban development authorities.
Persuaded the government of Andhra Pradesh to exempt all IT companies from Power cuts in the peaks of power crisis in Dec 2012 and ensured Government order to supply uninterrupted power.
Safety Awareness Campaigns
Conducted a series of campaigns for Safe Riding and Road Safety in coordination with Commissioner of Police, Visakhapatnam.
Conducted women Safety and their Rights campaign 2013 in association with District Police covering all 3 districts (Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, and Vizianagaram).
Go Green
Symbiosys Technologies is the 1st green building having 20,000+ NASA researched plants (which generate the highest amount of Oxygen) both indoor and outdoor greening in the campus.
Helped in developing the green zone in front of the Andhra University Register Office.
After HUD HUD, distributed 50 Thousand plus plants in Andhra University and Beach Road.
Incubator Support
Provided 10,000 Sq ft office space (At Symbiosys Technologies) free of cost with all world class amenities for 1.5 years for Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone – AMTZ (when fully functional, it will provide employment for 25,000 and with 250 new companies)
Provided free office space at Symbiosys Technologies for KALAM Institute of Health Technology – where more than 50 scientists undertake research & analysis of relevant data for Dept. of Biotechnology, other departments under Central & State governments, enforcement agencies as well as other stakeholders.
Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research(SAMEER) – Mr. O Naresh Kumar played a leading role in bringing SAMEER to Visakhapatnam, provided office space at Symbiosys Technologies with all world class amenities for 1.5 years at free of cost.
Provided free office space for startup Moksha for 1year, where 10 new start-ups came up and were mentored.
Arts & Culture
Chief patron for Natraj Dance & Music Academy (Promoted Indian Traditional Dance Festivals for the last 5 years at Visakhapatnam).
And also a supporter of Visakha Music Academy.