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The Foundation, in due course, expanded its services in the cities
of Kolkata and Bangalore.

Vatsalya is the Student-Club of the IIIMV engaged in social
activities. Its objective is to lend a helping hand to the needy to
its best possible extent and bring a visible, positive change in
the society around it. It aims to bring awareness about the
issues of societal concern and work towards addressing them, in
the larger interests of the nation. It holds various events such as
‘Daan Utsav’, Donation Camps and provides help to schools,
orphanages, and old-age homes. With the support of the IIMV
family, it collects and sends relief material to those affected by
calamities. It works with appropriate not-for-profit organizations
based on the needs or issues and extends/facilitates due
support. With dedication, Vatsalya is a Club determined to work
for the betterment of society.

Ms. Ameeta Chatterjee, Member (BoG) is the Managing Trustee of the Ekam Foundation Mumbai. In her visits and
interaction with the students and members of the IIMV family, she has been encouraging Team Vatsalya to take up
initiatives such as engaging with local communities in serving social causes. As an alumnus herself of IIM Bangalore,
she has been advising the students that such community-service would help them evolve as socially responsible citizens
adding to the professional competencies, they acquire at IIMV. Ms. Chatterjee has been exhorting the students that
developing such a societal quotient will also help them emerge as well-rounded managers, as they would get duly
sensitized to the importance of being kind, compassionate and caring. Such social engagements promote shared values;
foster a sense of belonging, participation, and inclusion in the community. This in turn would help the students in healthy
interactions, mutual support, and emotional strength. Drawing thereupon, Ms. Ameeta Chatterjee offered that the
Foundation could expand its footprint to Visakhapatnam, if Team Vatsalya volunteers are willing to play a facilitating
role.
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