The Punjab National Bank’s Kolhapur branch has made a contribution of ₹1 lakh to the renovation and refurbishment of the cricket ground at Shivaji University under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The donation was handed over to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Digambar Shirke, by Ranjan Singh, the bank’s Head of the Kolhapur Circle. Singh also assured that the bank will provide further financial assistance in the future if required.
The proposal for the funding was initiated by Adv. Ajit Patil, a member of the university’s Senate, who actively pursued the grant for the university. The ceremony was attended by several other officials, including Adv. Abhishek Mithari, Punjab National Bank officer Jatin Parmar, Adv. Ankita Mithari, and Rahul Patil.
This contribution is expected to enhance sports infrastructure at the university, benefiting aspiring cricketers and students. The renovation and refurbishment of the cricket ground is an important step in promoting sports and physical education at the university, and the Punjab National Bank’s donation is a welcome support towards this goal.
The partnership between the bank and the university is also expected to inspire other institutions to contribute to the development of sports infrastructure at Shivaji University. The bank’s CSR initiative is a positive step towards giving back to the community and supporting the growth and development of students pursuing sports and education.