Bajaj Foundation Timeline: A Journey of Compassion and Sustainability
2013
The Beginning
Bajaj Foundation was born with the belief that humanity and nature are deeply interconnected. Founded by Pankaj Bajaj, the Foundation embraced the vision: “Ek Sansaar, Ek Parivar.” Initial focus: relief work, animal care, and community support in Delhi-NCR.
Bajaj Foundation was born with the belief that humanity and nature are deeply interconnected. Founded by Pankaj Bajaj, the Foundation embraced the vision: “Ek Sansaar, Ek Parivar.” Initial focus: relief work, animal care, and community support in Delhi-NCR.
2014-19
Serving Communities with Heart
Grassroots work flourished
Grassroots work flourished
- from medical aid to food and education support.
- Youth volunteered in local drives, spreading awareness with compassion.
- The spirit of “seva” (service) guided every action.
2020-21
Standing Strong in Crisis
During COVID-19, the Foundation responded with urgency and care:
During COVID-19, the Foundation responded with urgency and care:
- Oxygen concentrators, rations, pet food, hygiene drives
2022
A Green Shift in Purpose
Nature called — and we listened. We expanded our focus to the environment:
Nature called — and we listened. We expanded our focus to the environment:
- Tree plantations
- Climate resilience sessions
- Post-cyclone relief in Goa
- Small steps toward a greener path began here.
2023
Embracing Sustainability as a Core Value
This was a turning point — sustainability became central. We connected youth, art, and activism through:
This was a turning point — sustainability became central. We connected youth, art, and activism through:
- Delhi Circular Challenge (pilot)
- Street murals on climate
- Legal literacy and health camps for young changemakers
2024
Campaigns that Moved Cities
We took our message to the masses:
We took our message to the masses:
- E-Waste Awareness (Delhi Pilot): 1,000+ kg e-waste collected
- Youth Eco Summit: A celebration of student-led climate action
- Metro, cinema, and digital campaigns spread our voice far and wide
- Emergency relief during Yamuna floods reminded us of our roots
2025
Feb–May
From Awareness to Action
- Launched the National E-Waste Awareness Campaign, engaging 632 schools and over 53,000 students, and collecting 4,950 kg of e-waste.
- Tamil Nadu led in overall impact.
2025
From Awareness to Action
July onwards:
July onwards:
- Introduced Schools for Sustainability (SFS)—a nationwide initiative promoting the themes of Circular Economy, Sustainability, and E-Waste, moving from awareness to action. Target: 1,130 schools, 312,000+ students, and measurable long-term impact.
- Under SFS, rolled out the Sustainability Action Network (SAN)—a collaborative platform linking students, NGOs, recyclers, RWAs, civic bodies, and many more individuals to drive city-level environmental action.
- Initiated groundwork for the Youth Eco Summit to amplify youth voices and showcase sustainability innovations.
2026
Celebrating a Movement
- Youth Eco Summit 2026: A powerful showcase of student-led environmental leadership
- A reflection of the journey — from relief to resilience, and from action to advocacy