December 19, 2023: In a commendable effort to honour those driving positive change in society, AU Small Finance Bank and Network18 have launched the second season of ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’, an initiative dedicated to showcasing the remarkable humanitarian efforts of India’s lesser-known changemakers who are an inspiration to countless individuals.
Introduced by AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) in 2021, the 2nd season of ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’, aims to recognize and applaud the endeavours of these unnoticed heroes who have significantly impacted the lives of communities across various regions in India. Noted actor and former Miss India, Gul Panag will be the celebrity champion for change for this initiative and the voice of the campaign.
In a developing nation like India, where numerous areas, such as employment, education, and healthcare, require ongoing improvements, many changemakers have assumed crucial roles in driving these changes. These unsung heroes have been instrumental in catalysing transformative and inspirational shifts. With unwavering determination and a relentless pursuit of positive change for the greater good, these changemakers exemplify social responsibility through their actions and turn their ideas into reality. Given the rapid pace of societal evolution today, there is an increasing need for more individuals who challenge conventional norms and devise solutions to address social and environmental challenges.
Network18 and AU Small Finance Bank have dedicated several decades to their respective fields in pursuit of societal improvement. AU SFB holds the distinction of being India’s largest Small Finance Bank. For 28 years, the financial institution has been empowering numerous changemakers and bolstering their endeavours through financial inclusion and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in semi-urban and rural regions of India. Similarly, Network18 has taken the lead in driving purpose-driven campaigns aimed at fostering social change and amplifying positive efforts in domains like healthcare, sanitation, education, and the well-being of women and children.
Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “Launching ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’ Season 2 isn’t just a continuation—it’s a testament to the transformative power of collective change. The success of the first season fuelled our commitment to recognize unsung heroes driving social good in our society. Being a first-generation entrepreneur, I firmly believe in the potential of everyone to become successful entrepreneurs, as long as they possess the drive. This belief in inclusivity forms the essence of the ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’ changemaker campaign. At AU SFB, our guiding principle is the commitment to service. We are dedicated to making a positive impact where it is most needed. Through robust processes and financial expertise, we’ve established a sustainable platform that effectively serves customers from all walks of life, ensuring profitability.”
Puneet Singhvi, CEO – Digital & President, Corporate Strategy, Network18, remarked, “Network18 is committed to championing purpose-driven initiatives, and we continue on this path with the second season of our ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’ campaign, shining a spotlight on the stories of changemakers across India and felicitating their zeal towards embracing meaningful causes. We extend our gratitude to AU Small Finance Bank for their continual support in this endeavor. Our mutual aspiration is to motivate the people of our nation to take inspiration from these changemakers and recognize the substantial impact that small steps can have in bringing about significant change.”
