Joyalukkas Group will expand its charitable initiatives across India, focusing on housing, healthcare, education, women’s empowerment and environmental conservation.
Celebrating his 70th birthday with a major philanthropic commitment, Dr Joy Alukkas, founder and chairman of Joyalukkas Group, has announced an allocation of Rs100 crore (S$13.51 million) to strengthen charitable initiatives supporting underprivileged communities across India.
The initiative was formally announced by Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan during a birthday celebration attended by prominent personalities from the business, political, film and cultural sectors.
The funds will support housing for economically disadvantaged families, girls’ education, elderly care, medical assistance, women’s empowerment and environmental conservation.
The group also plans to strengthen its charitable infrastructure and establish a transparent mechanism to ensure assistance reaches deserving beneficiaries.
Dr Alukkas said meaningful development could be achieved only when economic and social progress reached communities at the grassroots level.
He emphasised the group’s commitment to creating an inclusive society that provides opportunities for people from all backgrounds.
Joyalukkas has already undertaken several charitable projects across India, including financial assistance for dialysis patients, free pacemakers for heart patients and other healthcare support.
The group has helped construct more than 550 homes in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Its Joy of Hope scholarship programme has supported numerous students, while other initiatives promote women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment.
Environmental conservation efforts are undertaken through its Joy for Earth programme.
The group has also provided relief during floods, the Covid-19 pandemic and landslide disasters.
The birthday celebrations in Kochi attracted several prominent guests, including actors Mammootty, Dileep and Kunchacko Boban, filmmaker Nadirshah and producer Antony Perumbavoor.
Business leaders Kochouseph Chittilappilly, Gokulam Gopalan and Navas Meeran were among those present, alongside MP Hibi Eden and several political representatives.
The Rs100 crore commitment marks a significant expansion of Joyalukkas Group’s philanthropic activities, reinforcing its focus on community welfare alongside business growth.
