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| The Somaiya Group will continue to
expand its operations by expanding production into new markets and applications. Growth
will also come from value added diversification derived from the group's strengths in
products and processes. The quality of the products and services delivered by the Somaiya Group will always strive to exceed customer expectations. The Somaiya Group always has and will continue to use renewable resources in its products. We believe that this is an important need for sustainable development. The Somaiya Group has been and always be aware of its social commitment to the community that it serves. We believe that we have a responsibility and obligation to return to society what we earn from it.
Visionary : 'Neither do I long for kingdom, Nor for heaven, Nor do I desire to be free from rebirth, I only wish to remove the suffering of all beings afflicted by pain.'
A Tribute to our founder A light has gone out of our lives but has left behind many sweet memories. Born with humble feelings, Shri. K. J. Somaiya learnt that honesty and hardwork lead to success. Very early in his life, through the example and teachings of great men like Swami Vivekanand, Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Dayanand Saraswati, he assimilated in his life the maxim that "There is no religion greater than Man" . Shri K J Somaiya started his career in business as a trader by selling groceries, sugar etc. He travelled from village to village and there by got acquainted with the sugar merchants in India. Shri Somaiya has acquired a great name and reputation for his sharp business acumen, for his insight and analytical skills and for his deep understanding of business trends. A leading industrialist in Western India, Shri K J Somaiya made his mark for his outspoken and forthright views. The Somaiya Trust was founded in 1942 to create housing for those displaced in the explosion in Bombay port. Land was purchased for this purpose. Later it was envisioned to create an educational campus in these lands. The Trusts were instituted initially to provide scholarships to help the needy students and to provide medical relief to the sick. The Trusts also provided grants to the small men who wanted to set up their own business. In order to achieve the educational objectives of the Trusts, Somaiya Vidyavihar was formed in 1959. Girivanvasi Pragati Mandal was established in 1972 for the upliftment of the Adivasis, the tribals living in the forests and hilly regions. In 1975, Surbharati was started to promote Sanskrit as a spoken language. Shri K J Somaiya also founded Suruchi in 1976 for providing employment to the needy women of the society and to provide quality food at reasonable prices. As the Eminent was a visionary, a dreamer and a planner, Somaiya Ayurvihar was established in 1989 to provide free medical care and enable medical research. To improve the quality of Life and to provide a cultural input Somaiya Sanskriti Vihar was formed in 1991. Shri K J Somaiya's vision and foresight have led to this huge "Somaiya Parivar" which is the pride of Bombay, of Maharashtra and of Western India. Due to his belief in Humanity and Faith in Almighty he could transform his dream into reality. May the great soul rest in peace. |
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