Gurugram, October 16, 2026: M3M Foundation marked seven years of its social development work at an event titled ‘Abhyuday’, bringing together over 60 implementation partners, more than 100 NGOs, government representatives, community leaders, sportspersons and beneficiaries from across India.

The event marked the culmination of Manthan 3.0, a three-day collaborative workshop focused on programme reviews, cross-sector collaboration and planning for sustainable community development. Since its establishment in 2019, the Foundation has expanded its work across 21 states, three Union Territories and more than 1,300 villages, according to the organisation.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Promoter, M3M Group and Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, and Chairperson, Paralympic Committee of India, said, “It fills me with immense happiness and pride to see how the M3M Foundation family has grown, reaching over 21 states, three Union Territories and 1,300+ villages. But beyond these numbers, what truly touches my heart is the lives we have impacted, the dreams we have helped nurture and the communities we have grown with. For me, this journey is not just about how far we have reached, but about the difference we have made in people’s lives.”

Manthan 3.0 Brings Partners Together

Held under the theme “Samvad, Sameeksha aur Avlokan” (Dialogue, Review and Reflection), Manthan 3.0 brought together more than 60 implementation partners for workshops and discussions on programme performance, collaboration and future priorities. Beneficiaries from regions including Nubra Valley in Ladakh, the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Assam also attended the gathering.

The celebration was attended by M3M Group Chairman Shri Basant Bansal, Director Shri Roop Bansal, Promoters Shri Pankaj Bansal and Smt. Aishwarya Bansal, and Dr. Payal Kanodia. More than 100 Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members, including sarpanches and ward councillors, were also present.

The event featured the launch of M3M Group’s corporate catalogue, Designing Spaces: Building Communities. Transforming Lives., showcasing the Group’s work across architecture, engineering and social impact.

Awards Recognise Partners and Community Initiatives

A key highlight was the presentation of more than 50 awards recognising implementation partners and stakeholders for their contributions to the Foundation’s development initiatives.

Representatives of the sporting community included wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, archery coach Sanjeeva Singh, UFC mixed martial arts athlete Puja Tomar, ultrarunner Tenzin Dolma and emerging open-water swimmer Kamya Bhardwaj, alongside athletes and scholars associated with the Foundation’s Lakshya sports scholarship programme.

The programme also featured performances by para-dancers, Lakshya scholars, children from Kutumb in Banaras and iMpower participants, highlighting inclusion, cultural heritage and talent development.

Programmes Across Education, Health and Livelihoods

M3M Foundation works across education, healthcare, livelihoods, environmental sustainability, arts and sports through initiatives including iMpower, Saakshar, Sarvoday, Kartavya, VanJeevan, Sankalp, Kaushal Sambal, Lakshya and Mashaal Fellowship.

With the conclusion of Manthan 3.0 and Abhyuday, the Foundation reiterated its focus on partnerships, community engagement and sustainable social development as it enters the next phase of its work.