SBI donates buses to OU to improve students’ mobility

Hyderabad: The State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday handed over a fleet of buses to Osmania University (OU), marking a significant boost to the institution’s infrastructure.

The contribution is valued at Rs 1 crore under SBI’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The handing over of the buses was celebrated in a ceremony at the University College of Arts and Social Sciences.

The fleet comprises one luxury air-conditioned bus and two high-capacity non-AC buses, designed to improve student mobility across the university’s expansive campus. The event brought together leaders from both institutions.

S. Radhakrishnan, Chief General Manager of SBI Hyderabad Circle, formally handed over the vehicles, emphasising the bank’s commitment to supporting education and honouring OU’s contribution to India’s intellectual fabric. Prof. Kumar Molugaram, Vice-Chancellor of OU, expressed gratitude, noting that the initiative was not just a logistical upgrade but a direct investment in student welfare and empowerment.

The event was attended by dignitaries from both the university and SBI.