Sahara unveiled the name and logo of its Pune IPL franchise in a glittering ceremony

Sahara India Pariwar is the promoter and patron of sports in India. It is also the owner of Pune IPL franchisee and unveiled the name and logo of the Pune IPL team in a grand ceremony at the S.P. College Ground, Pune. The Sahara Group named its IPL team, 'Sahara Pune Warriors' according to the status and rich culture of the city. The introduction of the logo of the team was observed by a huge gathering of enthusiastic crowd. The 'Sahara Pune Warriors' logo comprises of a spear wielding, attacking cavalry-warrior in the hue of tricolor. The logo was launched in the presence of some of the biggest names from cricket fraternity and Bollywood of India.

On this occasion, 'Saharasri' Subrata Roy Sahara of Sahara India Pariwar, announced four welfare schemes for the people of the Pune. In the rural areas of Pune district, Sahara announced to extend Public Health Services through Mobile Health Unit vans which will have a qualified doctor and will be equipped with primary health equipments and medicines to provide free of cost primary health care to the people. Sahara will provide individual accident cover to the voters of Lok Sabha constituency of Pune. Sahara will provide Rupees One lakh as financial assistance to the nominee from the family of the deceased.

Sahara also announced financial support for the promising sportspersons of Pune District. Under the scheme, sportspersons playing at the state level will be given Rs 5000 per month, Rs. 10000 per month to those playing at the National level and Rs.20, 000 per month to those playing at the International level. Scholarships will be provided by Sahara for the meritorious students of Pune district. Under this scheme, 300 students at the graduation level will be selected who will be given Rs. 750 per month as scholarship. At the post graduation level, 200 students will be selected and each student will be given a monthly scholarship of Rs 1500.

Subrata Roy Sahara took great pleasure to present the identity of the Pune IPL team to the people of Pune and the cricketing enthusiasts across the world. Earlier, in the year 2009, Sahara had initiated 'The Sahara Indian Sports Awards' with an intention to bring together all sports together on a common platform. The awards are aimed to encourage the young sporting talents and motivate them to bring laurels to the nation and sports.

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Sahara solemnizes 101 marriages of underprivileged in its annual ‘Samuhik Vivah Samaroh

Sahara India Pariwar is a huger business corporation in India with business in numerous sectors, including financial services, housing finance, mutual funds, life insurance, city development, real estate activities, print and television media, film production, sports, information technology, healthcare, tourism, hospitality and consumer products. Sahara India Pariwar, founded by Subrata Roy, has always been prompt in its services towards the nation. Sahara India Pariwar has always kept corporate and social responsibility as an essential part of the organization and made determined efforts in the development of society and the nation. The annual ‘Samuhik Vivah Samaroh’ conducted by Sahara India Pariwar is one such step in the same direction.

Sahara India Pariwar, also popularly known as Sahara Group, celebrates 101 marriages of girls in its annual event ‘Samuhik Vivah Samaroh’. These girls come from the weaker sections of the society. The Samaroh is organized every year by Sahara Group with huge fanfare at Sahara Shaher, Lucknow. In the event, weddings of 101 underprivileged girls from different religions are performed at one common place. The Samuhik Vivah Samaroh is being organized since 2004.

The Sahara Group invites applications from the families of bride and groom who find it difficult to bear the cost of marriage. After the process of verification, the applicants are included for the Samaroh. All the marriage arrangements like food, clothes, accommodation of the relatives, Welcoming of the Baraat, Kanyadaan, 101 Mandaps, etc. are made by Sahara India Pariwar of Subrata Roy. Sahara also helps all the newly wedded couples in starting a new life. Sahara gifts Rs. 1 lakh worth of basic household items to each couple. The gifts consist of Color Television, Refrigerator, Almirah, a double-bed, dressing table, jewelry, Suits to the groom, Sarees to the bride and wrist watch for both. Subrata Roy’s Sahara even takes care of the delivery of these gifts at the couple’s house.

On the occasion of 101 marriages, the entire ambience of Sahara Shaher is made attractively beautiful with decoration of flowers and Rangoli. The marriages of various communities are solemnized by the renowned priests of their respective communities. The Samaroh is conducted amidst the gathering of distinguished invitees and Kartavyayogi workers of Sahara India Pariwar. They extend their heartiest greetings to the newly wedded couples. This is followed by lunch organized for the newly wedded couples, their families and guests. The newly wedded couples are also bestowed with a photograph.

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Sahara Hospital celebrates its first anniversary

Sahara Hospital, the multi-disciplinary, super-specialty, Tertiary Care Hospital completed its first year of inception. The anniversary was marked by cake cutting ceremony by Smt. Swapna Roy, Dy. Managing Worker, Sahara India Pariwar, at Sahara Hospital Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. On this occasion, the hospital announced the inauguration of Medical and Surgical Oncology Department, Endoscopic Aesthetic Surgery & Micro Hair Transplant Unit and High End Dentistry. Sahara Hospital is currently operating with approximately 350 beds and upon completion of its second phase, it is planning to have approximately 554 beds.

The Cancer Centre at Sahara Hospital is a healthcare sector of Sahara Pariwar, founded by Subrata Roy; treats all Cancer cases pertaining to Medical and Surgical Oncology with the help of latest high-tech equipments. On the eve of completion of one year of Sahara Hospital, a three day workshop has been organized by Sahara Group on Endoscopic Aesthetic Surgery & Micro Hair Transplant Unit, where faculties of national and international repute are demonstrating various procedures pertaining to plastic surgery. The hospital has recently started its Dermatology, Medical & Surgical Oncology and Dentistry and augmented the services of Heart Care Centre, Nephrology, Urology & Urogynaecology, Gastroenterology, Gastro Surgery and Ophthalmology. The specialties add to the wide spectrum of basic as well as high end critical treatment, round-the-clock.

The Heart Care Center, equipped with state-of-the art technology and experienced surgeons is capable of performing Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeries. The Nephrology Department offers continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) with portable RO plant for bedside dialysis of critically ill patients. The Ophthalmology Department has been upgraded lately by the Sahara Group to provide Phaco Surgery for Cataract with minimal incision, Anterior Chamber, Corneal Diseases, Retina Clinic, Glaucoma Clinic, Squint Clinic and Pediatric Ophthalmology. A 100 bedded critical care system with plenty of ventilators and all the Intensive Care monitoring systems, staffed by trained nursing staff and technicians is available round the clock round the week.

Sahara Hospital, with its world class combination of advance technology and experienced faculty is becoming a life-saving destination for many critical cases. The hospital offers highly dependable critical care services backed by a full fledged trauma care centre, a network of critical care ambulances and 100 critical care beds. It also includes dedicated Neuro/Stroke ICU, Intensive Cardiac Care Unit, Medical & Surgical ICU, Transplant ICU, Neonatal and Paediatric ICU & High Dependency Units. There are six Ultra Clean operation theatres, dedicated to different specialties. The hospital, a part of Subrata Roy’s Sahara Group, puts special focus on infection control. These facets of medical services make it a high- end and first-of-its-kind hospital in the region.

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Sahara Hospital of Subrata Roy celebrates its first anniversary

Sahara Hospital, the multi-disciplinary, super-specialty, Tertiary Care Hospital completed its first year of inception. The anniversary was marked by cake cutting ceremony by Smt. Swapna Roy, Dy. Managing Worker, Sahara India Pariwar, at Sahara Hospital Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. On this occasion, the hospital announced the inauguration of Medical and Surgical Oncology Department, Endoscopic Aesthetic Surgery & Micro Hair Transplant Unit and High End Dentistry. Sahara Hospital is currently operating with approximately 350 beds and upon completion of its second phase, it is planning to have approximately 554 beds.

The Cancer Centre at Sahara Hospital treats all Cancer cases pertaining to Medical and Surgical Oncology with the help of latest high-tech equipments. On the eve of completion of one year of Sahara Hospital, a three day workshop has been organized on Endoscopic Aesthetic Surgery & Micro Hair Transplant Unit, where faculties of national and international repute are demonstrating various procedures pertaining to plastic surgery. The hospital has recently started its Dermatology, Medical & Surgical Oncology and Dentistry and augmented the services of Heart Care Centre, Nephrology, Urology & Urogynaecology, Gastroenterology, Gastro Surgery and Ophthalmology. The specialties add to the wide spectrum of basic as well as high end critical treatment, round-the-clock.

The Heart Care Center, equipped with state-of-the art technology and experienced surgeons is capable of performing Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeries. The Nephrology Department offers continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) with portable RO plant for bedside dialysis of critically ill patients. The Ophthalmology Department has been upgraded to provide Phaco Surgery for Cataract with minimal incision, Anterior Chamber, Corneal Diseases, Retina Clinic, Glaucoma Clinic, Squint Clinic and Pediatric Ophthalmology. A 100 bedded critical care system with plenty of ventilators and all the Intensive Care monitoring systems, staffed by trained nursing staff and technicians is available round the clock round the week.

Sahara Hospital, with its world class combination of advance technology and experienced faculty is becoming a life-saving destination for many critical cases. The hospital offers highly dependable critical care services backed by a full fledged trauma care centre, a network of critical care ambulances and 100 critical care beds. It also includes dedicated Neuro/Stroke ICU, Intensive Cardiac Care Unit, Medical & Surgical ICU, Transplant ICU, Neonatal and Paediatric ICU & High Dependency Units. There are six Ultra Clean operation theatres, dedicated to different specialties. The hospital puts special focus on infection control. These facets of medical services make it a high- end and first-of-its-kind hospital in the region.

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NCC scholarship by Subrata Roy's Sahara Group

Sahara India is a major Indian corporate group with diverse business interests like Finance, Infrastructure and Housing, Media and Entertainment, Tourism and Hospitality, Consumables, Manufacturing and Services and Trading. The group was founded in 1978 by Subrata Roy. Sahara group is engaged in various activities and projects for the upliftment of each and every segment of the society. Sahara group has started many plans and schemes. Sahara Group has started an annual Sahara scholarship scheme of Rs. 1 Crore per annum to NCC cadets.

This scholarship was started as a gesture of deep respect for NCC. Mr. Subrata Roy Sahara was involved in NCC during his school and college days. The deserving Cadets in the X and XII classes’ examination respectively are eligible for this scholarship. The total amount of scholarship is Rs. 25, 00,000/- per annum, which is awarded to 500 cadets, each Rs. 5,000/-. The criteria of eligibility for award of scholarship is like this that cadets passing 10 + 2 or equivalent examination admitted in professional courses recognized by the Government and UGC viz Engineering, Medical, Business Administration, Hotel Management etc are entitled to get this scholarship.

The Sahara Group of Companies has formulated a scheme for granting annual scholarships to cadets as under: Rs. 5,000/- each for 368 cadets of Junior Division / Junior Wing, Rs. 15,000/- each for 368 cadets of Senior Division / Senior Wing and Rs. 40,000/- each for 66 cadets for higher studies. All cadets are to apply through their respective NCC Unit or Wing. This Scholarship Scheme has been instituted in NCC to award academically bright NCC Cadets. This scheme is funded by a part of the proceeds of the DG NCC Regimental Fund. Suitable advertisements are given by NCC Directorate in local news papers during July each year. The desirable applicants should obtain blank application forms from nearest NCC unit and submit the same to the Officer commanding unit latest by 31st Aug. each year.

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Subrata Roy Sahara acquires the iconic hotel, Grosvenor House in London

Sahara India Pariwar, a diversified Indian business group founded in 1978, has operations in multiple sectors including hospitality, tourism, city development, real estate activities, financial services, housing finance, mutual funds, life insurance, print and television media, film production, sports, information technology, healthcare, commodity sales & services and consumer products. Sahara India Pariwar are committed to setting the highest standards while conducting the activities, delivering products and services in an environmentally sustainable manner, taking into consideration the complex and interconnected relationship of our eco- friendly system.

Sahara India Pariwar, the conglomerate run by Indian billionaire Subrata Roy, is the latest Indian company to buy a landmark business in Britain by acquiring the historic Grosvenor House Hotel that was once home to the Duke of Westminster and frequented by royalty, celebrities and business leaders since its re-opening in 1929. Sahara India Pariwar announced that it has acquired the most iconic hotel, Grosvenor House, from the Royal Bank of Scotland group.

Grosvenor House, located in the prestigious Parklane in Mayfair, London, is an iconic landmark with 420 rooms, 74 suites, 27 meeting rooms, providing an unbelievable 4,000 sq. meters of high quality space and also houses Europe’s largest and most famous hotel banqueting space, the Great Room. The eight banquet halls in Grosvenor House can provide accommodation to 4,500 people. The Hotel offers London’s largest and Europe’s second largest banqueting space called the Great Room. Sahara has advance plans to make Grosvenor House a most sought after destination of London. As part of its plan, Sahara will add a number of restaurants and other facilities. It will also include an Indian restaurant -- Namak, a grand bar, a spacious night club, a large business centre, a swimming pool, a grand spa with parlours in addition to other attractions.

Acquirement of Grosvenor House presents a unique opportunity for Sahara India Pariwar to establish its foot-hold in the international luxury hotel market after having successfully proved its expertise in hospitality sector in India through Hotel Sahara Star and its luxurious 10,600 acres Aamby Valley City. Subrata Roy, chairman of Sahara Group is extremely happy to announce Grosvenor House joining the Sahara family. They have purchased it for 470 million pounds. The hotel is now owned by Aamby Valley Ltd and this acquisition is a part of the major expansion plans of the group.

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Sahara Group of Subrata Roy -Taking up Social Causes in India

The Sahara Group or the Sahara India Pariwar is headed by Mr. Subrata Roy Sahara who is the Managing Worker and Chairman. The Group claims that the Sahara India Pariwar has an all India presence. The Group has various business interests like Finance, Infrastructure and Housing, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Services and Trading etc. The Sahara Group’s profit sharing philosophy is claimed to be 40% towards welfare of Kartavyayogi workers, 35% towards Company net-owned funds and 25% towards social development activities.

The Sahara Group is a socially conscious business group. The Group has always tried to lend its name to social causes, patriotic causes and sporting ventures to build a image of trust amongst the Indian population. Sahara has developed a scheme whereby poor but meritorious students will be given scholarships. Financial assistance will be provided to the growing sporting talent. The facility of Mobile Health care Vans is started to provide primary health care to the needy in the district of Pune. Mobile Health care Vans will provide primary health care to the needy in the district of Pune. In addition to the existing 09 medical vans in Pune, Sahara Group is also operating 40 medical vans across the country which are running round the year.

Sahara Group has also taken up Social Causes in Gorakhpur. Sahara India Pariwar has proposed to allocate Rs. 10 crore to form a Medical Foundation. It wants to enable the local people those who are less privileged and belong to poor sections of the society to avail best possible medical facilities. Subrata Roy Sahara will also sponsor 1000 brilliant students every year for higher studies in renowned institutions. Sahara Group is providing health care facilities to the remotest rural areas where medical services do not exist.

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