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What is the primary focus of the Infosys Foundation?
What is the primary focus of the Infosys Foundation?
- Reviving traditional arts and cultural activities
- Tackling malnutrition and rural development
- Providing compassionate aid regardless of caste, creed, language or religion (correct)
- Promoting software, management, and programming
What does the term 'devadasi' traditionally refer to?
What does the term 'devadasi' traditionally refer to?
- Religious leaders in rural communities
- Musicians and dancers practicing in temples (correct)
- Artisans and craftsmen in urban areas
- Scholars and educators in ancient societies
What was the author's initial knowledge limited to when setting up the Infosys Foundation?
What was the author's initial knowledge limited to when setting up the Infosys Foundation?
- Cultural activities and arts revival
- Medical access and rural development
- Software, management, programming, and tackling software bugs (correct)
- Non-profit organization operations
What was the overarching concern of the author regarding issues in India?
What was the overarching concern of the author regarding issues in India?
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What was the guiding principle behind the foundation's concept?
What was the guiding principle behind the foundation's concept?
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Infosys Foundation
- Primary focus is to support initiatives in areas such as education, healthcare, rural development, and arts and culture.
- Aims to empower underprivileged communities through various social programs and impactful projects.
Devadasi Tradition
- Refers to women traditionally dedicated to temple service, often associated with performing arts.
- Historically, devadasis were viewed as custodians of culture but faced social stigma and exploitation.
Author's Initial Knowledge
- Limited understanding about social issues in India when establishing the Infosys Foundation.
- Initially mainly aware of education and healthcare sectors but lacked in-depth insight into community needs.
Overarching Concern
- Concerns revolved around the socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized groups.
- A desire to address systemic inequalities and promote social progress in India.
Guiding Principle
- Foundation's concept is based on the belief in social responsibility and philanthropy.
- Focused on creating sustainable, long-term solutions to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged populations.
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