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M3M Foundation Marks Seven Years of Social Work at Gurugram Event
M3M Foundation marked seven years of its social development work at an event titled 'Abhyuday' in Gurugram on 16 October 2026. The event closed Manthan 3.0, a three-day collaborative workshop, and is a CSR item with no project, sales or land announcement attached.
| Event | 'Abhyuday', marking seven years of M3M Foundation's social development work |
|---|---|
| Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Location | Gurugram, Haryana |
| Organiser | M3M Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the M3M Group |
| Attendance | M3M Group leadership, more than 60 implementation partners, 100+ NGOs, government representatives, community leaders, sportspersons and beneficiaries |
| Awards presented | More than 50 awards to stakeholders and partners across categories (one account gives 50) |
| Reported reach | 21 states, over 1,300 villages and more than 5 million lives, per coverage of the event |
| Earlier organisation figure | 4.9 million lives across 22 states, 90 districts and 1,349 villages, as stated in a January 2026 year-end release |
What happened
M3M Foundation held an event titled 'Abhyuday' in Gurugram on 16 October 2026 to mark seven years of its social development work. The Foundation was set up in 2019 and describes itself as the philanthropic arm of the M3M Group, working across education, health, livelihoods, sports and environment.
Abhyuday closed Manthan 3.0, a three-day collaborative workshop focused on dialogue, programme review, cross-sector convergence and a shared vision for sustainable community development. The event theme for Manthan 3.0 was 'Samvad, Sameeksha aur Avlokan' (Dialogue, Review and Reflection). Coverage did not give the exact dates of Manthan 3.0.
Who took part
Aishwarya Bansal, Promoter, M3M Group, and Dr. Payal Kanodia, Promoter, M3M Group and Chairperson and Trustee of M3M Foundation, were named among those present. Coverage also named Shri Basant Bansal (Chairman), Shri Roop Bansal (Director) and Shri Pankaj Bansal (Promoter) as M3M Group family members who attended the celebration.
Other attendees included more than 60 implementation partners, over 100 NGOs from across India, government representatives, TB doctors, more than 100 Panchayati Raj Institution members including sarpanches, ward councillors and villagers, and beneficiaries from Nubra Valley in Ladakh, the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Assam.
Sportspersons named in coverage were Yogeshwar Dutt (wrestler), Sanjeeva Singh (archery coach), Puja Tomar (UFC mixed martial arts athlete), Tenzin Dolma (ultrarunner) and Kamya Bhardwaj (open-water swimmer).
Reach and figures
Coverage of the event gave the Foundation's reach as 21 states, over 1,300 villages and more than 5 million lives. The number of Union Territories was given as four in one account and three in another.
An earlier figure from the Foundation's January 2026 year-end release stated 4.9 million lives across 22 states, 90 districts and 1,349 villages. The Foundation's own website gives 22 states, 3 Union Territories, 90 districts, 1,349+ villages and 4.9 million lives touched.
Other programme figures reported in coverage include Kaushal Sambal, which has expanded to 7 states, 12 districts and 19 training centres and has skilled more than 15,000 young people, with women making up 56% of trainees. The Foundation has also completed planting 1,700 trees across Gurugram under its 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative.
Programme highlights
The event presented more than 50 awards recognising stakeholders and partners across categories. It also saw the launch of a corporate catalogue, 'Designing Spaces: Building Communities. Transforming Lives.', which showcases the M3M Group's work across architecture, engineering and social impact.
Performances included a We Are One dance group, a showcase by para-dancers, a gymnastics performance by Lakshya scholars, classical singing and dance by children from Kutumb, Banaras, and a skit by iMpower children.
The Foundation's flagship programmes named in coverage are iMpower, Saakshar, Sarvoday, Kartavya, VanJeevan, Sankalp, Kaushal Sambal, Lakshya and Mashaal Fellowship. Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan of the Foundation was conferred the CSR Person of the Year 2026 award at the India CSR Leadership Summit.
What it means for buyers and investors
Abhyuday is a CSR and foundation event. It did not announce any housing, commercial or land project, and no sales, land or financial figures were attached to it.
For readers tracking M3M's development activity, these separate announcements are on record as of 20 October 2026:
- On 30 July 2026, M3M India said it will invest ₹600 crore in a mixed-use development in Sector 113 on the Dwarka Expressway, spread across 1.42 acres with 165 units, with completion expected in 2029 per the developer.
- On 5 November 2025, M3M said it will invest ₹7,200 crore to develop a 150-acre integrated township in Gurugram. The first phase, across 50 acres, is RERA-approved and will include 300 plots.
- On 26 March 2026, M3M India and ONE Atmosphere announced a serviced luxury suites project in Sector 73/74 with 256 suites, with operations expected to commence in the winter of 2026.
What comes next
With the conclusion of Manthan 3.0 and Abhyuday, the Foundation said it has reiterated its focus on partnerships, community engagement and sustainable social development as it enters the next phase of its work. No dated next steps were announced in coverage of the event.
Frequently asked questions
What was the Abhyuday event?
Abhyuday was an event held by M3M Foundation in Gurugram on 16 October 2026 to mark seven years of its social development work. It also closed Manthan 3.0, a three-day collaborative workshop.
Who attended the event?
Coverage named Aishwarya Bansal and Dr. Payal Kanodia, both Promoters of M3M Group, along with Basant Bansal, Roop Bansal and Pankaj Bansal of the M3M Group family. Attendees also included more than 60 implementation partners, over 100 NGOs, government representatives, community leaders, sportspersons and beneficiaries.
How many people has M3M Foundation reached?
Coverage of the event reported reach of 21 states, over 1,300 villages and more than 5 million lives. A January 2026 year-end release had given 4.9 million lives across 22 states, 90 districts and 1,349 villages.
Did the event announce any new project?
No. Abhyuday is a CSR and foundation event, and coverage did not attach any project, sales or land announcement to it.
What is M3M Foundation's next phase?
The Foundation said it is entering its next phase with a focus on partnerships, community engagement and sustainable social development. No dated next steps were announced.