Chennai, Feb 19 (Reporter) CV makers Ashok Leyland received the Mother Teresa award for Corporate Citizen of the Year 2024 at an event held at Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) in Chennai. The award and citation was presented to the CSR team of Ashok Leyland by Tamil Nadu Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan. Established in 1998, the Mother Teresa award recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional social responsibility, a commitment to community welfare, and a strong focus on environmental sustainability. Regarded across India's corporate sector, this award celebrates companies that go beyond business imperatives to create a lasting and meaningful impact on marginalized communities, a press release here today said. Mr. Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO, said, “At Ashok Leyland, we see corporate social responsibility as an integral part of our business philosophy. Our commitment to nation-building goes beyond manufacturing world-class vehicles, as we strive to uplift communities, protect the environment, and drive meaningful change." "Receiving the Mother Teresa award is a great honour and a reaffirmation of our efforts to create a sustainable and inclusive future. Our Road to School and Road to Livelihood programs continue to make a meaningful impact, now reaching over five lakh students", he said. "This year, we proudly welcomed 92,000 new students, and we are set to expand further by adding another 1,00,000 students in FY26, reinforcing our commitment to education and empowerment”, he added...////...