Mumbai, January 16, 2014: The 11th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon will see a 500+ strong contingent of Mahindra employees run for the cause of girl child education. Funds that will help educate over 2000 girl children will be raised by the Mahindra runners, along with other corporate and individuals for Project Nanhi Kali which focuses on girl child education. Initiated in 1996, Project Nanhi Kali is jointly managed by the K. C. Mahindra Education Trust (KCMET) and Naandi Foundation.

"This year at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, aside from our own employees, we have received wholehearted support from several corporate houses including Johnson and Johnson Ltd., Gujarat Reclaim & Rubber Product Ltd., HDFC Ltd., Binani Industries Ltd. and Castrol India Ltd., as well as individuals. Our thanks to all the runners for their enthusiasm and support," says, Swati Srivastava, Head - Corporate Partnerships at Project Nanhi Kali.

Of the 538 Mahindra employees who will participate in this year's marathon, 402 are to run in the Dream Run, 126 to run the half marathon and 10 to run the full marathon. In addition to this, two runners from the Dream Team category - a special category of individuals committed to run for a cause and thereby raise a substantial donation - will also contribute to Project Nanhi Kali. These are Dream Wizard and also the youngest runner, 16 year old Devansh Jalota, whose contribution will help educate 253 girl children and Dream Maker, Dr. Ram Ramdas whose contribution will see 62 girls receive an education.

About Project Nanhi Kali

Project Nanhi Kali reaches out to over 84,000 girls from underprivileged communities in 9 states across India. Established in 1996, it is jointly managed by the K C Mahindra Education Trust and the Naandi Foundation and ensures access to, and completion of quality education by providing academic support. It also provides material support like books, shoes, uniforms and stationery, and social support that involves counselling parents and the community on the importance of issues like education and gender equality. You can support the education of a girl child for one year with Rs 2400 for primary school (class 1 to 5) and with Rs 3600 for secondary school (class 6 to 10). Help us help the girl child attend school with freedom and dignity.

For further information, please visit www.nanhikali.org

About Mahindra

The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise through solutions that power mobility, drive rural prosperity, enhance urban lifestyles and increase business efficiency.

A USD 16.7 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 180,000 people in over 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in  tractors,  utility vehicles,  information technologyand vacation ownership. In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy,  financial services, industrial equipment, logistics,  real estate, retail, steel, commercial vehiclesand  two wheelerindustries.

In 2012, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000 list, a listing of the biggest and most powerful listed companies in the world. In 2013, the Mahindra Group received the Financial Times 'Boldness in Business' Award in the 'Emerging Markets' category.

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For further enquiries

Roma Balwani                                         

Chief Group Communications Officer

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.                                           

Phone: +91 22 2490 1441                                             

Email:  balwani.roma@mahindra.com

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