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PVR Nest PVR Network for Enablement & Social Transformation (NEST)

PVR NEST was founded in 2006, as a social arm of PVR Ltd, that envisions sustainable, liveable cities with safe multi-utility spaces that empower women & children. In accordance with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11, PVR NEST’s core philosophy is to develop and promote public-private partnerships that work on urban sustainability issues and to create safe, resilient, and sustainable cities for all sections of the society. The trust believes in educating, empowering and building a collaborative society by extending ongoing support to the vulnerable sections of the society via its various programs. The programs of PVR NEST are aimed to provide sustainable solutions to the most fundamental problems such as safety, health, education, and workforce participation, faced by the underprivileged.

Can the Big Screen Save Lives?At PVR INOX, we believe it can.Imagine this: You’re in a packed cinema, immersed in a powe...
27/03/2025

Can the Big Screen Save Lives?
At PVR INOX, we believe it can.

Imagine this: You’re in a packed cinema, immersed in a powerful story on screen. The emotions, the visuals, the sounds—everything captures your full attention. Now, what if that moment was used to nudge you toward safer choices?

That’s exactly what we are doing.

At the 1st Annual Convention of the Indian Road Safety Alliance (IRSA), Ms. Deepa Menon, Founder of PVR NEST & Sr. VP at PVR INOX, shared how we’ve turned the power of cinema into a life-saving behavioral intervention.

CineArt Steer to Safety—India’s largest road safety program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and 15 coalition partners, has already educated 500,000 students, embedding road safety habits at a young age.

But the impact doesn’t stop there. Research shows that messages seen on the big screen are 8X more likely to be retained than those on other platforms. A well-crafted PSA before a film doesn’t just inform—it triggers a subconscious shift in behavior.

The proof? Our road safety campaigns, featuring prominent influencers, have reached 15.33 crore people in just one year. That’s not just awareness—it’s influence at scale.

With 150-200 million moviegoers annually, we’re not just screening films. We’re shaping mindsets, using behavioral nudges to create safer roads, one audience at a time.

Because at PVR INOX, we believe cinema is more than entertainment—it’s a movement.



























This Holi, we came together with our community members and staff to celebrate the spirit of togetherness, joy, and posit...
14/03/2025

This Holi, we came together with our community members and staff to celebrate the spirit of togetherness, joy, and positivity. The celebrations become even more special with the children in our Feeding Program joining us for a nutritious meal. They also recited poems and presented dance performances.

PVR NEST wishes everyone a joyous Holi!





















PVR NEST, in partnership with VFS Global, proudly launched India’s First Program that built cohorts of grassroots women,...
06/03/2025

PVR NEST, in partnership with VFS Global, proudly launched India’s First Program that built cohorts of grassroots women, empowering them with skills, leadership, and financial independence.
Operating from PVR NEST’s 11 Safe Centers impacting 35+ communities, we created a cadre of 11 community changemakers from urban slums who are leading the way in social transformation while influencing cohorts of thousands of other women.
We touched the lives of almost 5,000 women through outreach and awareness programs on healthcare, sanitation, mental health, and design thinking and directly ushered 500 women into the workforce. They received skill-based training, and are either now employed or have their own Housekeeping, Beauty & Wellness, and Fashion Technology home businesses.
The day’s Chief Guest, Ms. Mitali Namchoom, IAS, Director- Department of Women and Child encouraged our women members to take charge of their future. Ms. Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer - South Asia, VFS Global and Ms. Ria Vaidya, Associate VP & Global Lead - Corporate Communications & CSR, VFS Global also inspired the women to become voices of change.
We premiered the Power of One impact film showcasing the program journey and impact.
This program not only empowers grassroots women but also creates a ripple effect, transforming families and entire communities.
This is just the beginning!





















At our Safe Centers, we strive to inspire everyone, especially young minds to take pride in their country’s history and ...
27/01/2025

At our Safe Centers, we strive to inspire everyone, especially young minds to take pride in their country’s history and heritage and become responsible resources of the society.
The country’s 76th Republic Day was one such occasion where we encouraged our cohort leaders, their families, and the communities to come together and spell what this day means to them.
And they responded with patriotic fervor as children presented dance performances and poems.
The Cohort Leaders shared their inspiring stories and made the centers beautiful with Rangolis!
The highlight of the day was National Anthem singing and flag hoisting at each center, which was met with happy cheers and promises by everyone to make their country proud.





















PVR NEST, under its yearly winter care plan, completed a blanket drive to provide warmth and comfort to those braving th...
30/12/2024

PVR NEST, under its yearly winter care plan, completed a blanket drive to provide warmth and comfort to those braving the cold on the streets.
We reached to over 250 homeless families, especially those with children and the elderly, including those living under flyovers near IIT Metro Station, Africa Avenue, RML Hospital, R.K.Puram, Jhandewalan Mandir, and Lady Hardinge Hospital.
We thank our partner Priyanka Nautiyal for helping bring smiles to these families.





















PVR NEST’s Power of One is a unique empowerment initiative designed to uplift women from at-risk urban communities and t...
27/11/2024

PVR NEST’s Power of One is a unique empowerment initiative designed to uplift women from at-risk urban communities and train them to build community cohorts. We offer tools, mentorship, and practical skills to help participants navigate restrictive social biases and build a future of opportunities.

As a part of their leadership training, our 11 cohort members underwent a Design Thinking Bootcamp from November 18th to 22nd. Designed by Himanshu Singh from saathi ventures and Prathmesh Mahajani from design for impact , this unique program helped our women to begin thinking creatively while building their unique impact stories.

They learned primary & secondary research techniques, build clear problem & solution statements, and unpack their causes. They brainstormed, sat in listening circles, and came up with interesting prototypes and solutions to build larger cohorts of women in their respective communities. The cohort members were also trained on building their microenterprises and business solutions.

At the end of the training program, they were certified by Shri Shambhu Pal, Assistant Commissioner, MCD, our long terms partners for the Garima Grih and Pink Centers program.

PVR NEST and , in collaboration with long-term partners and , conducted an interactive weeklong workshop from October...
06/11/2024

PVR NEST and , in collaboration with long-term partners and , conducted an interactive weeklong workshop from October 21st to 25th to empower women living in at-risk communities around PVR NEST’s Garima Grih with professional housekeeping skills.

Led by experts Mr. Vinay and Mr. Brijesh, the workshop focused on enhancing the women's professional housekeeping abilities, providing advanced training in chemical usage and cleaning techniques.

A heartfelt thank you to Anil Kumar Nair, Gagan Kulshreshtha, and Komal Sharma from Diversey India for supporting our sanitation-to-skilling goals! We look forward to future collaborations that empower women and elevate hygiene standards in our communities.

The training culminated in a certification ceremony where Ms. Roma Sinha, Senior General Manager of Operations for the South Asia region at VFS Global, presented certificates to the participants and encouraged them to pursue their dreams.
















Five years ago, PVR NEST, through Garima Grih and Pink Centers, began empowering women through skilling and livelihood t...
05/11/2024

Five years ago, PVR NEST, through Garima Grih and Pink Centers, began empowering women through skilling and livelihood training programs.

This gave an opportunity for women living in at-risk urban slum communities to transform their lives through creativity as they learned to make beautiful and sustainable products.

It is with their sheer dedication and passion, that they were able to transform their products into the beautiful creations that they are.

Uniting under the Power of One program, our cohort members had a great time displaying their products at the offices of , , , , and .

To empower women living in at-risk communities around PVR NEST’s Garima Grih with professional housekeeping skills, we p...
05/11/2024

To empower women living in at-risk communities around PVR NEST’s Garima Grih with professional housekeeping skills, we partnered again with our long-term partners and .

Mr. Vinay and Mr. Brijesh conducted a weeklong interactive workshop from October 21st to 25th and equipped our women with advanced skills in using chemicals and cleaning techniques.

The training program culminated with a certification ceremony. Ms Roma Singa Senior General Manager of Operations for the South Asia region at VFS Global our partner presented certificates to the participants and encouraged them to follow their dreams.













PVR NEST’s weekly feeding program benefits children in three program sites including Garima Grih (Kirti Nagar) and Pink ...
14/10/2024

PVR NEST’s weekly feeding program benefits children in three program sites including Garima Grih (Kirti Nagar) and Pink Centers at Vikaspuri and Gaffar Market in Delhi.

Every Thursday of the week is dedicated to the spirit of 'Giving' through which we aim to improve the health of our community children.

From seasonal fruits to nourishing meals, we offer a range of healthy foods to the children. Every feeding session also doubles up as an awareness and education session. In each session, children learn fun facts about nutrition, balanced diet, and other important topics through games and activities.

To support our feeding program, connect with us at sarika.negi@pvrnest.org

We are happy to share that with , the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments an...
02/10/2024

We are happy to share that with , the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, PVR NEST is launching India’s first cohort of empowered women.

500 women in 23 urban slum communities across 11 PVR NEST’s Garima Grih and Pink Centres, will be trained on housekeeping, grooming & wellness, and fashion technology skills. Led by 10 community trainers, these women will then pave the way for creating cohorts of thousands of women to make them resilient and economically empowered.

As Shri Abhishek Mishra, Deputy Commissioner, KBZ, MCD, said during the launch today "MCD never imagined that its spaces could be used so beautifully to train and uplift women from migrant communities. We are proud to be associated with PVR NEST and will continue offering our support to make this program bigger.”

Ms Yummi Talwar, COO, VFS Global said “The Power of One program gives an important extension to the social vision of VFS Global and we are happy to begin this journey with PVR NEST.”

During the launch, we also had our cohort leaders sharing their stories of change.
We thank all our partners and welcome you all to join us in our vision of creating stronger communities.

Women, especially those at-risk and living in informal urban communities, face specific vulnerabilities when it comes to...
28/09/2024

Women, especially those at-risk and living in informal urban communities, face specific vulnerabilities when it comes to inclusive and accessible spaces.

PVR NEST along with its partners MCD and VFS Global has created high-impact age and gender-responsive and disability-centric spaces with a universal design that offers empowerment opportunities for women.

These initiatives are giving way to a larger and more encompassing program to encourage women leaders as we train them to inspire thousands of other women.

Stay tuned for an exciting announcement as we launch a new program to impact many more women and communities in the city.









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