New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the State Bank of India (SBI) today donated a school bus to the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh.

The vehicle was formally handed over by Krishan Sharma, Chief General Manager, Chandigarh Circle, SBI to Dr. Padma Gurmet, Director, NISR, at a ceremony held at the institute, said a government statement here.

The event was attended by Jayant Mani, Deputy General Manager, Business & Operations, J&K Zone; Anil Tondon, Chief Manager, SBI Leh Branch; senior officials of SBI; as well as faculty members, staff and students of NISR.

Dr. Gurmet expressed gratitude to SBI for its support, stating that the school bus would significantly enhance mobili...