Guwahati, 1 August 2024 – Indus Towers Limited, a global telecom infrastructure giant, has partnered with the Northeast Centre for Equity Action on Integrated Development (NEAID) to inaugurate hygienic washroom facilities for girls in 12 government schools across seven districts in Assam. The first of these facilities was inaugurated by Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Assam’s Hon’ble Minister for Education, WPT & BC, at Nartap High School in Kamrup Metro.
Key Highlights:
- Inauguration: Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Hon’ble Minister for Education, inaugurated the new washroom facilities at Nartap High School in Kamrup Metro.
- Districts Covered: Kamrup Metro, Nagaon, Morigaon, Baksa, Tamulpur, Dhubri, and Bongaigaon.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): The initiative is part of Indus Towers’ flagship CSR program, Pragati, aligning with the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Objectives and Impact:
The newly inaugurated washroom facilities aim to provide safe and accessible sanitation, improving the educational environment for female students. This initiative also includes awareness workshops on menstrual hygiene, empowering young girls with essential health management knowledge.
Dr. Ranoj Pegu emphasized the importance of sanitation in education, particularly for female students. “Sanitation and hygiene significantly impact educational outcomes. We must support more CSR initiatives in Assam to invest in education infrastructure today, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for our society,” he said. He also highlighted the community’s role in supporting government schools, encouraging ex-students, NGOs like NEAID, and companies like Indus Towers to register in the Bidyanjali portal for contributing to schools.
Statements from Key Figures:
Rajender Gurung, Circle CEO of Indus Towers Limited:
“Access to hygienic and well-equipped toilets is fundamental for a conducive learning environment. Through our flagship CSR program, Pragati, we support such initiatives. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with NEAID and contribute to enhancing amenities for girl students in Assam.”
Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Hon’ble Minister for Education:
“Investing in school infrastructure is crucial. Schools are owned by the community and its people, and initiatives like these help foster a comprehensive hygiene ecosystem within school premises, contributing to the overall well-being of the community.”
About Indus Towers Limited:
Indus Towers Limited is India’s leading provider of passive telecom infrastructure, deploying, owning, and managing telecom towers and communication structures for various mobile operators. With over 219,736 telecom towers, it is one of the largest tower infrastructure providers in the country, covering all 22 telecom circles. Indus Towers has pioneered green energy initiatives in its operations.
For more details, visit Indus Towers.
About NEAID:
NEAID is a grassroots organization focused on supporting development initiatives in Northeastern India, especially in tribal and rural areas. The organization is dedicated to improving quality education, health, and other well-being determinants in alignment with sustainable development goals.
For more details, visit NEAID.
This initiative not only marks a significant step towards improving sanitation facilities in Assam’s schools but also underscores the critical role of community and corporate involvement in enhancing educational infrastructure and promoting a healthier learning environment for young girls.
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