Shillong, March 29: Marking a significant stride in educational infrastructure development, Indus Towers Limited, one of the world’s largest telecom infrastructure company, in association with the Northeast Centre for Equity Action on Integrated Development (NEAID), inaugurated well-equipped and hygienic washroom facilities for girl students in three government schools across Ri-Bhoi and East Khasi Hills districts.
Complementing the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the investiture of the newly constructed sanitation infrastructure at UmdenUmroi RMSA Secondary School, was graced by Hon’ble Minister of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary;Mr. Alexander Laloo Hek, Hon’ble MLA of Umroi constituency; Mr. Damanbait Lamare, Special Project Director SSA; Mr. Swapnil Tembe IAS and Mr. Rajender Singh Gurung, Circle CEO-NESA of Indus Towers Ltd
This initiative is part of Indus Towers’ flagship Corporate Social Responsibility program, Pragati. The objective is to provide safe sanitation facilities, thereby improving health and hygiene, fostering a conducive environment for education.
Hon’ble Minister of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary;Mr. Alexander Laloo Hek, remarked “This initiative is a vital step towards enhancing hygiene, dignity, and the overall well-being of our daughters, who frequently face challenges due to inadequate sanitation facilities in schools. I applaud Indus Towers for their commendable efforts in making this possible and encourage ongoing collaboration to extend such improvements to other regions of Meghalaya”
The project addresses two critical aspects of girls’ education – infrastructure and awareness. Alongside constructing hygienic washrooms, the program includes comprehensive menstrual hygiene awareness workshops, designed to break social taboos and empower students with vital health knowledge.
Shri Rajender Singh Gurung, Circle Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indus Towers Limitedhighlighted the company’s commitment to grassroots development: “Through Indus Towers’ flagship CSR program‘Pragati’, we aim to address critical infrastructure gaps and empower communities. Beyond just infrastructure, this initiative seeks to empower students with dignity, confidence, and a secure environment. By ensuring a clean and safe environment, we strive to foster self-esteem among young learners while building a comprehensive hygiene ecosystem within schools, ultimately benefiting the entire community.”
