Nongpoh, March 29: Marking a significant stride in educational infrastructure development, Indus Towers Limited, one of the world’s largest telecom infrastructure companies, 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 inauguration of the newly constructed sanitation infrastructure at Umden Umroi RMSA Secondary School, was graced by Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek, Umroi MLA Damanbait Lamare, and Rajender Singh Gurung, Circle CEO-NESA of Indus Towers Ltd.

This initiative is part of Indus Towers’ flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)program – Pragati. The objective is to provide safe sanitation facilities, thereby improving health and hygiene, fostering a conducive environment for education.

“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,” Hek remarked on the new facilities.

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.

Meanwhile, Rajender Singh Gurung, Circle Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indus Towers Limited, highlighted 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,” he said.

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