Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) has announced that it will be investing over INR 1.4 crores under its ‘Karpom Munneruvom’ (Learning for Progress) initiative to upgrade infrastructure at eight schools in and around Oragadam as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility commitments for the 2023-24 Financial Year.
Between July and December 2023, RNAIPL will build classrooms and restrooms, and set up RO plants for drinking water, CCTV cameras, and inverters for uninterrupted power supply. The RNAIPL initiative supports the Tamil Nadu Education Department’s ‘Namma School’ initiative, which is working to enhance state public school infrastructure. RNAIPL’s infrastructure upgrade projects will cover a total of eight schools in Orathur, Nattarasampattu, Gunduperumpedu, Vadakkupattu, Umayalparenenchery and Walajabad.
Toru Ihara, Nissan Global Chief HR Officer, who was on a special visit to Chennai, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the first two classrooms at the Government Higher Secondary School at Vadakkupattu village. He was joined by Anish Baijal, Corporate Vice President, Nissan Global HR Strategy, Transformation and Regional Operations, Frank Torres, President, Nissan India Operations and Keerthi Prakash, Managing Director, Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd.
Toru Ihara, Nissan Global Chief HR Officer, remarked, “At Nissan, we believe in the transformative power of education in overcoming barriers and spurring economic growth. The children of today will create the fully sustainable society of tomorrow, in India and around the globe. Through our education initiatives, we take ahead our commitment to empower them to succeed. It is, therefore, a privilege to support this initiative and contribute to the educational development of the local community.”
Keerthi Prakash, Managing Director, RNAIPL, said, “Child education is a critical pillar of RNAIPL’s commitment to the inclusive and sustainable development of communities in Tamil Nadu. Through our school programme, we aim to nurture better learning outcomes and pave the path to local skill development. We are proud to be able to touch the lives of thousands of children in and around our plant.”
Since 2021, RNAIPL has invested in infrastructure development projects in nine schools across Kanchipuram and Chennai districts, benefitting over 6,200 children.
RNAIPL has also invested in community development projects in the environment and health sectors. It is currently rejuvenating multiple water bodies in the Oragadam area to improve water availability and conservation. Additionally, the automaker also recently completed the complete renovation of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Chengalpattu Government Medical College, helping provide lifesaving care to thousands of children in the area.