JNPA funds Rs 3.5 crore to CDROME Education Society as part of CSR initiative

Jul 22, 2024 - 11:40 Updated: Dec 4, 2024 - 10:42
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JNPA funds Rs 3.5 crore to CDROME Education Society as part of CSR initiative

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, signed an MoU and handed over the fund cheque to CDROME Education Society, Mumbai, at Raj Bhavan. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Ramesh Bais, Governor of Maharashtra. The cheque was handed over by Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman of JNPA, in the presence of the senior officials from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and all Heads of Departments (HoDs) of JNPA.

Emphasising JNPA’s philosophy of being a socially responsible organisation, Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman of JNPA, stated, “The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt of India, had requirements to improve the quality of education provided to students at the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). We were more than delighted to fulfil these requirements through our CSR activity. This project will technologically upgrade the EMRS schools and provide a better education and learning system to the tribal students. With JNPA’s contribution, this project will help provide quality education in 38 EMRS in Maharashtra.”

This project will be implemented by CDROME Education Society, Kalyan in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship & Rural Development Centre (ERDC) - IIT Ropar. Under the project, a total of 1,000 computers will be installed in computer labs, 76 tablets will be provided to teachers, and a psychometric test, mental health support, career counselling, and mentorship programme for students of 10th and 12th classes, as well as teacher training, will be undertaken in 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Maharashtra. Around 2,000 tribal students will benefit from this project.

The Governor of Maharashtra commended the social initiatives taken by JNPA, while attending the 35th anniversary celebration function of JNPA held in Mumbai.

Taking from health-related initiatives, women empowerment through health camps and vocational training, over the years JNPA has carried out several initiatives under CSR activity. Educationally empowering the youth has always been at the forefront of JNPA’s CSR policy.

Aligning with this, JNPA is also coming up with the Vadhvan Port Skilling Program for the youth of Vadhvan and nearby villages. JN Port in association with various organizations like Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers Association and Central Institute of Fisheries Education have already conducted a training program on Employment Opportunities in Customs Clearance Services and fish processing and value-added products, respectively.