Alstom as a part of its CSR initiative, in collaboration with NGO partner United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), kickstarted ‘Rural Rising‘– an integrated rural development program at Selakarachal Gram Panchayat, Sultanpet Block in Coimbatore to improve the overall condition of the gram panchayat in the areas of environment, sanitation and education.
At the inaugural and Bhoomi Puja today, Alstom handed over a tractor to the Gram Panchayat to strengthen the Solid Waste Management (SWM) system. The gram panchayat has been trying to implement a proper solid waste management system. This tractor support will help to put in place a systematic door to door collection process, and also timely transport of the garbage ensuring better hygiene and sanitation in the area. The inaugural event was graced by Kandasamy V.P. MLA, Sulur Constituency; Ms. Navamani, Block Development Officer; Maragathavadivu Karupsamy – President, Gram Panchayat and representatives from Alstom and United Way Bengaluru.
In addition to the Solid Waste Management initiative, community toilet construction and usage awareness activities have commenced helping the gram panchayat in its goal to improve the sanitation condition of the village and encourage toilet usage among the community members.
“This project is a stellar example of Alstom’s commitment to promoting and funding initiatives that improve the living conditions and economic possibilities of communities. We are looking forward to providing holistic development to the people of Selakkarichal Gram Panchayat through this initiative and have engaged a team of active and passionate employee volunteers who are keen to implement these interventions over the next three years.”, said Selvakumar, Site MD, Alstom.