Relise Sangtam along with other officials during the
inauguration of sanitation facilities for girls at GHSS Tuli on Tuesday.
DIMAPUR — 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), on Tuesday inaugurated well-equipped and hygienic washroom
facilities for girl students at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) in
Tuli town under Mokokchung district.
The newly constructed sanitation infrastructure was
inaugurated by Relise Sangtam, additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Tuli, in
the presence of Sentinenla, district education officer (DEO) of Mokokchung
under the sanitation, health and hygiene initiative of the Indus Towers.
The initiative was part of Indus Towers' flagship corporate
social responsibility programme ‘Pragati’ and aligned with the Government of
India’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The objective was to provide safe sanitation
facilities, thereby improving health and hygiene, fostering a conducive
environment for education, stated an update from the organisation.
Speaking at the inaugural event, the ADC has termed as a
significant step for GHSS, Tuli. He stated that clean and safe hygiene
infrastructure is essential for students to thrive, especially young girls,
whose education often suffers because of a lack of such basic amenities.
“This initiative is not just about infrastructure—it’s about
ensuring dignity, equity and opportunity for all. I urge the school and the
community to work together to maintain these facilities for future generations.
We must support more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in this
region, as investing in education infrastructure today will ensure a brighter
tomorrow for our society,” Sangtam said.
Rajendra Singh Gurung, circle chief executive officer (CEO)
of Indus Towers Limited, stated that hygienic and well-maintained sanitation
facilities play a vital role in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning
environment. He added that through Indus Towers’ flagship CSR programme
‘Pragati,’ they aim to address critical infrastructure gaps in infrastructure
and empower communities.
“Collaborating with NEAID on this initiative is a testament
to our dedication to enabling equitable access to education, particularly for
girl students and contributing to the Government of India’s vision for a healthier
and more inclusive society,” Gurung said.
“This initiative goes beyond providing basic facilities; it
seeks to foster increased self-confidence and self-esteem among students by
ensuring a clean and safe environment. It also aims to build a comprehensive
hygiene ecosystem within school premises, contributing to the overall
well-being of the community,” he added.
The DEO has expressed gratitude to Indus Towers and NEAID
for their invaluable support in setting up sanitation facilities for girls at
GHSS, Tuli. She expressed that access to clean and safe sanitation not only
ensures dignity but also positively impact attendance and academic performance,
particularly for young girls.
“This collaboration exemplifies how partnerships between the
government, private sector, and community can bring transformative change. Let
us all take responsibility to maintain these facilities and continue working
toward providing every child with the resources to succeed,” Sentinenla said.
Meanwhile, Meraj Ahmed, co-founder of NEAID, Guwahati, said,
“we are delighted to collaborate with Indus Towers in setting up dedicated
sanitation facilities for girls and conduct of menstrual hygiene workshop for
students at GHSS, Tuli. Such initiatives address a critical need, empowering young
girls to pursue education in a healthy and safe environment. By working
together, we can transform the educational landscape of the region and inspire
hope for a brighter future.”
