A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Powergrid and the Gurugram District Administration in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini. This MoU aims to undertake development works worth over Rs. 20 crore at Government Girls College, Sector 14, Gurugram, under Powergrid’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The MoU was signed by Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar on behalf of the Gurugram District Administration and General Manager Ashok Kumar Mishra on behalf of Powergrid.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the infrastructure development of Haryana's educational institutions is being expedited as part of the significant journey to make India a developed nation by 2047.
He noted the crucial role corporate companies are playing in this effort through the CSR scheme. Highlighting the importance of education in building a developed nation, he said that initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao have been effectively implemented by the state government, yielding the expected outcomes.
The Chief Minister praised the collaboration between corporate institutions and the Haryana government in promoting social upliftment, describing it as a commendable step. He also urged the concerned institutions to expedite the completion of construction projects.
Yatindra Dwivedi, representing Powergrid, stated that the initiative is aimed at providing enhanced educational facilities for girls in and around Gurugram, furthering the cause of women’s empowerment. This women centric CSR effort will enable girls to pursue higher education and professional careers, creating long-term benefits for the community.
The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation Rao Indrajit Singh, Haryana Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Sohna MLA Sh Tejpal Tanwar, Pataudi MLA Smt. Bimla Chaudhary, Gurugram MLA Sh Mukesh Sharma, and Powergrid Chairman and Managing Director Shri R.K. Tyagi, among others.