Umrangso, November 8, 2024: Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF),  the CSR arm ofDalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd (DCBL),proudly handed over a school bus to Saraswati Vidya Mandir in Haflong, Assam, enhancing educational access for students in the area. The bus will significantly ease the daily transportation challenges faced by students due to limited public transport options. Saraswati Vidya Mandir serves students from approximately 11 villages in the region, with a total enrolment of 250 students, including 100 residing in the school hostel. This initiative is expected to positively impact 80 to 100 students, ensuring dependable and safe transportation, improving their overall educational experience and attendance.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Padmanav Chakrabarty, Regional Manufacturing Head, North East, DCBL, said, "At Dalmia Bharat, we recognize that access to education is essential for empowering young minds and building a brighter future. By providing this school bus, we aim to ease students' journeys to school, ensuring they can pursue their education safely and reliably. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to support rural education and create lasting, positive change in the communities we serve."

The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Smt. Sangeeta Devi, Assistant District Collector, who served as the Chief Guest, Mr. Ramawtar Sharma, Executive Director – Projects, DCBL, Mr. Padmanav Chakrabarty, Regional Manufacturing Head, North East, DCBL, Mr. Dhriti Thaosen, MAC, NCHAC, Smt. Nitalini Thaosen, Secretary, SMC and Mr. Rahul Parikh, Coordinator, NE Saraswati Vidya Mandir Parishad.

Dalmia Bharat Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to sustainable community development through education, health, and infrastructure support. It aims to drive sustainable development to create resilient and self-reliant communities.

About Dalmia Bharat Foundation:

Dalmia Bharat Foundation focuses on building Sustainable Livelihoods and ensure Rural Development in its programme areas. These programmes combine in-depth, long-term plans and strategies along with medium- and short-term initiatives and campaigns. Owing to the great differences across locations, DBF has adopted a flexible, multi-intervention approach that allows programmes and people to grow together and sustain each other. The two focus areas have been derived from the felt needs of the community and issues material to the business. Visit us at http://www.dalmiafoundation.org.

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