Umrangso, 11 August 2024: Reinforcing its unwavering commitment to community development, Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL), India’s leading cement today held the inauguration ceremony for the new school building and community hall it has constructed for the villages of Dithur and Langcherui in Umrangso, Assam. The twin events were graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Mr. Debolal Garlosa, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC), Mr. Mohit Hojai, Executive Member, DHAC, Mr. Donpainon Thaosen, EM, DHAC, Mr. Samsing Engti, EM, DHAC and Mr. Yusuf Alamgir, HR Head of Dalmia Bharat Limited along with other distinguished officials, teachers, students and village heads. The newly built infrastructure will benefit over 60 student and 500 community members. Events like village level meetings, SHG meetings, cultural events, social gatherings and health camps now can be held in the convenience of an organized community space.

Umrangso, a small village in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, faces challenges in terms of educational facilities. With limited access to quality education, students in the region often have to travel long distances or settle for schools that lack adequate infrastructure. In addition to the new school building in Dithur, DBF has also renovated the old school building thereby creating additional capacity for students looking for easily accessible education facilities. DBF also has taken a step further by providing modern and well-equipped learning environment.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr Ambuj Kumar Srivastava, Unit Head – Umrangso said, “Dalmia Bharat remains committed to expanding its efforts in the areas of education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. These initiatives are part of our broader strategy to empower rural communities by providing them with the necessary infrastructure and resources and striving to balance industrial activity with social advancement. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed dignitaries, village heads, VDC members, teachers, students, and all the villagers of Umrangso for their support. We believe that education and community welfare are the cornerstones of sustainable development, and we are proud to be a part of this journey.”

Dalmia Bharat Foundation continues to focus on building thriving communities with greater impact through its various initiatives in the areas of sustainable livelihoods, soil and water conservation and social infrastructure. By prioritizing these areas, the foundation continues to play a pivotal role in driving social progress and uplifting the communities they serve in the region.

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.dalmiabharatfoundation.org.

Media Contact