Chennai, October 29 – Native Medicare Charitable Trust (NMCT), with financial backing from NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and IT services, has successfully upgraded facilities in government schools across Chennai and Coimbatore. This partnership is part of NTT DATA’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, aimed at improving education and health infrastructure in underprivileged schools.
The initiative includes renovating classrooms, upgrading sanitation facilities, installing clean drinking water systems, and constructing midday meal sheds. Additionally, the program has introduced handwashing stations, and a capacity-building initiative focused on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) to foster better hygiene practices among students.
At a recent event, Gopa K, Vice President of NTT DATA, officially handed over newly constructed facilities for students to the Headmasters of the Government High Schools in Mugalivakkam and Poothapeta, Chennai, benefiting over 500 students. The handover was attended by Ms. Gayathri, State Coordinator of Namma School Namma Ooru Palli (NSNOP), and Mr. A. S. Sankaranarayanan, Managing Trustee of NMCT, along with members of the NTT DATA team.
Last month, similar enhancements were completed by NMCT with support from NTT DATA and handed over to the school management at Government Schools in Ashokapuram and Somayanapur, Coimbatore, benefiting 182 students. Additional projects benefitting 500 more students are underway and are expected to be completed by December.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. A.S.Sankaranarayanan, Founder & Manging Trustee, NMCT said, “NTT DATA, through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, is creating a tangible impact on Government schools in Tamil Nadu. This collaboration reflects NTT DATA’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities and improving health and hygiene for students in the region.”
“At NTT DATA, our mission is to bridge the educational divide by ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to quality learning opportunities. We are honoured to have partnered with NMCT for several years, bringing positive changes to government schools. Together, we are fostering an educational ecosystem that empowers students to reach their full potential and inspiring a culture of lifelong learning,” said Gauri Bahulkar, Senior Director of Global Corporate Social Responsibility at NTT DATA
