Indus Towers, one of India’s largest telecom infrastructure companies, has strengthened sanitation infrastructure in government schools in Meghalaya by inaugurating girls’ washroom facilities across 11 schools in Ri-Bhoi district under its flagship CSR initiative Pragati. The inauguration ceremony was held at Nehru Memorial Higher Secondary School and was attended by Andrew L. Myrthong, BDO of Umsning C&RD Block and in-charge Assistant Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi. The event was also live-casted to six additional schools where the facilities have been developed. Speaking on the occasion, Myrthong said that providing proper sanitation facilities in schools is vital to ensure a safe and comfortable learning environment for students, particularly young girls. “Initiatives such as these strengthen basic infrastructure in our education system and support the overall wellbeing of students. We appreciate the contribution made by Indus Towers and its partners in supporting schools in the region,” he said.
Highlighting the initiative, Rajender Gurung, Circle CEO – NESA, Indus Towers Ltd., said access to hygienic sanitation facilities is crucial for the dignity, health and confidence of young girls. He added that the Pragati initiative reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening school infrastructure and addressing gaps that affect girls’ education in underserved regions.
In Shillong, corporate social responsibility initiatives by large companies such as Indus Towers are increasingly supporting education and social infrastructure across Meghalaya. Such projects are also seen as encouraging greater corporate engagement in the region, with stakeholders noting that investments in school infrastructure and community wellbeing can strengthen long-term social development alongside economic activity in the Shillong market and surrounding districts.
