Kancheepuram, September 21, 2021: L&T Valves, a wholly owned subsidiary of engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro, handed over two projects constructed under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – a government school at Vaiyavoor and a public health centre at Thiruputkuzhi, both in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
The government higher secondary school was recently inaugurated by S Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive and Director, L&T Valves in the presence of S Usharani, the principal as well as the faculty, students, parents, and representatives from the community. The school has been funded from CSR funds sanctioned by L&T Valves in 2020-21.
Speaking at the occasion Kalyanaraman said, “L&T Valves drives inclusive growth through its CSR initiatives by empowering communities and accelerating development. We consider education to be an investment for the future and join hands with the government to help transform lives.”
He quoted from Thirukural, a classical Tamil text that “Learning is the true imperishable riches; all other things are not riches”. He exhorted that the students should focus on learning and making a difference to their families, school as well as the society.
S Usharani, principal of the school, thanked L&T management for the support provided and advised the students to make the best use of the facilities and get good results.
Also, Kalyanaraman and team was felicitated at the Thiruputkuzhi public health centre by Dr. T Arulmozhi, Block Medical Officer, Kancheepuram Block. The health centre, which caters to around 240 villages was renovated under the CSR scheme of L&T Valves. The function was witnessed by the staff of the centre and members from the community.
Dr. T Arulmozhi in her reply thanked L&T Valves management for their role in the upkeep of the 50-year-old primary health centre.
