Bangalore, October 2024.

In line with its unwavering commitment to strengthening educational infrastructure in rural areas, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the successful completion and handover of newly modernized facilities at two Government schools in Ramanagara District. This initiative reflects TKM's dedication to fostering state-of-the-art learning environments that cater to the evolving needs of local communities. TKM has already completed modernization projects at 13 Government schools, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to educational development. The ceremonial handover of the modernized Government Higher Primary School (GHPS) Chakkare and GHPS Kodamballi took place in the esteemed presence of Shri D. K. Shivakumar Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka.

The modernization project includes the addition of modern classrooms, a staff room, a kitchen, a state-of-the-art science laboratory, computer room, sports room, and separate toilets for boys and girls.The school is fully furnished with benches, desks, chairs, tables, library racks, and laboratory furniture, creating aconducive learning environment.

GHPS Chakkare serves 424 students from I to VII Std and encompasses a built-up area of 14408 square feet, while GHPS Kodamballi caters to a larger student population of 765, spanning classes from I to X Std, and occupies a larger built-up area of 20178square feet. TheGHPS Chakkare project was completed for Rs. 4.35crores, while the cost for the GHPS Kodamballi project stood at Rs. 5.14 crores.  The projects addressed the specific needs and capacities of each school, ensuring that both institutions are well-equipped to support their respective student bodies.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sudeep Dalvi, Senior Vice President and Chief Communication Officer said, “At TKM, we recognize that education is the cornerstone of a prosperous and progressive community. As a responsible organization, we are committed to advancing the rural education system, acknowledging its crucial role in the overall development of the state and the nation. By providing state-of-the-art facilities across the schools, we aim to create an environment that nurtures curiosity, fosters learning, and equips students with the tools they need to succeed. Our work in Ramanagara is founded on a collaborative approach, and we are honoured to enhance the educational facilities at GHPS Chakkare and GHPS Kodamballi. Looking forward, we remain dedicated to creating a meaningful impact that extend beyond the classrooms, contributing to the overall growth and development of the communities we serve.”

Since 2001, CSR has been integral to TKM's philosophy, focusing on scalability and sustainability across key themes: Education, Environment, Hygiene, Health, Road Safety, and Skill Development. Over the years, TKM has undertaken numerous initiatives to enhance access to quality education in Karnataka.

In addition, TKM has implemented the Toyota Anganwadi Program (TADP) in 150 Anganwadi centers in the Ramanagara district from FY 2023-24 to 2024-25, with plans to extend to FY 2024-26. This program focuses on developing model Anganwadi centers by enhancing teachers' capacity, activity-based learning methods, and hygiene. 30centers have already been developed and handed over under a pilot program in 2023.These ongoing efforts towards promoting inclusive education for children with special needs and building modern school infrastructure in rural areas of Karnataka have positively impacted over 12,222 students in the last financial year, with a total to 1,32,980 students, since the program's inception.Moreover, the company has also reinitiated its flagship program, A Behavioural Change Demonstration (ABCD), in 2023, and in FY 2024-25it was implemented in 550 schools, benefitting 28,000 students.

TKM remains committed to introducing more enriching and sustainable CSR projects aimed at the holistic development of community.