As a part of its CSR activity, Mercedes-Benz India today announced three unique initiatives in the neighbouring districts of Pune. Under the initiative, the company will set up an E-lab facility at ITI Ghodegaon, a watershed conservation structure at Thakarwadi-Landewadi and the Draw Down Cultivation project in Ambegaon taluka. Through this initiative, the automotive giant aims to make a positive difference in the lives of more than 2000 villagers.
Key Highlights:
· Landewadi Jal Yukta Shivar Project to benefit Thakarwadi and six villages from downstream
· Mercedes-Benz India was awarded globally in the Daimler network for the Jal Shivar project under the environmental initiatives under CSR.
· E-lab facility in ITI Ghodegaon to facilitate 500 students every year for their digital learning and soft skill development
· Draw Down Cultivation project to provide alternative livelihood options to the tribal communities, from Ambegaon taluka, district Pune
Talking about these initiatives, Mr. Santosh Iyer, Vice-President, Customer Services & Corporate Affairs, Mercedes-Benz India said, “It is our constant endeavour to contribute back to the society, in our own way, under the ‘Mercedes for India’ initiative. As a responsible automaker and a conscientious corporate citizen, these novel initiatives of setting up an E-lab facility, renovating the water conservation structure and Draw Down Cultivation are just small steps towards helping the citizens of our country. We enable local people to actively participate in the project activities, wherein their inputs are valued the most. We believe in acting for the betterment of the society and the country at large and it will always be our continuous effort to give back to the society through varied initiatives in the future.”
