Altimetrik CSR Partners with SODEWS to Upgrade Facilities in Rural Government Schools

Altimetrik in collaboration with SODEWS NGO have adopted three government schools in Tirupatur, enhancing education through infrastructure upgrades.

India, August 1, 2024 – Altimetrik, a pure-play digital business company, in collaboration with the Society for the Development of Economically Weaker Section (SODEWS) NGO, has adopted three government schools in the Tirupatur district of Tamil Nadu to help secure the Right to Education through improved facilities. Together with SODEWS, Altimetrik has constructed new toilets and renovated the computer lab at the Government Higher Secondary School in Madavalam. They also built a separate classroom for the Computer Lab and the Library at Panchayet Union Middle School in Chinna Goundanur.

Senior leaders from Altimetrik, along with officials from the Education Department, will inaugurate all three facilities on August 2. Altimetrik volunteers have also contributed to the event by painting the newly constructed sites, creating a welcoming and friendly environment for the children.

Under this joint initiative, since 2022, two schools – Panchayet Union Middle School, Chinna Goundanur, and Panchayet Union Primary School, Mullai – have been adopted with the approval of the Education Department. In 2024, Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School in Madavalam, was adopted. The schools had lower enrolment rates and lacked basic amenities which hindered children coming to school regularly. The safety & Hygiene of the children were given priority, and the following support was provided in the school.

Key Enhancements:

Infrastructure Upgrades: Construction of separate toilet blocks for boys and girls, renovation of dilapidated roofs, and ensuring a safe, hygienic learning environment.
Staffing: Appointment of six additional teaching staff and two cleaning staff to guarantee comprehensive educational and maintenance support.
Digitally empowered: Establishment of computer labs in all three schools, including a dedicated computer classroom at Chinna Goundanur. Summer computer coaching extended to all local children.
Literacy Promotion: Creation of libraries in two schools to instil a love for reading among students.
Safety & Engagement: Construction of a podium for school events and repair of damaged compound walls.
Significant Impact:

A 15% increase in enrolment rates.
Achieved zero dropout rates.
Shift in enrolment trends from private to government schools due to superior facilities.
Enhanced student regularity and engagement.
Equitable access to computer education for rural children.
Altimetrik’s CSR wing, ImpACT, champions “social change with community consciousness and sustainability.” With partnerships across 35 organizations, Altimetrik has positively impacted 15,000 children, 16,500 women, and 15,000 families, contributing over 7,000 volunteer hours to societal well-being.