Dr. Reddy’s Enhances Infrastructure for Tribal Welfare School and College in Vissannapet, Andhra Pradesh to Foster Educational Excellence

Vissannapet, Andhra Pradesh; December 08, 2024 – As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Dr. Reddy’s, in collaboration with Kakinada Engineering Alumni Trust Services (KEATS), has extended infrastructure support to the Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential College of Excellence (Girls) and Gurukul School (Girls) in Vissannapet, NTR District, Andhra Pradesh. This effort is further complemented by additional support from a Rotary Club Grant. These institutions, run by the state government, provide education to 480 school students and 160 college students, primarily girls from tribal areas across the state.

The inauguration witnessed the presence of Kumar Randhir Singh, Head Company Secretary & CSR, Dr. Reddy’s, Smt. Hemalatha, CEO, APNRTS, Rtn. D Subbarao Ravuri, Rtn. Pardha Saradhi Yadhi from Rotary Midtown, Vijayawada, Smt. Vijaya – Dy. Director APNRTS, K Subhashini Rani, Dy Secretary Academic TW, A Ramu, Dy Tribal Welfare Officer, Kondaparva Village Sarpanch, Ramesh, Rotary Burlingame, USA joined the inauguration along with representatives KEATS.

Through this initiative, Dr. Reddy’s has provided infrastructure support, including that for STEM Lab, alongside contributions from other donors, including digital education tools supported by a Rotary Club Grant, enabling students’ access to digital tools, engaging teaching methods, and sufficient infrastructure. This project aims to create a world-class educational environment, empowering girls students to take up competitive exams like IIT-JEE, EAMCET, and NEET and preparing them for admissions to prestigious higher education institutions.

Dr. Reddy’s is committed towards strong environmental and community initiatives. The company’s community engagement programmes through CSR are primarily focused in the fields of education, community healthcare, skill-based training and placement for youth and differently abled, training for farmers and environmental sustainability. These programmes are developed with a vision to generate long-term value for the communities and foster an inclusive growth culture within the society. In 2023, Dr. Reddy’s, in association with Dr. Reddy’s Foundation, partnered with the district and education mandal in Nalgonda to construct a new Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) facility in Kampasagar village. This fully residential facility is designed for girls from classes VI to X, featuring five classrooms, five dormitories, a kitchen, 24/7 RO water supply, and sanitation facilities. Dr. Reddy’s, in association with Dr. Reddy’s Foundation and District Administration and District Medical & Health Office, has upgraded over 11 primary healthcare centres in the villages in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh and implemented key environment-conservation projects in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. In FY 2023-24, around 4.97 lakhs individuals were impacted through various CSR interventions of Dr. Reddy’s.