Indus Towers to provide digital literacy course to 50 J&K Police martyr’s wards

Indus Towers Limited, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, in partnership with the Impact Guru Foundation- a not-for-profit education society created to have a positive impact on society will offer Digital Literacy Lessons to 50 J&K Police martyrs’ wards.

The initiative was inaugurated by the Hon’ble, Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, as Chief Guest along with the Guest of Honour Shri. Dilbag Singh, DGP, Jammu & Kashmir.

Indus Towers’ Digital Literacy programme is aimed at making beneficiaries digitally literate by equipping them with IT and employability skills that will help them earn a sustainable livelihood. Successful candidates will qualify for entry level jobs as data managers, secretaries, receptionists, and administrators. The support of connecting the beneficiaries with potential employers for placements will also be offered as part of this course.

Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief of Regulatory & CSR, Indus Towers said, “Indus Towers has always believed in taking on active role and responsibility in transforming the lives of communities by improving their socio-economic conditions. We’re grateful to the J&K Police department for providing not only the training facility at the locations but also, the basic amenities of electricity, water, tables and chairs to seamlessly execute the programme. Beneficiaries will not only undergo through Digital Training and education, they will also be exposed to career development skills.

Sukesh Thareja, Circle CEO, Jammu & Kashmir, Indus Towers said, “Indus Towers has been engaging in various CSR activities focusing on education and skill development. Education, including digital literacy is the key to our nation’s future. J&K Police martyrs made the supreme sacrifice and hence, it’s our duty to support their families by giving them the means to earn a dignified and sustainable livelihood.”

Indus Towers programme will become sustainable over the long run applying a four-pronged strategy which includes: the establishment of the centre in a safe and accessible location as per the guidance from J&K Police Department, the employment of community development workers who would reach out to and recommend deserving beneficiaries, engaging beneficiaries by creating a learning environment conducive to intellectual growth, and enlisting the support of potential employers in. granting jobs to those who complete the course. Identified Candidates are above 18 years of age and have minimum education qualification as class 10h. The classes will be held for 30 days for 6 hours per day. indus TOWERS

About Indus Towers Limited – Indus Towers Limited (formerly Bharti Infratel Limited) is India’s leading provider passive telecom infrastructure and it deploys, owns, and manages telecom towers and communication structures, for various mobile operators. The Company’s portfolio of over 187,000 telecom towers makes it one of the largest tower infrastructure providers in the country with presence in all 22 telecom circles. Indus Towers caters to all wireless telecommunication service providers in India. The Company has been the industry pioneer in adopting green energy initiatives for its operations. For further details visit www.industowers.com