Badshah Masala Inaugurates Revamped Govt School, Aanganwadi Centre in Gujarat
New Delhi : Badshah Masala Pvt Ltd, a leading name in the spices and seasoning category in India, and Ennoble Social Innovation Foundation today inaugurated the refurbished GPS Nargol Mukhya Primary School and Bhata Fadiyu Aanganwadi in Umbergaon Block of Valsad District in Gujarat. As part of the revamp, Badshah Masala – a leading brand from the House of Dabur – has spiced up the school and aanganwadi centre by upgrading the infrastructure, revamping the classrooms, creation of new and separate sanitation facilities for boys and girls, drinking water facilities, besides improving the school’s overall learning environment through creative BaLA (Building as Learning Aid) Wall Art and Mini STEM Lab. The school premises is now disabled friendly with the creation of ramps for Child with Special Needs (CwSN) toilet.
With this upgrade, the Government School has been converted into a model school that boasts of best-in-class infrastructure and learning facilities for the over 250 students of the school. The entire community, including the school authorities, are delighted with the transformation. There is an increased interest amongst the community to enrol their kids in this school.
“Badshah Masala is committed to the well-being of people in our operational areas. This marks the beginning of our CSR initiatives that have been designed to make a positive impact in the lives of our communities. The students at this school will benefit from the infrastructure improvements, which provide a cleaner, safer, and better overall learning environment,” Badshah Masala CEO Mr. Rehan Hasan said.
Speaking on the occasion, Badshah Masala COO Mr. Amit Bakde said: “Our mission is to make the government schools in the region lovable and the first choice of the community by creating a conducive learning ecosystem. This development initiative at GPS Nargol Mukhya Primary School is a step forward in this direction and aims to create a fully sustainable society of tomorrow. This initiative aligns with our belief that education is a cornerstone for community upliftment. With this, we aspire to leave an indelible mark on the lives of students, fostering a brighter future for the children.”
The infrastructure revamp is part of Badshah’s ‘Shikshan Ej Aadhar’ Community Development initiative in Gujarat. The revamped GPS Nargol Mukhya Primary School was handed over to the School Management Committee at a special function organised today. The school and Aanganwadi centre were selected after a detailed survey of the region. A comprehensive assessment was conducted to identify the key gaps and develop a refurbishment plan to plug these gaps. Dabur joined hands with Ennoble Social Innovation Foundation for this intervention in view of its expertise in upgrading and transforming government schools.
The school is transformed into a welcoming and exciting place where basic amenities, comforts and necessities are provided so students can focus on education and create a powerful future for themselves.
The transformation includes establishing sanitation facilities for boys and girls, creating safe drinking water facilities, and upgrading the school infrastructure with BaLA (Building as Learning Aid). Students are provided with experiential education materials including Mini Science Lab equipment and Teaching Learning Materials for an engaging learning experience.
“Access to basic education is the most fundamental right of any child. But an equally important right is access to basic and hygienic sanitation facilities and a healthy learning environment in schools. Our intent is to empower the young minds of today to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. We are confident that this development work will have a long-term impact in bringing children back to schools by making the infrastructure hygienic and attractive,” Mr. Hasan added.
After the successful completion of the school revamp project, Badshah is now planning to expand its CSR footprint to newer areas like women empowerment and water conservation. “A detailed need assessment study has been conducted to identify specific needs of the community and a development plan has been prepared to address these needs. Going forward, Badshah Masala plans to roll out a host of development initiatives aimed at improving the livelihood of rural populace, particularly women and children, in the region,” Mr. Hasan said.