District Welfare Hostels Receive Digital Upgrade Through KSH Automotive CSR Initiative
Sri Sathya Sai District Collector A. Shyam Prasad distributed smart TVs and library infrastructure to government-run hostels. The donation from KSH Automotive targets educational enhancement for students in Dharmavaram and Penukonda.
Corporate Support Bolsters Educational Infrastructure
In a move to modernize student living and learning spaces, KSH Automotive Private Limited has provided a significant equipment donation to government welfare hostels in the Sri Sathya Sai district. The Penukonda-based firm supplied 20 smart televisions and multiple library racks to support 25 college hostels managed by state welfare departments.
Distribution and Strategic Impact
During a formal ceremony at the Revenue building on Monday, District Collector A. Shyam Prasad handed over 43-inch smart TVs to administrators representing 10 hostels. These facilities operate under the Backward Classes (BC), SC and ST Welfare departments within the Dharmavaram and Penukonda divisions. The initiative aims to provide students from marginalized backgrounds with better tools for skill acquisition and informational exposure.
- Beneficiary Coverage: 25 government-run college hostels across the district.
- Equipment Provided: 20 smart televisions (43-inch) and dedicated library shelving.
- Administrative Presence: The event included Joint Collector Mourya Bharadwaj and District BC Welfare Officer Rajendra Kumar Reddy.
Collector Prasad noted that integrating modern technology into the hostel environment serves to bridge the resource gap for disadvantaged students. He emphasized that private sector partnerships are essential for upgrading the district's public welfare infrastructure and creating a more rigorous academic atmosphere within residential facilities.
Source: The Hindu — Home