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Transformative Partnerships: How Corporate Social Responsibility is Boosting Government School Infrastructure

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Shaina Ganapathy - Head of Community Outreach - Embassy Group
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Investing in infrastructure for government schools is vital to improving educational outcomes, reducing disparities, and empowering future generations with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s world. India has always grappled with a learning crisis, especially in the foundational learning years. The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing school closures have exacerbated this, as underprivileged students, and especially girls, suffered disproportionately.

The Impact of the 2022 ASER Report

The 2022 ASER report found that children’s basic reading ability dropped to pre-2012 levels nationally, a stark reversal from the incremental improvements achieved in the intervening years. Arithmetic levels saw a similar decline to pre-2018 for most grades as well. Achieving national and global goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”) requires looking beyond books and in-classroom learning. Creating a holistic space conducive to learning is critical for the physical and mental wellbeing of students, as well as their educational outcomes.

The Role of Good Infrastructure in Education

Good infrastructure ensures several benefits for the schooling ecosystem. Students would have access to essential resources such as textbooks, libraries, laboratories, and technology, which enhances the learning experience and facilitates a deeper understanding of subjects. Comfortable classrooms, adequate lighting, ventilation, and sanitation facilities also contribute to this.

Health and Well-being Through Proper Infrastructure

Moreover, proper infrastructure, including facilities for clean drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, is essential for maintaining the health and well-being of students and staff. Safe buildings and well-equipped playgrounds reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. Above all, good infrastructure attracts qualified teachers and helps retain them by providing a comfortable and functional work environment. It enables teachers to effectively implement innovative teaching methods and engage students in interactive learning activities.

Finally, access to quality infrastructure helps all students, regardless of their background, have equal opportunities to receive a valuable education. It helps bridge the gap between urban and rural schools and promotes inclusivity in the education system.

Corporate Social Responsibility for Educational Progress

By working together to achieve progress on large issues such as education, companies can help the government, through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, reach the scale and impact required to lift millions of Indians and people around the world out of poverty. Increasingly, companies have recognised the challenge of promoting social change as beyond the scope of one organisation. Identifying common mandates for collaboration is key to the effective implementation of CSR initiatives.

Since CSR was pushed to the forefront through legislation in India in 2014, it has played a significant role in boosting government school infrastructure in India. Many corporates allocate a portion of their CSR funds towards infrastructure development projects in government schools. These projects often include building classrooms, libraries, laboratories, toilets, and playgrounds, as well as funding the integration of technology in government schools. This includes providing computers, internet connectivity, and educational software.

Building new classrooms and other kinds of infrastructure is not enough, however. Companies also need to maintain and renovate the existing infrastructure in government schools so that the school continues to benefit students over the long term.

CSR initiatives play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between public resources and the pressing demands of education infrastructure. By leveraging their financial resources, expertise, and networks, corporations contribute significantly to enhancing the educational landscape.

Corporate partnerships bring more than just financial aid. They often bring innovation and efficiency to project execution. By leveraging their expertise in project management, engineering, and technology, corporates ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented with high standards of quality and within stipulated timelines. This efficiency results in tangible and swift improvements in school infrastructure.

Furthermore, these partnerships foster sustainable development by promoting community engagement and empowerment. Companies are increasingly involving local communities in the planning and execution of projects so that infrastructure development aligns with the specific needs and aspirations of the community.

Transformative partnerships between corporations and government institutions are instrumental in boosting government school infrastructure. Through CSR initiatives, corporates bring not only financial resources but lead to tangible improvements in educational facilities and outcomes. These collaborations underscore the potential for synergy between the public and private sectors in addressing critical societal needs.

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Shaina Ganapathy – Head of Community Outreach, Embassy Group.

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