Rejuvenated temple pond handed over to local community
A rejuvenated temple pond in Katterikuppam village was handed over to the local community following a restoration project by Whirlpool India Limited. The event included a water conservation pledge and educational awareness programs.
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This project demonstrates the role of corporate social responsibility in local environmental conservation and community development.
The rejuvenated pond of Mariamman temple at Katterikuppam village in Mannadipet Commune Panchayat has been handed over to the local community.
As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign held in the village, Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan inaugurated the rejuvenated pond. The rejuvenation of the pond was taken up by Whirlpool India Limited under the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme, an official release said.
The Lt. Governor administered Jal Sankalp (water conservation) pledge and planted saplings on the occasion. An awareness programme was held for local residents, focusing on water conservation, rainwater harvesting, protection of waterbodies and segregation of waste at source, the release said.
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