Pratt and Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) in collaboration with Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust (KGNMT) has funded the construction of a residential building for underprivileged girls, which was inaugurated recently in Hydershakote.
Constructed at a cost of Rs. 67,05,000The residential building, constructed at a cost of Rs. 67,05,000, is equipped with furnished dormitories, a study centre, e-learning centre, playground and other mandatory environmental-friendly features, a press release said.
Study resources to excelThe residence will provide local, elementary-age needy girls with a modern home and study resources to help them excel in their education.
The facility’s e-learning centre will give the children access to online educational resources, while its environmentally-friendly features, such as a solar water heater and kitchen garden, is expected to foster self-sufficiency.
Strong partnership between suppliersThe new residential facility is the result of a strong partnership between our global suppliers, whose generous contributions will provide these children with an opportunity to gain education and direction in life that will power their success,” said the vice-president, Engineering-Module Centres, Pratt & Whitney, Jayant Sabnis.