Redington Foundation has installed 67 biogas plants at Kuruthanamedu village and renovated one pond at Thandalacherri village near warehouse operations of ProConnect Supply Chain Solutions (a wholly owned subsidiary of Redington) in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. The project aims to promote the use of biofuel as an alternative to fossil fuel, enhance the availability of water for irrigation and drinking purposes, and replenish the groundwater level in the area.
The project has been implemented by Hand in Hand Inclusive Development and Services- HHIDS, a non-governmental organization working for rural development. At a local event attended by over 500 villagers, Redington Foundation handed over the biogas plants and the pond to the respective village panchayats. Mrs. R. Ishwarya Ramanathan, IAS - RTO, Mr. Vijayaraghavan, CFO - ProConnect , Mr. Rakesh, Head HR - ProConnect , Dr.Purnima Rao, Trustee – Redington Foundation, employees from Redington & ProConnect and HHIDS Management team participated and undertook tree plantation in this event.
“At Redington Foundation, we are committed to drive positive impact at the grass-root level and improve the quality of life for people. Our project in the villages of Thandalacherri and Kuruthanamedu is a conscious step towards achieving this goal and we are hopeful that our efforts will enable the people with better accessibility to renewable energy, clean water, digital literacy and personal hygiene.” said Ramesh Natarajan, CEO, of Redington Limited.
Redington Foundation was established with the goal of giving back to the communities in which Redington operates. Its CSR initiatives are focused on areas such as education, health, skill development, environment, empowerment of differently-abled individuals, and disaster response. The foundation’s mission is to promote sustainable development and improve the quality of life for underprivileged individuals and communities. Redington Limited is committed to playing a role as a catalyst for social development through its CSR initiatives and making technology accessible across socio-economic barriers.
