Upgrades 28 PHCs and 2 schools as part of the sustainable community development program in Maharashtra
Pune: Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation (HHSIF), the philanthropic arm of Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) in collaboration with Americares India Foundation, has successfully completed projects aimed at enhancing primary healthcare centers (PHCs) and schools in rural India. In Maharashtra, Honeywell exclusively invested INR 3.1 crores to upgrade 28 PHCs and 2 schools in the current financial year.
Recognizing the critical gaps in healthcare infrastructure and educational facilities in rural communities, HHSIF embarked on a strategic journey to address these challenges in the year 2021-22. In Maharashtra alone, nearly 66 PHCs have been upgraded till date with an investment of over INR 8.78 crores benefitting nearly 2 million rural community members. Over the past year, 28 PHCs across Sangli, Satara and Nashik district covering following talukas – Jath, Miraj, Walva, Satara, Mahabaleshwar, Khandala, Phaltan, Maan, Khatav, Karad, Patan, Surgana, Trimbakeshwar, Nandgaon, Devla, Satana, Dindori and Niphad have been upgraded. Vital medical equipment, coupled with essential training to proficiently operate the equipment, has been provided alongside the refurbishment of health center buildings ensuring that the PHCs are well equipped to deliver healthcare services of the highest quality. The donated equipment includes vital medical instruments and devices crucial for effective healthcare delivery in palliative, maternity, dental, ophthalmic, immunization, ENT services and enhancing the capacity of these centers to cater to the healthcare needs of the communities they serve.
“Post Covid, Honeywell India partnered with Americares India Foundation to enhance healthcare infrastructure. In the last year the company also expanded its focus on boosting educational infrastructure to support communities with better access to healthcare and educational facilities. Over the last three years, the company has invested INR 14.5 crores across 3 states to boost medical facilities for underprivileged communities. Our efforts this year have benefitted over 21 lakh people in these regions. Nearly 30 projects have been successfully completed in Maharashtra, 12 in Uttarakhand, 10 in Haryana and 2 in Tamil Nadu. Through sustainable community development initiatives, we aim to address the fundamental needs at the grassroots level, contributing to the overall well-being of the society,” said Ashish Modi, President, Honeywell India.
Shripad Desai, DSVP- Country Team Liaison Americares, said, “With our partnership with Honeywell for enhancing primary healthcare centers (PHCs) and schools in rural India, Americares have upgraded 48 PHCs and 6 schools across Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Tamil Nadu. With this collaboration, we aim to make a difference by Sustainable Community Development improving the quality of life in communities.”
In addition to strengthening healthcare infrastructure, Honeywell has invested INR 1.2 crores through project Anandgaon to upgrade four school facilities and foster quality education in Maharashra since FY22-23. Dharamveer Sambhaji Raje Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Tulapur upgradation has been successfully completed this year benefitting around 1000 students this year. Overall, this initiative has positively impacted around 2000 students across six schools in Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Tamil Nadu. By focusing on comprehensive rural development, project Anandgaon, initiated in FY21-22 aims to provide educational and community infrastructure in remote rural areas, ensuring inclusive and equitable access to quality education. The initiative encompasses various aspects of school development, including classroom construction, smart class setup, and the construction of WASH facilities, such as handwashing stations, toilets, and drinking water facilities.
HHSIF, in collaboration with Americares, has enhanced over 104 PHCs and 10 schools, benefiting a total of 30 lakh+ beneficiaries since inception, and remains dedicated to prioritizing the enhancement of healthcare and educational infrastructure at the grassroots level. This partnership underscores Honeywell’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Indian government’s efforts to empower rural and underprivileged communities.
