Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd has laid the foundation stone for futuristic sports infrastructure under multiple CSR initiatives in the Kolar city of Karnataka. The Bhoomi Poojan ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri K.H. Muniyappa, Member of Parliament, Kolar, Shri Srinivas Gouda, MLA Kolar and Ms. Roopa Shashidhar, MLA Kolar, Shri Manjunath, District Collector of Kolar & Mr. Harbhajan Singh, Director, General & Corporate Affairs, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and senior dignitaries from City Municipal Council and media personnel.
Honda is going to install 1100 LED Lights in Kolar, while inaugurating Honda Centre of excellence which benefit the local community with several skill development programs. The multipurpose stadium will be equipped facilities like – robust boundary walls, national level running track, toilets and pavilion, while it is believed to benefit more than 2000 people. Honda Centre of excellence will skill the local youth in field of stitching, sewing, beauty, computers, 2Wheeler technician courses, supervisor & advisory courses.
Honda ventured into 3 new courses looking at the need of the area such as Mig Welding technician, Beautician and Electrician courses. These courses are NSDC approved, and run by Labournet Services India Pvt. Ltd. So far 4600 youth including 1600 women have been skilled.
Speaking on this auspicious ceremony, Mr. Harbhajan Singh, Director, General & Corporate Affairs, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said “We are a responsible and socially sensitive corporate who believes in giving back to the society. As, knowledge and skill are the two elements for an empowered life and necessary to realize potentials, we have aligned our CSR initiatives towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), skill development and economic growth. Our endeavour to empower Kolar city is outcome of the same sentiments. We wish the best to the city residents who are going to be benefited by these initiatives. I would also like to extend my special gratitude to the Karnataka Government for its support in setting up this initiative”
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