New Delhi: 1st April: Relaxo Footwears Limited has been recognized with the prestigious SDG Achievers Award 2023-24 for SDG 4: Quality Education, presented by the Government of Uttarakhand, Centre for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPPGG), and UNDP India. This accolade acknowledges Relaxo’s efforts in transforming government schools through the Parivartan Model School Project, a dedicated initiative aimed at ensuring accessible and high-quality education for children.
The award was received by Mr. Sushil Batra, Executive Director & CFO, and Mr. Gambhir Agrawal, CSR Head, Relaxo, from Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand- Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami at a ceremony in Dehradun. The event was graced by Ms. Radha Raturi– Principal Secretary- Uttarakhand; Dr. R. Meenakshi Sundaram– CEO- CPPGG; Dr. Manoj Pant– ACEO- CPPGG; Dr. Angela Lusigi- Resident representative of UNDP and other senior state dignitaries.
The Parivartan initiative has made a tangible impact, improving 104 government schools in two blocks of Haridwar district namely, Khanpur & Laksar, in partnership with Samagra Shiksha. With plans underway to extend the program to Dehradun, Relaxo continues to scale on its emphasis to building inclusive, sustainable, and quality education systems that empower future generations.
Speaking on the recognition, Mr. Sushil Batra, Executive Director & CFO, Relaxo Footwears Limited, said, “Education is the foundation of a progressive society, and at Relaxo, we believe in taking meaningful steps toward its upliftment. Through the Parivartan Model School Project, we aim to bridge the gap in access to quality education, equipping children with better learning environments and opportunities. This award is an ode to our determination & goals, and we look forward to further expanding our efforts to make a lasting impact.”
Mr. Gambhir Agrawal, Head- CSR, told that, “Parivartan” Project model has been appreciated by the government agencies thus were able to scale up its coverage from initial number of 13 Govt. Schools to 104 Govt. Schools as of now. He expressed his gratitude towards Hon. CM, CPPGG, State Project Director- Samagra Shiksha, District Collector, Chief Development Officer, Chief Education Officer, Education Department of Haridwar District, implementing partners etc., for providing the required support in project implementation”.
With this milestone, Relaxo Footwears Ltd. strengthens its role as a responsible corporate entity, striving not merely for business excellence but also for sustainable community development.