Canon India’s ‘Adopt A Village’ initiative brings transformative development to Bhiwandi’s Parivali Village | File Photo
Mumbai: Parivali, a small village in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi tehsil, has witnessed notable developments in education, eye care, environment and empowerment through infrastructure improvements. The transformative journey of Parivali Village is attributed to the ‘Adopt a Village’ initiative launched by Canon India.
Reinforcing its dedication to community development, Canon India marked four years of its adoption of Parivali village, the seventh village under its ‘Adopt a Village’ initiative. The celebrations were kicked off by the company’s president and CEO Toshiaki Nomura. He inaugurated the newly constructed rainwater harvesting facility and recharge pit to address the foreseeable issue of declining water levels in the regions of Maharashtra.
Canon India claims that these sustainable, cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions will meet the demands of water required by the school for toilet facilities, cleaning the school premises and ensuring watering of the plantation.
With a larger aim of providing quality education, as a part of its 4Es policy, Canon India has facilitated enrollment of 594 students through its focused initiatives at the Resource Centre and Computer Classes. Notably, the school was twice recognised by Maharashtra chief minister’s ‘My School, Beautiful School’ campaign for overall development.
Canon India’s ‘Adopt A Village’ initiative brings transformative development to Bhiwandi’s Parivali Village | File Photo
Further strengthening the local infrastructure, Canon India has made significant contributions to the establishment of drinking water stations, construction of toilets for boys and girls, and setting-up of a functional library. Additionally, 354 students have benefitted from skill-based training programs aimed at improving employability and self-reliance.
Through the establishment of ‘Vision Centre,’ the facility has provided over 4,174 people in the community with timely eye camps and check-ups. Subsequently, fostering efforts towards a healthy environment, a total of 1,685 trees have been planted, and further with the support of the village residents has conducted regular cleanliness drives.
Nomura said, “At Canon, holistic development of the villages is at the core of our flagship project ‘Adopt a Village’, which is paramount for a self-sustained nation. The remarkable progress of Parivali Village over the past four years stands as a powerful reminder of the difference we can make through our collective efforts. By providing the village with essential resources and imparting critical skills, we have not only empowered a community but also deepened our commitment to sustainable progress. The positive changes witnessed in Parivali have deeply inspired me, and strengthened our resolve to shape a better future, fostering growth and ensuring brighter opportunities for them.”
