Through SEED and HOPE, the bank equips two schools with computers and six health centres with beds, water tanks, and RO purifiers
The Mokokchung Branch of IDBI Bank marked the inauguration of its second Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative under two key projects: SEED (Supporting Education for Empowerment and Development) and HOPE (Healthcare Outreach Program for Everyone).
Branch Manager, PH Alexander stated that the bank has allocated Rs 3 lakh under the HOPE project and Rs 75,000 under SEED to support healthcare and educational development in the district.
IDBI Bank has had a presence in Mokokchung since 2013, and its first CSR initiative, launched last year, invested Rs 1.5 lakh in local schools as part of its educational support efforts.
When asked about the selection criteria for CSR beneficiaries, Alexander explained that a thorough survey was conducted to identify the areas of need, along with recommendations from the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC). He also appealed for continued cooperation and support from the people of Mokokchung.
The inauguration ceremony was held at the MMC Conference Hall and was chaired by Lanuakum, MMC Deputy Chairman. The event included a prayer by Rev Temsuwati Kichu for the successful use of the donated resources.
Under SEED, the beneficiary schools are Government Middle School, Salangtem Ward, and Government High School, Dilong Ward, Mokokchung. The bank donated desktop computer sets with Core i5 processors, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 19-inch monitors, UPS, keyboards, and mice, along with Canon G2010 all-in-one printers to each school.
Under the HOPE project, six health centres in Mokokchung were selected as beneficiaries. The first group includes Sub-Centre, Marepkong Ward; Sungkomen Sub-Centre, Sungkomen Ward; and Town Sub-Centre, Salangtem Ward. These centres received semi-Fowler beds with sand mica finish, wheels, side railings, and mattresses, along with Sintex 500-litre water tanks with stands and Kent Saphire-B RO water purifiers (8 litres) with installation.
The second group comprises Urban Sub-Health Centre, Aongza Ward; Health Sub-Centre, Alempang Ward; and Ayush Health & Wellness Centre, Kumlong Ward. These centres were provided with Kent Saphire-B RO water purifiers (8 litres) with installation and Sintex 500-litre water tanks with stands.
