Shrah Giri, advisor of corporate affairs for CSR activities at CG, said that under the program the company will sponsor the leadership and service learning program in assocation with Anuvuti International. "We are providing support to 10 governmental schools in the Katmandu Valley in the first phase," she said.[break]
She also added that 20 students from each school will be taught leadership and social service concept, which will help develop the vision of social service and leadership development in the students.
The officials said that CG plans to tie up with 100 schools within five years.
CG also provides financial and other logistical support to the KUSOM -- a group of youth students from Katmandu University School of Management. "This is service project which will construct five toilets in a village of Kalikot," added Giri.
Nirvana Chaudhary, CG managing director said that though CG has long history of contributing to society through several schemes, this is an innovative vision aimed at producing future leaders.
"It is through our CSR activities that we have been conveying the message that we have gained expertise not only in business but also in social service campaigns," he said.
According to CG officials, the group has allocated more than Rs 1 million for the initiative.
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