Versuni India Advances Local Area Development With Education Empowerment Initiatives
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Chennai, 23 July 2024: Versuni India, a leading home appliance company and home to legacy brands Philips Domestic Appliances and Preethi, has announced a new initiative to empower education in the country, through wide assistance for education infrastructure in local govt schools around its areas of operations starting with Chennai. The brand kick started the project in two government primary schools in Chennai’s Veluchai and Thaiyur villages that accommodate roughly 50 students. This initiative reflects Versuni India's broader vision to support and empower underprivileged students by improving their learning environments. The objective is to foster holistic development and create a better, brighter future for all students.
Dedicated to empowering consumers and communities nationwide, Versuni India has implemented a phased approach to create a more cohesive and impactful program. In the first phase, Versuni India has enhanced two primary schools by constructing playgrounds, renovating buildings, and providing essential furniture such as tables, chairs, and bulletin boards. Additionally, the brand has improved local area development by installing a 1000L capacity RO water system for clean drinking water, planting trees, and securing the premises with fencing around a nearby pond. These efforts aim to foster a conducive learning environment crucial for students' academic and personal growth. Furthermore, Versuni India is committed to monitoring and improving the schools' sanitation to ensure clean and safe conditions for students' well-being.
“Education serves as the foundation for community growth and development. At Versuni India, we are committed to shaping a future where every child can overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities, ensuring that future generations have access to quality education. Our initiative exemplifies our dedication to this cause and goes beyond simply improving infrastructure; it is about fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. By providing essential resources and support, we aim to create a sustainable impact that will benefit the community for years. This endeavour aligns with our vision of economic, emotional, and social self-reliance. We are eager to witness the positive changes this initiative will bring" said, Gulbahar Taurani, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer, of ISC at Versuni India.
Further to this in phase two, the brand will provide similar aid to senior secondary schools across the nation. Through this initiative, the brand aims to not only create the perfect educational environment for students but also create an environment supportive of academic excellence without financial constraints.
As a responsible brand with a deep understanding of consumer and community needs, Versuni India is proposing to provide skill training opportunities for students above the 10th standard who may leave school to join the workforce due to financial constraints. By offering these opportunities, the brand aims to equip students with practical, job-ready skills, thereby bridging the gap between education and employment while enhancing their skill sets. In 2021, Preethi Kitchen Appliances, as part of the larger Versuni corporate structure, launched a similar initiative, supporting around 200 tribal children from the southern belt of Tamil Nadu with financial aid, transportation, and a team of expert teachers to ensure they continued their education. The brand’s various initiatives are an effort towards contributing to the vision of ‘Vikshit Bharat’, it furthermore exemplifies the brand’s unwavering commitment to social responsibility and community empowerment.
About Versuni
Versuni’s purpose is turning houses into homes. The company believes that home is more than a house. With more than 900 patents on its name, Versuni’s portfolio spans coffee and kitchen appliances, garment care, climate care, and floor care. Products under the Philips brand include the Philips Airfryer, Espresso Machine with LatteGo, PerfectCare Steam Generator, Air and AquaTrio Cordless Vacuum. Other brands Versuni markets are: Saeco, Gaggia, Preethi, Philips Walita, Senseo and L’OR Barista. Versuni is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and has innovation, manufacturing, and commercial centers across the globe, with a footprint in over 100 countries. Its successful product ranges reflect the company’s commitment to sustainability best practices. Versuni was formerly known as Philips Domestic Appliances.
