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Project Pragati Through its various schemes
and initiatives, SAIL has
This initiative, part of SAIL – Durgapur Steel Plant's (DSP) CSR
efforts in the 2022-23 period, focuses on an area adjacent to demonstrated its commitment
to nurturing the young minds
the Durgapur Steel Plant, known for its challenging
of the peripheral villages,
circumstances. SAIL – DSP has partnered with Child Rights providing them with the
and You (CRY), a leading NGO, for children's education and
opportunities to excel
development in the red-light area. Through collaborative
academically and realize their
efforts with parents, teachers, communities, and authorities,
full potential. As we move
the CSR Department of DSP is addressing children's needs.
forward, let us continue to
Educational, life-skill, and self-defense sessions have improved prioritize education, ensuring
students' communication skills and academic performance. that every child has access to
CRY has established Child Activity Centers (CAC) within the the tools and resources they
area, where they provide educational, life skills, and self- need to thrive. Together, we
defense classes to around 400 children can build a brighter and
more equitable future for
Project Pragati organized a sit-and-draw competition generations to come.
involving 105 children from the community, aiming to increase
education participation. Along with providing education,
several activities are orgained for a wholistic development of
the kids

Quality education to almost 50000
students across more than 96 schools

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