Nikon India, subsidiary of Nikon Corporation Tokyo, continues to extend its support to the cause of promoting literacy in India. Recently, the company donated benches and mathematics kits among the East Delhi Municipal Corporation students to enrich their learning experience.
This has been Nikon’s second initiative in the year to create an impact to the cause of education. They have donated 790 benches for students belonging to the age group of 4 to 6 years and 500 mathematics kits for students from the age group of 7 to 8 years. In the first phase of this initiative, Nikon India had donated a school bus specifically for children, who did not have safe and secure means of attending school.
At the occasion, Hiroshi Takashina, Managing Director, Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. said, “With today’s contribution, we are pleased to continue assisting students with educational mathematics kits & school benches to promote literacy in the society as a leg towards development of the country. Nikon believes that education is very important in nurturing the next generation and future leaders. I am glad that we are extending our support to the elementary schools in India.”
Sajjan Kumar, Vice President, Imaging Division, Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. added, “Education is the building block of every society and today’s initiative is a step towards improving the quality of lives of people in the society in which we function. This endeavour is a testament of our commitment of giving back to the society while integrating long-term economic, environmental, and social aspects of our business strategy with the society.”
