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Pratt & Whitney & Supplier Partners Celebrate Inauguration of Kasturba
Gandhi National Memorial Trust Residential Facility for Girls
HYDERABAD, India, July 17, 2014 – Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and its supplier partners donated $113,000 USD (6,705,000 INR) to construct a residential building for underprivileged girls in cooperation with the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust (KGNMT) in Hyderabad, India. Pratt & Whitney contributed $20,000 USD (1,218,000 INR) in addition to United Technologies Corp.’s (UTC) contribution of $45,000 USD (2,643,000 INR) to build the 6,000 square-foot facility, which provides the girls with furnished dormitories, a study center, e-learning center and playground, while incorporating environmentally-friendly features.
The
residence will provide local, elementary-age girls in need with a
modern home and study resources to help them excel in their education.
The
facility’s e-learning center will provide the children with access to
online educational resources, while its environmentally-friendly
features, including a solar water heater and kitchen garden, will foster
self-sufficiency.
“Both
UTC and Pratt & Whitney remain committed to supporting the
country’s next generation of scientists, engineers and business
professionals. The
new KGNMT residential facility is the result of a strong partnership
between Pratt & Whitney’s global suppliers, whose generous
contributions will provide these children with the education, facilities
and direction that will power their success,” said Jayant
Sabnis, vice president, Engineering–Module Centers, Pratt &
Whitney. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with KGNMT in
the future and making a difference in cities like Hyderabad.”
The
project was executed by Engineers Without Borders (EWB) India-Hyderabad
Chapter and EWB-USA, University of Connecticut Chapter. In addition to
Pratt & Whitney and UTC, Belcan, QuEST Global Engineering, RGBSI,
Cyient, MTU Aero Engines North America and Jaisara provided financial
support for the project.
As
part of Pratt & Whitney’s widespread commitment to sustainable
solutions, several of the facility’s features are
environmentally-friendly. The
building includes a rain water harvesting/recharge system and solar
water heater that will provide both hot and cold water.
Pratt
& Whitney’s support for the KGNMT project builds on the charitable
donations it has made in India over the last decade. Since 2004, Pratt
&
Whitney has made annual contributions to the Association Saikorian that
now total more than
$167,000 USD (1,092,000 INR), including this year’s contribution of $19,000 USD.
In addition to the annual contribution, Pratt & Whitney has funded
major projects at Krushi Home and schools in the village of Gowdavally,
Hyderabad.
Kasturba
Gandhi National Memorial Trust was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1945
and now has 22 branches across India. Each center works toward various
social, cultural, health, education and livelihood activities for women
empowerment and child welfare.
The
center in Hydershakote, Hyderabad, was established with particular
focus on improving the lives of women and children living in rural
villages located in and around Hyderabad and the Ranga Reddy district.
For more information about KGNMT, visit
www.kgnmt.org.
Pratt
& Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service
of aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and small turbojet propulsion
products. United
Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high
technology products and services to the building and aerospace
industries.
Photo Caption:
Dr. Jayant Sabnis, Vice President, Engineering–Module Centers, Pratt
& Whitney, with the children of Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial
Trust (KGNMT). Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies
Corp., and its supplier partners today donated $113,000
USD (6,705,000 INR) to construct a residential building for
underprivileged girls in cooperation with KGNMT in Hyderabad.
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