Historic Educational Agreement Signed Worth Rs 4.77 Crore at Salur Math City in MM Hills, Karnataka by HAL
In a significant corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the construction of hostel facilities in the remote tribal region of Malai Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills). The project, valued at Rs 4.77 crore, aims to enhance educational opportunities for tribal students by providing them with better accommodation and access to schooling.
The announcement was made during the "Punya Sanskaranotsava" ceremony commemorating the birth anniversary of Pattada Sri Guruswamy, a devoted spiritual reformer and lifelong champion of public welfare. The new residential infrastructure will be a lifeline for 18 villages that lack basic infrastructure such as electricity and roads.
Guruswamiji, who received his early education and spiritual training at Sri Saluru Math, dedicated himself wholly to service and was formally ordained in 1995. The Math, under his leadership, runs orphanages, an old-age home, a Goshala (cow shelter), and offers uninterrupted daily dasoha (free meals) to hundreds of devotees and students.
The construction of the hostel is expected to help address the challenges faced by tribal communities due to geographic isolation, which restricts educational opportunities. The project will create a supportive environment for tribal students to pursue education away from their homes in a secure and conducive setting.
The MoU for this project was formally signed between HAL and the current Pontiff of Sri Saluru Math, Dr Shree Shantha Mallikarjuna Swamiji. The signing ceremony was attended by HAL's senior leadership, including Dr. D.K. Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director, who reiterated HAL's deep and sincere commitment to advancing rural education and social equity.
The project aligns with the late seer's vision of removing barriers for tribal communities in MM Hills. The host and current Pontiff of MM Hills, Dr Shree Shantha Mallikarjuna Swamiji, presided over the day's proceedings. The ceremony commemorating Pattada Sri Guruswamy's birth anniversary was blessed by Karnataka's foremost spiritual leaders, including Parama Pujya Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji of Suttur Math, a key spiritual influence in Guruswamy's life.
The new hostel facilities built by HAL will enable more children to stay on campus safely and focus on learning, rather than walking long distances through rugged terrain. The construction is scheduled to begin immediately and will be implemented over a three-year period by the Sri Malai Mahadeshwara Swamy Krupa Education Society, which was founded in 1964 and has 21 educational institutions offering primary to higher education, along with training in Sanskrit, Yoga, Fine Arts, and cultural studies.
The new hostels will significantly ease the burden for over 1,000 students, 300 of whom already benefit from free residential schooling provided by the Math. Guruswamiji, revered as "Guruswami Buddiyavaru" and his wisdom and compassion endeared him to people from all walks of life. This CSR effort highlights how corporate participation through CSR can contribute to social development in underprivileged and remote tribal regions.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) CSR initiative, the construction of hostel facilities in Malai Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills), aligns with the vision of increasing educational opportunities in India, particularly for tribal students in remote areas.
- The aerospace industry, through HAL's endeavors, is not only contributing to technological advancement but also aiding in financial support for educational infrastructure in rural regions.
- The construction of hostel facilities in MM Hills, a project between HAL and the Sri Saluru Math, represents a significant step towards fostering a supportive business environment that caters to the needs of underprivileged tribal communities and furthers their education.
