Danfoss India, a leading player in climate and energy solutions, recently helped restore and transform a dilapidated elementary school in Panrutti village into a resourceful institution as part of its new CSR initiative 'Joy of Giving' Program. Spreading the concept of conservation, the company seeks to nurture and develop the surrounding ecosystem by restoring this school that is next to its upcoming facility in Oragadam. Noel Ryan, Danfoss - CC Global President, and Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India along with select members from Danfoss India and local village Panchayat head, key officials from education department inaugurated the new premises.

Tucked away in the midst of Panrutti village is the government elementary school and kindergarten center near the new Danfoss India campus in Oragadam. Water trickled down the cracked walls and roofs in the school where there was a shortage of clean drinking water. The school authorities underwent constant struggle to provide healthy food for the school children with the funds provided to them. Today, the school has undergone a makeover including complete refurbishing and installation of new facilities at the premises. This transformation is a result of 'Joy of Giving' program undertaken by Danfoss India.

It is heartening to know that there was a holistic approach to this transformation; the construction work for these facilities were undertaken by local construction workers, there by leading to provision of job opportunities in the area, a vegetable garden was curated which will now provide 10 different varieties of greens & vegetables, taking care of the children's nutrition needs in a sustainable manner, a new kitchen with proper exhaust and natural lighting facility, a 1000 liter capacity water tank, covered and tiled bathrooms & hand wash areas, safe roofs & flooring, clean & clear school premises and more were created, to develop a proper learning atmosphere for the 100+ children in these institutions.