In line with the Government's concern for universalisation of primary education in India, ITC too is making significant contributions in its operational areas to ensure maximisation of enrolment and minimisation of school drop-outs by providing support to state-run primary schools.

A total of 674 supplementary learning centres, up from 71 in 2004-05, provided extra coaching to about 37,000 primary school-goers. 1,696 children from poor families received school uniforms and another 8,969, text/exercise books. A network of 52 rural libraries and resource centres enriched the process of learning for these children. About 42 government primary schools were provided with infrastructure support benefiting nearly 6,800 students. The support comprised mainly of benches and chairs. However, in the case of three primary schools in Bhadrachalam, Andhra Pradesh, extra classrooms were also constructed.

Primary Health & Sanitation

452 new toilets were constructed during the year, taking the cumulative total to 1,741. A total of 3,430 under-5 children and 1,231 at-risk mothers were monitored regularly for any form of deficiency. 31 health camps addressed the curative needs of 4,803 villagers. To ensure good quality affordable health care services, a clinic was set up in Munger during the year.