Overview
FIMER India, a subsidiary of MA Solar UK Ltd and a leading manufacturer of solar inverters, executed a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in Karnataka in partnership with the non‑profit Aapat‑Sahaaya Foundation. The programme distributed 5,000 school kits to students across 30 rural schools, aiming to support the new academic year and reduce the financial burden on families.
Details of the Distribution
Each school kit comprised notebooks, stationery and other essential educational supplies, thoughtfully designed to encourage school readiness, regular attendance and continued learning. The distribution took place at Veena Makkala Mandira, one of the participating schools, where FIMER representatives personally handed the kits to the children.
Key Personnel and Statements
- Payal Poonacha, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of FIMER India, led the visit and said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.
- KN Sreevatsa, Group Co‑CEO of FIMER, stated that the corporate philosophy prioritises sustainable growth and proactive philanthropy, linking business success directly to tangible social welfare.
- Rajesh Anandaramu, Trustee & Co‑Founder of Aapat‑Sahaaya Foundation, highlighted education as the foundation for a better future and thanked FIMER for the partnership.
- Shri H.K. Govindraju, Principal of Veena Makkala Mandira, expressed gratitude, noting that the kits will greatly support students and their families and encourage continued studies.
Corporate Context
FIMER, owned by MA Solar UK Ltd, operates two production sites—one in Italy and one in India—and positions its CSR activities as part of a broader purpose to empower lives beyond delivering clean energy technologies.