Kolkata: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) has received the prestigious SKOCH Award for Project Akansha at the 108th SKOCH Summit held in New Delhi. The recognition highlights GRSE’s commitment towards inclusive growth, social development and impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
The award-winning project focuses on improving the lives of children and adolescents from vulnerable communities in Kolkata by promoting education, empowerment and overall development.
Project Akansha Aims to Support Vulnerable Children in Kolkata
Project Akansha, implemented by Child Rights and You (CRY) with support from GRSE, is designed to provide comprehensive support to children and adolescents in the Munshiganj and Watganj-Hastings areas of Kolkata.
The initiative works towards creating a safe and supportive environment for children by improving their access to education, strengthening life skills and encouraging opportunities for personal growth.
Through targeted interventions, the project addresses key challenges faced by children from vulnerable communities and supports their journey towards a brighter future.
Education, Life Skills and Community Engagement at the Core of the Initiative
Project Akansha focuses on multiple areas of child development, including:
- Supplementary education support
- Life-skills training programmes
- Self-defence sessions for children and adolescents
- Nutritional assistance
- Community engagement activities
These initiatives aim to improve learning outcomes, enhance confidence among children and build a stronger support system within communities.
Project Akansha Creates Positive Social Impact in Kolkata Communities
The CSR initiative has created significant impact in its intervention areas by improving school enrolment and retention rates among children.
The project has also helped strengthen life skills, encourage community participation and develop trusted learning spaces where children can learn and grow safely.
A key achievement of Project Akansha has been the increased involvement of mothers and local stakeholders in child protection initiatives. Their participation has helped create a more supportive environment for safeguarding children’s rights and well-being.
SKOCH Award Recognises Excellence in Social Development
The SKOCH Award is one of India’s leading independent recognitions that honours excellence in governance, innovation and social development.
Receiving this award reflects GRSE’s continued efforts towards implementing meaningful CSR programmes that generate sustainable social impact and contribute to community development.
Through Project Akansha, GRSE has demonstrated how focused interventions in education, empowerment and child welfare can bring positive change at the grassroots level.
GRSE’s Commitment Towards Sustainable Community Development
With the recognition of Project Akansha, GRSE has reaffirmed its commitment to creating long-term social value through responsible CSR initiatives.
The company continues to focus on programmes that promote education, skill development, community welfare and inclusive growth, supporting opportunities for underprivileged sections of society.
About Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE)
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) is one of India’s leading shipbuilding companies and a premier public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. Headquartered in Kolkata, GRSE specialises in designing and constructing warships for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. The company also undertakes engineering and ship repair activities while contributing to national development through innovation, technology and sustainable business practices.
