Community library opened in Satyavedu constituency
Reinforcing its commitment to rural development and inclusive education, International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF) India opened a community library and resource centre at Vaddipalem in Varadaiahpalem mandal of Satyavedu constituency on Friday.
The Sri City-based company took up the initiative as a part of its corporate social responsibility, in collaboration with Rural Education and Development (REED).
The centre was inaugurated by Saravanan Arunachalam, head of operations at IFF India along with Sri City Director (CSR) Nireesha Sannareddy.
The facility has a well-equipped library, computer lab, multipurpose training hall and dedicated spaces for children and women. It aims to nurture reading and writing skills among children, besides providing vocational training and health awareness programmes for the youth.
IFF Factory Manager Saravanan Balasubramaniam, Head (fragrance division) Rajasekhar Mani, HR head Arun Kumar, Admin head Venkata Bhaskar, CSR head Karthik Palani and Sri City Foundation's Senior Manager Surendra Kumar took part in the inaugural.
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