The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s Best Perfroming Port, as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative signed an MoU and handed over the fund cheuqe to CDROME Education Society, Mumbai, on July 17, at Raj Bhavan. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the  Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais. The cheque was handed over by Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman of JNPA, in the presence of the senior officials from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India, and all Heads of Departments (HoDs) of JNPA. Emphasising JNPA’s philosophy of being a socially responsible organisation, Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman of JNPA, stated, “The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India, had requirements to improve the quality of education provided to students at the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). We were more than delighted to fulfill these requirements through our CSR activity. This project will technologically upgrade the EMRS schools and provide a better education and learning system to the tribal students. With JNPA’s contribution, this project will help provide quality education in 38 EMRS in Maharashtra.” This project will be implemented by CDROME Education Society, Kalyan in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship & Rural Development Centre (ERDC) - IIT Ropar. Under the project, a total of 1000 computers will be installed in computer labs, 76 tablets will be provided to teachers, and a psychometric test, mental health support, career counselling, and mentorship programme for students of 10th and 12th classes, as well as teacher training, will be undertaken in 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Maharashtra. Around 2000 tribal students will benefit from this project. During the 35th Anniversary Celebration function of JNPA held on May 29th, 2024, at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra commended the social initiatives taken by JNPA. Taking from health related initaitives, women empowerment through health camp and vocational training, over the years JNPA has carried out several initiatives under CSR activity. Educationally empowering the youth has always been at the forefront of JNPA’s CSR policy. Aliging with this, JNPA is also coming up with Vadhvan Port Skilling Program for the youth of Vadhvan and near by villages. JN port in association with various organizations like Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers Association and Central Institue of Fisheries Education have already conducted training program on Employment Opportunities in Customs Clearance Services and fish processing and value-added product respectively. This initiative highlights JNPA’s commitment to the well-being of society and being a socially responsible entity. JNPA not only contributes to the economic growth of the nation but also to social welfare of the country.