Canon India spearheads transformation in Annadodi village as part of its ‘Adopt a Village’ initiative.

Canon India today celebrated three years of successful involvement in its sixth adopted village, Annadodi in Karnataka, under its flagship CSR initiative, ‘Adopt a Village’. Through its 4Es CSR policy, Canon India is consistently striving to foster self-sufficiency and establish a lasting positive influence within the village, focusing on four primary domains: Education, Eye Care, Environment, and Empowerment. Furthermore, the company is dedicated to making substantial advancements in infrastructure.

At present, Canon India has a total of four adopted villages which includes Nandrampur Bass in Haryana, Parivali in Maharashtra, Annadodi in Karnataka and Kalyanpur in Kolkata. This initiative is part of the flagship ‘Adopt a Village’ project initiated in 2012. Through this endeavor, Canon India takes on the responsibility of overseeing the comprehensive development of villages across North, East, West, and South India for a specific duration, with the ultimate goal of fostering holistic societal progress.

Improving the quality of education as part of its 4Es policy, Canon India’s endeavors have ensured enrolment of 678 students at the Resource Centre, benefiting from remedial education. Besides, Canon has also made notable infrastructural advancements in the school premises, including establishment of hygienic water stations and renovation of separate toilets for boys and girls. Furthermore, imparting skill-based training, 422 beneficiaries have benefited from computer training as well as tailoring courses. The establishment of a ‘Vision Center’ has enabled over 5000 community people until now through regular eye camps and check-ups. Lastly, driving efforts towards creating a green environment, nearly 600 trees have been planted, and village residents are continuously being engaged in cleanliness drives to ensure awareness about keeping their surroundings clean. Further, solar panels along with solar streetlights have been installed for the continuous supply of electricity. 

Mr. Manabu Yamazaki, President & CEO, Canon India said “At Canon India, we believe that investing in the holistic development of villages is an important cornerstone towards building a self-reliant nation. Empowering villages with essential skills, education, and access to basic necessities not only uplifts their lives but also strengthens our collective future. The flagship ‘Adopt a Village’ initiative and our journey with Annadodi village, stands as a testament to this belief as seen in the smiles of the children and spirit of the villagers. By nurturing self-sufficiency and fostering comprehensive growth, we endeavor to pave the way for a resilient India that thrives on the strengths of every community. Seeing the beneficial influence on the village further reinforces our belief that businesses can indeed help shape a better future for communities. We will continue our journey with unwavering dedication to create a positive impact in the lives of people in this village and beyond.”