While schools have remained shut during the ongoing pandemic, disrupting the regular CSR outreach program, Honeywell and SEEDS focused on making school infrastructure safer for students and teachers when they eventually return.

 SEEDS engaged architects and engineers to strengthen the structure of these school buildings through repairs, retrofits and refurbishments. Experts were also brought in to create a learning environment that is informative, engaging,comfortable, and disabled-friendly. The renovation efforts focused on creating an environment that not only encourages learning, but also brings together the community at large.

 Speaking on the occasion, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, said, “Our state is well known for schools and educational institutes. I would like to commend Honeywell and SEEDS for taking up the responsibility of creating a safer environment for our students and teachers. If we can ensure safety today then the future can be made safe too! I applaud the initiatives taken by SEEDS through the Honeywell Safe Schools program and assure our consistent support for its progress.”

 Dr.Manu Gupta, Co-Founder, SEEDS said, “At SEEDS, we thrive on building resilient communities through comprehensive interventions in the area of education, health, disaster recovery, response, and preparedness. Under the Honeywell Safe Schools program, we create safe, conducive school environments that will encourage students to explore more, empowering them to become the change agents of tomorrow.”

 Dr. Akshay Bellare, President Honeywell India, said, “As a global leader in technologies that create safe and secure living and working spaces, Honeywell is pleased to extend our commitment to building safer school environments in the communities we serve in Uttarakhand.”