Minister Seethakka Hails CSR Funds to Uplift Tribal Areas
Seethakka inaugurated a groundbreaking village adoption program for four particularly vulnerable tribal villages in Mulugu District, Telangana, on March 29, 2025.
Warangal: In a boost to rural development, corporate entities are using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to uplift remote and tribal areas — Panchayati Raj & Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, Women and Child Welfare, D. Anasuya Seethakka, successfully inaugurated a groundbreaking village adoption program for four particularly vulnerable tribal villages in Mulugu District, Telangana, on March 29, 2025.
As part of the One Corporate - One Village initiative led by Hyderabad-based NGO Nirmaan Organization, OpenText, a leading tech giant in Hyderabad, has adopted the remote and underdeveloped villages of Jagannapeta, LB Nagar, Kodishalkunta, and Chandru Thanda in Mulugu. This initiative follows the signing of an MoU between OpenText and Nirmaan in December 2024, under the leadership of Minister Seethakka.
Speaking at the launch event held in Jaggannapeta village, Minister Seethakka emphasized that this transformative program, supported by OpenText in collaboration with NGOs like Nirmaan Organization, will benefit over 5,000 people across the four villages.
“Today, I am happy to see this program finally take off in these villages, which have long struggled with livelihood support. Through the One Corporate - One Village program, we aim to transform many underdeveloped tribal villages in Mulugu. I call upon every corporate company in Telangana to come forward, adopt a village, and turn Rural Telangana into a Model Telangana, where no village is left behind,” Minister Seethakka expressed.
Under this initiative, OpenText aimed at addressing various developmental needs in these villages with an investment of ₹1 crore. The program includes the provision of livelihood kits, school transformations, toilet renovations, solar panel installations, borewells, RO water plants, and administrative block support. Additionally, OpenText is supporting local wrestlers, encouraging them to excel in their careers.
"At OpenText, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change. The One Corporate - One Village initiative is an opportunity for us to make a real difference in the lives of tribal communities in Mulugu. By working alongside Nirmaan Organisation and the Telangana government, we are committed to creating sustainable solutions that enhance livelihoods, improve infrastructure, and promote overall development. This partnership is a step forward in our ongoing efforts to empower rural communities and contribute to the transformation of Telangana into a model of inclusive growth," said Manoj Nagpal, Managing Director, OpenText India.
