Mindtree’s Launches Innovative Initiative: Integrated Village Development Programme Targets Balarampur Block in West Bengal for Empowerment

LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has launched the Integrated Village Development Programme (IVDP) in Balarampur, West Bengal, in partnership with EAGL Livelihood Foundation. The initiative aims to enhance the development and well-being of the local community through education, health, and livelihood opportunities. The IVDP is a comprehensive program that focuses on creating a positive impact in aspirational blocks identified by Niti Aayog, with Balarampur being one of them. As part of the program, Anganwadi Centres were renovated, STEM labs were set up in two high schools, and free coaching centers were established for students preparing for board examinations. The program also includes the revitalization of five Anganwadi Centres and five schools, the establishment of two free coaching centers, and provisions for 22,500 cubic meters of storage capacity for farm ponds to assist local farmers. Paneesh Rao, Chief Sustainability Officer at LTIMindtree, said that the program aims to empower the residents of Balarampur and create lasting change. The initiative is part of LTIMindtree’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.