
Wed Dec 31 13:07:36 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summarized news article based on the provided text:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cochin Shipyard Invests ₹1.05 Crore in Udupi CSR Projects
MALPE, December 31, 2025 – Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a Government of India Public Sector Undertaking, in collaboration with Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), has committed ₹1.05 crore to various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects aimed at strengthening education and community infrastructure in the Udupi district of Karnataka.
The initiative was formalized through the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) at a ceremony held in Malpe. Attending the event were Seema Suri, Director of CSL, A. Harikumar, CEO of UCSL, and representatives from the beneficiary NGOs.
The projects to be funded include:
- ₹25 lakh for the construction of an Open Auditorium at Gandhi Shatabdi Government Model Higher Primary School, Malpe, through the Palli Srinivas Hegde Charitable Trust.
- ₹60 lakh for the construction of a Samudaya Bhavana (community hall) at Uchila, implemented through the Mahalaxmi Charitable Trust.
- ₹20 lakh for the construction of a community hall at Seethalakshmi and B.M. Ramakrishna Hathwar Government High School, Beejadi, via the Geethanand Foundation.
UCSL, operating from Malpe and Hangerkatte, will facilitate the implementation of these projects in Karnataka, ensuring effective coordination and execution. CSL emphasized its commitment to education, community development, and social infrastructure through targeted CSR interventions in coastal Karnataka.
About Cochin Shipyard Limited:
Cochin Shipyard Limited is a leading shipbuilding and repair company in India, with a strong commitment to social responsibility and community development.