Ensuring Safe Access to Education
To ensure safe, reliable transportation for students in rural areas, Brigade Foundation donated a 40-seater Ashok Leyland school bus to Vishwavidyalaya School in Hosamane, Chikmagaluru. The handover took place in the presence of school authorities, students, & M R Jaishankar, Executive Chairman, Brigade Group – a proud alumnus of the century-old school. The initiative supports continued education by reducing commute barriers for rural children, while renovation of the school is also underway.
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A Few Thoughts
At last, the Central Government’s GST Council reduced the GST rates on many products in October. Thankfully, the GST on basic construction materials such as cement has been lowered from 28% to 18%. Cement is no longer considered a ‘luxury or sin’ good. I am sure rationalised GST rates will boost consumption and over time will bring more revenue to the government.