Ncell received 165 proposals from all 7 provinces for its 18 for 18 community development projects. This corporate social responsibility (CSR) project received applications from non-profit organizations to implement the necessary project in their community based on need. Each project will get Rs 10 lakh in seed funds. This program was launched to contribute to community development at its 18th anniversary.
Ncell is now evaluating each proposal. The willing non-profit organizations were to submit their proposal by January 31, 2024, and the response was overwhelming as per the telco.
Ncell has been making efforts to uplift communities with various CSR projects since its inception. The telco says that as a digital citizen, it has invested over Rs 1.80 billion in numerous social projects with a core focus on education, health, and environment-related programs.
With these particular 18 projects in 7 provinces, Ncell aspires to “touch the lives of people” by bringing positive change and strengthening its bond with every Nepali. The project aligns with Ncell’s vision of ‘Leave No One Behind.’
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Ncell is evaluating projects
Ncell says that it has received proposals for projects in areas such as education, health, environment, disaster response and preparedness, and livelihood support, among others, that will benefit the community. Projects will be selected on major parameters such as the project’s impact at the proposed local level, sustainability, scalability, etc. It’s also noteworthy that this initiative is the company’s expression of renewing its commitment to social causes to serve Nepali communities and people at large.
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Each project to get Rs 10 lakh in financial aid
As announced, Ncell will provide each selected project with Rs 10 lakh in financial assistance to implement the plan. The telco will select 2 projects from each province in this 18 for 18 projects. Similarly, the company will add 4 projects in select provinces as per their impact on the community level.
Ncell has always given CSR projects a top priority and played an instrumental role in complementing the government’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the last 18 years since its inception, the private telco has contributed with Rs 1.80 billion for various CSR projects. Ncell is also one of the largest taxpayers in Nepal having paid over Rs 300 billion as of FY 2022/23 in taxes and fees.