Hyderabad, India, 16th October 2024: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has partnered with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to restore Bongulakunta Lake in Nizampet, Hyderabad, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.
This restoration initiative aims to benefit approximately 250 families in the surrounding area, providing over 1,000 residents with a reliable water supply through their bore wells. In addition to restoring the lake, UST’s Hyderabad CSR team has also developed a walkway around the pond, creating a community space that features a children’s park and seating areas for recreation and community engagement.
UST’s CSR team in Hyderabad played a key role in revitalizing the lake, which had suffered significant water loss due to drought and neglect. The project includes constructing a restoration bund and developing a water storage facility to aid in the lake’s recovery.
The inauguration was officiated by Smt. Vijayalakshmi Subba Rao, Corporator of Nizampet Division – 1 and Mr Venkata Peram, UST Center Head- Hyderabad. UST’s CSR Team members Tirumala Vijaykumar P, Bikshapathi Endla, Surya Seshagiri Rao Khandavilli, Narendra Kanakala, Shahul Syed were also present at the event.
Speaking about the initiative, Venkata Peram, UST Center Head- Hyderabad said, “UST is always guided by a dedication to making a positive impact that creates lasting benefits for the society. This lake restoration activity not only aims to address water conservation but also improves community well-being and environmental sustainability. UST remains committed to a collective future built on sustainability and will continue to address the evolving needs of our businesses and communities.”
UST was previously recognized for its CSR excellence in Hyderabad and received the Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association Award (2023) for its outstanding social contributions in the tech hub of Hyderabad.