Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Amazon Web Services (AWS) India on Friday inaugurated the village development projects in Meerkhanpet of Rangareddy district in Hyderabad. The new initiatives including a public park, a water purifier system, and newly renovated buildings for a health sub-center and self-help group (SHG) resource center were handed over to the local community.

The new initiatives were inaugurated in the presence of Sabitha Indra Reddy, Member of Legislative Assembly, Telangana, Sergio Loureiro, VP of Global Data Center Operations, AWS, Saji P K, Director of Data Center Operations – Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, AWS and  Aditya Chowdhry, Director of Data Center Operations – India, AWS.

These initiatives were undertaken by Amazon with support from nonprofit organization ‘SEARCH’, as part of Amazon’s commitment to positively impact communities in regions where it operates.

Sabitha Indra Reddy, Member of Legislative Assembly, Telangana, said “Amazon has set an inspiring example with its unwavering commitment to developing our villages. We extend heartfelt gratitude for their proactive engagement in transformative social initiatives in Rangareddy district. From constructing a state-of-the-art hospital in Meerkhanpet, Kandukur Mandal, to building essential infrastructure for women, their efforts will create a lasting impact.”

“The SHG Resource Centre must be utilized effectively, we encourage entrepreneurial initiatives to enhance economic independence and elevate living standards. Amazon's contribution to education is equally commendable. Their library development has sparked excitement among students, and to support this, I will personally contribute quality books to enrich villagers’ knowledge and intellectual growth.

The theme-based park established by Amazon is another remarkable addition, featuring an open gym, a children’s play area, and a walking track. Such developments demonstrate Amazon’s dedication, and it is now our collective responsibility to maintain and preserve these valuable resources. Access to clean water is no longer a challenge, thanks to the coin-operated filtered water dispensers installed by Amazon,” Sabitha Indra Reddy said.

The SHG resource center now has a large meeting space, two storage rooms, and newly added washrooms. It will be used by the local women SHGs for their meetings while also serving as a space for collaboration for entrepreneurial activities.

In addition to these initiatives, Amazon has also installed solar streetlights and undertaken avenue plantation for village roads in Meerkhanpet. In 2022, Amazon built a Community Library and renovated the Zilla Parishad High School at Meerkhanpet, while also establishing an Amazon Think Big Space in the school, which focuses on fostering science, technology, engineering, and math education to the school students.