As a part of corporate social responsibility, United India Insurance Company (UIIC) Limited conducted an insurance literacy and school adoption programme at Government Middle School, Chekiye village Dimapur on March 18.
The programme was graced by chief regional manager, Guwahati Regional Office, Wansila Kharkongor, who highlighted the purpose of the programme and explained the concept of general insurance and its importance in everyday life. During the interaction session with the students, she encouraged the students to take their studies seriously and excel in their academics.
Also, branch manager, UIIC Dimapur Branch Office, Moakumzuk spoke on the pressing need for awareness about insurance as a whole and general insurance in particular in “our” state. He also said at present the public were not aware about insurance, unlike in developed countries like US, where insurance subject was taken very seriously.
Chairman, Chekiye Village Council, Toiho Yeptho expressed gratitude to the company for undertaking the initiative.
The function was attended by students and school staff, representatives from Chekiye Village Council, United India Insurance staff of Dimapur Branch office and intermediary.
It may also be mentioned that under this initiative company provided 20 sets of desks and benches, four Kores white boards, ten ceiling fans, three drinking water purifiers, and also conducted class room lectures on general insurance.