India, 11th March 2025:
Reinforcing its dedication to community development, Canon India marked four
years of its adoption of Parivali Village, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, the seventh
village under its ‘Adopt a Village’ initiative. The celebrations were kicked
off by Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President & CEO, Canon India, who inaugurated
the newly constructed rainwater harvesting facility & recharge pit to
address the foreseeable issue of declining water levels in the regions of
Maharashtra. Furthermore, these sustainable, cost-effective and
eco-friendly solutions will meet the demands of water required by the school
for toilet facilities, cleaning the school premises and ensuring watering of
the plantation.
With a larger aim of providing quality
education, as a part of its 4Es policy, Canon India has facilitated enrolment
of total 594 students through its focused initiatives at the Resource Centre
and Computer Classes. Notably, the school was twice recognised by Maharashtra
Chief Minister’s ‘My School, Beautiful School’ campaign for overall
development. Further strengthening the local infrastructure, Canon has made
significant contributions to the establishment of drinking water stations,
construction of toilets for boys and girls, and setting-up of a functional
library. Additionally, 354 students have benefitted from skill-based training
programs aimed at improving employability and self-reliance. Through the
establishment of the ‘Vision Centre,’ the facility has provided over 4174
community people with timely eye camps and check-ups. Subsequently, fostering
efforts towards a healthy environment, a total of 1685 trees have been planted,
and further with the support of the village residents has conducted regular
cleanliness drives.
Speaking on the four year journey with
Parivali Village, Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President & CEO, Canon India
said, “At Canon, holistic development of the villages is at the core of our
flagship project ‘Adopt a Village’, which is paramount for a self- sustained
nation. The remarkable progress of Parivali Village over the past four years
stands as a powerful reminder of the difference we can make through our
collective efforts. By providing the village with essential resources and
imparting critical skills, we have not only empowered a community but also
deepened our commitment to sustainable progress. The positive changes witnessed
in Parivali have deeply inspired me, and strengthened our resolve to shape a
better future, fostering growth and ensuring brighter opportunities for them.”
Along with ‘Adopt a Village’ project, the
organization also launched the Skill Development and Livelihood programme last
year in alignment with the Skill India mission. The project demonstrates Canon
India’s commitment to contributing to Indian society by uplifting youth aged
18-25 years, living in urban slums by preparing them for seamless placement in
customer-centric, grey-collar jobs, ensuring a pathway to stable and meaningful
employment. As a significant impact, the program has enrolled 541 youth so far
with 234 youth placed in jobs doubling their family income.
Since the launch of the ‘Adopt a Village’
initiative in 2012, Canon India has been undertaking the overall development of
villages across India for a certain period. The initiative has brought a
widespread impact in the last decade through its 4Es CSR policy as well as
infrastructural development, in the adopted villages. At present, Canon India
has a total of 9 adopted villages which includes Nandrampur Bass in Haryana,
Parivali in Maharashtra, Annadodi in Karnataka, and Kalyanpur in Kolkata.
About Canon’s corporate philosophy
‘Kyosei’
Canon India’s CSR endeavors are driven by
their corporate philosophy of ‘Kyosei’, which indicates the ‘spirit of living
and working together for the common good’, which is considered foremost in the
organization’s way of working and day-to-day operations. However, their
definition of the word is much broader and encompasses “all people-regardless
of their race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together
for the common good.” Moving forward with this philosophy, they believe in
standing in unison when it comes to their commitment to the community and
strive to make a positive impact in the society and the environment. The
organization is involved in various community welfare programs aligned with
their 4Es CSR policy implying Education, Eye Care, Environment and Empowerment,
to build progressive self-reliant communities.
About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader
in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial
equipment, and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products
includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser
printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical
systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937
as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has
successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader
in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With about 170,000
employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing
subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global
R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and
Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2024 (ended December
31, 2024) totalled USD 28.54 billion (at an exchange rate of JPY158=U.S.$1).
Visit the Canon Inc. website at: global. Canon
About Canon India
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is the sales and marketing
subsidiary of Canon Inc., a world leader in imaging technologies. Having
started its operations in 1997, Canon India markets a comprehensive range of
sophisticated contemporary digital imaging products and solutions in India. The
company today has offices in 10 cities across India with merchandise
warehousing facilities at 4 location and employs over 1000 staff and over 850
channel partners. Canon India enjoys a vast retail presence across the country
through Image Square stores, PIXMA Zones, and BIS Lounges. Canon India’s
service reach extends to over 632 towns covering 19,118 PIN codes across India
– which comprises of 349+ Camera collection points, 15 Camera repair centres,
320+ Printer repair centres, 183 Copier, Scanner and 120 Large Format Printer
Sales & Service dealers. (Updated as of Jan 2025)
In sync with its corporate tagline- ‘Delighting You
Always’, reinforced by World-class technology, Canon offers an extended product
portfolio, including Digital Production Printers, Large Format Printers,
Commercial Printers, Multi-Functional Devices, Managed Document Services,
Inkjet & Laser Printers, Document and Cheque Scanners, Digital Cameras,
DSLRs, Mirrorless cameras, Cinematic Imaging Products and Surveillance cameras
catering to the multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Commercial,
Government & PSUs.