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Annual CSR Report 2018
Essar Steel India Limited
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Overview of CSR at Essar Steel
Essar Steel is a fully integrated flat carbon steel manufacturer–from iron ore to ready-to-market products–with a
current capacity of 10 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Essar Steel’s manufacturing facility comprises ore
beneficiation, pellet making, iron making, steel making, and downstream facilities including cold rolling mill,
galvanising, pre-coated facility, steel processing facility, extra wide plate mill and a pipe mill.
Essar Foundation
Essar Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Essar, committed to fuelling development
of communities around Essar's business presence. Functional across more than 500 villages in eight states of
India, the Foundation facilitates wide-ranging CSR initiatives in health, education, livelihoods, sports, inclusion,
entrepreneurship and environment.
As the CSR arm for Essar Steel, dedicated Foundation teams are functional across all the states of its presence
(see map below). Programs are designed based on extensive need assessments and stakeholder expectations
mapping. Collaborations and long term vision are key to sustainability of programs.
Key Highlights & Achievements - 2017-’18
The year witnessed a wide range of interventions across
Essar Steel India Limited (EStIL) locations. From remote
villages to district headquarters, the Foundation successfully
reached out to a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
In the time period from April 2017 to March 2018, the
Foundation reached out to 2,90,924 people directly. The
health interventions alone catered to 70,694 people through a
mobile medical van at Paradeep; two health centers and
Telkoi Hospital facility at Keonjhar; health camps in Hazira
and remote villages of Sukma, Malkangiri and Dantewada
districts.
Essar Steel’s collaboration with New Civil Hospital, Surat for
a fully equipped and Gujarat’s first Hemophilia Care Centre
has been running successfully as a 24x7 care facility for the
third year. The Mobile Medical Unit (MMU), which caters to
the health needs of local tribal communities in Sukma, Dantewada and Malkangiri districts, continues to provide
consistent health services along with awareness sessions on various health issues. The team continues to
accentuate the awareness on reproductive health in the remote areas through menstrual hygiene education
sessions with adolescent young girls and women.
Among the work done for community infrastructure the borewells were extremely significant. Education initiatives
covered more than 10,000 students during the period through a range of activities comprising scholarships and
environment education sessions.
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Stakeholder Outreach
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Major Collaborations in CSR
Essar Foundation's relationship with communities has grown stronger over the years. Having worked with
community participants through robust partnerships especially with district administration, Panchayats and
community organizations over the years, our CSR programs have grounded themselves on the path of shared
value. Our major collaborations are:
• Haemophilia Care Centre, Govt. Hospital, Surat: State-of-the-art facility for round-the-clock haemophilia
care. Over 4,400 patients got treated in Gujarat’s first such facility set up by any corporate partnership in
the State.
• Industrial Training Centre, Telkoi: Fully managed by the Foundation, this ITC caters to technical
education needs of the rural Keonjhar district, Odisha. About 150 students from tribal communities
undertake the course and get placed.
• Bal Jyoti eyecare drive: Large-scale eye care drive held across the district covers all govt. and govt. aided
schools of Malkangiri, Odisha. Over 1,00,000 students get eyes screened, receive counselling,
spectacles, medical aid and treatment.
• Fisheries & Organic Farming: In collaboration with Panchayats, several villages in Malkangiri are
undertaking community fisheries and organic vegetable farming. This is adding to family incomes of low
income tribal families substantially.
• Gyan Jyoti & School Support: Government schools in and around Hazira area receive student
scholarships for higher education. The schools also get upgraded each year with fully-equipped digital
learning labs and learning aids for enhanced learning experience.
• Essar Lok Vikas Kendras: Skill training hubs for women and youth. Set up and spread across 8 villages in
Hazira belt, these hubs are training hundreds of women towards attaining new skills and pursuing
entrepreneurship.
• Health ATM: A government hospital in Palnar, Sukma houses this equipment for technology-assisted
easy diagnosis, pathology tests and report generation at minimal cost. Doctors may also be consulted via
internet.
• Teleophthalmic Vision Centre: Set up within the district hospital in Paradeep this is a fully equipped
telemedicine based eye care centre for free check-ups, tests and doctor consultations.
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CHITRAKONDA, MALKANGIRI, ODISHA
HEALTH
Awareness campaign on National Safe Motherhood Day On the occasion of National Safe Motherhood Day, an awareness programme was organized by Essar Foundation at Anganwadi Centre, Gojiaguda. The theme of the day was “Surviving childbirth is a basic right of every woman and a social responsibility”. Discussions were held on ensuring institutional delivery, control of haemoglobin level, importance of iron-folic acid as supplements. Expecting and new mothers were provided information on improved pre and postnatal care, prevention of child marriage, good nutrition and available reproductive health and family planning services.
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Awareness meeting on Child Immunization to reduce IMR
The district has high incidence of infant and child
mortality, often due to low immunity to diseases. To
address this issue, Essar Foundation with the support
of Health Department interacted with health workers
in RSC-11. The causes, solutions and existing
government programs were discussed at length, with
a focus on immunization and better hygiene practices.
Bal Jyoti – district wide comprehensive eye screening drive Bal Jyoti, a large scale comprehensive eye screening drive for school children was organized in partnership with the district administration reaching out to students of all schools in Malkangiri. A dedicated Mobile Ophthalmic Care Unit was deployed for the drive. Over 1,17,000 students received check-up and eyecare during the camp, making it the largest such drive. Free spectacles, referrals for surgeries, and consultation to all were provided.
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EDUCATION
School Support Drive
School kits including note books, writing pads, pens, pencils, color pencils, erasers and sharpeners were provided in Primary Schools and Anganwadi Centers of RSC-19 and Gojiaguda to promote retention and prevent dropouts.
Computers as Learning Aid for School Girls
Desktop computers to the students of High School RSC – 11, and SSD Girls High School Chitrakonda were provided. This is to encourage digital learning amongst girl students, majorly belonging to tribal families. These computers will be used by 810 students. All students belong to the local tribal community. Their parents are mostly illiterate but now their children are going to school. Learning to operate a computer would be an attraction for them.
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Livelihood:
Fish Farming at Narsinghpur, Purnapani, RSC- 10, 11 & 19
Essar Foundation distributed 16,000 fingerlings to the fish farmers of Chitrakonda block for fish farming in their ponds of Indian Major carps- Rohu, Katla, Mrigal, Grass carp and Silver Carp for 9 ponds of 5 core villages of our intervention area. These beneficiaries are from Purnapani, Narsinghpur, RSC- 10, RSC- 11 and RSC- 19 villages. The objective behind this project was to strengthen their socio-economic condition by providing alternate sources of income. In continuation to this, fish feed was distributed with the support of district Fisheries Department. It had being observed that most of the fish cultivators did not feed their fish sufficiently due to which the growth of the fish was not up to the mark. An awareness camp was organized by Essar Foundation to inform the farmers how to detect disease in fishes and also on how to boost fish growth. In continuation, with the support of fisheries department fish feed, storage basket and medicines have been provided to fish farmers. Essar Foundation has earlier started the fish farming project at RSC – 11 by distribution of fingerlings to the fish farmers of Chitrakonda as a part of our livelihood development initiative. As monsoon was nearing, the members of the SHG planned to harvest the fish and sell in local market. With proper instructions, farmers harvested 84.7 kg fish from the pond. It was so fresh, that they managed to sell it immediately in the village itself. They sold 53 kg fish in their own villagers and remaining they sold to outsiders for Rs. 120 per kg and earned Rs. 10,200/-. This earning will definitely create more interest among the other villagers and they may also think of starting fish farming as an alternate means of livelihood
Promotion of Livelihood through Organic vegetable cultivation at Narsinghpur Village of
Chitrakonda
Narsinghpur village has been provided advanced agricultural equipment by Essar. With these
equipment’s, farmers are working hard in their fields and growing seasonal vegetables. They sell these
vegetables in local market and most of them have opened their savings accounts in the bank which was
facilitated by Essar. They were still having a problem in selling their produce as the city was still far from
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their village. To overcome this problem, Essar discussed the matter with Integrated
Onion seed distribution to 50 farmers in village Arangi & Narsinghpur (Malkangiri)
Onions require 90 days or more to reach maturity. To reduce operation cost for vegetable cultivation, onion seeds have been distributed at core villages of Chitrakonda in Odisha sector. The project is undertaken for the promotion of livelihood opportunity for tribal farmers and 50 farmers directly benefited from this scheme. The scheme promotes growing of cash crops.
Livestock Vaccination Camp
In an endeavor towards supporting the community, Essar team along with Livestock Inspector and Animal Health Worker worked towards spreading awareness on animal vaccination among community. Lack of professionals and medicines add the livestock mortality rate. Essar Foundation in coordination with Livestock Department and RRA Network provided vaccine and medicines during vaccination camp. Vaccination of 1873 cattle in Banguru, Banguru Colony, Thatmanguda, Phulpadar, Lamasinghi,
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Anjariaguda, Rampur, Haatguda & Sanyasiguda, of village in vaccination camp. Essar team assisted for successfully vaccinating the cattle and convincing the Tribal about the health of livestock.
National Farmers’ Day Celebration
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Spring water supply through pipes at Sarkubandha village Sarkubandha is an extremely remote village of Rallegada Gram Panchayat in Malkangiri district of Odisha. Water crises were a major issue before on installation of tank and villagers were facing problem mainly during summer season. The villagers either collect muddy water from source or fetch water in containers from nearby village which is 2-3 km away. Villagers had discussed with Essar to resolve this issue. On their request Essar laid pipe line from spring as source and installed water tank for storage. Now this initiative has ensured the potable water for 350 villagers of Sarkubandha village.
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Installation of Hand pumps at Chitrakonda
Modern hand-operated community pumps are considered the most sustainable low-cost option for safe water supply in resource-poor settings, often in rural areas. A hand pump opens access to deeper groundwater that is often not polluted and also improves the safety of a well by protecting the water source from contaminated buckets. On the request of villagers of Chitrakonda initially 11 sites were identified for the bore-well. After completing the geological survey, 18 bores were drilled and Hand pump installation completed except platform construction ongoing, the average 250 feet dept. This has benefitted around 1700 beneficiaries.
Repair of Hand pumps at Chitrakonda area In remote areas like Malkangiri, the water needs are largely being met by hand pumps. Nineteen hand pumps were repaired in 34 villages, 52 Hand pump of Chitrakonda block. An initial survey was done and based on the problem the repair work was done. More than 4000 villagers have been benefitted.
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Sports & Culture Promotion:
Inter-village Volley Ball competition organized at RSC-11, Chitrakonda To promote sports in rural areas, Essar foundation organized an inter-village volleyball competition at RSC - 11 village of Chitrakonda, District Malkangiri. The competition generated a lot of excitement in the villagers. Sixteen villages from Essar programme area took part in the competition with great enthusiasm and excitement. Mr. Khagpati Alang, Sarpanch of Nuaguda, alongwith Mr. Debendra Khara from Zila Panchayat were among the dignitaries present on this occasion. 16 teams from Purnapani, Rathaguda, Narsinghpur, RSC-19, RSC-11, RSC-6, Thatmanguda, Nuaguda, Bailiguda, Rampur, RSC-8, Arangi, Doraguda, Palam, Palliguda & Sileiput took part in the competition. RSC-11 team emerged as the winner and the team from Palam were runners up. The winners were given cash prizes and a volley ball kit.
Distribution of sports material at Narsinghpur
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Environment Promotion:
“World Earth Day” observed
World Earth Day was observed at Chitrakonda, MV-37 and Tarlakota. Essar Foundation team has
planned to create awareness through presentation and orientation among students in Chitrakonda,
Tarlakota and MV-37. Essar spread the message on Global warming and Climate change. 118 students
participated in Chitrakonda and 200 in MV-37 & Tarlakota event.
World Environment Day observed
Essar Foundation celebrated World Environment Day in Arangi & Banguru villages. A plantation drive
was carried out at the Anganwadi Centres of both these villages. Awareness messages on climate
change and Global Warming were given to the villagers.
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Events: International Yoga Day On the occasion of International Yoga day, a yoga session was conducted for the students of government High School, Chitrakonda. This awareness programme on Yoga was focused on the simple and routine yoga practices. The yoga teacher shared the benefits of daily yoga practices and that it brings activeness in the body and increases mental power. Essar Foundation organized this one hour session in which 200 students and 8 teachers actively participated.
Celebration of International Women’s Day
Total 500 girl students participated in event, programme started with teachers and Branch Manager SBI Chitrakonda Mr Mohan Pradhan for motivation of tribal girls students. The focus was on “Education is empowerment”. Motivational Speech topics included Achieving a Goal, Being Confident, Importance of Meditation and Living with Purpose and Teamwork.
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Media Coverage
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SUKMA, CHHATTISGARH
Highlights of initiatives
Health: • Inauguration of district disability rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) in Sukma and ensured
the treatment of 5 referred cases from Malkangiri
• Comprehensive disability rehabilitation camp along with DDRC at Chhindgarh,
Dornapal , Konta and Sukma for 702 physically impaired people
• Water filter has been provided at Mangipal Anganwadi Centre benefitting 22students
• Training session of 58 Teachers by DDRC Sukma on signs, causes and symptoms for
identifying persons with disability.
• Organized sensitization programme for 200 Anganwadi Workers on PwD’s at DDRC
Sukma
Education:
• Desktops provided to schools in Middle School Sukma & High School Gadiras.
• Education material distributed to 121 students in Middle School & AWC-1,2, 3 & 4
Kumharras (Sukma)
Livelihood:
• Livelihood promotion among 30 PwDs’ through on campus training at DDRC Sukma
Sports & Culture Promotion:
• Distribution of sports material at Rampuram and AWC -2 & 3 at Kumharras Centre
Environment Promotion:
• Plantation drive with students of senior secondary schools of Sukma
• Cleanliness drive with 100 students under Swatch Bharat Mission at Kumharras school
(Sukma)
Events:
• A workshop on Rights of persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 organized in DDRC
Sukma
• Observed World Disability Day 2017 with 60 participants at DDRC, Sukma
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Health:
The district disability rehabilitation centre (DDRC) scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment, Government of India is being implemented since 1999-2000 to provide comprehensive
services to the persons with disabilities at the grass root level through creation of the infrastructure and
capacity building at district level for awareness generation, rehabilitation, training and guiding of
grassroots level functionaries. In Sukma district, with the support of Government and Essar, the DDRC
has been set up.
The state minister - tribal and scheduled caste development, backward classes and minorities
development, Chhattisgarh Mr. Kedarnath Kashyap inaugurated the DDRC in the presence of Mr.
Chouhan - Assistant Program Officer (Department of Education, Sukma), Mr. Anil Kumar (District
Program Officer, Department of Education, Sukma) and Mr. Birupakhya Porani (District. Sports Officer,
Sukma). The minister was impressed to see corporates coming forward to support the disabled people.
The DDRC will provide comprehensive services to the disabled people. The DDRC is well equipped and
has advanced technologies which will strengthen the existing health systems in Sukma District.
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Comprehensive disability rehabilitation camp conducted through DDRC at
Chhindgarh and Sukma
DDRC, Sukma
and Essar
Foundation
planned and
conducted
camps at various
locations and
provided
certificates of
physical
impairment after identifying the beneficiaries. As per the plan, two camps were conducted, one each at
Chhindgarh and Sukma. 736 people were registered, of which 702 were having physical impairment for
certification and 37 has been referred at DDRC - Sukma for further treatment.
Village level teachers training on visual and hearing impairment by DDRC
A training session for teachers was organized by DDRC team on signs, causes and symptoms of visual
and hearing impairment. Total 50 sessions were organized for 58 teachers in different villages. These
teachers were equipped with knowledge prior to
organizing camps in rural areas and they have
been trained to bring the persons with disability
(PwD) to DDRC, Sukma. Training was on signs,
causes and symptoms of visual and hearing
impairment. Total 50 sessions were organized
for 58 teachers in different villages
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World Disability Day Observed 2017
Challenging challenges is one of its kind initiative of DDRC Sukma. An event was conducted with the
sole objective to facilitate the inclusion of Persons with Disability in larger social context on the occasion
of World Disability Day. This sensitization event focused on the people working in the administrative
building of DDRC Sukma. This workshop was aimed at motivating and making the campus more disabled
friendly by developing the sensitivities of all those inhabiting the same. Traditionally Persons with
Disabilities have been less privileged, discriminated against with many superstitions and myths attached
to disability as a phenomenon. This event sensitized the participants about their real barriers. The
objective of this event was to enable individuals to reflect and gain insights into the daily life activities of
persons with disabilities and create sensitivity and awareness regarding issues pertaining to disability
and the persons with disabilities. It was also to provide a platform for experiential learning this would help
gain insights into the experiences of being a person with disabilities and develop a sensitive and inclusive
environment for persons with disabilities.
Many events were organized to enable the target audience to experience the barriers faced by PwD like
Maze Mirror, Puzzles, arranging alphabets for intellectual disability. For locomotors disability activities
like Crutch walk, wheel chair, wheel chair football, wheelchair table tennis, sitting volleyball, daily activity
like wearing shirt etc. For speech and hearing disability, activities like sign language, lip reading, say what
you need to say, feedback loops, Visual impairment, blind fold and breaking the barrier were organized.
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Sensitization of ICDS workers on Person with Disabilities
District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC), Sukma started an outreach activity by providing
comprehensive services to persons with disabilities at their door step. Anganwadi Workers are our
frontline force and work at household level as well. They are a very useful resource in identifying PwDs.
A sensitization programme with 200 ICDS
workers was organized at DDRC Sukma for
encouraging and enhancing prevention of
disabilities, early detection and intervention.
They were trained on signs and symptoms, major
forms of disability among children, role of ICDS
worker in preventing disability and services
offered at District Disability Rehabilitation Centre
(DDRC).
Education:
Computers for classrooms handed over to Middle School Kumharras & High
School Gadiras.
Essar
supported Middle School at Kumharras and High School
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at Gadiras by providing computers. These computers will be used by 37 students in Middle School
Kumharras & 320 students in High school Gadiras, Sukma. All students belong to the local tribal
community. They are mostly illiterate but now their children are going to school.
Independence Day & Republic celebration in Kumharras School & Kumharras
AWC
Independence & Republic Day was celebrated at Kumharras, Sukma. Functions were organized by Essar
Foundation at Primary and Middle School and at 3 Anganwadi centers. Movie show was organized for
students and students were shown patriotic videos clips. Messages on cleanness were spread in the
villages, after which children of three Anganwadi centers took out a rally along with Primary and Middle
School children and teachers.
Educational material distributed in Middle School & AWC-1,2,3 & 4 Kumharras.
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Livelihood:
Livelihood promotion among PwDs through campus training at DDRC, Sukma
DDRC is focusing on the livelihood of persons with disabilities in Sukma district by imparting a three
months training for them in collaboration with Livelihood College and Edu venture Private Limited under
the CM skill development program. 30 PwDs were shortlisted for this training program on making LED
bulbs.
DDRC officials set up one stall in Sukma fair to display the ability of youth who had made LED bulbs with
the support of Livelihood College during the training. This effort has inspired many PwDs to take up such
livelihood linked trainings.
Sports & Culture:
Sports material was given by Essar Foundation at Rampuram, Kumharras AWC 1, 2 & 3 to encourage
children to be regular at the Anganwadi center. Sports adds value to the activities of an Anganwadi. The
entire village was very happy to see their children play games. Almost 54 children have been benefitted.
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Environment:
Promotion for green and clean Environment
Plantation of trees has been done by Essar Foundation at Sukma with the aim to regenerate the degraded
forests and extend vegetative cover on the uplands and to reduce and reverse the devastating effects of
soil erosion and run-off of water. This not only will enhance the environmental conditions in the area but
also provide indirect empowerment to tribal communities along with fruits, fodder and non-timber forest
produces. These trees will provide flowers, fruit, fodder and fuel to rural communities and living creatures,
prevent soil erosion, improve water catchment, generate oxygen, reduce carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere, fight climate change, and benefit the tribal communities.
Swachh Bharat Drive
A cleanliness drive was carried out at Primary and
Middle School Kumharras, Sukma to raise awareness
on the importance of cleanliness in one’s
neighborhood. 100 villagers and students participated
by cleaning their surroundings and pathway.
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DANTEWADA, CHHATTISGARH
Health:
Program Villages Covered Beneficiaries
Mobile Medical Clinic 7 754
Digital health check-ups by Health ATM 5 241
Health check-up at Anganwadi Center 1 50
Testing of Drinking water source 2 669
Orientation of ICDS staff on Menstrual Hygiene
Management
25 50
Dental checkup and awareness camp in school 1 500
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a. General Health camps
General Health Care services are delivered
by Essar Foundation to community regularly,
although these services are much more
accelerated for curative mode of services
for society. Free Health Camp is
benefiting the villagers through general medical
care and creating awareness in the remote
areas of Dantewada District. This initiative
is being appreciated by the villagers, local
representatives and district
administration. The villagers from our core
villages are getting free treatment and medicine.
OPD services to operational villages are being provided. A team of Doctor, ANM and Nurses
from PHC Palnar in association with Essar Foundation conducted free consultations, check-ups
and provided medicines free of cost. In addition to this, free Blood Pressure Check-up and
Malaria test was carried out by Pv/Pf-kit.
For the duration Apr’17- March 2018, total 754 patients have been treated by the medical team in medical
camps availed the services. The maximum cases pertained to upper respiratory tract infection, arthritis
and skin infection.
b. Digital health check-ups through Health ATM at PHC, Palnar
To cater the health needs of our remote area community, Essar
Foundation has set-up Health ATM- a digital touch point health
care at PHC, Palnar with active help and participation of the
Health Department. This Health ATM provides diagnostics and
health check-up facilities to the visitors. With the support of
Health staff- Lab Technician and ANM of Palnar Primary Health
Centre organised free general body check-ups, Blood sugar,
Blood Hb, Lipid profile, Urine and Malaria tests were performed
for 241 pregnant women of 7 Gram Panchayats and students of
Higher Secondary School. The printed report has been shared
with them.
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c. Testing of Drinking water source by field testing kit in village
Team Essar with the support of PHE department, Dantewada
tested water sources in all three hamlet of village Cholnar
and Kalepal of Kalepal Gram Panchayat by water testing H2S
kits and chemical reagents. This kit is ready to use simple
device to perform the test in field. Testing procedures and
parameters has been grouped into physical, chemical and
bacteriological categories. During the reporting period team
tested water sample of 42 sources in villages. This effort
would ensure the water quality in such area in the sector of
health and drinking water quality.
d. Orientation of ICDS staff on Menstrual
Hygiene Management
In collaboration with District Women and Child Development
Department, a one day orientation program was organized
on ‘Menstrual Hygiene Management’ at Shakti Training
Centre, Dantewada. The main objective of the program was
to enhance the capacity of ICDS (Integrated Child
Development Services) 50 Supervisors and Anganwadi
workers in creating a safer environment for girls and women
during menstruation.
Education
a. Independence Day & Teachers’ Day celebration
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b. Support for Adult Literacy programme in Kirandul
Adult Education aims at extending educational options to
those adults, who have lost the opportunity and have
crossed the age of formal education, but now feel a need
for learning of any type, including literacy, basic education,
skill development and equivalency. Adult education can be
promoted in several ways. With the objective of promoting
adult education Essar has supported a development
organisation by providing educational materials and class
room stationery. Currently 50 women earners from labour
class of Ward no. 02 Kirandul are enrolled in first batch for
3 month and it will continue for next batches.
c. Teachers greeted and honoured on Teacher’s Day
We reverentially remember Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan as a great teacher, an intellectual giant
and an eloquent exponent of Hindu thought, on his birth
anniversary teachers of Kodenar were greeted with
awards and Shriphal & Shawl to 10 Teachers for the
year 2016 with the supported Essar.
d. Republic Day celebrated with enthusiasm
To bring more synergies with ongoing govt. initiatives
to recognizing, promoting and financially assisting to
meritorious students belonging to SC/ST, Essar
Foundation supported through award to 10th and 12th
meritorious students of districts. The objective is to
encourage students especially from the remote area by
recognizing their efforts so that others will encourage
and will follow them. A cash reward was given by Mr.
Kedar Kashyap Minister of School Education & Tribal
Development, Chhattisgarh to 25 meritorious students
who have passed Class 10th, 12th in year 2016-
17. District Collector, SSP, CEO and DEO with other
administrative officials were present on this occasion.
and concentrate on attaining the right knowledge.
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Livelihoods/Skills Development
a. Promotion of Sustainable livelihood
through vegetable cultivation
For farmers in our core village, water availability and
quality farm inputs posed a big problem. With the
support of horticulture and agriculture department,
Essar Foundation focused on vegetable cultivation
promotion. Similarly, with our objectives to introduced
new techniques of agriculture among the farmers, so
that they can cultivate vegetable and get higher
production. Such vegetable nurseries have been
developed in 7.5 acres of land benefitting 50 farmers.
They have been adopting the latest agricultural
techniques for sowing their land and cultivating.
b. Farmers’ training on preparation of bio- fertiliser and bio-pesticides
The training was organized by Essar Foundation for
farmers of village Cholnar at Kalepal Gram Panchayat
on Organic Farming and preparation of bio-pesticides
and bio-fertiliser. The farmers were oriented on need of
organic vegetable cultivation and they were taught the
process of bio-pesticides. Bio-pesticides are certain
types of pesticides that are derived from natural
materials like plants, bacteria, fungi, virus and certain
minerals. Bio-pesticides are biodegradable where as
conventional pesticides contain toxic ingredients. The
pollution levels of conventional pesticides are so high
that they cause serious damage to the environment.
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c. On-farm training on organic vegetable farming at Cholnar village
Essar is promoting organic farming among the
farmers in the area. The organic farming build- up
the biological fertility of the soil and ecological
balance within the system and by the use of bio-
pesticides the fertility remains in soil. Solar water
pump has been provided under the scheme to
beneficiaries. In operational villages trainers has
supported in preparing the bed for seedling and
engaging farmers for organic farming.
d. Three Mushroom unit set-up around Kirandul
Cultivation of oyster mushroom in our intervention area
as an alternative means of livelihood promoted by Essar
Team with support of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) as they
are providing the technical know-how and also the
availability of spawns. Three small-scale mushroom
cultivation units started at Tamopara-Kirandul Basti,
Majharpara-Kalepal and Bengali camp- Kirandul farmers’
group. The cultivation of Oyster mushroom is very simple
and economical in rural areas where raw materials and
facilities required are easily available. It only requires little
labor work, observation and care. Essar Foundation
organised a training program and discussed process of
cultivation.
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e. Preparation for Wild Date Palm Jaggery Unit
The date palm sap stores the bulk of its reserve of
photosynthetically produced carbohydrates in the form of
sucrose in solution in the vascular bundles of its trunk. When
the central growing point or upper part of the trunk is incised
this palm sap will exude as a fresh clear juice consisting
principally of sucrose. In Kalepal villages the preparation for
juice extraction from tree has been started with the support
of villagers for jaggery preparation. This jaggery is
processed without any chemicals or artificial ingredients.
So, it is a healthy and natural sweetener. It is prepared from
palm tree extract and because of its medicinal properties the
market value is high in value @Rs 200-250 per kg.
f. Papaya cultivation, a saving grace for farmers
Papaya is a popular fruit and having commercial importance
because of its high nutritive and medicinal value. It comes
early in bearing than any other fruit crop, produced fruit is less
than a year and the production of fruits is quite high per unit
area. Papaya is cultivated more or less on a commercial scale.
This usefulness created the interest of farmers working in
Patelpara- Kirandul nursery and more than 150 saplings have
been planted in 0.5 acre. These saplings were provided by
Forest nursery without any cost.
g. Livestock vaccination camp
Essar Foundation with the support of Livestock
Development Department, Kirandul conducted a
vaccination camp for livestock to eradicate the “Foot
& Mouth Disease” (FMD) which is prevalent during
rainy season. For successful animal rearing activities,
vaccination of the animals and health check-up are
essentially required to save the livestock from future
threat of diseases. In this context two day free vet
camp was organized at Patelpara Cholnar and 170
livestock (Bull, Cow, Goat and Buffalo) were
vaccinated and treated by veterinary team.
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h. Sanitary Napkin Unit by Women’s Self Help Group
The Foundation also initiated a unique concept
of linking women’s health with their livelihoods at
Palnar village in Kuakonda block, Dantewada
district of Chhattisgarh by establishing a Sanitary
Napkin Production Unit. This initiative has
provided livelihood opportunity to women
associated with local self-help group (SHG),
‘Maa Danteshwari in Palnar. 5 members of SHG
have their regular monthly earning by selling
pads during the period and have earned Rs
80,000. SAHAJ is successfully linked with the
School, Pre and Post Matric Girls’ Hostel at
Kirandul, Palnar and Kuakonda and maternity
pads for Hospitals for regular purchase.
i. Welding training program at Livelihood College, Dantewada
Essar is supporting the welding training
programme since last four years in which the
trainees are learning essential welding
processes, and refine their skills by crafting and
fabricating a variety of metal structures at
Livelihood College Dantewada. By this training
they will gain a solid foundation of welding
processes in oxy-fuel, shielded metal arc, gas
metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding. The
program also teaches how to use a wide variety
of hand and power tools. The program includes
600 hours of theory and practical training. 30
students are enrolled in current batch.
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Potable water
Program Villages Covered Beneficiaries
Repairing & Maintenance of Hand pumps 15 767
Installation of new hand pumps 2 125
a. Survey for hand pump condition in the villages
The availability of water for the villagers in the working area comes on top priority; therefore, installation
of Hand pumps had been done in operational villages through Foundation. Timely maintenance of hand
pumps is required on regular basis. During the survey data collected about the condition of working and
non- working Hand pumps. Total 83 hand pumps have been identified till date which was installed by
Essar in 20 villages of Kuakonda and Dantewada blocks. Survey data reveals that out of total non-working
hand pumps has been repaired. This data has been shared with PHE Department, Dantewada on its
request.
b. Repairing and maintenance of installed Hand pump
in the villages
Hand pumps were repaired in Phulpad, Kadampal, Sameli, Kalepal,
Palnar and Madadi Gram Panchayat. The villagers had requested
for hand pump repairing as they were facing drinking water problem.
An initial survey was done and based on the problem the repair was
done. This has benefitted around 767 families.
c. Bore-well for hand pumps at village Kadampal
After completing the geological survey 2 new bores were drilled and
completed the installation of hand pumps on average 250
feet depth at Boddepara and Bojipara of Kadampal Gram
Panchayat.
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Sports/Culture promotion
Program Villages Covered Beneficiaries
Kabaddi Tournament at Kirandul 36 245
Annual Cultural Festival (Karsad Fair) 6 1500
Karsad (Mandai)- a local festival 20 2500
Cultural program on the occasion of Shardiya
Navratri
1 5000
Cultural program on the occasion of Chhattisgarh
foundation day
1 1000
Annual Day function at Prakash Vidyalaya 1 500
Dance Championship organised by Bastar Talent
State at Bacheli
1 1000
Cluster level annual sport day at Kutrem Gram
Panchayat
10 1000
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a. Kabaddi tournament at Kirandul
The State-level three-day Kabaddi
Tournament for both women and men
was organised with the support of
Essar by Sanskritik Krida Mandal
Union, Kirandul in football ground
Kirandul in the memory of Late Indra
Singh and Late Barsa Dularam. A total
of 36 teams have actively participated
in the memorial cup tournament. First
time two courts with special Kabaddi
mat, one for men and the other for
women had been prepared for the
tournament and gallery set up for the
spectators.
b. Celebration of “Karsad
(Mandai)- a local festival” The Mandai
festival is celebrated by Gond tribal community
with a lot of joy and excitement. A procession of
the local gods in which a large number of tribal
people participate is the initiation ceremony of
the festival. They devotedly offer their prayers
and then all the fun and frolic starts.
In the month of April 2017 this festival was
celebrated at Palnar Gram Panchayat where
around 2500 villagers participated from nearby
villages.
c. Cultural program on the occasion of Shardiya Navratri- Dantewada
Once in every year Essar has been contributing
support to organize cultural activities in a huge
festival on the occasion of Shardiya Navratri in
Dantewada District. Danteshwari Temple is a very
famous temple and Shakti peeth of lord Durga and
this festival is celebrated very enthusiastically in this
district. During the festival hundred thousands of
villagers from nearby places and adjoining districts
of Dantewada came for worship. During these 9
days of Shardiya Navratri famous folk singers, folk
dancers performed.
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d. Cultural program on the occasion of Chhattisgarh foundation day
To mark the Foundation day of Chhattisgarh state a
famous cultural organisation Chattisgarh Sanskritik
Evam Krida Mandal, Kirandul organised a cultural
programme “Lokrang” at Football ground, Kirandul with
the support of Essar. In this program famous drama artist
from Raipur & Kariyaband areas presented cultural
program based on Chhattisgarh social customs and
traditions in local dialect Chhattisgarhi. Because of the
tribal domination in Chhattisgarh they have different
culture, rituals, customs and beliefs which were
presented by artists through their acts and dance.
Hundreds of peoples enjoyed their performance.
e. Cluster level Annual sport day at Kutrem Gram Panchayat
Annual cluster level sports competition was organised
at Kutrem village. During three day event around 1000
players from nearby Government schools (Primary,
Middle and High Schools) of over 10 villages. Children
participated in different types of races, kabaddi,
volley-ball, long & High jumps, Kho-Kho, archery,
discus throw, the Javelin Throw, and Hammer
Throw. The winners of each game were awarded by
Essar Steel- GM and cash prize distributed to
performers of cultural programme.
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Environment
a. Drawing and Speech competition on “World Earth Day”
April 22nd every year, marks the onset of World Earth Day- A day that is to raise awareness about our
home planet and how we can save and protect it from recurring damage.
Essar Foundation has also organized theme based (“Environment and Climate Literacy”) drawing
competition and speech was conducted at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Kirandul. Selected
participants from three schools Kodenar, Patelpara Middle School Kirandul and Sr. Secondary School
Vidyanagar took part very spiritedly. Every year, the event is celebrated under a different theme. Around
150 students (Boys & Girls) of class 4th-12th participated in this programme. Earth Day is all about
educating the mass to protect the environment, resources and animals.
b. World Environment Day celebrated
This year the theme was "Connecting People to
Nature” which implores us to go outdoors and
appreciate nature's beauty and importance and
take forward the call to protect the planet.
Essar Steel supported to Municipal Corporation
Kirandul to celebrate this day by planting trees and
driving cleaning programs. Tree guards and waste-
bins for Kirandul town were provided. Around 120
people and ward representatives attended
enthusiastically and and planted saplings.
c. Campaigns for plantation in
Dantewada
With Harihar Chhattisgarh Yojana Chief Minister
started the campaign for plantation and targeted 8
crore planting saplings. Forest Department
organised the plantation drive at Teknaar
Dantewada where District Officials and Public
Representative participated in function. Essar
representative was also present and ensured for
plantation in our operational area. More than 1000
saplings planted by attendees.
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Team Outlook magazine visited Dantewada CSR project locations
In connection to The India Drive, CSR compendium the team Outlook visited Kirandul and Dantewada
for the Essar Foundation’s CSR initiatives. Ms. Namita Panda and Mr. Gireesh from editorial team visited
along with Mr. Deepak David DGM of Essar Foundation to discuss the project in details with community
and collected data & information from field.
Participation in Global Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit at Dantewada
India’s first Global Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit organised at Dantewada district in south
Chhattisgarh with motive to inspire, nurture and promote spirit of entrepreneurship in tribal youth. It
aims to ensure another step towards tribal-centric sustainable and inclusive development. It was
addressed by eminent speakers from NITI Aayog, health and agri-pharma sectors. The summit not only
provided platform to tribal youth but also addressed issues faced by tribal community in pragmatic and
progressive ways. CSR team and Business Head from Essar participated actively in this Global summit.
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MEDIA COVERAGE
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DABUNA, KEONJHAR, ODISHA
HEALTH
HealthCentre: Since FY 2012 Dabuna Medical Centre has
been providing health services to the nearby villages of
Beneficiation Plant. Patients are benefitted with free of cost
doctor’s consultation and prescribed medicines. Now a days
health services is being provided in Piripokhori village. A
medical team is being visited once in a month in that remote
village. A small pathological lab has setup where sugar,
blood tests are conducted for the patients. Patients are now
getting dressing facilities for their critical healing wounds from the medical centre Dabuna. A dispensary
has been running in Basantpur village. A Doctor, Pharmacist and Health Attendant are being deployed
for that dispensary. During this period 16953 patients benefitted from this service.
Providing Referral services through Ambulance: Ambulance service is being provided for the critical
cases to be referred to Govt. District Headquarter Hospital, Keonjhar, Community Health Centre -Joda,
Jhumpura and Basudebpur and Primary Health Centre- Badakalimati. On request of Medical Officer,
Badakalimati PHC, ambulance service is being provided for community people of remote places like
Piripokhori and Handibhanga. During this period 362 patients availed the ambulance service.
Support to Pulse Polio drive
Essar has provided vehicle support to the Pulse Polio drive
within the area of Kalimati PHC. A request letter has come
from Basudebpur CHC for three days programme i.e. 2nd
& 4th April 2017. The vehicle has covered the entire booths
under the Kalimati PHC within two days. Through this
initiative total 3307 children were benefited.
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Adoption of Telkoi CHC in Keonjhar in PPP mode:
As a part of its CSR initiatives Essar has signed a MOU to improve the secondary health services towards effective
and qualitative health care by providing essential manpower support, essential medical equipment’s, hygiene and
sanitation care in the Community Health Center, Telkoi under Keonjhar District. This health services have catered
all families in 149 villages of 20 Gram Panchayats of Telkoi
Block.
Major intervention points were that deploying one full time
General Physician who visits 22 days in a month, a full time
Laboratory Technician, one Hospital Manager, 4 nos. of
Security Guard, 4 nos. of Attendant cum Sweeper, 2 nos. of
Gardener, electric lights, sufficient supply of medicines, lab
facility, over all maintenance of the hygiene and cleanliness
of the hospital premises, provide one DG set, air conditioner
and water purifier for the patients.
Even proper dietary food was being supplied to admitted patients and one of his/her attendant. During this year
total 30033 patients were being benefitted from the Telkoi Community Health Centre.
Essar celebrated ‘World Health Day’ with the support of Govt. PHC health functionaries
This year the theme was Depression. Depression affects people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries.
Now a day it is an acute problem in all over the world. Many people suffer from this mental disease.
This year on 7th April 2017, Essar arranged an interactive
session for 50 ASHA and ANM of Kalimati Primary Health
Centre. Dr. Ramani Ranjan Patra, Medical Officer and Mr.
Tapan Sethy, Supervisor of Kalimati PHC, Dr. Pradyumna
Bhola, Medical Officer of Dabuna Medical Centre and Mr.
Tribhuban Gagrai, newly elected Sarpanch of Kalimati
Panchayat have shared their valuable efforts in this session.
The sessions were mainly designed as an interactive session
on causes of depression, how a person can overcome from
this problem, what are the roles of ASHA and ANM’s in this regard, how ASHA and ANM can easily identify a
person who is suffering from depression, simple method to overcome from this problem in preliminary stage of
depression, what is healthy lifestyle, what is the function of exercise to remove the mental stress etc.
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World Malaria day Observed
According to World Health Organization (WHO), India
contributes 77% of the total malaria cases in Southeast Asia.
World Malaria Day is observed on April 25th of every year to
promote the efforts made to prevent and reduce malaria across
the world. According to the state Health record Keonjhar District
is one of the malaria prone zones. Many people come for malaria
treatment during this time at Dabuna Medical Centre. Awareness
camps were conducted in Khajurdihi, Katupalli, Purunadihi
villages before the day celebration. Previous two weeks those
who came for treatment of malaria in Medical Centre of Dabuna,
they all were informed to attend the session on World Malaria
Day.
On the day an awareness session has arranged at Medical
Centre, Dabuna. In this occasion Mr. Jaikishan Sharma, GM-
Logistics, EStIL, Mr. Debadatta Das, AM- HSE and Dr.
Pradyumna Bhola and Mrs. Minarani Naik, ASHA worker were
discussed about the prevention method of Malaria. Total 60
people were attended the Malaria prevention sessions during
these periods.
Heat stroke prevention camps in Dabuna Mundasahi village
Malaria & dengue prevention awareness in Schools
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World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week is an annual celebration which is being held every year from 1st to 7th August. Main
objective is to promote exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life which yields tremendous health
benefits, providing critical nutrients, protection from deadly diseases such as pneumonia and fostering growth of
child. Essar Foundation celebrated World Breastfeeding week in First Aid cum Medical Centre at Beneficiation
Plant, Dabuna on 2nd August, 2017. In this occasion Dr. Ramani Ranjan Patra, Medical Officer, Kalimati Primary
Health Centre, ANM and ASHA workers from Dabuna, Purunadihi, Khajurdihi, Katupalli, Piripokhori, Handibhanga,
were present.
Interactive sessions about benefits of breastfeeding were conducted. Two video- audio films were shown to the
lactating mothers in Oriya language. 39 lactating mothers participated in the event from neighboring villages. These
women will act as change agent to educate other lactating women in their vicinity.
Dr. Patra (Govt, PHC, Kalimati) is discussing about the colostrum milk First film’s storyline is about working- lactating mother’s
breastfeeding process and mother’s care
National Nutrition Week at Dabuna
National Nutrition Week is celebrated each year from 1st to 7th September to encourage good health and wellbeing
through the nutrition education as the malnutrition is one of the vital hindrances to the National Development.
Malnutrition amongst women is one of the prime causes of low birth-weight babies and poor growth. An awareness
camp was organized to sensitize the pregnant and lactating mother in VHND day at Purunadihi Anganwadi Centre
A quiz competition was conducted related to nutrition and prizes were distributed to the winners. 45 women
participated in this programme.
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Measles and Rubella vaccination campaign in Piripokhori village
Although there is no specific treatment for both Measles and Rubella, these diseases can be prevented by
immunization with the available highly efficacious and cost-effective Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine. Essar
Foundation undertook vaccination campaign in close collaboration and convergence with District Health
Department of Keonjhar.Essar Height and weight of all the children was also taken in the Anganwadi centre. 41
children were diagnosed.
EDUCATION
Adoption of Residential Tribal School in Telkoi: As per the decision of RPDAC (Rehabilitation Periphery
Development Advisory Committee) Essar Foundation was adopted one residential Tribal school in Telkoi district.
50 students from Juang community have continued their study from this school. Foundation was contributed free
nutritious food to the students and provided the remuneration for the teachers.
Drinking water
Piped drinking water supply has been started at Govt. High School, Basantpur. Total 255 students have been
benefitted from this facility. Also a pipeline has been laying from Medical Centre to Gupteswar High School- Dabuna
to facilitate the drinking water facility. Total 102 students have got the benefit from it.
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Community Teachers
Enhancements of quality education, 6 community teachers are being deputed in 4 schools. The schools are mainly
situated in the peripheral of Beneficiation plant- Dabuna. Four teachers are teaching in Dabuna camp schools and
rest two teachers in Basantpur village schools. Through this service total 429 students are being benefitted.
Independence Day, Teachers’ Day felicitations and Prize Distribution to Children
Children’s Day celebrated
To celebrate the Children’s Day, Essar Foundation has organized a drawing competition for the students of Indira
Smruty Bidyapith & Dabuna Primary School. The themes selected for drawing competitions were Picnic, Rath Yatra
and Kite Festival. In remote location like Dabuna students get less scope to participate in any competition. Over
110 students participated.
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Republic Day
celebrations
Livelihood Promotion & Women Empowerment
Telkoi ITI Skill Training
Essar Steel India Ltd is committed to set up a quality residential ITI in Telkoi (Non ITI Block) of Keonjhar district in
pursuance to the MOU signed by and between ESIL & Govt. of Odisha on 09.07.2010 in order to enable the local
youths through skill development towards employability in technical field.
Essar Steel is managing both the institution and
residential facilities for ITI trainees. As per NCVT norms
and necessity of the current trade i.e. electrical a
workshop has been setup in the Administrative building
along with class room, storeroom, library, and canteen
have been built up in the premises. All the essential
machineries, tools and equipment’s have procured as per
the NCVT guideline for the existing trade. In current batch
34 trainees have been continuing their training in
electrical trade and carried out their classes. Trainees
have already completed their 3rd semester of SCVT and
1st semester of NCVT.
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SHG Formation, Capacity Building & Livelihood Promotion
Essar Foundation encourages rural women of remote places by providing various opportunities towards
empowerment. Many Self Help Groups (SHGs), association of 15-20 women have been formed from Kattupalli,
Dabuna, Purunadihi, Khajurdihi and Naibuga village. SHGs have been carrying out savings in bank, conducting regular
meetings, lending money within and outside the group. Maa Laxmi SHG, Naibuga- Purunadihi village showed interest
and excited to take up the phenyl production unit from their own group saving. Prior to start-up, it was vital to provide
the SHG members with required skill and market linkages for the phenyl production. Maa Laxmi SHG has sold out
white phenyls in Kalimati Primary Health Centre, Jhumpura Block office and Jhumpura Residential School. Maa Laxmi
group has been selling the product at Kalimati weekly market (haat), three shops in Joda and housekeeping vendors
of Essar Steel India Ltd, Dabuna. The members prepare the phenyls in their own workshop and supply to corporate
offices and local markets.
Essar Foundation has been continuing to provide the necessary handholding and marketing support for phenyl
produced by Maa Laxmi SHG.
Maa Laxmi SHG members are being bottling white phenyl SHG members are selling Phenyl in Kalimati weekly market
Stitching Center:
Inside the Beneficiation plant a tailoring centre has built up for the women
and adolescent girls. From the villages of Kattupalli, Dabuna, Naibuga,
Khajurdihi and Purunadihi, women and adolescent girls are coming for the
training. To encourage the rural women skill training has been providing
through an expert lady trainer. During the six months training the trainees
learn making various types of garments. Most trainees are able to start
their own units immediately after the training.
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Environment
Plantation drive
Every year entire July month, Vanomahatsav is celebrated in all over India for afforestation purpose. Essar
Foundation initiated awareness campaign, cleanliness drive and edutainment programmes in different locations.
On 29th July, 2017 Essar Foundation arranged a tree plantation drive in Gupteshwar High School, Dabuna. To
encourage the school students about green belt protection and conserve the environmental balance this initiatives
was executed in the school premises. Mr. Priya Ranjan Prasad, Sr. VP & Head Dabuna Complex, Essar Steel and
Mr. B. B. Biswal, member of village committee, along with several senior officials, teachers and students participated
in the plantation drive. School students have adopted saplings that they will take care of. About 100 saplings were
planted in the school premises.
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Sports
Annual Sports meet in Shree Gupteswar High School, Dabuna
Essar Foundation always encourages sports related activities to provide the platform to the hidden talents of India.
This year on 16th December Essar has provided support to the Shree Gupteswar High School by providing prizes.
In the event day 100 mtr race, sack race, balance race, putting the shot, discus throw, long jump, high jump,
skipping, javelin throw, musical chair & fancy dress competition have been performed by the 110 school students
in the presence of teachers and honorable guests. Prizes were distributed by Mr. J.K. Sharma, G.M. Logistics, Mr.
Banaj Khatua, Manager-IR and Mr. Vijay Bisht, Manager- Security, EStIL. At the end of the programme two
champions have been selected from the boys and girls participators who get highest prize and champion ’s trophy
provided to them.
Volleyball Tournament
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Cricket Tournament:
This month from 9th February a knock out cricket tournament started in adjacent field of Dabuna Beneficiation Plant.
The tournament was organized by Maa Thakurani Youth Club of Dabuna village. 32 teams from nearby villages
participated in the tournament. Essar provided trophies for winner-runner, man of the tournament, man of the match,
best captain, best bowler, best fielder, best disciplined team, best wicket keeper and 5 packets Nivia tennis ball for
this tournament. On 21st February final match was held between Dabuna and Chipinda cricket team and Chipinda
team won the final match. Total 26 players participated in the final day match.
Community Infrastructure Development
Safe drinking water Facility:
• 01 water tanker & 01 hyva with 1000 liter capacity holder two water tanks are engaged towards providing
drinking water in Dabuna, Katupalli and Purunadihi where piped drinking water facilities are not accessible.
01 water tractor was supplied water in villages under Basantpur G.P.
• Piped drinking water supplied to the community in three villages on daily basis.
Beautification of Tourist Spot, Siddhanath:
Siddhanath which is 6 KM away from Keonjhar Town is a
religious and tourist place. Supporting its managing committee
Essar undertook the 1st Phase of work for the beautification of the
spot. Decorative RCC chairs constructed, and street light poles
have been installed in and around the temple area. The road side
trees have been also painted for improving the visibility.
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PARADEEP, JAGATSINGHPUR, ODISHA
Health
MMU: Village Health Camps were organized through
Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to address the basic and
primary health related issues of the local community from the
neighboring villages of Essar Steel facility, Paradeep.
During six months (April to Sept.2017) the MMU reached out
total 2823 patients (Male- 1356, Female-1463 and
Children- 418) through 62 health camps covering 10
villages under three Panchayats.
NH- 5 Road Cleaning work upto 1KM:
As a joint effort for “Environmental Management & Pollution Control in Paradeep area” led by State Pollution Control
Board, Paradeep and District Administration, Jagatsinghpur, CSR support for vacuum cleaning of road dust was
suggested. As per distribution of NH Road patch by District Administration, Essar Steel India Limited and Essar
Power were jointly allotted 1000 m (AXIS Bank ATM to Mahima Hotel) running length of road cleaning. The road
dust cleaning activities was started on 15th April 2017. To undertake the job, sweepers and other items were
arranged to take up cleaning activity in proper and safe way. The cleaning job was carried out for 4 days in a week
from 7 AM to 11 AM. There has been remarkable change in the cleanliness of the road after one month..
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Sunstroke Prevention Camp:
The CSR team organized sunstroke awareness camps in the peripheral villages of Essar Steel India Limited,
Paradeep through the Mobile Health Unit (MHU) Medical team and Government health workers.
Sunstroke awareness camps were held in Bhimanashi & Goradi, Barei (Nuagarh) and Paradeepgarh villages.
These camps were conducted through our Mobile Health Unit (MHU), medical team. Awareness and sensitization
session were also conducted for the community. 580 ORS packets, 350 PCM tab and 300 anti-diarrhoea tab. were
given to the people during the camp.
Malaria & Dengue Awareness Camp:
A series of awareness camps on anti-Dengue & Malaria were organized at Nuagarh village between May and July.
More than 150 Self Help Group members of Nuagarh village participated in Dengue, Malaria awareness program.
A rally by Self Help Groups “Ama Paribesa Safa Rakhiba” was held Beside that general public were educated
about need of proper garbage disposal and cleanliness through motivational slogans, pamphlets and reading
materials.
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World Breastfeeding Week Celebrated at Nuagarh village:
The program started with Ms. Priyattama Senapati, CSR, Essar
Foundation welcome address on the significance of World
Breastfeeding week celebration. Dr. Sahoo, PHC, Kujang and Dr.
Niranjan Dwivedy, Ex-Govt. Medical officer spoke on various
aspects of breast milk, which most doctors advice as the only food
those babies, should be given in the first six months of their lives.
He talked about long-term benefits of breastfeeding, and how it
provides critical nutrients, builds immunity and fosters healthy
development in the baby. He added that nutritious foods that
complement mother’s milk should be gradually introduced. A
question and answer session followed, where mothers discussed
their difficulties and challenges and were offered solutions.
National Nutrition Week at Chakradharpur
Measles-Rubella vaccination and awareness campaign jointly with Govt. Health Department
Essar Foundation undertook the campaign in close collaboration and convergence with District Health Department,
Jagatsinghpur. The Measles-Rubella vaccination and awareness campaign started in EBTPL area on 29th January
2018. The awareness rally started from Jagannath Colony and ended at Atharbanki. The students, health worker,
AWC, ASHA and Chief Medical Officer, Biju Memorial Hospital, Paradeep participated in the rally and counseling
was also done at household level. The vaccination programme was organized at Maa Ambika High school, Maa
Ambika UP School, Bijaychandpur ME School, Lockpada UP School in phase wise and covered 950 students. The
certificates were given to all the students who took vaccination. In total we reached out to 9825 people from
prominent places i.e Badapadia, Nehru bangla, Railway station, Sea Beach and other transit point of Paradeep.
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Education
71 Independence Day Celebration 2017
On the occasion of Independence Day, Essar Foundation distributed biscuits packets in 19 periphery schools of
EStIL, Paradeep covering 4000 students and people of 3 Gram Panchayats namely Nuagarh, Paradeepgarh and
Bhutmundai. The distribution was done involving village school committee members along with employee
volunteers. The CSR team participated during the flag hoisting ceremony held in school premise. Essar Steel also
joined hand with District Administration to celebrate the Independence Day function at Jagatsinghpur. Essar Steel,
Paradeep took part by way of tableau showcasing initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility. In this Tableau
flagship CSR activities were exhibited such as Mobile Medical Van, Mushroom Cultivation, Ophthalmic vision center
and others. It was appreciated by the guests and audience present during the occasion. Tableaus of different Govt.
Departments and Industrial houses also took part on the day. Essar has also arranged fruits packets for patients
admitted at District Headquarter Hospital, Jagatsinghpur. It was distributed to 250 patients by Ms. Yamini Sarangi,
District Collector, Jagatsinghpur. Mr. Sarana Kumar Jena, ADM, CDMO, Doctors and Staff were also present.
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Independence Day celebration in schools Biscuit distribution to school
students
Tableau- Essar Steel, Paradeep Ms. Yagini Sarangi, DC, Jagatsinghpur distribution fruits to Patients
Teachers Felicitation on Teacher’s Day
Lightening of Lamp by Chief Guest Mrs. Jyoshnamayee Mohapatra, Headmistress, Chakardhapur High School
Mr Rabinarayan Panda, Eminent writer addressing the teaching fraternity.
Mr. Akhay Kumar Kar, Sr. Teacher, Chakardhapur High School presided over the function
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Livelihood Promotion & Women Empowerment
Tailoring Training Center
• The tailoring center at Balidia village of Nuagarh panchayat has started new 2 batches with 20 women and girl
youth. 10 interested women and girl youth in each batch are undergoing training.
• 90% attendance is mandatory to complete the course which is divided into class room and practical training.
Monthly Examination of all the trainees will be conducted to map the progress and certificates will be issued to
all the trainees after successfully completion of the course.
• Monthly examination was conducted for the current batch by stitching centre instructor. Regular monitoring and
evaluation is carried out for smooth functioning of the center.
• Support to 10 passed out trainee was provided to work at Essar Stitching Center after training classes gets over
for working on the dress orders they received from the people. This has enabled them to generate income from
their skill.
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PROJECT AAJEVIKA:
MUSHROOM TRAINING & CULTIVATION
• Mushroom cultivation trainings and field demonstrations were carried out with 65 women of Pipal and village.
• 360 mushroom beds have been prepared by 27 women of Paradeepgarh village. The seeds and necessary
support has been given to these growers. The success of the mushroom cultivation is generating demand and
interest among other famers and SHGs to replicate as a source of additional income for their family. The efforts
are going on to reach out more progressive farmers and interested SHGs to start commercial selling of the
produce at one place through market linkages.
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Food processing training organized for women Self Help Group members:
• 13 SHG members were given training on Pickle, Sauce, Badi and Papad making at Paradeepgarh village. They
are undertaking in manufacturing of Badi and Papad making and selling in market.
Youth & Sports
PROJECT UDAAN
TEEN CIRCLE – An Adolescent Resource Centre
• Presently, 4 Teen circles are running which consist of 182 girls of age group 13 to 19 years. The basic objective
is to create an association of girl’s for awareness generation on different issues and providing opportunities for
skills enhancement.
• The Dance class has been started in Pipal, Balidia, Paradeepgarh and Nuagarh village with teen circle
members. The members of TEEN Circle are enjoying the activities and expressed their gratitude towards Essar
Foundation.
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Dance class
• A 2-Day Yoga Camp was organized at Teen Circle, Paradeep Garh & Nuagarh in Jagatsinghpur district in April
and May 2017. 50 teen circle members from teen circles participated in the Camp.
• Soft toys training in Pipal, Balidia, Paradeepgarh and Nuagarh village with teen circle members.
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International Yoga Day Celebration:
The UN International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. To observe the day, Essar Foundation
organised yoga camps held at nearby village schools of Essar Steel
India Limited, Paradeep on June 21, 2017. Yoga camp was held at
the UGUP School, Paradeepgarh auditorium. The school organised
mass yoga demonstration for the students. R.B Gurukul,
Bhutamundai and Harikrushna Academy called special assembly
for the whole school in which the objectives of World Yoga Day
were discussed among the students. 220 students from classes VI
to IX performed yoga. They were made aware of the relevance of
the ‘yoga in daily life’. Different asanas were demonstrated under
the guidance of Ms. Priyattama Senapati and Mr. Ranjan Kumar
Swain, yoga instructor
Environment
Greening Drive:
Essar Foundation in partnership with Essar Steel India Limited, Paradeep organized a Greening Drive on 7th and
8th July 2017 at Bhutamundai village and Srima Vidyapitha under Paradeepgarh Panchayat. More than 400 saplings
distributed and planted in village schools, youth clubs, gram panchayat offices of our operational area. To
encourage biodiversity local varieties were planted like Pomegranate, Guava, Jamun, Neem, Shisham, Amla and
Gulmohar.
International Coastal Clean-Up Day Observed:
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Essar Foundation and Essar Bulk Terminal Paradeep Limited in collaboration with Indian Coast Guard, Paradeep
marked International Coastal Clean – up day 2017 on 16th September by conducting an elaborate coastal clean-
up drive at Paradeep Coast line area. Various types of non–biodegradable waste like wrappings; throw away
plastics, bags, pouches etc. were collected and disposed off.
Mr. Rajesh Makmana, Commandant and DIG Indian Coast Guard, Paradeep head quarter along with his team, Mr
Dilip kumar Mohanty, Executive Officer, Paradeep Municipality, Dr. Mukesh Mahalinga, R.O, State Pollution control
Board, employees of EBTPL, Essar Foundation participated towards this cause and cleared solid waste from the
site to encourage others to be socially and environmentally responsible.
Black gram cake making: enterprise for women
The women lead Self Help Groups in village of Paradeepgarh of Kujang Block in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha
have successfully demonstrated how to mobilize and manage thrift, appraise credit needs, maintain linkage with
the bank, federation in continuation of livelihood programs under Project Aajeevika. One such bright example is
Black gram making by Producer group of Paradeepgarh village. 27 members from two producer groups participated
in the Black gram making training organized by CSR team.
The initial hindrance that stood on the way for this trade was availability of black gram making in the locality. The
members have to procure the same from Kujang, Jagatsinghpur market.
The activities of producer group have not only been confined to economic benefit but also to develop as a social
organization. It has exhibited its dynamism in the social sector. Cleaning of village pond, settling family disputes,
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counseling in the marriage disputes were some of the notable activities undertaken by the group. The group has
made investment of Rs.15, 000/- out of their own funds to start the business.
Cost Benefit Analysis- Black gram processing
Investment Qty. Rate Amount in Rs.
Raw Material cost (in Kg) 100 50 5,000
Badi Grinding Machine (One time) 1
10,000
Total Investment 15,000
Return
Total Production and Sale (in Kg) 80 200 16,000
Return on Investment- First time 1000
Profit (If Machine cost (one time) is
excluded
11,000
Marketing of Quality black gram making is not a problem at present due to very low price. However, as production
increases linkage of producers with domestic markets and export oriented processing units will need to be
developed to ensure remunerative prices to the producers. In this context as the first step Essar foundation
encouraged the SHG group for displaying the product in the Pallishree/ Balijatra Mela- 2017. CSR team
approached ORMAS (Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society) formed under Panchayati Raj and
Drinking water, Govt. of Odisha for providing one stall for our SHG group to display and market their Black Gram
product. Mr. Satyasundar Sibaram Paital, Chief Executive Officer, ORMAS was kind enough to provide the same.
The SHG group BABA LOKNATH SHG members were enthusiastic and participated. The glimpses of the efforts
below:
Black gram making Drying of Black gram Packaging -final product
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Mr. Pramod Kumar Gupta, Chief-
Project & Corporate Services, EStIL
visited the stall
Mr. Mihir Ranjan Sahoo,
Sarpanch, Paradeepgarh visited
stall to encourage the SHG
women.
Essar Foundation received
certificate from ORMAS, Govt.
of Odisha for participating in
the Pallishree Mela- 2017
The success of the Black gram making is generating demand and interest among other famers and SHGs to
replicate as a source of additional income for their family. The efforts are going on to reach out more progressive
farmers and interested Women’s to start commercial selling of the produce at one place through market linkages.
International Women’s Day 2018 celebrated with Women Federation:
Every year on 8th March International Women Day is celebrated to promote equality and women’s right. Essar
Foundation has always ensured participation of women in the CSR programs by providing them opportunities to
grow and recognize their potential and with this belief International Womens Day on 8th Mach 2018 was celebrated
at Bhutamundi and Nuagarh neighboring Panchayats of Essar Steel India Ltd., Paradeep with the SHGs women
and girl youths of Teen Circle. More than 450 women and girl youths celebrated the day by organizing function in
their respective Panchayat. The day started with the rally on “International womens day” by SHG Federation,
Bhutamundai. About 250 women and girl youth participated in the march with motivational slogans, pamphlets and
other IEC materials. Mr. Sanjaya Kumar Swain, Sarpanch Representative, Mr. Akhya Kumar Das, News reporter,
Pragatibadi participated in the rally.
A series of competition were also held for the SHG members and girls of teen circle prior to International Women
Day. The SHG Federation members and women community mobilizer were also felicitated for their contribution in
supporting women in need and working for their upliftment. The SHG women and girls performed the cultural
program in the function.
The Sarpanch and SHG Federation office bearers of two Panchayats were present for celebrating the International
Women Day. CSR team and other dignitaries Ms. Jayashree Nibedita, United bank of India, Ms Babita Sethi
,Sarpanch Nuagarh MBK and CRP were present during the occasion. The event was well appreciated among the
Community and District Administration.
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Glimpses of Women’s Day Celebrations
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HAZIRA, SURAT, GUJARAT
Health
▪ At Hemophilia Care Center in New Civil Hospital- Surat,
4418 episodes were treated during the year. Also 79
new cases had been registered. The facility is being
fully utilized by the patients as compared to last year
2016-17, the patient almost double since last year as
the total cases refereed were 2772 episodes. All
together more than 8000 patients have availed the
services of the Centre in the past 04 years.
▪ To mark the World Hemophilia Day, celebration held at the Centre on the foundation day. Altogether
more than 300 persons including hemophilic patients, their parents, heads of different departments
of Civil hospital, Donors and local MLA attended the event.
▪ Outreach Health Checkup camps were conducted at
Ena village in Palsana Taluka, Surat. 385 persons
attended camp for their ailments like fever, bodyache,
weakness, cold and cough, diabetes etc. Random
blood test was done for the diabetic patients.
▪ Observance of breastfeeding week was held in 04
villages namely Bhatlai, Mora, Damka and Hazira. Total
250 nursing mother attended the awareness event. The
objective was to promote exclusive breastfeeding for
the first six months of life which yields tremendous
health benefits, providing critical nutrients, protection
from deadly diseases such as pneumonia and fostering
growth of child. In the sesssion, pregnanat, nursing
mothers and ehalth funcationaries at vilalge level were
invited to attend the awareness session. The event was
conducted in association with Primary Health Centre
Suvali.
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▪ Exclusive cardiac and dental health checkup camps
were conducted in Hazira and Damka village. Total 155
person got diagnosed for their heart ailments and 545
persons including school students were benefitted. The
camp was conducted to provide primary care and
treatment and raise the knowledge and awareness level
related to the cardiac issues among the adults above 30
plus years age group. Dental check up was done for the
students of Hazira and Damka Primary School. It was
identified that many of the students have poor dental hygeines as most of them event don’t brush
their teeth. The teachers were made awareness and suggested to keep a check on the dental hygeine
and accordingly snesitize the parents.
Education
Foundation has been working closely with 04 school of Hazira . As a part of support, teaching learning
materials, uniform and regular spoken English, computer literacy and science teaching support is extend
throughout the academic year. Regular spoken English , Science classes and computer classes have
been regularized in 03 Primary schools and One secondary school of Hazira village post summer
vacation and beginning of new academic session benefitting more than 400 students
▪ Conduct of summer camp in 08 primary schools in 08
villages of Hazira belt. Around 350 students attend the
summer camp held on different topics like origami, fun
with math, science, photo graphs, drawing etc.
▪ Similarly summer was also held in 02 ELVK- Bhatlai and
Junagam. 110 students attend month long spoken
English and drawing classes.
▪ Regular spoken English , Science classes and
computer classes have been regularized in 03
Primary schools and One secondary school of
Hazira village post summer vacation and beginning of
new academic session benefitting more than 400
students.
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▪ Shala Pravesh Utsav Program was held at Hazira Primary School and Nav Jagruti Vidya Vihar-
Hazira. Total 475 school bags were distributed at Hazira Primary and Nav Jagruti Vidya Vihar, Hazira
(NJVV). Also the students of NJVV were provided with school uniforms, note books and reference
materials.
▪ International Day of Yoga was celebrated at Hazira
Primary School and Nav Jagruti Vidya Vihar- Hazira.
About 300 students participated in the event from 03
schools of Hazira.
▪ Support was extended to Government initiative of
talent hunt in Primary schools called Kala
Mahakhumb conducted at Primary School, Mora. More
than 300 students from 40 schools of Choriyasi
taluka participated in song, dance, playing of musical instruments etc.
▪ “HINDI DAY “ was celebrated on 14th Sept’-2017 at Suwali Primary School . The students participated
in the Hindi essay competition.
Inter school quiz competition
As a part of strengthening the learning standards and
improving the quality of teaching process in the
Government Primary schools, an interschool quiz
competition was conducted covering 08 Government
Primary schools across the Hazira belt. Among the 08
schools, 568 students from standard 6th to 8th
participated in the quiz competition at the school level
during the first round. From this round 24 teams (03
from each school per standard) were selected for the
final round to represent their school.
The primary objective to conduct the quiz was that it
will help the students review their syllabus, enhance
their general knowledge and give them a platform to
showcase their knowledge and also give the teachers a fair idea of how audio visual aids is being applied
and being considered as powerful medium of imparting education.
The initiative overall helped the students prepare for their internal term exams, generated a curiosity
among the students to prepare for the quiz and enriching their knowledge level by learning more even
from outside of their syllabus.
The final event was conducted at Hazira Primary School where the finally selected 72 students
participated in the quiz competition. Primary School, Mora emerged as the winner in 6th standard
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category and Primary school- Hazira emerged as winner in 7th and 8th standard category. Other winner
in 2nd and 3rd position were Primary School, Suvali, Bhatlai, Vanswa and Junagam.
Sarpanch of Hazira Gram Panchayat, Mrs. Bhatnagar & Mrs. Hema from Rachna Ladies Club gave
away the trophies to the winning teams are the guest. The program was well appreciated by the Sarpanch
and school management and villagers as well. The initiative was facilitated by our CSR partner CEE
under E Gurujee project.
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Anand Bazaar (Fun Fair) for the Students of 08 Government Primary Schools in Hazira Belt
Under the E- Gurujee project of improving the learning
standards of the students of govenment Primary School,
a fun fair- Anand Bazaar was conducted in the 08 Primary
schools.
The basic objective was to give the studetns an
oppurtutnity to act as a businessman and learn
purchasing & selling skill set and techniques for dealing
with customers, practical implementation of business
skills in daily education work, ability to take risk will
enhance, understandig of Profit & Loss
The Fun Fair was organized at school level individually.
All the planning was done by the students and the
teacher guided them in implementing the plan. The students were facilitated with stall, paper dish, spoons
and other utensils.
All together more than 90 food and games stall were put up by 300 plus sutdents. Accross the 08 school
the menu was diverses with lot of items like Bhungla batata, Pani Puri, Bhel, Aalu Puri, Tal Laddu,
Collegion Bhel, Lime water, Masala Butter milk, Khichchu, Samosa, Chikki, Sev Murmura, Chocolates,
Gulab Jamun, Bread Pakoda, Poha, Corn Chat, Vadapau, Patra, Chana, Chips, Stionery, Nimbu Shikanji,
Tea, Fruit dish, Imitation Jewelry for ladies, Mahendi, Id-da etc. In the fair the footfall was of more than
1500 persons that includes school teachers,
students, villagers and Essar Lok Vikas Kendra
trainees . Every one enjoyed and appreciated these
efforts made by the children.
The event generated learning for the students like
teachers corelated profit and loss with
mathematics, learnt the art of selling by allpying
different self generated techniques, developing
cooperation and coordinatinon among group
members, confidence building, progam
management and quality check of products.
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Livelihood
Essar Lok Vikas Kendra (ELVK):
Essar Foundation has been conducting skill training program at villages in rural Gujarat through its
flagship initiative- Essar Lok Vikas Kendras. At these centers, rural women are imparted skillsets which
empower them to earn a sustained livelihood. These skill development programs include tailoring, parlor
training, baking, handicrafts making etc. Currently 5 Essar Lok Vikas Kendra's are operating in 6 villages
namely Hazira, Bhatlai, Mora, Junagam, Rajgari and Damka. ELVKs, managed by Essar Foundation, are
operating successfully and benefitting hundreds of women in gaining advantage of the skill trainings for
economic independence. During the year, the skill training activities at ELVK’s were carried forward and
new set of trainees were given training.
There was collaboration with Gujarat Matikam Kalakari & Rural Technology Sansthan , Gandhinagar for
skill training on fiber based article making, natural fibre based bag making training. Awareness sessions
were carried out in villages on usage and application of organic fertilizers and seeds.
During the year, two more ELVK were opened in Damka and
Rajgari village and more than 350 trainees were trained at six
ELVKs in trades like tailoring, beautician and bakery. As a part
of extending support to the trainees post completion of 06
months tailoring training to initiate income generation
initiatives at individual level, a matching grant was given to 45
trainees of ELVK Mora and Suvali. The matching
grant support of Rs 2000 helps the trainees to procure
sewing machines and make handsome income at their
household level by taking up petty stitching jobs and earning
2000- 3000 per
Entrepreneurship development workshop was also conducted on topics like aspiration mapping for newly
joined trainees at Damka village with tailoring as a skill, business plan development at Mora village and
demonstration of bread making for the bakery trainees and refresher training on business plan at Bhatlai
To promote organic farming in the 08 villages of Hazira belt, training were conducted for the trainees of
ELVKs as their primary occupation is agriculture. The session gave them information on alternative
means of reducing dependency on the chemical fertilizeer and opt for organics sources of augmenting
the produtivity and maintaing the soil fertlity at the other end. Sample were provided to the few farmers
for experimentation and sharing the learings and impact with fellow villagers.
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The Foundation team conducted a special convocation ceremony
where the trainees got a chance to display their skills including
tailoring, make-up and hair dressing through a unique fashion
show. For many of the trainees, this was the very first time they
had participated in and executed a fashion show.
The event also saw trainees perform traditional dance forms. The
event was attended by more than 250 women from 08 villages
including two villages namely Rajgiri and Vansva where ELVK's
at yet to be initiated.
Training program on ecofriendly bag making
Among all, Essar Lok Vikas Kendra is the flagship activity
to engage the women for their holistic development along
with some vocational skills. Apart from direct skill
development initiatives, partnerships have been done with
government training agencies to upgrade and develop the
skills of the rural mass. One such initiative taken up was on
training on making of ecofriendly bags in association with
Government agency. The aim of the agency is to promote
the concept of appropriate Technology for the Rural
Development in general and for the benefit of rural artisans
and cottage Industries in particular.
A two month training program was conducted at Essar Lok Vikas
Kendra, Bhatlai on making of ecofriendly bag to promote organic
products, developing skilled workforce and generating
employment. The training progam enrolled 29 trainees from
village and intensive training was provided for making different
types of bag. On successful completion of the training, the
trainees were awarded certificates and given two month stipend
also. It was a joint effort of Anarde Foundation-Mumbai, Essar
Foundation- Hazira and Gujarat Matikam Kalakari & Rural
Technology Sansthan , Gandhinagar along with local support of
Gram Panchayat - Bhatlai
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Setting up of yet another Essar Lok Vikas Kendra in Rajgari village
Going forward with its flagship program of Essar at Hazira:
Essar Lok Vikas Kendra (ELVK), the seventh ELVK has
been set up in Rajgari village of Choriyasi taluka. ELVK is a
demand driven initiative that empower women to come
together and along with the 3 to 06 month skill training give
them an opportunity to express themselves among others
and expend their world vies and mental horizon by
experiencing and learning new ideas, gaining knowledge
and witnessing changes in and around their village and
neighborhood. The initiative has been able to rope in
different stakeholders towards a common goal of development. Not only the center has been able to
address the skill training needs but also led to development of their overall personality, perception
and thought process.
For setting up the Centre, Gram Panchayat- Rajgari Gram panchayat has extended support by
providing the community center for ELVK. Currently six month’s beautician training for the women
folks. Furthermore trades will be added up to make the Centre a multi training platform for all section
of the communities. Essar Ladies Club members, Gram Panchayat Sarpanch, Deputy Sarpanch,
Panchayat member attended the inaugural event.
Grand Celebration of International Women’s Day
This year International Women’s Day was celebrated for an entire week at the village level at Essar
Lok Vikas Kendras in six villages. At all the ELVKs, the trainers were felicitated for their dedication
and commitment id training hundreds of women every year from the village. The day also gave the
trainees an opportunity to share their learnings and experience and change brought in the personal
and social lives after being part of the Essar Lok Vikas Kendra. The event was filled with some fun
and dance to make the day exiting and memorable.
For motivation of the target audiences, there were some inspirational speeches of life skill and self-
development. Over 300 trainees attended the one week event conducted at six ELVKs.
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Sports
• Inter Village Volleyball tournament conducted by Youth
Club of Hazira. 16 teams from Hazira belt
participated in the event. The event gave an
opportunity for showcasing the local talents and
promote self-confidence and motivation among the
aspiring players. The event was managed by local
village club with support of Hazira Gram
Panchayat.
Environment
• Observance of International Coastal Clean Up by conducting cleanliness drive at Suvali Beach ,
Suvali, Hazira on 16th Sept’-2017. Around 75 students of Nav Jagruti Vidya Vihar and trainees of
ELVK- Hazira participated in the drive. Over 1000 kilos of waste was collected during the drive.
Community infrastructure Development
▪ Cleanliness drive initiated in Hazira Panchayat by taking up de siltation of all the major drains as part
of monsoon preparedness drive. Total 2300 households benefitted.
▪ Continuous supply of 9.5 lakh ltrs of drinking water per day to a population of 17,000 in Hazira village
▪ About 4200 tonnes of slag support was extended to Hazira gram Panchayat for land filling, road
strengthening works
▪ Development of parking area at Suvali beach with support of Junagam Panchayat.