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Lafarge entered the Indian market in 1999, through its cement business, by acquiring Tata Steels cement activity. This acquisition

was followed by the purchase of Raymond Cement facility in 2001. Lafarge currently has four cement plants in India: two plants

in the state of Chhattisgarh (Sonadih and Arasmeta) and Grinding Units in Jharkhand (Jojobera) and West Bengal (Mejia).

In recent years, Lafarge has significantly enlarged its operations across its three business divisions - Cement, Aggregates andConcrete and Gypsum. Lafarge today is a market leader in the ready-mix concrete business with 78 plants, following its acquisi-

tion of L&T Concrete with an annual capacity of 6.3 million cubic meters. The Group has also built a gypsum plasterboard plant

near Khushkhera, Rajasthan, with an annual capacity of around 10 million m2.

Lafarges total cement production capacity in the Indian market currently stands at 6.5 million tons approximately and the Group

has launched an ambitious programme to more than double its capacity in the next five years. In addition to capacity expansions

at Sonadih and Jojobera, the Company is building on the success of its regional development models and is in the process of star-

ting projects in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh.

Lafarge has been committed to sustainable development for many years, pursuing a strategy that combines industrial know-how

with performance, value creation, respect for employees and local cultures, environmental protection and the conservation of

natural resources and energy. To make advances in building materials, Lafarge places the customer at the heart of its concerns.It offers the construction industry and the general public innovative solutions bringing greater safety, comfort and quality to their

everyday surroundings. Safety is the cornerstone of the Companys performance culture and long-standing people-centric tradi-

tion. All Lafarge India plants have an innate culture of safety consciousness and assured best-in-class Health and Safety standards.

Corporate Profile: Lfr Indi

Rajasthan

Karnataka

Chhattisgarh

Himachal Pradesh

Jharkhand

West Bengal

Meghalaya

The map represents the states where

NIDHEE is committed to help build

sustainable communities


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Contct us :

Lafarge India Pvt. Ltd.Bakhtawar - 14th Floor,

229 Nariman Point,

Mumbai - 400 021

CONTENTS

NIDHEE: An Introduction

Education

Employability

Lafarge India CSR

Overview 201004

06-07

13-19

20-23

Community NeedsAssessment andStakeholders Analysis

05

Health and Safety08-12

SEVA25

Environment26

Dwellings24

27 Partnerships andTestimonials


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The Year 2010 saw the strengthening of our Corporate Social Responsibility committment to help build sustainable communities.

Lafarge India through its foundation NIDHEE has been able to give back to the communities in which we operate in.

Quoting from Lafarges Principles of Action: Wherever present we operate with the utmost respect for the common interest of

present and future generations; we act as responsible members of our communities by contributing to the development of people,

their health, rights and well-being by generating economic growth and supporting social, educational and cultural advancement.

A comprehensive Community Needs Assessment (CNA) survey was conducted in villages across 7 states; Chhattisgarh, Himachal

Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Rajasthan and West Bengal. Several community development activities under the

pillars of Dwellings and Rural Infrastrcuture, Health and Safety, Education and Employment have been launched. Supporting the

sustainable development of our communities is our commitment and Lafarge India will continue to partner with our communities

in pursuit of this vision. NIDHEE in the year 2010 has covered 7 states, 72 villages and impacted a total population of 1,58,105

citizens.

LAFARGE INDIA CSR OVERVIEW 2010

The table represents NIDHEEs reach

7States72Villages

1,58,105Citizens - Direct Impact


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COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Community Nds assssmnt ndStakeholders Analysis

The objectives of the CNA Study was to undertake an assessment of community needs using a participatory approach, authenti-

cate and validate the communities perceived needs vis-a-vis actual conditions and mapping of basic needs and poverty incidence.

A sample of households in the vicinity of 4 Green Field Projects of Lafarge India in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Meghalaya and

Rajasthan, as well as 3 Plant sites in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal were considered respondents of this study. Apart from the

households, target respondents included key informants such as community leaders; representatives from local government units

called panchayats, non-government organizations and other community service providers.

The CNA Study enabled constructing a databank on the basic

needs of the community which facilitates professional CSR plan-

ning. Major issues identified through the research were:

Employment

Sanitation

Drinking water

Health

Irrigation

Education

Road Development and Community Development Infrastructure

estblishin Links with Mjor Stkholdrs

CNA studies have been conducted in close coordination with all the field level stakeholders. The process involved discussions with

persons belonging to the villages, community leaders, state government departments, district administration, statutory bodies,

ministers, community based organizations, media personnel, academia, non-government organizations and local citizen groups.

Community needs assessment study being conducted in Rajasthan

Community needs assessment study being conducted inRajasthan

6States

65Villages


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NIDHee: An Introduction

NIDHEE in Hindi means Community Wealth. Lafarge Indias contribution to community development started from the day the com-

pany started its operations in India. Various activities related to Dwellings and Rural Infrastructure Development as well as Health

and Safety, Education and Employment were initiated. A need was felt to create a dedicated vehicle for supporting Lafarge Indias

commitment to community development programmes, and thus NIDHEE came into being. NIDHEE was reactivated in 2009.

INTRODUCTION: ABOUT NIDHEE

National InitiativeChhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, West Bengal

Safety is Our Core Value

DwellingsHealth

and

Safety

Education Employablity

Supporting the

development of

community

infrastructure

Facilitating the

strengthening of

Health Services

and the health

delivery network

Initiating and

Supporting

education

programmes

Providing training

in various

vocational skills

and opportunities

for sustainable

livelihoods

We are committed to the overall development of the villages around our factories/projects

through multi-stakeholder partnerships

Government NGO Partnerships Employee Engagement


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NIDHEE: Creation of Community WealthNational Initiative for Dwellings, Health and Safety,Education and Employability

Vision

Supporting the development of sustainable communities by facilitating community development programmes to address key

community needs in partnership with the government, NGOs, local community institutions and local citizens.

Mission

To generate a systematic and sustainable improvement in the communities surrounding our plant and project sites on the key pil-

lars of Dwellings and Community Assets, Health and Safety, Education and Employability with a focus on safety being our value.

NIDHees aroch to Build Community Wlth

NIDHEE believes that true community wealth would be in ensuring a sustainable future for our communities by strengthening the

community pillars of Dwellings and other Rural Infrastructure, Health and Saftey, Education and Employment . To ensure a sustai-

nable future of our communities we must complement our vision by partnering with local communities, other NGOs, corporates

and the government. Thus, ensuring the development of synergies and greater sustainable impact. The approach involves in

understanding the community needs, identifying and prioritizing the key needs and helping develop community initiatives that

address the root causes of the gaps, and not merely working at addressing the symptoms, thereby ensuring the realization of the

vision of helping build sustainable communities and a sustainable future.

INTRODUCTION: ABOUT NIDHEE

The logo burns bright with the colour green, the colour of nature, youthand prosperity. A happy family shines under the sun of hope.


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Surkshit Bhrt: A Safe IndiaSafety Initiatives

Surkshit Bhrt prormm : Buildin Sfr Indi

An unique initiative on promoting road safety in rural areas was launched by Lafarge India during the safety month in June 2010.

The programme, called Surakshit Bharat or a Safe India was initiated across the four plants.

Objective: Increase awareness and stimulate behavioral change of rural population towards road safety

Target Audience: School children, village adults

3 States: Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal

Total Rural Population: 22,008 Rural Citizens

prormm elmnts:

Education on best safety practices

Presentations and films on safety shown in schools Wall paintings with safety messages in villages and schools

Creation of Grameen (Village) Safety Ambassadors

Door-to-door campaign on safety issues

Village safety audits and assist Lafarge in building a village safety perspective and plan

Health

Eye camps

3States14Villages

22,008Citizens

The initiative was piloted at Jojobera. A team of 5 boys and 6 girls from Sunderhattu village were trained for five days on conduc-

ting street plays. During the training a script was developed on key safety messages applicable to rural areas. This team of

Grameen Safety Ambassadors then went door-to-door explaining and sharing the safety messages through the street play formatprogramme.

Lafarge Grameen Safety Ambassador

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Grameen (Village) Safety Ambassadors in Jojobera, Jharkhand Safety training at a school in Jojobera, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

An initiative of Lafarge India in association with NIDHEE (a not-for-profit organization promoted by Lafarge India)


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Wall paintings were done at the following places:

1. Sonadih Village, Chattisgarh

2. Lotiyaboni Anchal High School, Mejia West Bengal

3. Government Middle School, Amora Chhattisgarh

4. AVN School, Govindpur, Jharkhand

The wall paintings were supplemented with training of school teachers and computer teachers so that they can spread the awa-

reness in classrooms. Volunteers from the plants went to the schools for conducting the half-day training programme. The tea-

chers are now regularly giving safety briefings during the computer classes.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Safety Wall in Rural Schools

Targeted to build up a safety culture

among school children and the villageyouth and adults to increase awareness,

inculcate attitude and stimulate positive

behavioral change of rural population

towards discipline of safety in all spheres

of life at home, workplace and whilst tra-

veling. Wall paintings were done, each

carrying a specific message on safety.

The safety issues identified were:

Not walking in the middle of the road

No speed driving and over-riding

Use of helmet while driving 2 wheelers

Dont play in the middle of the road

Dont drink alcohol and drive

Dont use the road like your home

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Swsth Bhrt: A Healthy IndiaHealth Initiatives

Swasth Bharat is one of the

key pillars of Lafarge's corpo-

rate social responsibility pro-gramme which directly

impacts 44,699 citizens and

indirectly impacts 1,68,495

citizens across 4 states

through its community health

centers, mobile dispensaries

and health camps.

Mobile Dispensaries and Health Checkup Camps

Lafarge India through its foundation NIDHEE has transformed its role into that of a catalyst, by empowering the community to be

responsible for its own health. The aim is to improve quality of life of the surrounding areas and sensitizing the society towards

building a healthier and happier nation. In this direction, we have taken a few initiatives.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Community Health Centers

NIDHEE runs Community Health Centers across 3 states. In June 2009,

NIDHEE in partnership with HP Voluntary Health Association (state chapter

of VHAI) launched a Health Center in village Thalli, Himachal Pradesh. The

medical center provides basic and primary healthcare facilities to the resi-

dents of the surrounding 8 panchayats i.e. Thalli, Shakra, Tattapani, Bindla,

Balinidi, Bagshad Sawindhar and Sunni. The center has a full time doctor,

laboratory technician and para medic staff. On request from adjoining pan-

chayats two more extension units of the existing health center were ope-

ned in Talehan and Mahautta villages in 2010. Till date all three community

health centres have provided free medical treatment facilities to 15,128

patients approximately and 4,934 lab tests have been conducted.

Health checkup camps in Jojobera, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Community health center in Himachal Pradesh

4States32Villages

44,699Citizens

Mobile Vans which are well equipped with medi-cines and other medical aids to facilitate proper

medical check ups and diagnosis of the diseases visit

peripheral villages of Jojobera, Sonadih, Mejia

Cement Plants as well as villages around Chittorgarh,

Rajasthan from where it treats a large number of

population surrounding our plants. This helps in

treating ailments, promoting childcare and health

care of the villagers.

Our corporate volunteers also visit the villages for

assuring proper functioning of the mobile van.

Awareness programmes are organized from time totime in order to ensure that villagers should be heal-

thier.

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HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme

Lafarge India across all its plants follows a comprehensive programme for creating and building AIDS/HIV awareness, especially

targeted at the truckers and migrant labour populations.

A Nukked Natak (Street Play) on HIV/AIDS awareness on the occasion of World HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was held on 1st

December, 2009 at Jojobera Cement Plant. It was conducted through People Association For Theatre. A clear message has been

passed on to all the employees and contract employees for the prevention of HIV/AIDS.

Sr. V P - Jojobera Cement Plant and Expansion project communicated to the assembled public that knowledge of this disease can

prevent one from HIV/AIDS. He appealed to the gathering to spread the message to their friends /relatives. The awareness buil-

ding on this issue is also being organized for truckers and for villagers.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

HIV/Aids awareness programme in Jojobera, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Clean Govindpur: Safai Abhiyan

In Jamshedpur a large number of citizens have suffered from Dengue disease. Large amounts of garbage have been lying and

piling-up in different locations in Govindpur for the last 4 to 5 years. As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility programme,

Lafarge India took up this garbage cleaning drive to help clean the environment and avoid spread of disease.

Lafarge India and Tata Power jointly took up a Garbage Cleaning drive for 18 days and cleaned drains and garbage lying in open

areas from various places in Govindpur. Sprinkling disinfectants and bleaching powder in surrounding areas was also done.Garbage was removed by using payloader, truck and manpower. The aim was to improve quality of life of the surrounding areas

and sensitize the local communities towards the concept of building a healthier, happier and safer nation.

Clean Govindpur, Safai Abhiyan in Jojobera, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

1Village

11,000Citizens


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Sal Plate Enterprise in Partnership With IIT Kharagpur, Mejia, West Bengal

Sal is so important for the tribals that the

tree is worshiped by them for its won-

derful nature of providing multiple pro-

ducts for their livelihood. Dried sal leaves

are used widely in temples and marriage

ceremonies as plates for eating food. The

tribals collect these sal leaves and siali

leaves and stitch them into plates and

cups.

Under NIDHEEs Programme Unnati

(Employability Programme) a Sal Plate

Enterprise project was carried out in

Amdanga and Haspahari villages of Lotiyaboni Panchayat. The year long programme is being conducted in association with theIndian Institute of Techonolgy, Kharagpur which is the implementing authority of the project.

About 40 families from Amdanga and Haspahari villages will benefit from this project. In these areas Sal leaves are collected from

the nearby forests and hence, offers high value addition to the products not only in terms of Sal Plate quality but also the profi-

tability.

Lafarge staff meeting the village sal plate womenentrepreneurs

IIT will train the village women in using bio mass operated machines which will be used for moulding the sal plates. These

machines are ecofriendly and yield better result. The need for plastic film for bonding two leaves is negated. Trimming of leaves

through smooth shearing action results in minimum fatigue and health injury. This Biomass fuelling Sal Leaf Plate Mould (SLPM)

machine is an innovation patented by IIT Kharagpur.

Sukurmani Hamrom is a 45 year tribal lady from village Haspahadi who was very

excited to receive the training of sal leaf plate making by the biomass machine.

Previously she had to make the plates by hand and therefore received a very less

price for it in the market. After this training she is able to make good plates with

less effort by machine and thus, will be able to fetch a better price. This will defi-

nitely help her improve her standard of living. She on behalf of her entire village

thanks Lafarge India and IIT for giving the leaf plate making machine and the trai-

ning to operate it.

EMPLOYABILITY

Village women working on sal plates in Mejia, West Bengal

2Villages

200Citizens


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Rural Skilling Programme, Himachal Pradesh

EMPLOYABILITY

Rural skilling and employability programme for unemployed youths in Himachal Pradesh

The programme included the following stepwise approach:

Step 1 - Candidate Scan: 250 youths from the local area were enlisted in the target group for the proposed Skill Development

Programme.

Step 2 - Market Scan: 244 establishments were surveyed in five towns, namely Shimla, Baddi, Mandi-Sundernagar, Bilaspur, and

Solan. The identified jobs were in sectors of automobile, hospitality, multi-skill technicians, nursing assistant, sales and marketing,

factory and stores helper, machine operators, supervisors, security guards, accountants, construction, etc.

Step 3 - Counseling: Approximately 105 candidates were counseled to better understand issues related to family background,

migration, inclination of candidate, willingness to relocate for training and jobs.

Step 4 - Training and Placement: The first batch of 54 identified youths were imparted 3 months trainings in customer sales, hos-

pitality, multi-skill technician and bed side patient attendants. Of these, 49 youths have been placed with renowned business

establishments in and around Shimla and Chandigarh.

The problem of unemployment is serious in the interior part of Himachal. Majority of the citizens

spend most of their time in activities yielding low productivity and income. Majority of the youth

are unemployable due to lack of suitable training and experience. The objectives are to skill, train

and employ youths for suitable professions and give them experience, so that when the project

begins, they can come back to their local environment with gainful employment. In keeping with

the above principle, a Skilling Rural India and Employability programme was launched in partner-

ship with Dr. Reddys Foundation.

We cannot express our happiness in words. We had never

imagined that we would be able to live our dreams and earn a

livelihood. Now we can support our families. We thank

Lafarge India for taking the initiative and launching this pro-

gramme to enhance our skills.

Kalpana Verma: Working with Intel Net ServicesIndu Verma: Working with Bharti Axa

Pooja Verma: Working with Intel Net Services

Salochna Verma: Working with Altrust Services

10Villages

54Youth Placed


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Ek Mouka (An Opportunity): Employability Initiatives in Chhattisgarh, Jharkand,Karnataka

Lafarge India through its foundation NIDHEE launched a programme on employability training called "Ek Mouka" in partnership

with CAP Foundation. The programme focuses on developing skills of rural unemployed and underprivileged youths, and linking

them to employment opportunities in nearby areas. 400+ unemployed youths were covered under the programme. A detailed

market survey and community profiling was done to identify the needs, aspirations, educational levels, and skill levels as well as

to identify the existing employment opportunities in various sectors in and around Arasmeta & Sonadih in Chhattisgarh,Jamshedpur-Jharkhand; and Gulbarga-Karnataka.

At the end of the 3 month programme, over 400 youths were offered placements and nearly 70% took up jobs in various local

businesses in the local areas.

EMPLOYABILITY

Ek Mouka - Lafarge helps 400+ youths start their careers

3

States

400+

Youth Trained and Offered

Employment

Ek Mouka Beneficiaries

Priti Mayee Gochhayat a 25 year old, dropped out from school after completing her

Intermediate Course. Her mother runs the house with her father's pension of

Rs. 5,000/- per month. Priti wanted to provide some assistance to her mother but she

was not able to do so. Her friends introduced Priti to the Lafarge India EmployabilityTraining Center at Burmamines and she registered herself for the Hospitality course.

Priti Mayee Gochhay successfully completed her training and was placed at Big

Bazaar, Jamshedpur after completing her course. She says, "Ek Mouka training pro-

gramme has provided me with a start in life and helped me support my family. I thank

Lafarge India for starting the programme."She is earning Rs. 4,500 per month.

Priti Mayee Gochhay, Hospitality course

Manoj Kumar SinghAutomobile Course, Classical Motors

"I was not able to decide what to do as the need to earn was very important for me.

After leaving education, it was hard to get even small time jobs. Today, I am very

grateful to Lafarge India and CAP Foundation for initiating the programme. Thank

you for giving me this EK Mouka.


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NIDHEE Partners With ILFS For Mason Training Institute in Jamshedpur

Jojobera Cement Plant is located in the areas marked with a large populationresiding below the poverty line who are illiterate, land-less and have limitedearning potential. The unemployment intensity amongst the populationbecomes the major source of social conflicts. Lafarge Group is committed tothe socio - economic advancement of the population in and around its areas ofoperation, worldwide.

NIDHEE has signed an MOU with ILFS to jointly conduct a Mason TrainingProgramme in Jamshedpur targeting the training of 300 youth annually. 5batches have been successfully completed wherein 130 unemployed youthhave been trained. The entire batch of Mason Trainees have been offered onthe-job training and placement with a prominent Construction Agency inJamshedpur Institution of Engineers (India) is a nationally accredited premierbody imparting technical education, have agreed to conduct the examinationsof the candidates. 208 hours of class room sessions and practical session arefollowed by the examination and evaluation by Institution of Engineers -Jamshedpur Chapter.

EMPLOYABILITY

Mason training Institute in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

10Villages

130Masons

20 year old Sudam Hembram comes from a poor family his father Mr. MuchiramHembram is a contract labour having income of Rs.2000 per month. Sudam was aim-less about his future career, so he dropped his education after class 8. He thoughtthat he was the most unfortunate boy. Luckily he came across the Lafarge mason trai-ning programme and decided to join it and was grateful that he got a chance to get

training through the institute. Sudam was very dedicated and honest during the trai-ning and after successful completion of the training he got an opportunity to work inTech Net with a monthly salary of Rs.3,200. He shares his feelings, I am grateful tothe Lafarge mason training programme which proved to be a blessing to me toachieve my goal and making my career start on a good foundation.

Sudam Hembram

21 year old Hikkim Soren, son of Mr. Kade Soren is a farmer having income of Rs 2,000

per month. Since his fathers income was insufficient for the family, he had stopped

his education after completing matriculation. His future was dark and uncertain.

Fortunately he came to know about Lafarge Mason Training programme and joined

the programme. He showed full dedication to complete the training. After completion

he got a job in Tech Net with a monthly salary of Rs.3,200/-

He says, I am thankful to Lafarge and its Mason Training Programme which helped

my career shine and showed me the way to earn my livelihood.Hikkim Soren


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3Villages

48Girls

Arasmeta Tailoring Centre

Started in 2004, with high demand for such an initiative, the tailoring programme has regularly attracted rural women. This year,

three batches were completed, two in Amora and one in Arasmeta. Each batchs duration is six months. At the end of the course,

the participants are well versed with making items such as bags, soft toys, cushion covers, pillow covers, suits, blouses etc. Toinculcate seriousness amongst the learners, a fee of Rs. 50 is charged from each participant.

48 girls completed the course his year, taking the total to 214 since inception of the programme. 59 girls are engaged in stitching

clothes in their leisure time and earning approximately thousand a month.

Sunita Vishnoi, wife of Shri B.P.Vishnoi, a machine tool operator in Arasmeta, Chattisgarh is an example of enthusiasm, commit-

ment and passion.

She is the driving factor behind the success of stitching and tailoring in Arasmeta. A graduate; having a tailoring and embroidery

diploma, associated with the tailoring programme way back in 2003. Since then, she has been the tailor of this programme and

stitched it towards perfection. 41, and a mother of three, she has withstood all odds and has ably balanced her work and family

life.

She started the training center in village Arasmeta with 17 students in 2003 and she has been able to train over 200 girls. She has

provided constant support and follow-up for the trained girls. With her efforts, 59 girls are gainfully employed by stitching clothes.

She feels that she is one of the few lucky ones who are able to pursue their hobby as their profession. She is very thankful to

Lafarge India for giving her this opportunity and having faith in her for so long.

EMPLOYABILITY

Girls from the tailoring center at Arasmeta, Chhattisgarh

Sunita Vishnoi teaching at the Arasmeta, Chhattisgarh stitchingcenter

She says, When girls and ladies complete the training course,

they tell me that they have purchased sewing machines and

started stitching clothes for the villagers. This makes me feel

proud.


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15 Computer Training Centers continue to provide computer education to 4,241 children and youth across Chhattisgarh, Himachal

Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal. A high proportion of rural students dont have any opportunity to acquire compu-

ter skills, which is important for educational process and to achieve positive career outcomes. Lafarge India through its founda-

tion NIDHEE assessed the situation of computer literacy in its operational area and found that such training facilities were inac-

cessible due to distance or the exorbitant charges of professional training centers. The management committee of a Government

high school also appraised the team about the low educational status and requested Lafarge India to set up a Computer Training

Centre within the school premises.

Skshr Bhrt: A Literate IndiaEducation Initiatives

Lafarge India through its foundation NIDHEE committed itself in set-

ting up 15 Computer Learning Centers with a well-designed course

module which covers Computer Fundamentals, Paint, MS-Office and

Internet. After successful completion of the course, each student will

be given a certificate of Microsoft Unlimited Potential Programme.

The programme witnessed a high level of participation of community

members and youths.

The programme aims to impart training to approximately 3000+ stu-

dents including unemployed youths annually.

EDUCATION

5States

56Villages

4,241Students

Computer training center in Mejia, West Bengal

Sneha Kumari, Class: X, AVN School, Govindpur, Jamshedpur "I was aware about the

need of getting computer education as it is important for success in the future, but

was unable to learn it because there are very limited facilities available. The private

computer training centers charged exorbitant fees and were beyond my capacity to

pay. The computer-training center was started in 2008 and was a blessing for me.

Now I can easily work on computers and have learnt the entire MS Office package."

Sneha Kumari, Mejai, West Bengal

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Ruksana Durlabhpur a 13 year girl from Lotiyaboni Panchayat, Mejia West Bengal

thanked Lafarge India for starting the computer training center. She has just given her

board examinations and is learning basic computers at Durlabhpur village, Mejia,West Bengal. This will help her in the future.

EDUCATION

The Headmaster of the Tattapani school in Himachal Pradesh said: Our generations

have missed out on the opportunity to learn computers. Lafarge Indias initiative to

educate students on computer literacy has come as a blessing for them. It will help

them in building their career and bring confidence. Really, the programme has brid-

ged the yawning gap between a government school and private school.

Mr. N G Patil, Incharge AVN High School, Govindpur, Jamshedpur, Computer classes are essential for children. Quality education

must be supplemented with computer knowledge. We were trying to find a solution to this issue and we found a partner in Lafarge

India. It is an immense satisfaction to be able to provide computer education to our children. Computer education classes are full

with students. This has not only increased the students attendance but also enrollment rate has seen a rise by about 20%

Ruksana, Mejia, West Bengal

Computer Class in Himachal Pradesh

Kartik a 19 year boy from village Dhaubanika of Gangajalghati, Mejia, West Bengal

was happy, as computer training will help him getting a job. He said I had never seen

a computer in my life and had only heard about it. But after getting enrolled for thiscomputer training course, I feel as if I have entered a new world altogether. He

requested Lafarge India that some additional courses on hardware should also be

included as this will help the students to get better jobs.

Kartik, Mejia West Bengal


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EDUCATION

Tribal School, Birsa Prathmik Vidyalaya, Sunderhattu, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Sunderhattu Bastee; where dawn begins with a search for two square meals. Locals with hardly any life sustaining amenities spend

the day hunting for a meal. The outcome is yet another day with the same everlasting chase for making both ends meet. No drin-

kable water, no medicare, no education and no roads-this was the situation until Jojobera Cement Plant took the mission of

addressing the problems facing the community. Children could be seen either picking up garbage or moving around in the streets

during the day.

As a first intervention, the community constructed a school with Shram Daan with materials provided by Lafarge. Today, the

school is fully aided by Lafarge India with educational kits, books, uniforms, furniture and maintenance of the campus.

The school started in the year 2001 with only 10 students in nursery. Today it has 106 students on its rolls from nursery to std. III.

The 14 students who passed out from Class III in 2009 are now enrolled in other schools and are pursuing their education. The

school focuses on learn with fun teaching methods and has a high student attendance of above 87%

Since the school has been established, she has found

the linkage from Anganwadi to school for the children

of the community. All her children started their educa-

tion from Birsa Prathmik Vidyalaya and after passing

out, are pursuing education in reputed schools. "I bene-

fited personally through this school and my children

received education here. But more importantly, I feel

very happy that all the kids in Anganwadi are linked to

education through their school"she says.

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Salma Soren from Sunderban village is an Aganwadi worker. She wanted her children to get proper education from the beginning.

Being from the same village where the school is, she was closely witnessing the quality of education imparted at Birsa Prathmik

Vidyalaya. She had seen the period in Sunderhattu village when the school was not built and being an Anganwadi worker she was

aware of the needs of education but struggled to motivate her parents to send their children to formal schooling, due to their ina-

bility to spend on education and due to the distance of the schools.

Children playing in Sunderhattu school, Jamshedpur

A classroom in session at Sunderhattu school, Jamshedpur


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Dwllins nd Village Infrastructure Development

Community Halls, Pond Deepening and Other Community Infrastructure

Due to a resource crunch most rural communities are not able to build their rural infrastructure. Lafarge India through its foun-

dation NIDHEE helped several community infrastructure issues such as building community halls, refurbishment of local temples,

upgradation of libraries, construction of school boundary walls, improvement and cleaning of drainage areas, building a passen-

ger waiting area at railway stations, improving roads etc.

DWELLINGS

Community hall refurbished in Arasemta, Chhattisgarh Pond deepening in Mejia, West Bengal

Tube Wells and HandpumpsDue to most of the villages facing an acute water shortage,

especially in the coal belt areas. Lafarge India through its foun-

dation NIDHEE has taken up the initiative of installing Hand

Pumps and Tube Wells and maintaining them across most of

the villages around the plant and project sites. Till date 97

Handpumps & Tubewells have been installed across 4 states

impacting approximately 78,385 rural citizens.

Sonamuni Murmur of village Amdanga, Mejia, West Bengal said that earlier she had

to walk a long way to fetch drinking water. Now she does not have to go far. For daily

usage like bathing and washing cloths she had to go 1.5 km away to a pond, which

also dries up during summer. She is now very happy, as Lafarge India has sunk a tube

well near her house.

Supply of drinking water, Mejia, West Bengal

97 Handpumps and Tubewells impacting

78,385 Citizens


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SeVa: Social Engagement for Voluntary Action

The SEVA programme was organized at Birsa Prathmik Vidyalaya, Sunderhattu. The SEVA Champions invested their time in pain-ting of boundary walls, plantation of decorative species and trees, speaking about basic health habits to the children and develo-

ping children's park area in the school. "Deeper within, I believe that all of us should be individually and socially responsible and

equip our next door neighbours by sharing our resources wherever we can - knowledge, technology, human resource; but above

all, emotional connect, so that at the end of the day its not 'we' and 'them' but 'us'. - Mr. R. T. Warke, Plant Head, Jojobera

Cement Plant

SEVA

Employee Volunteering is an important aspect of Lafarge Indias CSR Activities. Through the spirit of SEVA Employees across allour plants and projects contribute in one way or another in our CSR activities.

15 employees from Prithvi House Jojobera Cement Plant dedicated half a day for community service under the SEVA (Social

Engagement for Voluntary Action) initiative. Prithvi house pledged to take the onus of maintaining the garden within the school

premises.


Jojobera Cement Plant employees volunteering for Sunderhattu school refurbishment

Sunderhattu school, Jojobera, Jharkhand children playing in the garden


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environmnt: PlantationPlants are natures most precious gifts that feed us physically as well as aesthetically. Across

Lafarge Indias locations intensive plantation activities are undertaken annually. In

Chhattisgarh, the Arasmeta Cement Team headed by the Plant Manager has planted over

10,000 saplings. Large scale plantation of Bamboo, Gulmohar, Karanj, Bananna, Neem etc. was

carried out during monsoon, as it is the ideal season for it. Initiative taken in this direction

includes creation of house nursery, plantation along the colony and community roads, neem

seed distribution in marshy lands, plantation in barren lands, seed dispersal and sapling planta-

tion in quarry bunds and dry and barren land.

ENVIRONMENT

plnttion activitis

grn Chhttisrh: Rforsttion prormm

In order to preserve the environment around its Sonadih and Arasmeta sites in a sustainable and responsible way, Lafarge in India

is taking part in a governmental reforestation programme.

Summry

The State of Chhattisgarh has 40% of its area covered in forests. The local authorities have made a commitment to preserve this

unique natural heritage through a large-scale tree-planting programme: the "Green Chhattisgarh" project. Lafarge Indias 2

cement plants in the State supported the project by buying saplings, supervising the planting and maintaining the plots of land.

Lafarge took advice from the Institute of Forest Management (an agency of the Ministry of Environment and Forests) for the

choice of species and from several specialized NGOs for the cultivation of the saplings. The species chosen are robust with a long

expected life span (e.g. teak and tamarind), along with fruit trees (e.g. mango and jackfruit).

Several acres of barren land brought under green cover in Arasmeta,Chhattisgarh


46,300Trees

Rsults

Over 25,000 plants have already been put in the ground thanks

to the Indian cement plants and 45,000 will soon be planted:

20,000 in the area surrounding the Sonadih plant on each side

of the road leading to the plant,

25,000 in the villages neighboring the Arasmeta plant.

The survival rate of the saplings is estimated at 85%.

Reforestation Programme in Arasmeta, Chhattisgarh


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Scrtry anht Mothr (Shmyit Mth, Wst Bnl)

Shamayita Math, a philanthropic organization, is working in the Gangajalghati Block, in Mejia, West Bengal for the past 15 years

in different spheres like health, education, empowerment, training, etc. Our journey with Lafarge started in May, 2010 with the

execution of Safal Krishak programme in village Nandanpur.

We are implementing several programmes in partnership with Lafarge and the strategy of implemen-

ting the projects was decided through mutual discussion with Shamayita Math and the villagers. This

reveals that Lafarge believes in participatory approach which is key for success in village development

programmes. The objective, vision and sustainability of the project was always given priority during

different sessions of our discussions with the CSR officials of Lafarge who through their village level

visits, motivation of the farmers and communities through participation in meetings assisted us a lot

in finding solutions to several problems that came in our way of implementation.

Last but not the least, the CSR projects of Lafarge are initiatives designed to bring about a change in the lives of the poor by adding

values, not by helping forever but to show the community the path to stand on their own.


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The Year 2010 saw NIDHEE establishing partnerships with various Institutes, NGOs and Corporates such as:

BAIF Care Nursing Home

CAP Foundation

Dr. Reddys Foundation

Datamation Foundation

Himachal Pradesh Voluntary Health Association

ILFS Clusters

IIT Kharagpur

Institute of Engineers

Shamayita Math

Steel Stripe Wheels

Tata Power

Nrndr Shrm (excutiv Dirctor, Hp, Shiml)

It has been a pleasure for HPVHA to work with NIDHEE, a foundation promoted by LafargeIndia, Mumbai. The partnership between HPVHA and NIDHEE on running Medical Health

Center at Thalli, Tehsil Karsog, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh is strengthening day by day

and is providing health services in about 15 Panchayats of the area and thereby serving a

population of approximately 40,000.

This unique CSR initiative is a live example of Public-Private-Partnership and is gaining confi-

dence across government agencies. Based on this CSR model, HPVHA is further exploring

opportunities at all levels and the discussion on model CSR guidelines is being discussed at the highest level in the Government

so that a mandate in this regards can be formulated and PPP models can be replicated on various issues in the state of Himachal

Pradesh.

HPVHA is thankful to NIDHEE for its financial support and collaboration and looks forward to strengthen this relationship in thetimes to come. This initiative has further paved the way in the state for industrial associations and corporates to come forward

and contribute for the community through Public Private Partnership.

PARTNERSHIPS AND TESTIMONIALS


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