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CSR Initiatives By welspun

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Submitted By:

Rashmi Kumari

Roll no.-18


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INTRODUCTION

Welspun as a group considers Corporate SocialResponsibility (C.S.R.) an autonomous part of itsbeing.

Believe in not only nurturing employees but alsothe society at large.

five E's : Enrichment of mind, Enrichment ofbody, Education, Empathy, Empowerment ofWomen

Welspun has taken initiatives to further thecause and continuously looks for otherpossibilities to make the difference.


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CSR POLICIES

ENRICHMENT OF MIND

ENRICHMENT OF BODY

EDUCATION

EMPATHY

EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN


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ENRICHMENT OF BODY

Organised total six health and eye camps in the last

seven months (July-January 08) in association with

the local NGOs ,Gram Panchayat & local hospitals.

Served over 1500 people. Around 10 people availedof eye surgical facilities and over 1,000 people

received aids and appliances.

In all, over one thousand populations have beenbenefited by the CSR activities of Welspun


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Eye Camp at Vapi

Around 130 workers were benefitted from thecamp organised on 16 December 08.

Preliminary vision testing was performed by

ophthalmic assistants by using vision charts (in thelocal language) and E type charts.

Clinical conditions such as external eye infection,

vision loss caused by nutritional deficiency and theincurably blind were examined.

Patients who had problem with their vision weregiven ready-made spectacles at a discounted rate

on the spot.


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Health Camp at Vapi

On 12th October at Morai village, a free health campwas organised.

Around 150 mother and children were benefitted from

the camp. Ophthalmologists, Gynecologist, Pediatricians and

Paramedical staff from Abhishyam Foundationprovided free service to the beneficiaries.

Free medicines were aministered for commonailments. In addition, some essential medical test (Urine Test, V.D.R.L, H.B,B.G) were conducted free ofcost.


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Health Camp at Anjar

On 13 June 2008 a health camp was organised at Versamedi Village,Anjar, Gujrat for mothers and children.

The first of its kind camp in the locality where doctors from leadinghospitals of Kutch District - Matrusparsh Hospital, Navjeevan

Hospital, Sneh Maternity Hospital, Kandla Port Trust Hospital andIndian Medical Association volunteered to offer their services.

Around 500 mothers and children from Versamedi Village andWelspun Colony were diagnosed for various ailments.

Each beneficiary was given a personal health card to keep abreast

of their present status on health. For common ailments and general restoratives like Iron and Folic

Acid Tablets, Vitamin tablets and syrup were distributed to thebeneficiaries. Essential medical test (H.B., B. G., Urine Test, V. D. R.L.,) were also conducted for expecting mothers.


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Vision Checking Camp at Mumbai

In pursuance of its commitment on employeewelfare, Welspun organized two-day vision checkingcamp on 15 & 16 January at Mumbai.

402 eyes were provided free service in association

with Princey Eye Care.

Preliminary vision testing was performed by theophthalmic team using vision charts and E type

charts. Patients who had problem with their vision were

given spectacle frames / glasses at a deeplydiscounted rate.


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Medical Camps

Apart from regular visits by Doctors, welspuncontinuously organize medical camps both, for

women and men. They hold Cancer detection camps as well

Have set up a gym at their plants which isaccessible to all the employees.

In addition to the above amenities, we extendany help required to our employees, at alltimes when the need may arise.


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Health Camp at Dahej

Organized a free Health Camp on 30 November 08 in Vadadla PrimarySchool, Dahej.

Target group for the camp was mother and the child group.

The main purpose was to increase awareness amongst beneficiaries of themedical condition, and if need be, help them take necessary steps.

The camp created health awareness among the local population wherebeneficiaries were informed, guided about their health status andadministered free medicines. For common ailments and generalrestoratives like Iron and Folic Acid Tablets, Vitamin tablets and syrup weredistributed to the beneficiaries.

A post event discussion with the doctors revealed that the most commonproblem faced by mother is anemia, genitals and urine infection

The most common problem faced by children are oral cavity dental and skininfection and malnourishment.


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Blood donation camps

Welspun, in its endeavour to help the underprivileged, organizesBlood Donation Camps at various locations.

Held in association with renowned Blood Banks and the bloodcollected from these campaigns are used for the economically

backward sections of society which comprise of individualsbelonging to a state of indigence.

It is also contributed to individuals suffering from Cancer and othercritical diseases, who are unable to pay for their blood requirement.

The Welspun family as a whole makes sincere efforts to donate

blood on a regular basis and contribute back to the society. There isactive participation by our employees is in large numbers.


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ENRICHMENT OF MIND

Workshops on Nutrition and Yoga

Relaxation and yoga audio and video collection to

de-stress and re-energize are available at library

resources.

Has started the drive in upgrading libraries across

its facilities. This endeavour also focuses upon

accessing materials by electronic means.

User friendly library software is being developed

and designed to meet the needs of the readers.


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Workshops on Yoga and nutrition

Regularly conduct workshops on Nutrition andYoga where by the benefits of the same areexplained to all.

Employees are taught easy steps that can bepracticed at their work places as well, to derivethe benefits of Yoga.

Classes on nutrition are also held at all our plants.

These workshops have greatly helped inenhancing the lifestyles of most of our employeesand their families.


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EDUCATION

Welspun Vidya Mandir a school up to class 10.

Welspun Anganvadi , which is a pre-primary school for children

these schools are open not only to the children of the Welspun

employees but also the children of the other local families.

Regular events are held at these institutions and children areencouraged to take up activities that significantly contribute totheir over all growth and development

Also support various education initiatives at all levels. Thisinvolves granting aid to schools, acknowledging and rewardingmeritorious students and an initiative called Welspun scholars.


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Economically Backward Children

Welspun extends help to children who are

incapable of looking after themselves, by

supporting and encouraging the underprivileged

sections of society in terms of education etc.

Welspun makes for not just contributing to their

cause but also communicating with these children

on an ongoing basis so as to also receive constantupdates on the progress achieved thus boosting

their confidence


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Visually Impaired Children

Welspun is closely associated with blind and visually impaired children,specifically girls.

Tied up with a Blind School and try to ensure that they make a differenceto the lives of the visually blind, even if in a diminutive way.

They not only provide employment to the orphans and others associatedwith the blind but also work towards a more enriching life for the visuallyimpaired.

Besides generous contributions to provide self esteem to the visuallyimpaired we hand out products made by them to our employees onspecial occasions like birthdays etc.

This is a mutually beneficial relationship, whereby our employees feeltouched and closer to the organization and the visually impaired receiveproceeds that are utilized for life enriching purposes like education,recreation, training and over all stability.


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EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN

Project Kishori

Understands the importance of being not only

educated but also well versed with computers As part of vocational training, we are supplying the

institutes with facilities and man power to offer freecomputer classes.

Organizes computer courses that are offered toworking women who intend to apply for positions inboth Government and non-government organizations.


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Project "Lijjat"

Programmes providing training in the art of papad

making have been organized

Women of one hundred and forty eight Welspun

families from a tiny village in Versamedi, Anjar,

Gujarat, have participated and have trained for two

to three hours daily.

This project has provided vocational training and inturn has led to the women making a small amount

of money that today makes a significant difference

to their lives therefore empowering them.


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Naya Savera Campaign

Girl child is a cause close to heart in Welspun.

A little amount of care, a handful of warmth and aheart full of love for a girl child can make a big

difference. In this endeavour, Naya Savera, campaign was

launched in Mumbai.

Around 35 employees took the pledge and adopted

more than fifty girl child. These overwhelmingresponses bolster our spirit to lead the initiatives ina long run.


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ENVIRONMENT

Plantation of Jatropha

Welspun City, a 2500 acre township set up in the heart of the barren lands of

Anjar, Kutch in the state of Gujarat

Welspun City is in the process of transforming itself to one of the largest greenbelts in the area, with a veritable forest of about 500,000 trees.

The Jatropha plant is a drought resistant perennial and grows well in sandy and

well-drained soil.

planting thousands of saplings of the Jatropha tree

The Jatropha seeds have excellent oil content of 37% and the oil can becombusted as fuel for simple diesel engines.


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ENVIRONMENT

Water Effluent Plant

We have set up a Water Effluent Plantat Welspun City at Anjar.

This plant recycles the water to be used for industrial

and household purposes, thereby not only ensuringsafety, but further security for our employees andsociety at large.


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ENVIRONMENT

Campaign on Energy Conservation

Energy Saved is Energy Produced, a month-long campaign on Energy Conservation

was launched on 26th July 2008The campaign focuses on generating energy-saving habits among each and every

Welspunite.

At the launch of the campaign, the hard-hitting movie, An Inconvenient Truth by

Nobel Laureate, Mr. Al Gore was screened at Head Office besides our plants at Anjar

and Vapi. The movie presents an eye opening and compelling view of the future of the planet

and the civilization. A wake-up call that cuts through myths and misconceptions to

deliver the message that global warming is real and present danger.

Encouraged us to undertake more activities under the banner of 'Energy Saved is

Energy Produced'.


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EMPATHY

Welspun consider empathy as a salientcomponent in our activities.

Effective understanding, communication andrelationships are essential to develop solutionsand avoiding or diffusing conflict.

By helping others, we help ourselves to grow.

In this regard from the CSR front we have workedwith several NGOs and helped to promote thesocial cause like, Right to Information Act,Differently-able, Legal Rights for Women,orphanage children etc.


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