CSR Initiatives By welspun -Dare to commit

Submitted By: Rashmi Kumari Roll no.-18

INTRODUCTION
Welspun as a group considers Corporate Social Responsibility (C.S.R.) an autonomous part of its being. Believe in not only nurturing employees but also the society at large. five E's : Enrichment of mind, Enrichment of body, Education, Empathy, Empowerment of Women Welspun has taken initiatives to further the cause and continuously looks for other possibilities to make the difference.

CSR POLICIES

EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN ENRICHMENT OF MIND EMPATHY

ENRICHMENT OF BODY EDUCATION

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 availed of eye surgical facilities and over 1,000 people received aids and appliances. In all, over one thousand populations have been benefited by the CSR activities of Welspun

Eye Camp at Vapi

Around 130 workers were benefitted from the camp organised on 16 December 08. Preliminary vision testing was performed by ophthalmic assistants by using vision charts (in the local language) and E type charts. Clinical conditions such as external eye infection, vision loss caused by nutritional deficiency and the incurably blind were examined. Patients who had problem with their vision were given ready-made spectacles at a discounted rate on the spot.

Health Camp at Vapi

On 12th October at Morai village, a free health camp was organised. Around 150 mother and children were benefitted from the camp. Ophthalmologists, Gynecologist, Pediatricians and Paramedical staff from Abhishyam Foundation provided free service to the beneficiaries. Free medicines were aministered for common ailments. In addition, some essential medical test ( Urine Test, V.D.R.L, H.B,B.G) were conducted free of cost.

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 leading hospitals of Kutch District - Matrusparsh Hospital, Navjeevan Hospital, Sneh Maternity Hospital, Kandla Port Trust Hospital and Indian Medical Association volunteered to offer their services. Around 500 mothers and children from Versamedi Village and Welspun 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 the beneficiaries. Essential medical test (H.B., B. G., Urine Test, V. D. R. L.,) were also conducted for expecting mothers.

Vision Checking Camp at Mumbai

In pursuance of its commitment on employee welfare, Welspun organized two-day vision checking camp on 15 & 16 January at Mumbai. 402 eyes were provided free service in association with Princey Eye Care. Preliminary vision testing was performed by the ophthalmic team using vision charts and E type charts. Patients who had problem with their vision were given spectacle frames / glasses at a deeply discounted rate.

Medical Camps
Apart from regular visits by Doctors, welspun continuously organize medical camps both, for women and men. They hold Cancer detection camps as well Have set up a gym at their plants which is accessible to all the employees. In addition to the above amenities, we extend any help required to our employees, at all times when the need may arise.

Health Camp at Dahej

Organized a free Health Camp on 30 November 08 in Vadadla Primary School, Dahej. Target group for the camp was mother and the child group. The main purpose was to increase awareness amongst beneficiaries of the medical condition, and if need be, help them take necessary steps. The camp created health awareness among the local population where beneficiaries were informed, guided about their health status and administered free medicines. For common ailments and general restoratives like Iron and Folic Acid Tablets, Vitamin tablets and syrup were distributed to the beneficiaries. A post event discussion with the doctors revealed that the most common problem faced by mother is anemia, genitals and urine infection The most common problem faced by children are oral cavity dental and skin infection and malnourishment.

Blood donation camps

Welspun, in its endeavour to help the underprivileged, organizes Blood Donation Camps at various locations. Held in association with renowned Blood Banks and the blood collected from these campaigns are used for the economically backward sections of society which comprise of individuals belonging to a state of indigence. It is also contributed to individuals suffering from Cancer and other critical 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 is active participation by our employees is in large numbers.

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.

Workshops on Yoga and nutrition

Regularly conduct workshops on Nutrition and Yoga where by the benefits of the same are explained to all. Employees are taught easy steps that can be practiced at their work places as well, to derive the benefits of Yoga. Classes on nutrition are also held at all our plants. These workshops have greatly helped in enhancing the lifestyles of most of our employees and their families.

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 are encouraged to take up activities that significantly contribute to their over all growth and development Also support various education initiatives at all levels. This involves granting aid to schools, acknowledging and rewarding meritorious students and an initiative called Welspun scholars.

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 constant updates on the progress achieved thus boosting their confidence

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 difference to the lives of the visually blind, even if in a diminutive way. They not only provide employment to the orphans and others associated with the blind but also work towards a more enriching life for the visually impaired. Besides generous contributions to provide self esteem to the visually impaired we hand out products made by them to our employees on special occasions like birthdays etc. This is a mutually beneficial relationship, whereby our employees feel touched and closer to the organization and the visually impaired receive proceeds that are utilized for life enriching purposes like education, recreation, training and over all stability.

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 free computer classes. Organizes computer courses that are offered to working women who intend to apply for positions in both Government and non-government organizations.

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 in turn has led to the women making a small amount of money that today makes a significant difference to their lives therefore empowering them.

Naya Savera Campaign

Girl child is a cause close to heart in Welspun. A little amount of care, a handful of warmth and a heart 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 overwhelming responses bolster our spirit to lead the initiatives in a long run.

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 green belts 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 be combusted as fuel for simple diesel engines.

ENVIRONMENT

Water Effluent Plant

We have set up a Water Effluent Plant at Welspun City at Anjar. This plant recycles the water to be used for industrial and household purposes, thereby not only ensuring safety, but further security for our employees and society at large.

ENVIRONMENT

Campaign on Energy Conservation

Energy Saved is Energy Produced, a month-long campaign on Energy Conservation was launched on 26th July 2008 The 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'.

EMPATHY
Welspun consider empathy as a salient component in our activities. Effective understanding, communication and relationships are essential to develop solutions and avoiding or diffusing conflict. By helping others, we help ourselves to grow. In this regard from the CSR front we have worked with several NGOs and helped to promote the social cause like, Right to Information Act, Differently-able, Legal Rights for Women, orphanage children etc.