outstanding services towards the development of the city New Delhi/ Mumbai. Industry leader and philanthropist, Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, India’s leading producer of metals, minerals and oil & gas, has been conferred with the prestigious Mumbai Ratna Award for his outstanding services towards the holistic development of Mumbai.
The award was presented by Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, at aceremony inRaj Bhavan in Mumbai. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said, “I was barely 19 when I took a train to Mumbai, the land of opportunities, and very soon the city became my own. I told myself that if I made it big, I would want to give back to this city, and that’s how my journey started. I am extremely humbled and honoured to receive this award and I would like to thank the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari Ji, from the bottom of my heart for recognising our efforts towards Mumbai’s development.” “Maharashtra is the land of opportunities and a very attractive investment destination. Over the years, the state has emerged as a key hub for manufacturing, financial markets, technology, and is endowed with quality human resources. It has traditionally enjoyed geographical advantage and is a leader in industrial development. We successfully run our technology company in the state,which we are very proud of.My best wishes to Maharashtra & Mumbai for leading the way,” Mr Agarwal added. The Mumbai Ratna Awards are presented to distinguished individuals for their immaculate contributions in various fields and to honour exceptional services of the highest order.The Mumbai Ratna Awardshave been instituted by the Films Today Media Ltd, Nana Nani Foundation and Enarr Group. The other award winners this year include Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group, Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej, Co-founder and managing director of Hiranandani Group, Niranjan Hiranandani and BMC Commissioner IS Chahal.
This will further increase farm yield and income of farmers from Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, and Udaipur Udaipur. Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), aleader in the sustainable mining industry has joined hands with Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), the largest university for the agriculture and allied sector, and BAIF Livelihoods (BharatiyaAgro Industries Foundation),to expandits SAMADHAN program andimpactmore than 30,000 farmers across the state of Rajasthan.
The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding was graced by senior dignitaries and officers from all three organisations. From MPUAT, Dr. N. S. Rathore, Vice-Chancellor, MPUAT, Dr. S.L. Sharma, Director Research, Dr. I.J. Mathur Director Extension along with Deans, Directors and Professors.Ms. Anupam Nidhi, Head CSR, Hindustan Zinc along with theSAMADHAN project leaders and the CSR team were accompanied byrepresentatives from BAIF Mr. Bharat Kakade, Managing Director, Dr.Raviraj Jadhav, Regional Director, Mr. L.R. Singh, Chief ProgramManager along with project leaders. Indian farmers remain the backbone of our nation’s economy as the Indian economy is still an agricultural-based country. Statistics reveal that Indian agriculture is a sector accounting for 18% of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides employment to nearly 60% of workers.Hindustan Zinc Limited has been implementing the SAMADHAN program with an objective to enhance the income-generating capacity of the agrarian community based in 5 districts – Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Udaipur, and Rajsamand. “In the current competitive world, it is important for our local farmers to stay updated on best scientific practices to maximize the livelihood opportunities available to them. In this regard, we have signed an MOU with Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology. This partnership will benefit over 30,000 farmers under theSAMADHAN initiative by imparting them with the knowledge of technological advancements in the field of agriculture. This will further help us to look way beyond and promote smart agriculture in Rajasthan by making our program a low carbon initiative.” said Mr. Arun Misra, CEO & Whole Time Director, Hindustan Zinc.
The SAMADHANprogramhas now been operational for more than 4 years with the support of implementing partner BAIF Livelihoods and during this period the program hasbenefitted 13,835 farmers with area-specific innovative agriculture practices and 14,517 farmers with improved cattle breeding and animal advisory services. The collaboration will enhance and ensure efficient trickling down of agriculture and livestock innovation till farm level, making SAMADHAN an aspirational program for other states and regions. Dr. N. S. Rathore, Vice Chancellor, MPUAT emphasized the importance of empowerment required in the farming community and developing the capacity of farmers who are the building blocks of the nation’s economy. SAMADHAN always has been focussing on introducing better alternatives to develop sustainable farming models for the farming community. On its way forward, SAMADHAN is also moving into community-based institution ‘Farmer Producer Organisations’ to strengthen the farming community and bring in sustainability through theprogram. MPUAT will also support the program with on-farm technical guidance and provide institutional training to bring out progressive farmers from our community. “This collaboration with MPUAT as an academic partner will help in creating a space to bring in synergy which in turn will result in an impactful transformation,” said Mr. Bharat Kakade, Managing Director, BAIF. SAMADHAN has also been able to develop over 263 acres of land with fruit-bearing plants, improving the ecological balance and economical security of the community. With its Integrated Livestock Development Centre, SAMADHAN has been able to create 5338 female progenies which yield 1.5 times more milk production and catered more than 1 lakh large and small ruminants through its animal health camps.
Company’s CSR Spend in the last financial yearwas 28 per cent more than the statutory requirement, Focus on education, health, sustainable livelihoods, women empowerment& environment
New Delhi/Mumbai : Vedanta Group India’s leading producer of metals, minerals and oil & gas, is focused on its commitment towards communities as it spent Rs.331 crore on social impact initiatives in FY2021.Vedanta’s CSR spend is 28 per cent or Rs 93 crore more than the stipulated requirement. Over the years, Vedanta has built one of the most recognised and impactful CSR programmes in India. During FY2020, the company had spent Rs 296 crore on its CSR initiatives.
The company’s CSR expenditure, which is among the highest by India Inc, has been spread across the company’s core impact areas of education, health, sustainable livelihoods, women empowerment, sports and culture, environment and community development. Each of the Group business units played its part by executing the respective CSR agenda, in line with the Group guidelines. Vedanta is committed to conduct its business in a socially responsible, ethical and environment friendly manner and continuously works towards improving quality of life of the communities in and around its operational areas. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said, “We at Vedanta have a well-established history and commitment to reinvest in the social good of our neighbourhood communities. We believe that our efforts, in collaboration with the central and state governments, are positively impacting lives and contributing towards integrated and inclusive development. We have been in the forefront of supporting the Government in the fight against Covid 19. Establishing the field hospitals has been one of the most important and relevant support provided to district hospitals across states. Our effort on the mega vaccination drive for employees, families and business partners has ensured a safety net for the communities.” Vedanta has recently announced the Anil Agarwal Foundation initiative of Swasth Gaon Abhiyan and has created a roadmap to spend Rs 5,000 crore over the next five years to provide end-to-end healthcare to communities across 24 districts in 12 states. Vedanta’s flagship initiative for women and children, Nand Ghar,has touched a new milestone, with the setting up of 2,400 Nand Ghars across 11 states as it continues to pave the way for the model Anganwadi ecosystem. The initiative aims to touch the lives of 7 crore children and 2 crore women. For Vedanta, supporting communities during the COVID-19 crisis assumed precedence as itcreated a safety net for employees, their families, and local communities, helping migrant workers, feeding animals, supplying ration to communities who were isolated due to Covid, and also importing machines for emergency supply of PPEs to Covid Warriors. Vedanta distributed nearly 25 lakh meals and ration kits, and over 7 lakh health and hygiene kits. During the second wave, Vedanta’s business units worked closely with the Central and State governments to provide medical equipment, including critical care machines like ventilators, and has supplied more than 20 lakh litres of oxygen for Covid patients. To augment health infrastructure, Vedanta has set up 10 field hospitals for COVID patients across the country. The company is constantly striving to create an environment of safety and wellbeingfor various communities. As part of their disaster management protocol, their Covid warriors are preparing and taking pre-emptive and preventive measures in case of any third wave of the pandemic.
The campaign will go live on July 10 across mainstream & digital platforms, Campaign focuses on key areas of Health, Education, Nutrition, Women Empowerment & Hygiene, Pays tribute tofrontline workers across 2300 NandGhars for transforming lives of women & children at the grassroots level, Nand Ghar aims to impact and transform lives of 7 crore children and 2 crore women across 14 lakh Anganwadisin India New Delhi/Mumbai : Vedanta is rolling out a social transformation campaign through its flagship project, NandGhar,focused on key areas of Health, Education, Nutrition, Women Empowerment & Hygiene. The campaign titled #ForABetterKalaptly showcases the essence of Nand Ghar, aiming to bridge the gap between urban and rural India.
As part of the campaign, the company will be unveiling five videospaying tribute to frontline workers of NandGhar who are working tirelessly towards upliftment of communities.The NandGhar project – run under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation -is transforming the Anganwadi ecosystem in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Women & Child Development. The campaign, conceptualized and created by McCann World Group, throws light on services such as education and new e-learning modules introduced across villages to ensure continuity of early childhood education even during the lockdown. These modules that were previously only seen in urban cities are now being implemented successfully in villages through the ardent efforts of the Nand Ghar team. Another video showcases the advanced healthcare facilities provided to the communities. Medical services that were a distant dream for these villages are now seeing the light of day due to the Nand Ghar project. The company will also be launching these videos as TVCs across multiple national television channels as well as social media platforms. They will be aired on leading channels supported by digital, outdoor and retail activation plan.
Speaking on the initiative Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Director, Vedanta Resources said, “All women and children deserve equal opportunities. Vedanta NandGhars are working towards providing the best nutrition, healthcare, education and skilling for children and women in rural India to help them grow and become self-sufficient.These videos are a testimony to the undying spirit of our frontline workers of NandGhar who are fulfilling these dreams through their unwavering determination.” Speaking on the idea behind the video campaign, Prasoon Joshi, CEO & CCO McCann Worldgroup, India said, “A brand carries in itself rivulets of narratives that gradually engage and build a unique relationship.DeshkiZarooratonkeLiyehas already struck a chord with the audience. With the launch of the second phase of this campaign,a new dimension to this relationship will be added.” With more than 2,300 NandGhars across 11 States, the campaign is key to bringing out stories to the world and aid transformation in rural women & children. NandGharaims to transform the lives of 7 crore children and 2 crore women at the grassroots level. The Nand Ghar project offers an integrated bouquet of services to beneficiaries such as e-learning for children, primary healthcare services, economic empowerment of women, strengthening of local government systems, and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Women and children are most important to support and Nand Ghar has grown into a hub that the community depends on for their needs. It has also been leading the fight against COVID-19 and spreading awareness among community members. The Nand Ghar centres have been repurposed to act as Vaccination and Quarantine centres during the pandemic.
Captive Power Plants (CPPs) at Chanderiya, Dariba and Zawar won the awards for their efforts improving energy efficiency, The three CPPs contributed to energy saving of 4 Million Units (MU) of electricity and overall carbon reduction of 12343 t Co2 reduction Udaipur: Hindustan Zinc (HZL), a Vedanta group company has been awarded the Gold Award at SEEM Awards for best efforts towards improving energy efficiency, thereby supporting India’s journey towards climate change and sustainable development.
The company’s Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter (234 MW), Dariba Smelting Complex Captive Power Plant (160 MW), Zawar Captive Power Plant (90 MW) were felicitated with the Gold Award at the SEEM National Energy Management Award Ceremony. This award is a testimony of Hindustan Zinc’s continuous efforts to monitor its energy consumption; adopt energy conservation practices and the commitment towards the reduction of a carbon footprint. On receiving the Award, Mr. Arun Misra, CEO-Hindustan Zinc said “We recognize our responsibility to contribute to the global effort of decarbonizing footprint. We at Hindustan Zinc are committed to run our operations on low carbon and carbon-neutral technologies. Over the years, we have continuously invested in technology and increased our portfolio of renewable power to make our Captive Power Plants more green, reliable, efficient, and sustainable. This has contributed significantly to GHG saving of 12,343 tCO2e and energy saving of 4 Million Units (MU) of electricity.” Along with the motive to reduce the company’s carbon footprint on a sustainable basis through investments in green energy, the company has also expanded its operations to renewable power businesses. The company’s captive thermal, solar, and waste heat recycling power plants provide low-cost and reliable power to its operations. During the year, the Company produced solar power of 83.43 million units, waste heat energy of 203.13 million units and wind power of 362.93 million units leading to a reduction of 551695 MT of CO2 through green power. In FY ’21 total 1 MW of ground-mounted solar power plants was commissioned taking the total solar power capacity of the Company to 40.42MW for its captive consumption. In addition, the Company has a captive capacity of 35.27 MW through waste heat recovery boilers. The 273.5 MW wind energy plants are in five states and are under long-term power purchase agreement with distribution companies. The Company has made significant investment in green energy aggregating to 349.20 MW to reduce greenhouse gas emission and carbon footprint. Hindustan Zinc is on a journey, one which focuses on nurturing leaders, conserving resources, improving health, safety, and wellbeing. The company aims to be the example that others wish to emulate when it comes to environmental performance, enhancing the quality of life, and fostering innovation.
