Science kit Tata Technologies  |  Pune
 
At Tata Technologies, the effort is geared to get more young people interested in STEM subjects and inculcate experiential education in schools. Therefore, with the help of partners, the volunteers engaged school students in activities that provide opportunities for hands on experience through interesting kits. These kits essentially help kids in understanding basic concepts of science and technology. Tata Technologies Board of Directors, CEO& MD and senior leadership joined in one such activity called ‘Box of Science Activity’ with 40 students from Walhekarwadi Corporation boys school. They interacted with the children, learnt more about these experimental kits and shared their experiences.
 
  Smart genius lady programme Tata Technologies  |  Pune
 
As part of its CSR Project - Empowerment Via Education in partnership with Lila Poonawalla Foundation, Tata Technologies takes care of the technical and soft skills training needs of girl engineers, sponsored by the company for four years of engineering program. Board of Directors, MD& CEO and senior leadership team participated in one such skill development session for 50 girls organized under EVE program. This session included special assessment for women, through which they can understand their ability to behave confidently in various working environments such as IT, engineering companies, multinationals and manufacturing companies. This session was helpful to subjects related to knowledge orientation, employability skills, career clarity and adopting change.
 
  Donation drive Indian Hotels  |  Hyderabad
 
The Team at Taj Banjara Hyderabad partnered with an NGO called Family Eduvision to donate old uniforms & the items that were part of the lost & found from the guest. Some of these items included books, clothes, pens, colour boxes, etc. The NGO works with street children & orphanages & will in turn use these items for these kids.
 
  Capacity building of women trainees Tata Motors  |  Pantnagar
 
Volunteers from the shop/offices visited the women skill training center and imparted training to the trainees enrolled in computer education. They explained concepts through logical exercise games and rewarded the winners of each category with token of gift. The women employees also counselled the women trainees over the personal hygiene and health issues prevalent in the slum area.
 
  Cleanliness drive Tata Motors  |  Pantnagar
 
Tata Motors Pantnagar team along with volunteers conducted a cleanliness drive at Uttarakhand Women Skill Training Center. Volunteers also conducted an awareness quiz on this topic for the trainees and residents of the campus.
 
  Visit to a child welfare office Tata Motors  |  Pantnagar
 
Volunteers visited the District Child Welfare Office to learn the child labour eradication work and juvenile cases. Members of the DCWO briefed them about the objective of the office and support required from the volunteers. Volunteers gave assurance to report the cases related to child labour and other issues for better functioning of the office.
 
  Stationary donation Tata Motors Finance  |  Thane
 
A group of volunteers from Tata Motors Finance, Head Office in Thane volunteered for a stationary distribution drive in Shahapur, Maharashtra. The event was organized by Umang Foundation and this event had a turnout of 9000 plus school children. Volunteers distributed school bags and stationary kits to these children.
 
  Safety awareness session JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, Safety dept. volunteers organized a safety awareness session at a school Abhyas Balika Uchh Vidhyalay and Kanya Madhya Vidhyalay. The students were shown a visual presentation on ‘Road Safety’ and volunteers also spoke about home safety which included LPG safety and other measures.
 
  Medical camp JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, PSD dept. and Accounts & TEP dept. volunteers visited Dungani Middle School and Primary School-7, Adityapur and organized a Medical Camp, including general check-up and distribution of supplements and medicines for students. This camp also included an awareness campaign where our team enlightened the residents about basic health, hygiene and sanitation. The team members also distributed sweets and beverages to all the children of the Ashram.
 
  Blood donation camp JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, ICS dept. Volunteers organized a Blood Donation Camp for employees and their family member at JUSCO Blood Bank, Bistupur. Blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person, it’s “The gift of life”. Many volunteers came forward and donated blood and those other than employees were given gifts.
 
  Distribution of educational kit JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, Admin & Security dept. volunteers visited a school at a Primary School in Salampatra. They distributed educational kits to all the children and had organized some fun activities, like throw ball, relay races etc. Volunteers also spoke about personal Health & Hygiene and Swachhata in and around school campus and homes. The team’s interaction spread smiles and happiness on all faces.
 
  Drawing competition JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO Real estate & EPC dept. volunteers organized a Drawing Competition and some fun activities at UMS Anandpur School. All the children participated enthusiastically in all fun activities arranged for them, like musical chair, throwing the ball, relay races etc. The team also distributed crayons and educational kits, biscuit packets, beverages and goodies to all the children. At the end, the drawing competition winners were given away gifts.
 
  Plantation Drive Tata Sponge Iron  |  Sialijoda
 
A group of 16 company volunteers travelled to the nearby village of Sialijoda and collaborated with 30 village youths in a mass plantation drive. High yield fruit trees were planted in a plot specially earmarked for the purpose. The initiative was praised by local villagers.
 
  Mid-day meal distribution Tata Technologies  |  Pune
 
Tata technologies PLM World Helpdesk team went to corporation STEP school and distributed mid-day meal to 350 school children.
 
  Experiential learning session Tata Technologies  |  Pune
 
To generate interest in the school children towards science and engineering subjects and enhance their experiential learning, Engineers from Tata Technologies, Pune visited corporation school along with Smart Champs Team and conducted a brain development activity. This activity helps students to gain confidence, concentration and many such skills in daily lives.
 
  Cleanliness drive Tata Technologies  |  Pune
 
Tata technologies volunteers conducted a cleanliness drive at Sinhagarh Fort, Pune. 15 kilometers of walk kept enthusiastic volunteers busy throughout 5 hours and supported this environment awareness with Prime Ministers mission.
 
  Plantation drive Tata Teleservices  |  Chennai
 
Chennai branch organised a plantation drive wherein 100 samplings were bought and employees whoever can plant a tree in public area near their houses were asked to pick up a plant and employees were asked to send pictures while planting the tree. A total of 70 employees planted them.
 
  Blood donation camp Tata Teleservices  |  Ahmedabad
 
Blood donation camp was organised at Ahmedabad, Gujarat in association with Red Cross Society. 15 volunteers came forward to donate blood.
 
  Dental check-up camp The Tinplate Company of India  |  Jamshedpur
 
A dental check-up was organized by the volunteers of TCIL for the students of pre – nursery classes at no. 10 basti community development centre. An ex dental surgeon from CMC Vellore examined all students. Dental health conditions of 100 students were captured and parents of those children having severe dental problem were advised to take the preventive measures and necessary precautions. Volunteers from CSR Department participated in the program by providing support service and explaining parents on how to retain good dental health practices & oral hygiene of their children. A set of dental kit was provided to each student free of cost.
 
  Visit to a Cheshire home The Tinplate Company of India  |  Jamshedpur
 
A team of Officers from MD’s Office, HRM, IT, Fin & A/cs, CSR and Security Services along with Chief Finance Officer from the Tinplate Company of India Ltd visited the Cheshire Home with groceries & food items and spent quality time with the residents. Volunteers from Tinplate had a mixed experience of both Joy and sorrow while interacting with these inmates.
 
  Health check-up camp Indian Hotels  |  Agra
 
A team visited ‘Mother Teresa Missionaries of Charity’ to meet with the sisters who serve the people of all the ages i.e. from infants to old residents. The volunteers conduced a health check-up camp with the help of the in-house doctor who analyzed the physical fitness of people through- blood sugar check, blood pressure, etc.
 
  Visit to a non-profit Indian Hotels  |  Agra
 
The volunteers visited a non-profit to see their classrooms, dance training hall, art & craft room etc. The team spent time with the kids and organized a puppet show & magic show with the help of the hotel’s puppeteer & magician. They also danced a lot on dholak played by the puppeteer.
 
  Donation drive Indian Hotels  |  Agra
 
A team of 12 people visited a charity for animals and bought some green vegetables, grass plants and fruits from the hotel’s vegetable garden and took some breads, rusks and biscuits packets for feeding them. The team spent time with all the animals there.
 
  Blood donation camp Ginger Hotels  |  Agartala
 
Volunteers donated blood as part of a blood donation camp organised by a nearby hospital.
 
  Cleanliness drive Ginger Hotels  |  Delhi
 
To ensure the hygiene all around the environments, team of Ginger RYN and partners cleaned the area from back gate covering the main gate till the metro station, that is the exit of New Delhi Railway Station where thousands of tourists visit. They briefed the people to keep the area clean and throw the garbage in dustbin only.
 
  Safety awareness session Rallis India  |  Lote
 
A group of five volunteers from Rallis India Lote Unit went to Z P School, Lotemal, Lote and conducted an awareness session on general safety covering road safety, traffic rules, home safety, etc. through power point presentation, video clips.
 
  Donation drive Tata Consultancy Services  |  United Kingdom
 
Across the TCS UK&I geography, colleagues were encouraged to take part in the national British Heart Foundation Campaign ‘Bag it, Beat it’, as part of the Corporate Charity Partnership. Associates across TCS and Diligenta, a fully-owned TCS subsidiary in the UK, were asked to clear out their wardrobes, attics, and cupboards to donate the items to local British Heart Foundation shops so they could raise money for life saving research. Many of the associates enthusiastically took up the challenge and helped organise events in their locations. The team has delivered over 300 bags to British Heart Foundation Shops across the UK. This has raised over £5000 in estimated sale value in their shops, which will be used to fund life-saving research. As part of the Corporate Charity Partnership with the British Heart Foundation, this money has further pushed over the fundraising target for the year.
 
  Classes for women Tata Chemicals  |  Mithapur
 
Family members of TCL employees visited the rural women’s cluster at Arambda village near Mithapur and spent time with the new students of the beadwork classes. The purpose of the cluster is to train women in beadwork and guide them in production of bead handicrafts for the local market to help them earn supplementary income for the family.
 
  Coaching camp Tata Chemicals  |  Mithapur
 
TCL employees and family members volunteered to conduct coaching camps for football and kabbadi for rural students in 4 villages around Mithapur. The purpose of these camps is to encourage young students to take active interest in sports and to guide them for proper training. Members of the Mithapur Football and Kabbadi teams have been visiting the respective village schools on regular basis since then to help groom the students in these sports discipline.
 
  Medical camp Tata Chemicals  |  Mithapur
 
TCL volunteers extended support for organising a medical camp at Devpara village near Mithapur. Doctors and paramedical staff from Mithapur Hospital volunteered to conducted medical check-up of 237 patients and required medicines were issued gratis. Apprentice trainees from TCL and staff members of Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) also volunteered to reach out to the local community and ensure they avail benefit of the medical facilities offered at the camp.
 
  Cleanliness drive Tata Consulting Engineers  |  Jamshedpur
 
37 volunteers comprising of TSAF, Tata Steel & TCE collected the strewn garbage. More than 60 bags were filled which amounted to 400kgs.
 
  Painting competition Tata Consulting Engineers  |  Jamshedpur
 
School students of Jamshedpur High School were asked to take part in a painting competition. There were 14 students in total and the topic given to them was “Digital India”. It was amazing to watch the paintings of the students and how far their imaginations went.
 
  Quiz competition Tata Consulting Engineers  |  Jamshedpur
 
The volunteers arranged a quiz competition for children of a school. The children enthusiastically participated in it.
 
  Computer literacy programme Tata Consulting Engineers  |  Jamshedpur
 
Students of class 9 & 10 of Jamshedpur High School were brought together by the Head of IT department of Jamshedpur DC who took a two-hour long session, teaching the students basics of computers. It was rather inspiring to see the young minds getting interested in learning more about the modern technologies.
 
  Toys making session Rallis India  |  Dahej
 
Rallis India Limited Dahej Unit organised science toys making session for 50 students of Atali Ashram School. Senior leaders, a science expert and other volunteers helped the students to make different toys and explained the scientific reasons. Students and teacher made more than 15 toys making with simple and common materials like paper, spiral, straw, pencil and magnet.
 
  Health awareness session Titan  |  Delhi
 
The volunteers conducted a health awareness session in Chandni Chowk. They distributed medicines & healthcare instruction cards. After getting the medicines, they were advised about the medicines and diet with their day to day schedule.
 
  Blood donation camp Ginger Hotels  |  Mangalore
 
Around 50 donors took part in a blood donation drive organised in the hotel premises.
 
  Soles for souls Tata Communications  |  Multiple locations
 
Tata Communications’ volunteers at Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru & Kochi got a chance to interact with children from the streets and orphanages, and at the same time painted their imagination and dreams on white canvas shoes. It was great fun for volunteers to engage with children and create some magic on the shoes. These shoes were later given to the children.
 
  Wheels for dreams Tata Communications  |  Multiple locations
 
Volunteers from Tata Communications took on the challenge to assemble wheel chairs for people with disabilities and managed to make a small difference to their lives. 59 wheel chairs were assembled by volunteers from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
 
  School painting Tata Communications  |  Multiple locations
 
To make the learning environment of the schools conducive to delivering quality education to all, volunteers from Tata Communications picked up brushes and paints to design the walls of the government schools with colors and educational material. Volunteers created some wonderful artwork, giving a soul to the school premises. They also got an opportunity to interact with students from the schools. 1500 volunteers painted 25 schools across Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Bhopal and Bengaluru.
 
  Visit to an orphanage Tata Motors  |  Lucknow
 
Prolife Department of Tata Motors Lucknow visited the Government Orphanage.They collected money to help the orphanage procure fans, books, stationery, toys and confectionery items for the kids. The team of volunteers ensured that their contribution was not limited to the funds, so they spent several hours playing games with the kids and teaching them new concepts of science and technology
 
  Visit to a zoo Tata Metaliks  |  Kharagpur
 
The volunteers organized a visit to the Jhargram Zoo for students of two primary schools (Maheshpur & Amba). Students enjoyed & learnt many interesting facts about the animal kingdom.
 
  Safety awareness session Tata Motors  |  Lucknow
 
The volunteers conducted an awareness session on safety for the school kids of Govt Primary Schools in Villages. Led by the Safety Head of Lucknow Tata Motors, a team of volunteers organized a drawing competition for the students motivating them to pain their ideas about road safety. The competition was followed by detailed counselling of each student about road safety and domestic safety. The volunteers educated the students about the various precautions to be taken on roads and otherwise for their personal safety. Students were also encouraged to inspire their parents and family members to use helmets while driving bikes and to avoid using mobile phones while on the roads.
 
  Visit to a community health care centre Tata Chemicals  |  Babrala
 
A team of 7 volunteers visited a Community Health Centre – OPD in the village house area Tata Chemicals Limited – Babrala - Distt. Sambhal UP. All volunteers supported in patient’s registration and examination, medicines distribution & counselling.
 
  Visit to a community animal healthcare centre Tata Chemicals  |  Babrala
 
A team of 14 volunteers visited the Animals Health Centre – OPD in old STP area Tata Chemicals Limited – Babrala - Distt. Sambhal UP. All volunteers supported in cattle owner’s registration, animal examination, medicines distribution & cattle owners counselling.
 
  Blood donation drive TASEC  |  Gurugram
 
A blood donation camp was organized in the office, wherein employees donated blood for patients in Guru Teg Bahadur Govt. hospital and collected 33 Units of blood.
 
  Plantation drive Ginger Hotels  |  Vapi
 
A plantation drive was organized wherein 16 members planted trees around the hotel area.
 
  Blood donation camp Ginger Hotels  |  Gurugram
 
The team organised a blood donation camp at Ginger Hotel Gurugram in partnership with the Rotary club Gurugram. 25 volunteers donated blood.
 
  Serving cold drinks Ginger Hotels  |  Katra
 
13 volunteers from Ginger Katra took an initiative to serve cold ‘sharbat’ to pilgrims and the public.
 
  Hygiene awareness session Indian Hotels  |  Chandigarh
 
Post the electrical and maintenance work, on day two Taj Chandigarh decided to schedule another visit to the anganwadi in Dhanas where they delivered hygiene lecture to the children and distributed toothpaste to them. Followed the hygiene session, engagement activities with the kids were organized and the team shared piping hot samosa with a juice with the students there.
 
  Drug de-addiction camp Tata Power Delhi Distribution  |  Delhi
 
Volunteers of Tata Power – DDL participated in drug de-addiction camps at various locations in Delhi in association with the NGO partners. Volunteers visited nearby JJ clusters/ Communities to communicate information about activity and mobilised 70 beneficiaries. Beneficiaries were provided medicine and consultation from de-addiction team. Cured beneficiaries also attended the program and shared their first-hand experiences to motivate new beneficiaries into kicking the habit.
 
  Plantation drive Tata Power Delhi Distribution  |  Delhi
 
19 volunteers of Tata Power-DDL in association with Central Reserve Police Force participated in the tree plantation drive for ecological restoration at CRPF camp, Bawana. They planted more than 200 saplings and pledged to conserve environment for a greener planet.
 
  Visit to a centre Tata Power Delhi Distribution  |  Delhi
 
Team of 5 volunteers of Tata Power-DDL visited Sri Krishna Gaushala and contributed by feeding the cows.
 
  Empowerment sessions Tata Power Delhi Distribution  |  Delhi
 
Volunteers of Tata Power-DDL conducted sensitisation sessions for girls and women of the community. Volunteers had conducted recreational activities, session on Empowerment & Motivation and spread awareness of CSR programs urging them to make use of the opportunities in education, skill development through vocational training centres and economic well-being through Self Help Groups initiatives. Discussions and debates on gender equality, girl child education, domestic violence etc. aided by videos prepared by ZMQ took place during the session
 
  Visit to vocational centres Tata Power Delhi Distribution  |  Delhi
 
Volunteers of Tata Power-DDL visited Vocational Training Centres, Delhi. They interacted with the students and conducted session importance of Nutrition and distributed stationery gift items among students at Vocational Training centre. Team spent quality time with beneficiaries of vocational training cum tutorial centre.
 
  Safety awareness session The Tinplate Company of India  |  Jamshedpur
 
A safety and firefighting session was organized by the Security Department of TCIL for the students of Golmuri Utkal Samaj Middle School. The Head (Security Services) along with the other employees of TCIL conducted the session on how to remain safe and secure, both at school and home. The program was followed by the demonstration on the types and uses of fire extinguishers. Students also became aware about the precautions which need to be taken in case of emergency.
 
  Visit to an old age home The Tinplate Company of India  |  Jamshedpur
 
A team of officers from MD’s Office, HRM, IT, Commercial Services and CSR from Tinplate Company of India Ltd. visited an old age home with groceries & food items and spent quality time with the residents. Most shared their experiences & their daily routine - how they practice meditation and get immensely benefitted out of it - how “Bhagwad Gita” Lessons give strength to see the positive side of the life.
 
  Plantation drive Tata Business Support Services  |  Hyderabad
 
Tata BSS Volunteers went to Smart Kennedy School and interacted with the students from 4th Standard to 6th Standard. They had an interactive session with the students on the importance of plantation. The employees also carried posters made by them to create awareness. Moreover over 30 saplings were donated to the school for planting.
 
  Health check-up camp Tata Steel  |  Jamshedpur
 
A team from HRM Noamundi visited Mahudi School and organized health check-up of school children by doctors of Tata Steel, Noamundi. They also had one to one interactions with the children and distributed snacks & sports kit (Football, bat, ball, skipping ropes, etc.).
 
  Hygiene awareness session Tata Steel  |  Joda
 
Team from Joda visited Sri Sai School to deliver a talk on health, hygiene and physical fitness deliberated among the school children. General knowledge quiz was conducted. The team also distributed school stationary.
 
  Road safety awareness Tata Steel  |  Jamshedpur
 
A road safety awareness campaign was undertaken at Beldih triangle by volunteer from Fire, Safety & OHS JDC. Volunteers advised all the commuters to wear helmets and put on the seat belts.
 
  Linen donation drive Ginger Hotels  |  Ahmedabad
 
A group of 19 Volunteers team gathered together with an aim to help people in need with reusable linen & clothes. The activity continued for 4 hours at Blind People’s Association - Ahmedabad.
 
  Career counselling TASEC  |  Gurugram
 
The volunteers spent time with kids associated with The Path Makers to understand their requirement and interest in subjects and guided them to choose the right career path.
 
  Blood donation drive Tata Interactive Systems  |  Mumbai
 
Tata Motors, Mumbai in association with Tata Memorial (Cancer Hospital) had organized a blood donation drive wherein a few employees joined them. Three volunteers of TIS donated 2 units of blood.
 
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