Visit to a school Tata Motors  |  Jamshedpur
 
Volunteers from Central Planning team visited the Ram Krishna Mission school. They interacted with the teachers and children. They explained the importance of sports for physical and mental growth of an individual. They also participated in a football match.
 
  Computer literacy programme Tata Consulting Engineers  |  Delhi
 
Volunteers from Tata Consulting Engineers, Delhi Delivery Centre continued the computer literacy training programme. Two more classes were conducted last week. The program is going on well and this volunteering event is expected to help the students of Yashoda Public School, Noida.
 
  Competency building session JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
Volunteers from JUSCO, Environment & CSR dept. organized a Competency Building session at Chota Talsa Village Library. The session consisted of talks about career counseling, stress management and personality development. At the end of the session volunteers distributed various subjective and competitive exam books. The students seemed really pleased and promised to use the books wisely, and work hard towards accomplishing their goals.
 
  Cleanliness drive Tata Chemicals  |  Mithapur
 
As part of "Clean Mithapur" drive a cleanliness drive was organised at Junior Officers' colony to clean-up the parks and roadsides. Around 80 volunteers including TCL employees, family members and retired employees volunteered for the same. Volunteers also helped apply lime paint on tree trunks to keep off termites. The purpose of the program was to create awareness on cleanliness and spruce up the place for the Navratri festival.
 
  Swachh awareness session JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, Billing & CR and Safety dept. volunteers organized a Swachh Awareness Sessions at a school UMS Uttamdih, Ghamaria. The volunteers talked about the objectives of Bal Swachhata Abhiyan, and personal health & hygiene rules. At the end of the session all pledged to remain committed towards cleanliness. An Essay, slogan and drawing competition was also held and the winners were distributed prizes.
 
  Composting drive Tata Chemicals  |  Mithapur
 
The Mithapur wilderness faces a chronic problem of spread of an exotic weed (Prosopis juliflora) which is not conducive for the ecosystems here. Much of the new growth of this weed is spread by Neelgai which feeds of the seedpods and help in seed dispersal through its droppings. TCL volunteers have been helping collect Neelgai droppings and other organic wastes from the wilderness and the same is used for production of organic manure through composting. The manure so produced is used for development of grasslands for rehabilitation of coastal sand dunes and development of habitat for the endangered Houbara bustard and other grassland birds. More than 30 volunteers including employees, family members and retired employees volunteered for compost bed preparation and manure harvesting work.
 
  Plantation drive Ginger Hotels  |  Indore
 
A team of 21 members organized a plantation drive near hotel premises to keep the environment green.
 
  Cleanliness drive Tata Sponge Iron  |  Bileipada
 
A group of 14 volunteers including company employees & family members joined hands to conducted a cleanliness campaign at the 2 ATMs as well as SBI premises near the company township. Volunteers collected the trash and disposed them safely to help keep the place neat and tidy for bank users. Several members of the public lent a helping hand in the campaign.
 
  Cleanliness drive Ginger Hotels  |  Jamshedpur
 
A team of 24 members conducted a cleanliness drive as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in the periphery area of hotel premises. All the employees were briefed about cleanliness and hygiene. They took an oath to continue the mission of cleanliness.
 
  Plantation drive Ginger Hotels  |  Delhi
 
Ginger East Delhi Team organized a plantation drive. A total of 20 volunteers participated and planted trees near the hotel area.
 
  Plantation drive JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, PSD dept. Volunteers organized a Plantation drive at Dungani Middle School. Our team along with the students planted seasonal fruit trees and flowers to beautify the school. The team also enlightened the students about how to save the environment by planting trees.
 
  Swachh & safety awareness JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, EPC and DE & TP Volunteers organized a Swachh & Safety Awareness Session at CDQ Site for labours and distributed sweets. During this session, they talked about personal health & hygiene rules, road safety, and use of helmets, gloves and goggles in the work premises.
 
  Eve-teasing awareness JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, Procurement dept. volunteers joined hands to visit the students of a Primary School at Lalbhatta. The volunteers had organized an awareness session on Eve-teasing and showed relevant videos, also advised the children to always confront their elders. Moreover, the team discussed about personal health and importance of cleanliness.
 
  Distribution of sports material JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, Procurement dept. volunteers joined hands to visit the students of a Primary School at Lalbhatta. The team gave away study material and indoor game sets, like crayons, drawing books, skipping ropes, carom Board, tennis ball etc. to encourage children to play all kinds of sports and games. Volunteers also spent quality time with these children which brought smiles on their faces.
 
  Visit to a community animal health centre Tata Chemicals  |  Babrala
 
A team of 15 volunteers visited the Animals Health Centre – OPD at old STP area. All volunteers supported in registering cattle owners, examining animals, distributing medicines & counselling cattle owners.
 
  Visit to an orphanage Tata Projects  |  Thane
 
A Team of 28 volunteers from Tata Projects - Serein Project Site, visited ‘Vivekananda Balashram- Yeoor’’ at Thane -Mumbai. Volunteers interacted with the children and organized a health check-up for them. They distributed bed sheets and first aid kits. They also conducted Drawing/Housie competitions. Prizes were disturbed to the students who participated in the games.
 
  Visit to a school Tata Projects  |  Secunderabad
 
A team 38 volunteers from Tata Projects organised a visit to a blind school located at Begumpet, Secunderabad. The volunteers interacted with the children and served fruits. The VP & Head - Construction & Environment participated in the event and distributed sweets to the children.
 
  Cancer screening camp Tata Projects  |  Hyderabad
 
A team of 16 volunteers participated in a cancer screening camp organised by Grace Foundation through LIC for the rural community to screen cancer and provide treatment. The volunteers were involved in the enrolment for the cancer screening during the program at Jeedimetla. The volunteers spent time with the community and explained the importance of good health. The check-up has been carried out by the team of doctors & medicines were given to those who required the treatment.
 
  Study sessions for children Tata Projects  |  Hyderabad
 
A team of 4 volunteers from Tata projects conducted special classes for children adopted under Affirmative Action. The main purpose of conducting special classes is to increase the quality of education and improving their percentage of marks, building confidence for continuing higher education and to increase in the admissions of the students inspired to go for higher studies.
 
  Football tournament for students The Tinplate Company of India  |  Jamshedpur
 
Volunteers (mostly retired employees of TCIL) organized a football tournament for students of village remedial centres. 24 teams comprising of 170 players from the nearby villages participated in the tournament. The players from these remote areas showcased their talent. Deewana Sporting Club became the champion and MBM Club were the runners-up of the tournament.
 
  Linen donation Ginger Hotels  |  Ahmedabad
 
A team of volunteers visited a nearby community and donated linen to them. They appreciated the gesture.
 
  Plantation drive Tata Steel  |  Jharia
 
With a vision to provide better environment to our community, a green initiative of tree plantation was taken by Tata Steel and the HRM volunteers planted trees at Sparsh Centre, Jamadoba to beautify the centre. The volunteers explained the benefits of tree plantation to nearby residents.
 
  Visit to a school Tata Steel  |  Delhi
 
A team of volunteers from Delhi Sales Office visited Pehchaan, a street school in a slum area. They conducted a needs assessment and interacted with the students.
 
  Plantation drive Tata Steel  |  Jamshedpur
 
A team organised a plantation drive at the primary school in Baredih. The aim of event was to create awareness in students about environment and encourage them to plant saplings which can be good for the planet. The volunteers also interacted with the students and distributed chocolates and other gifts to the students.
 
  Cleanliness drive Tata Steel  |  Joda & Sukinda
 
Volunteer group from MN Mines Malda and Sukinda Chromite Mine organised a cleanliness drive and awareness programs for the community near Hanuman Mandir and local market area. The volunteers made people aware of the importance of cleanliness amongst residents to practice healthy sanitation.
 
  Tutoring session for children JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO, PSD dept. Volunteers visited Dungani Middle School and conducted English and Maths tutoring sessions based on the school curriculum, for class VI - VIII std. students. At the end of all classes they also conducted Q&A and doubt clearing sessions.
 
  Visit to a non-profit Tata Steel  |  Jamshedpur
 
The volunteers from BPE operation visited CHIC and interacted with the parents and children with hearing impairment. The team also distributed a water filter and a table fan for the students.
 
  Blood donation camp Tata Steel  |  Kalinganagar
 
Corporate Services TSK, Procurement department along with Plant Medical organized a blood donation camp at Medica TS Hospital. Along with the Tata Steel officers, few major stakeholders of TSK also participated in the occasion. 127 volunteers donated blood.
 
  Safety awareness session JUSCO  |  Jamshedpur
 
JUSCO Billing & CR and Safety dept. volunteers organized a Safety Awareness Session at a school UMS Uttamdih, Ghamaria. The students were shown a visual presentation on ‘Road Safety’ and volunteers also spoke about, home safety which included LPG Safety and other measures. Moreover, an interactive session was conducted at the end related to safety, which added to the fun.
 
  Rangoli competition The Tinplate Company of India  |  Jamshedpur
 
A Rangoli competition was organized for the community girls pursuing vocational courses at Aastha Community Development Centre. The motive of the program was to involve the students in a different activity apart from their course material where they can enjoy and showcase their talent.
 
  Cleanliness drive Ginger Hotels  |  Jaipur
 
The team from Ginger Jaipur conducted a cleanliness drive in areas near the hotel premises as a part of the Swachh Bharat.
 
  Blood donation camp Ginger Hotels  |  Vapi
 
A blood donation camp was organized wherein a total of 22 members donated blood from various departments of the hotel.
 
  Cleanliness drive Ginger Hotels  |  Goa
 
21 members of Ginger Goa participated in a cleanliness drive around the hotel’s surrounding locality. The volunteers spread awareness of cleanliness amongst public too.
 
  *This update covers only some of the activities undertaken by companies.
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