Tata Volunteering Week II : 10 September, 2014

Tree plantation at Rastriya Utkramit Madhya Vidyalaya, Padapahad, Noamundi on 11.09.14 by Mr Debashis Jena(Chief-Noamundi), Mr Awnish Kumar (Head-NIM), Mr K C Das( Head-Administration,OMQ), Mr Braj Binod(Sr Manager-NIM), Mr Deepak S Minz(Sr Manager- Electrical,NIM), Mr Hemang Trivedi(Manager-Maintenance,NIM), Mr Anil along with Mr Shrivastava(Principal) and nearly 100 school children.

Today was a big day for us as our MD Mr K.K.Mishra participated in the sustainability drive in collaboration with Bombay Natural History Society. A team of 20 volunteers made 7 bunds (mini dams) in the streams and planted sapling.

Eco club formation during the TATA Volunteering Week II.

Garbage was piled up for over a week in the area where I reside, on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. Hence I contacted BMC Executive Engineer of the Central Agency responsible for garbage collection. He immediately directed the concerned BMC staff to take action. Thereafter I was in touch with him continually via phone/sms till late that night and also the next morning to check whether the work was completed. Finally the garbage van arrived at the spot on Ganesh Chaturthi day at 11am for garbage clearance. Two truck loads of garbage got collected under my supervision. The work took well over two hours. The area looked clean after the work was finished. Photos attached. It was a fitting welcome for Lord Ganesha idols which were arriving at the same time for installation. Thereafter I saw to it that garbage got cleared each day. I have since observed that the garbage is being cleared thrice daily by BMC till date. Today is the 6th day of Tata Volunteering week.

Program Theme: “ROADSIDE HEROES – Unlocking the Real Side” Charity begins at home……as quoted by Mother Teresa……with a belief in this Quote…We at "TATA Consulting Engineers – Bangalore", marched ahead to start the TATA Engage Volunteering activity at our Office Premise, Bangalore. Using TATA Engage as a ‘Key’, we unlocked the “Real Side of Roadside Heroes” …… the Construction Workers working for road construction. We found, these Construction Workers including, men, women and children, who are at present working for a road construction beside our office premise are deprived of proper clothing and need smile at a go. The Program was intended to give human touch to these Roadside Heroes. It involved spending some time with them, providing lunch to the Workers, their family members, as well as distributing chocolates & pullovers for kids; and sarees for women. The activity ingrained many beautiful feelings like value for love, family, respect for food and being happy in whatever one has……..along with a sense of self respect of being a "Roadside Hero".

Visit to SOFOSH by TCS Maitee, Pune SOFOSH ( Society Of Friends of Sasoon Hospital) is a charitable organisation started by friends of Sasoon hospital. We spent sometime with the children who were involved in a leisurely activity. The kids craved to sit on our laps. All the kids wanted individual and undivided attention from us. At lunch, they were given chapathi, sabzi and chutney to eat. The younger children were fed. Luckily, we got a chance to see an adoption ceremony of a child by a family. After all the adoption formalities are complete, the child was handed over to the family by a small ceremony. All the family members were in tears when the staff blessed the child.

Tata Volunteer Week II was a great opportunity for people from different teams and expertise to come together soil their hands and bring change in the society around us. On the weekend of September 6th and 7th , 60 spirited Elxsians from Bangalore along with their family members celebrated the joy of sharing! Tata Elxsi Volunteers planted 200 saplings at the BWSSB open land at J.K Doddi, promising to increase the green cover. On September 6th, the volunteers from Tata Elxsi organized an excursion visit to Planetarium in Bangalore. 20 little shining stars of Makkala Jeevodaya enjoyed their travel in Universe at the Jawahalal Nehru Planetarium on September 6th. On September 7th, Radhika K from Tata Elxsi organized fun filled music workshop for the tiny angels of Makkala Jeevodaya. On September 7th, Tata Elxsi volunteers organized and conducted various workshops to channelize the creative energies of the children. There were 64 girls and 20 boys who were part of this day long fun filled creative sessions. There were three main workshops organized namely, • Origami Workshop • Photography Workshop • Dance Workshop Introductory workshop on Design was conducted by the IDE team of Tata Elxsi, by Mr.Satsh , Ms.Devika and Ms. Sucharitha on September 6th. 45 students pursuing their class 11th and 12th gave a curious thought to explore career options in design.

On occasion TATA Volunteering Week successfully organised blood donation camp, Education Health awareness program for children at school, visited old age home spent time with old age people. Thanks for THCM Dharwad volunteers for actively participated in these events.

team of volunteers from Vivanta by Taj Aurangabad visited Baal Kalyan / Remand Home(NGO) at Aurangabad on September 10, 2014. NGO accomodates 58 children at this facility. These children come from various background and different part of the state. Volunteers basically focused their knowledge sharing on children's future and their wellbeing. A brief session was on carrer counselling & guidance, importance of hygiene & cleanliness and responsibilties of a main stream citizen. These sessions followed by snacks distribution carried with them by volunteers. At the end, all childrens have thanked us for being there and all volunteers were felling proud for their contributions to the needy children

Villagers of Krishna Nagar in awareness camp

National Nutrition Week – 2014 was celebrated as a part of the TATA Volunteering Week – II. It was celebrated on Wednesday, 10 September, 2014. TATA Power was collaborating with Women and Child welfare under the Government scheme of Anganwadi. Around 120 women gathered at program venue i.e. TPCDT training Hall, Male (Mulshi). During this program respected following dignitaries were present at the event. 1. Dr. Vranda Kulkarni, Shrudhya Health Foundation, Paud- Pune 2. Ms. Puspa Nade, Chief Functionary- Swaroop Wardhinee (NGO-Pune) 3. Mr. Dharuman Armugam Sanjay- Head Work- Dongarwadi, Bhira Division 4. Ms. Mungle, Supervisor- Women & Child Development Dept. Govt. Of Maharashtra 5. Mr. Vithal Satpute, Mr. Mohite and Mr. Shantanu from TATA Power Introduction: National Nutrition Awareness Program was organized on 10th, September-2014 by Tata Power Company Limited at Male (Mulshi) village in collaboration with Integrated Child Development Scheme Project- Mulshi. The theme of this year’s Poshak Aahar, Desh ka Aahar. On this occasion which was chaired by the Mr. Dharuman Armugam, Dongarwadi Head Work In charge of TATA Power, Bhira. and Ms. Puspa Nade Chief Functionary of Swaroop Wardhinee (NGO)- Pune. Dr. Vrianda Kulkarni presented here power point presentation. She spoke about Women’s Health, Nutrition and Balanced food, Function and Importance of Nutrition and Balanced food. Her aim was to give these inputs to Anganwadi worker such that they can deliver their learning to the community. Mrs. Puspa Nade, Chief Functionary of Swaroop Vardhini Pune spoke about Women Empowerment and Women Strength. How education plays vital role in women’s life. She said, “Ek Ladka Sikhta hai to Ek Pariwar Sikhata hai aur Ek Ladki Sikhti hai to Doh Pariwar Shikhata hai”. She also appreciated an enrich knowledge of women and their skill of teaching, means a teacher with in herself. Mr. Dilip Kawade, Group Leader CSR TATA Power spoke about Malnutrition, its cause and symptoms, Malnutrition as a disease. Last but not the least he told us, “Nutritious and balanced diet is the only way to keep Malnutrition away”. Mr. Dharuman, Group Leader TATA Power Bhira spoke about Environmental Awareness Campaign and gave open invitation to the participants to join this noble work. He also spoke about Safe and Sustain Environment, Safe Tourisim and Plastic Pollution. He ended his speech by a statement – “Nari Shakti hi Badi Shakti hai” Observation & Learning It is one day programmes which was well organised. Participants got opportunity to listen guests who are from diverse backgrounds like Medicine, Social Work, CSR, and Engineering. It was an enriching and informative session. Participants were active listener and learner. One of the Aganwadi participant said, “Mai gaon me Mahilao ko ab aese hi samjhaungi”. Nursing student shared her feelings that, “Hum ye sab nursing course me padh rahe hai aur hume sunke kafi sikhane ko mila”.

Harmony Cultural Club of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited organised Walkathon for sensitizing common masses on morning of September 10th‘ 2014. Around 174 TPDDL & business associate employees participated in Walkathon carrying placards and banners on energy conservation, electrical safety and tree plantation. A stretch of nearly 4 kms. was covered by volunteers covering residential areas. Senior leadership team of TPDDL also took part in the drive and encouraged the volunteers.

Save the Environment - Lake Cleaning

Rallis Akola volunteers spreading awareness about Road Safety through street play.

Blood Donation Registration