SNS Foundation’s partnership with NABARD on the Livelihood Entrepreneurship Development Programme (LEDP) took a strong step forward with the inauguration of a retail outlet in the main market of Dewas. This is an opportunity for women trained under LEDP to increase the visibility of their products, mainly handicrafts and soft furnishings, and thus enhance their income.
Author: Group Communications
Training Programme at Village Rohile
To promote income generation opportunities for women in Rohile village, a two-day training programme was organised through BOSCH Foundation in which 20 women were taught how to stitch godharis (lightweight quilts). This is part of SNSF’s initiative to develop Rohile, near Nashik, as a model village.
Second Investor Summit of Udham Singh Nagar District
At this summit, held at Radisson Hotel, Pantnagar, SNSF Rudrapur and Dana Anand India Private Limited were recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation for their CSR activities in the government schools of Rudrapur city. The Uttarkhand State Chief Minister Mr. Trivendra Singh Rawat presented the certificate to Ms. Vijaya Sundararajan, SNSF location manager, and Ms. Rubi Borah, Head HR, SIPL (North).
Program ABLE Workshop
The SNSF team involved in Program ABLE (Ability Based Livelihood Empowerment), an initiative of the American India Foundation (AIF), conducted a workshop at Hotel Oberoi, New Delhi, and SRS Logicare (manpower provider to Reliance warehouses) to sensitize the teams there on how to integrate persons with disabilities (PwDs) into the workplace. SNSF ABLE alumni are already working in these two organizations.
Bhoomi Pujan at Chalkewadi
A major initiative of SNSF is developing Chalkewadi, near Satara, as a model village. Key functionaries from the local administration, including Mr Sanjay Dhamal (Block Development Officer, Satara), attended the Bhoomi Pujan. It was Mr Dhamal’s first visit to Chalkewadi, and he discussed how the community could make their village a part of the final list being considered for development as a Smart Gram.
Vertical & Horizontal Lifeline Training at Dana Anand India, Satara Plant
The maintenance team at Dana Anand India’s Satara Plant participated in the Vertical & Horizontal Lifeline Training course conducted by the external faculty, Success Udyog. Such courses provide updated instructions and guidelines on safety to be followed by the maintenance team within the plants
ANAND Group supports higher education
The ANAND Group believes that employees are it’s biggest assets. Hence it has always supported education and learning of its employees through various platforms. Rushikesh Kubde and Dhanshri Khot from Dana Anand India, Chakan Plant have successfully completed their B-Tech diplomas. They received appreciation from their Production Head and Plant HR Head for this achievement.
Vaccination Camp at Gabriel India, Khandsa
ANAND Group India, Gurugram Hub, organised a COVID-19 Vaccination Camp on 16th April 2021. Almost 50 members, including employees, contractual workers, and their families, were vaccinated. This vaccination drive is a giant step towards ensuring a healthy workforce in the plant and to also emphasise the important role vaccine plays in fighting the pandemic.
“SAFAI BHI, DAWAI BHI, KADAI BHI, JEETENGE CORONA SE LADAI BHI”
ANAND CY Myutec Automotive (ACYM) digitally launches its Quality Circle Projects for Shop Floor Engineers
ACYM digitally launched its Quality Circle projects on 29th June 2020 to inculcate the culture of problem solving among its Shop Floor Engineers. The projects were reviewed by Mr. Himadri Shekhar Mukherjee, Vice President, Group Quality, ANAND, and Mr. R.K. Jain, COO & Senior Vice President, ACYM. This drive will not only lead to a reduction in COPQ but will also educate the engineers about the advantages of a systematic approach to problem solving in creating world-class quality standards.
Joyson ANAND Abhishek Safety Systems (JAAI) celebrates its name change
On 17th August 2020, all JAAI plants formally celebrated its name change. Activities included unveiling of the new board, cake cutting as well as a special lunch for all the employees. To make the day memorable, a tree plantation drive was initiated. HR policies for all JAAI plants were finalised and set in motion.