Tata Volunteering Week 12 Volume No. 13   
 
  Cyber security awareness session Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers of Tata Power-DDL organised an interactive session on IT and Cyber security at the vocational training centres in Jahangirpuri and Lal Bagh, Delhi. The session was conducted through presentations, fun games and quiz competition on IT application and Cyber security. Volunteers and beneficiaries whole- heartedly and enthusiastically participated in the activity and pledged not to do any cybercrime.
 
  Safety awareness session Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers of safety and operations department of Tata Power-DDL organised a safety awareness session at vocational training centers in Mangol puri and Sultanpuri, Delhi. Volunteers conducted a theme based awareness session on safety norms for the beneficiaries. They also provided the demonstration on usage of fire extinguisher and general information on fire extinguishers. Volunteers and beneficiaries enthusiastically participated in the activity and pledged to implement safety instructions in their lives.
 
  Session on ethics Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers from the Ethics department of Tata Power-DDL organised an session at vocational training centers in Badli, Delhi. They conducted an awareness session on importance of moral values and ethics in professional and personal life. Volunteers and beneficiaries have pledged to implement these values in their daily life.
 
  Plantation drive Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers of zonal office of Alipur and Social Innovation Group of Tata Power-DDL conducted a plantation drive at a Child Care Institute, Alipur, Delhi. Volunteers along with the staff members of Child Care Institute planted saplings. Volunteers also interacted with the children and staff members of Child Care Institute and share the importance of various types of saplings.
 
  Awareness rally on NO plastic Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers of Rangeela Cultural Club of Tata Power-DDL organised a Awareness Rally at Netaji Subhash Palace, Delhi. A march to raise awareness have conducted in the neighbourhood to generate awareness on reduction of plastic usage and climate change and motivate beneficiaries to seek changes through various initiatives run by Tata Power-DDL in their neighbourhood.
 
  Fire safety session Coastal Gujarat Power   |   Mundra
 
The volunteers from Coastal Gujarat Power Limited (Tata Power) organised fire, emergency and earthquake preparedness training program for two Government School. The volunteers from fire services has also joined during the training cum field live demonstration program. The students were also shown video clips on the subject. The curious and enthusiastic students asked several relevant questions which were very soundly responded by the Volunteers.
 
  Sports day celebration Rallis India   |   Mumbai
 
A team of Rallis volunteers spent 3 time playing various games like cricket, kabaddi, Kho Kho with the students of Z P School Barvai and recollected memories of their childhood.
 
  Kid’s Carnival Tata Steel Process and Distribution   |   Kolkata
 
TSPDL celebrated its Flagship Event- Kids' Carnival with the children of two organizations - Udbhas and Jhamapukur Sri Sri Ramakrishna Sangha. The event was planned for the whole day and was held in the ground near Rabindra Sarobar Stadium, Kolkata. MD, Mr. Abraham G Stephanos and, VP, Operations & sales, Mr Om Prakash inaugurated the event with their inspiring address to all the children. Various sports events were organised for the children. At last, the day long program concluded with serving sumptuous lunch to all the children.
 
  Medical camp Tata Advanced Systems   |   Hyderabad
 
A medical camp was organized at Adibatla village where the vilagers received free consultation of specialist - General Physician, Orthopedic, Dental & Gynecologist and distribution of medicines as prescribed. Total 168 citizens availed the services of specialist.
 
  Visit to an old age home Tata Advanced Systems   |   Hyderabad
 
Visit to an Old Age Home at Ibrahimpatnam was organized along with 120 children from 3 orphanages and 1 Blind School. Children performed cultural activities like singing, dance and mimicry for the elders. Elders also narrated stories and sang songs for the children. Tree plantation was also carried out by children at the old age home.
 
  Medical Camp Tata Advanced Systems   |   Hyderabad
 
Medical Camp was organized for the elderly at a Old Age Home along with children from the orphanage. The residents were given free consultation of specialist - Paediatrician & General Physician and distribution of Medicines as prescribed. Total 40 Elderly & 78 Children availed the services of specialist.
 
  Session on women safety Tata Advanced Systems   |   Hyderabad
 
A session on women safety, cyber crime, motivation & Swachhata Hi Seva campaign was conducted at the Government Women's Polytechnic College, Badangpet. SHE teams from Hyderabad Police Commissionerate also supported the activity.
 
  Cleanliness drive Ginger Hotels   |   Chennai
 
Ginger Hotels volunteers conducted a cleanliness drive under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2019 campaign.
 
  Cleanliness drive Tata Steel   |   Jamshedpur
 
A team of volunteers undertook a cleanliness drive and cleaned the river at the Ganga Ghat in Jamshedpur. They cleaned the ghat area littered with plastics, religious leftovers and other non-degradable wastes.
 
  Sports day celebration Tata Steel   |   Jamshedpur
 
Employees from tubes division of Tata Steel visited the primary school at Tulsi Chabi. They donated fiber chair, sports kit for badminton, cricket and football. They also organized a sports event for the children.
 
  Interactive session Tata Steel   |   West Bokaro
 
A team of Tata Steel employees visited St. Robert's High School, West Bokaro and had a motivating and interactive session with the Birhore tribe students.
 
  Food distribution Ginger Hotels   |   Chennai
 
Volunteers from Ginger Hotel Chennai Vadapalani distributed food to the needy at Vadapalani area. Around 32 hotel staff and family members took part in this activity.
 
  Plantation drive Tata Consulting Engineers   |   Jamshedpur
 
TCE volunteers conducted an educative session on importance of trees for the students of Kabiria Urdu School, Dhaktidih, Jamshedpur. The students were explained that trees are vital, they give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world's wildlife. Tree plantation was done by the students. TCE volunteers requested the teaching staff to motivate the students for taking care of the planted trees.
 
  Voter awareness session Ginger Hotels   |   Chennai
 
26 team members of Ginger Hotel Chennai Vadapalani created an awareness about how important voting is for the nation. They took this rally in Thirunagar, MMDA, Vadapalani residential areas and SIMS hospital area.
 
  Drawing competition Tata Motors   |   Kolkatta
 
Volunteers conducted a drawing activity with the children at the Kolkata office. This was organized with the help of Child In Need Institute. The Children enjoyed this activity and interacted well with the employees.
 
  Blood donation drive Ginger Hotels   |   Ahmedabad
 
Volunteers from Ginger Vastrapur Ahmedabad actively participated in blood donation camp at Ginger Ahmedabad in collaboration with 'Prathama Blood Centre'.
 
  Visit to an orphanage Tata Consulting Engineers   |   Kolkata
 
Kolkata volunteers visited St. Jude India Child Care Centres which provides a home away from home for children undergoing cancer treatment. These children, accompanied by their parents, come from small villages and distant towns where medical treatment for cancer is not available. Total 9 Volunteers and 35 NOS Children of that organization participated in this program.
 
  Drawing competition Tata Motors   |   Delhi
 
The volunteers conducted a drawing activity with the children at the Delhi. This was organized with the help of Youth for Sewa NGO. The Children enjoyed this activity and interacted well with the employees.
 
  Cleanliness drive Tata Coffee   |   Theni
 
Plastic cleaning drive was organised by the volunteers at Vaigai Dam and created awareness among the public about single use plastic ban.
 
  Dental check-up The Tinplate Company of India   |   Jamshedpur
 
A Dental check-up was organized by the Volunteers of TCIL for the students of Tinplate Muslim Middle School. Dr. Bishes Das, Dental Surgeon from Jamshedpur examined all students. Dental health conditions of 60 students were captured and children having severe dental problem were advised to take the preventive measures and necessary precautions.
 
  Pani Panchyat Tata Communications   |   Pune
 
India is facing an acute water crisis right now, with over 600 million people unable to find water for their daily needs. This includes farmers who have to feed a population that is 1 billion strong. 175 volunteers from Tata Communications Pune office partaken with Pani Panchayat, a voluntary group of farmers engaged in the collective management of surface water and groundwater. During the event volunteers took part in organic farming, building of check dams, plantation activities and interact with the local community to understand their way of living.
 
  Conservation at Tata biodiversity park Tata Communications   |   Pune
 
Tata Power has been dedicatedly working towards the ecological development and conservation of natural resources in and around Tata Power's hydro plant at Walwhan dam in Lonavala. Their mahseer fish conservation programme has offered a lifeline to the endangered species and has substantially increased their numbers. 55 volunteers from Tata Communications Pune office engaged in tree plantation, worked in the hatchery and also attended an awareness session on conservation and biodiversity.
 
  Saras Baug pond cleaning and restoration Tata Consulting Engineers   |   Pune
 
TCE Pune office and construction site teams volunteered to do restoration work at Saras Baug, an iconic site of Pune. Volunteers helped in the ecological restoration of the pond by removing a tonne of waste which included plastics (50 kgs), weeds, pistia (water lettuce) and other garbage thrown in the pond. They also helped in creating habitats/landing spots for birds, turtles and fishes.
 
  Drawing competition Tata Consulting Engineers   |   Pune
 
Volunteers visited a labor camp and organized a drawing competition. The theme for the drawing competition was 'My favourite festival'. There was a small interactive session with the kids on the same topic. Volunteers helped the children in making diyas out of paper.
 
  Blood donation drive Tata Power Solar Systems   |   Bangalore
 
A blood donation drive was conducted by Tata Power Solar Systems which was enthusiastic participation from the employees.
 
  Awareness on road safety Ginger Hotels   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers of Ginger Hotels conducted a road safety awareness session.
 
  Cyber security awareness session Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers of Tata Power-DDL organised an interactive session on IT and Cyber security at the vocational training centre in Badli, Delhi. The session was conducted through presentations, fun games and quiz competition on IT application and Cyber security. Volunteers and beneficiaries whole-heartedly and enthusiastically participated in the activity and pledged not to do any cybercrime.
 
  Safety Session Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers of safety and operations department of Tata Power-DDL organised a safety awareness session at vocational training centers in Bawana and Narela, Delhi. Volunteers conducted a theme based awareness session on safety norms for the beneficiaries. They also provided the demonstration on usage of fire extinguisher and general information on fire extinguishers. Volunteers and beneficiaries enthusiastically participated in the activity and pledged to implement safety instructions in their lives.
 
  Visit to Samman Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers from Commercial department of Tata Power-DDL have organised an activity at Model Town, Delhi for Old age people. Volunteers have organised an Yoga Session for Old age people, wherein they all participated in the yoga activity. Volunteers from medical team have conducted session on health and nutrition for old age people. Also, LED Bulbs have been distributed among old age people to promote the conservation of Energy.
 
  Supporting SHGs Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Volunteers of Tata Power-DDL organised an activity to promote the products of Self Help Group. Volunteers have set-up the stall of Self Help Groups and motivate people to use the SHGs Products. Volunteers facilitated the activity and also helped the beneficiaries to know the marketing skills and techniques.
 
  Mentor-Mentee program Tata Power Delhi Distribution   |   Delhi
 
Employees from senior leadership team from various department of Tata Power-DDL organised an activity at Industrial training institute, Jahangirpuri and Dheerpur, Delhi under Tata Volunteering Week 12. Volunteers conducted a mentoring session with students of electrical trade of Industrial training institutes. They helped them to choose better career option, work on soft skills and importance of technical skills in life. Volunteers and beneficiaries enthusiastically participated in the activity and pledged to implement safety instructions in their lives.
 
  Visit to home for the aged Ginger Hotels   |   Mysore
 
The Volunteers from Team Ginger Mysore visited "Home for the Aged -Little Sisters of the Poor". They spent time with residents and spread joy for a little while in their lives.
 
  Cleanliness drive Ginger Hotels   |   Tirupur
 
A special cleanliness drive was carried out on 21st September where the associates clean one of the public park in Tirupur. Associates were given handy tips to keep their surroundings clean.
 
  Plantation drive Ginger Hotels   |   Tirupur
 
Ginger hotel Tirupur team undertook a plantation drive.
 
  Visit to Old Age Home Indian Hotels   |   Bekal
 
Volunteers visited the old age home and spent time interacting with the residents.
 
  Visit to School of Hope Tata Pigments   |   Jamshedpur
 
Officials from The Tata Pigments Ltd led by Mr. Shubhenjit Chaudhuri, Managing Director, Mr. V. Natarajan, AGM(Corporate Service and Compliance Ofiicer) and Company Secretary, Mr. Rajesh James. Chief Human Resource Officer, along with other officers and staff from cross section of departments today made a visit to School of Hope and interacted with the special children and their parents. They were taken around by a member of the Managing Committee of School of Hope.
 
  Making paper bags Tata Pigments   |   Jamshedpur
 
Volunteers visited the National school of blind to spend time with the volunteers and conduct fun activities.
 
  Cleanliness drive Amagamated Plantations   |   Noweranuddy
 
Volunteers conducted a cleanliness drive and collected 40 kgs of plastic waste.
 
  Health camp Amalgamated Plantations   |   Chubwa TE
 
Volunteers from Chubwa tea estate conducted a health camp.
 
  *This update covers only some of the activities undertaken by companies.
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