Tata Volunteering Week 17 Volume No. 06   
 
  Quiz Competition for Students Rallis India Ltd  
 
Volunteers from RIL organized a quiz competition for the 9th grade students of a higher secondary school in Jitali. This 3-rounder quiz was based on a questionnaire prepared by the volunteers. The quiz engaged over 180 students including those who supported their classmates as they battled the quiz, The aim of the session was to create awareness about general knowledge amongst students.
 
  Health & Nutrition Awareness for Young Girls Rallis India Ltd   
 
RIL volunteers organized a health and nutrition awareness program for the 7th & 8th grade students of a primary girls school in Dahej. Dr. Poonam Shah a subject expert conducted this session where over 60 girls participated and benefitted from the session.
 
  Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Rallis India Ltd   
 
The RIL volunteers organized a Menstrual Hygiene Awareness session for girls from 6th to 8th grade of a primary school in Luwara. Dr. Poonam Shah a subject expert conducted the session and interacted with these young girls educating them on topics related to menstruation.
 
  Cleaning Watershed Site Rallis India Ltd   
 
A group of volunteers of RIL, organized a cleanliness drive of a watershed site at Songaon. The purpose of this drive was to clean the watershed and make it available for storing fresh water that flows from the nearby water streams. This activity will help prepare the site in advance to harvest the rain water. The volunteers spent a complete day in cleaning the site.
 
  Session on English Communication Skills Rallis India Ltd
 
Volunteers from RIL along with the english teacher of KVS High School, Lote conducted a session on english grammar and communication. Over 40 students from 7th & 8th grade attended the session and were taught several tactics of grammar, word formation, correct pronunciations and more. The students enjoyed the session and interacted confidently with the volunteers and cleared their doubts.
 
  Visit to an Orphanage Tata Advanced Systems, Ltd   
 
Group of volunteers from TASL visited the Emmanuel Charitable Orphanage to spend the day with the kids residing in the orphanage. They played games and distributed essential items for daily use. The fun-filled day not only brought joy to the kids but also to the volunteers, who went back home with filled hearts.
 
  Medical Camp for the Community Tata Advanced Systems, Ltd   
 
The TASL volunteers organized a 1-day medical camp for the locals of the Nadergul village. Over 150 beneficiaries accessed the services of a general physician, orthopedician and a gynaecologist. They were also provided with free medicines. The camp was very well organized and proved to be highly beneficial for the locals.
 
  Awareness on Child Rights & Menstrual Hygiene Tata Advanced Systems, Ltd   
 
TASL volunteers conducted a session for the girls of a government school. The session focused on communicating and educating the students about their rights, abuse of any kind and the measures to report it, general information on menstrual hygiene and more. Over 100 young girls participated in the session and interacted with the volunteers to ask questions regarding the subject. The volunteers also distributed eco-friendly sanitary napkins to all the participants.
 
  Cleanliness Drive Tata Advanced Systems, Ltd   
 
A group of TASL volunteers initiated a cleanliness drive to support the Swachh Bharat mission. They cleaned the nearby areas and collected plastic and other waste materials, they also segregated waste based on the type.
 
  Refurbishing a Government School Tata Advanced Systems, Ltd   
 
A group of TASL volunteers helped refurbish a government school in a surrounding locality. They renovated the buildings by painting them and engaged with the students to create cartoons figures to decorate the walls. The kids were not only happy to see the transformation of their school, but also enjoyed the whole process of creating the new look.
 
  Storytelling & Quiz Competition for the Students Tata AutoComp Systems   
 
The Tata AutoComp Systems volunteers spent a day with the students at a government school. They organized a storytelling session for the students and shared inspiring stories from Tata. The volunteers also hosted a quiz competition and awarded the winning team.
 
  Furniture Donation to a government school Tata AutoComp Systems   
 
Volunteers from Tata AutoComp’s TM Automotive Systems team designed and donated special furniture to the government school in Pant Nagar. To mark the day, a drawing competition was also held followed by gifts and stationery kits distribution.
 
  A gathering of the Zilla Parishad Schools Tata AutoComp Systems   
 
The Tata AutoComp Systems volunteers organized a gathering of different Zilla Parishad Schools. The meet engaged the students in various activities like cleaning the school premises, learning empathy, tactics to overcome stage fear and more. The kids also enjoyed the dance sessions and origami vase making.
 
  Sahjeevan- An Awareness Session on
Wildlife Encroachment
Tata AutoComp Systems   
 
A group of Tata AutoComp Systems volunteers conducted a session in Chakan for the manufacturing units of Tata AutoComp Systems. The session created awareness and promoted the co-existence of humans and dogs. Few topic on wildlife encroachment was also highlighted during the session.
 
  Swayam- Creating livelihoods for the Special Abled Tata AutoComp Systems   
 
A group of volunteers organized a training session for the specially abled students as a part of the Swayam initiative. The students were trained to become baristas. The group also inaugurated a café called Café, which will be run by these very special baristas. This initiative will bring self-confidence and independence by creating livelihoods for these kids.
 
  Safety Awareness through Art Tata Chemicals Ltd   
 
The volunteers of Tata Chemicals Ltd along with their family members conducted an art session for the students of a primary school in Tupani village. The objective of this session was to promote home and road safety awareness. The session was helpful for the kids as it eased the understanding of standard precautions to avoid accidents.
 
  Medical Camp for the Community Tata Chemicals Ltd   
 
A group of volunteers from Tata Chemicals Ltd, along with their family members organized a medical camp for the residents of the Ranabordi Village, Gujarat. The camp included free health checks and distributed free of cost medicines to over 120 beneficiaries. Senior leaders of the village helped volunteers in the successful execution of the camp.
 
  Awareness on Water Conservation Tata Metaliks Ltd   
 
The volunteers of TCL organized an awareness on water conservation by inculcating daily habits of saving water and using the available water judiciously. The attendees also participated in a fun quiz that helped them to learn about rain water harvesting and cleaning and maintenance of water bodies.
 
  Career Counseling Session for Senior Students Tata Chemicals Ltd   
 
A Career Counselling session was organized by the volunteers of Tata Chemicals for 9th and 10th grade students of Modal High School and Vasai High School in Gujarat. Retired TCL employees and their family members were also a part of the organizing committee. The session proved to be very insightful for all the attendees as it provided them with a clear picture of the various career opportunities available.
 
  Virtual Session on Cyber Security Tata Chemicals Ltd   
 
With the motive to make the youth more aware about data privacy and protection, the volunteers of TCL organized a cyber security workshop. The session revolved around how data is stored and used and how to gain more control over their "online" actions. It also helped teach young impressionable minds on the do and don'ts of cyber security.
 
  Tree Plantation Drive Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TCE along with an NGO partner, Guided Fortune Samiti (empaneled with Noida Public Health), planted trees across the streets of Noida. They also met the local residents and trained them to take care of planted saplings.
 
  Tree Plantation Drive Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
The TCE volunteers conducted a tree plantation drive inside the Mahindra premises at Chakan. A total of 25 trees were planted which made the campus look greener and beautiful.
 
  Domestic Fire Safety Awareness Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
The volunteers of TCE, Chakan conducted a training session for domestic fire safety awareness for contractor engineers and supervisors. The training session focused on the hazards and shared the mitigation plan for home and kitchen fire safety through various examples.
 
  Cleanliness Drive Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
A group of TCE volunteers organised a cleanliness drive and an awareness session on waste management for the residents of Dilli ghat, Namrup Site. The residents were taught to segregate waste based on its type to encourage waste management.
 
  CPR & First Aid Training Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
A CPR and first aid training session was conducted by the volunteers of TCE team Chakan along with an OHC expert and a doctor. All the contractor engineers and supervisors were made aware about CPR and first aid. Live demonstration was given on how, when, where and on whom the CPR is to be performed.
 
  Promoting Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
TCE volunteers conducted a poster competition for all the site contractors, engineers and supervisors. The competition was initiated with the objective to promote safety measures, health awareness and safeguarding environment. The participants made colorful posters to convey their thoughts.
 
  Tree Plantation Drive Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
The TCE volunteers conducted a tree plantation drive inside the Mahindra premises. 30 green conocarpus saplings were planted. The team made a scheduled for watering the saplings and tips were shared on how to nurture the plants.
 
  Awareness on Digital Platforms Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
A group of TCE volunteers conducted a digital awareness session for the workers of the Chakan site. The team explained the benefits of digitalization and taught them how to download and update apps from the play store. The session also helped them gain more information on UPI payments and making online bookings through mobiles.
 
  Awareness of Safety and Cleanliness Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
The volunteers of TCE conducted a cleanliness drive at the construction site, CIDCO, Navi Mumbai. A total of 9 bags of trash was collected and disposed. All the team members were oriented on keeping the surroundings clean and maintaining the site.
 
  On Site Tree Plantation Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
A group of TCE volunteers conducted a tree plantation drive and planted over 30 saplings on the site, to promote a greener and cleaner surrounding.
 
  Cleanliness Drive of Labor Hutments Area Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
To promote cleanliness of the surroundings, TCE volunteers initiated a cleanliness drive in the localities of labor hutments. These localities have been accommodated by nearly 300 workers and their families. While cleaning this camp area, the volunteers conversed with the residents about their access to the facilities and if they could support them with anything in the future.
 
  First Aid Training Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
A training on first aid was organized for TCE staff and contractor supervisor staff to create awareness of first aid. The session was conducted by an expert who provided the basics of first aid and emergency care management.
 
  Tree Plantation Drive Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
To maintain the greenery of the KPO Housing Project, the volunteers of TCE initiated a tree plantation drive. The site for the tree plantation was finalized considering the construction activities to avoid the future cutting or shifting the planted trees.
 
  Precaution and Prevention of Heat Stroke Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
The TCE volunteers in lieu of the scorching heat wave, conducted an awareness session for the site workers. The session revolved around the precautionary measures to follow to protect oneself from getting heat strokes. The importance of staying hydrated, taking breaks, and also some safety concerns in relation to PPE kits were mentioned. The session was a need of the hour and it helped the attendees to be more aware of their health. The participants were also provided with chilled buttermilk to beat the heat.
 
  A visit to an Old Age Home Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TCE visited an old age home run by Swami Dayanand Saraswati Sanstahan. 32 senior citizens reside in this home and the it is a very well maintained property that provides care to these senior members. The volunteers spent quality time with these residents and also donated food and grocery essentials to the facility.
 
  Safety Awareness Session Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
To motivate the staff and engineers to follow the safety norms and instructions the volunteers of TCE, Ranjangaon organized a safety awareness session. Nearly 91 staff members participated in the session and were encouraged to create a safe work place for themselves and others.
 
  Road Safety Awareness Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd   
 
TCE volunteers conducted a road safety awareness drive for the bus drivers of the Chakan site. The team discussed about the standard aspects safe driving by wearing seat belts, controlling speed limit, avoiding cell phones, avoiding driving while drunk, maintaining safe distancing and also following traffic rules.
 
  Children’s Festival for the students Primary School Tata Metaliks Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TML organized a children’s festival for the students of a nearby Primary School. The festival was filled with fun games and activities like art, dance and singing competitions. The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and so did the volunteers who engaged with the students.
 
  A Session on Water Conservation Tata Metaliks Ltd   
 
A group of TML volunteers, organized an awareness session on water conservation for the students of Krishnanagar Jr. High School. The purpose of this session was to educate the students about the importance of using water judiciously by keeping all taps close while not in use, reusing the waste water for irrigating plants and kitchen gardens, etc The session also encouraged the kids to stay hydrated to protect themselves from getting heat strokes.
 
  Session on Water Conservation Tata Metaliks Ltd  
 
The residents of Gram Gokulpur were oriented on the aspects of water conservation by the volunteers of TML. They were made aware of the ways to conserve water and also clean the water bodies in time to harvest enough rain water that can recharge the aquifer. The session was concluded with a quiz about water conservation wherein the residents enjoyed answering the questions.
 
  Health Checkup Camp Tata Metaliks Ltd   
 
TML employee volunteers conducted a general health check-up camp at the Howrah Foundry area for the staff workers. General tests of blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, etc. were conducted. The staff were given free medicines as per their consultation. They were also counselled on good hygiene practices, to take safety measures during work and to keep oneself hydrated during the heat wave.
 
  Scholarship Distribution Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited   
 
The volunteers of TML provided scholarships to 95 beneficiaries enrolled in various trades at ITI Narela. These scholarships will help the students to pursue their future goals and contribute positively to the society.
 
  Scholarship Distribution Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited   
 
The volunteers of TML under Tata Affirmative Action Program initiated a scholarship distribution program at Guru Nanak Dev Institute of Technology. These scholarships will further help the students to excel in the field of technology.
 
  Scholarship Distribution for Scheduled Caste Students Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited   
 
A scholarship distribution Program was carried out by the volunteers of TML for students of University of Delhi. The program aimed to empower students from the SC/ST communities and propel them towards the path of literacy. 107 beneficiaries pursuing various courses were felicitated.
 
  Motivational Talk for School Students Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited   
 
TML volunteers conducted a motivational talk session with the students of Govt. Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Rohini. As the students are approaching their final exams, it was a thoughtful act of the volunteers to hold a talk session to encourage and motivate the students.
 
  On Site Tree Plantation Drive Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited   
 
TML Volunteers engaged in a tree plantation drive along with their family members in their residential area. By engaging in a cause like this, the volunteers have contributed in building a livable and sustainable environment for themselves and for the community.
 
  A Rural Gathering Tata Power   
 
Tata Power volunteers organized a village gathering to get all the rural communities together to erase the sad memories of the Pandemic. The locals performed folk dances - Gaza Nrutya (A typical Maharashtra State Dance) and the lezim with the school children. Residents of all age groups participated in the festival and had great time together.
 
  Distribution of Irrigation Facility Tata Power   
 
TP volunteers in collaboration with the volunteers of partner organization Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra Power conducted and documented a survey to recognize farmers who can be supported through government subsidies. They listed 60 eligible farmers who received immediate support through this intervention. These sets of irrigational items were distributed in presence of the villagers and Tata Power employee volunteers.
 
  Industrial Safety Awareness Rally Tata Power   
 
Volunteers of Tata Power along with Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), took the initiative for mass awareness of industrial safety among the employees, business associates and the community through a safety rally. During the session, Mr. Prabhakar Kale (Chief Hydros), Mr.Kharade (Dy Director - DISH), Mr. Kalshekar - Khopoli Asst. Police Inspector and other Industry Leaders addressed the gathering on industrial safety. The safety team also proactively responded to various queries of the associates on different aspects of safety.
 
  Women’s Day Celebration Tata Steel   
 
Volunteers of Tata steel organized an event for a SHG in Jamshedpur. Ms Atrayee Sanyal, VP-HRM, enthusiastically participated in the event, she shared about her inspiring life journey and how she evolved as a leader. She also expressed her thoughts on supporting the community to transform lives. 200 SHG women were lauded for their many accomplishments during the event.
 
  Sports Day for a Residential School Tata Steel   
 
Volunteers of TS organized a sports day for residential bridge course school in Bamnipal. 32 kids from 3rd to 6th grade participated in activities like relay race, 100m sprint, musical chairs,tug of war, etc. Both, the volunteers and the kids enjoyed the day and relished the snacks that were served later.
 
  Felicitating the Students of SC/ST communities Tata Steel   
 
Volunteer of Tata Steel organized the Jyoti Fellowship Award Ceremony at Tarapur, wherein 85 meritorious students of SC/ST communities of Palghar and Dahanu Taluka of Maharashtra were awarded and encouraged to pursue their goals.
 
  Cleanliness Drive Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
Volunteers of Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd organised a Cleanliness Drive at Subarnarekha Society. Volunteers collected waste materials and arranged for a proper disposal system for the residents. They also educated the residents on waste management.
 
  Women’s Day Celebration Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TSULS along with NGO partners TRCSC to mark Women’s Day, organised a celebration at Parbatipur village. Women from nearby hamlets also participated in the event. They performed the local folk dance of Jharkhand and enjoyed games like musical chairs and many others. Our volunteers also joined this initiative and spent quality time with the locals.
 
  Safety Awareness & Training Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TSUIS organized a training session to create safety awareness for the vendor employees at the Kalinga Nagar site. The participants were briefed and encouraged to follow safety measures to avoid unnecessary accidents at workplace.
 
  Drawing Competition for Students Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TSULS along with NGO partner TRCSC organized a drawing competition for students of class I to VIII at UMS Anandpur, Gamaharia. A total of 50 students participated in the drawing competition and other activities organised by the volunteers. The event concluded with a prize distribution and all the kids relished the sweets that were distributed.
 
  Tree Plantation Drive Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
TSULS volunteers along with their family members organized a tree plantation drive in the areas of Puri Sea Beach. The volunteers spent the day planting saplings to beautify and make the place greener.
 
  Awareness on Safety Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
A group of TSULS volunteers to promote safety at workplace, organized a safety awareness session for the vendor staff at Kalinganagar. The session encouraged the participants to keep themselves safe from accidents and communicable diseases like Covid and Omicron.
 
  Women’s Day Celebration Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
The volunteers of TSUIS celebrated Women’s Day with the rural women of Ashok Jhar Village Kalinganagar. Volunteers leveraged this opportunity to make the participating women aware of their health, sanitation & hygiene.
 
  Ghar se Ghar Tak- A Session on Fire Safety Awareness Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TSUIS, Kalinganagar organised fire safety awareness programme ‘Ghar Se Ghar Tak’’ at Bamnipal site for vendor employees. The session revolved around the domestic safety measures to follow to avoid accidents at workplaces & domestic settings.
 
  Awareness on Omicron at Bamnipal Housing Complex Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
TSUIS volunteers organised a health & hygiene session for the vendor employees of the site. Several suggestions were provided to keep oneself safe from being infected by Omicron and other variants of Covid. The employees were encouraged to wear mask, wash hands repeatedly with hand-soap, and follow social distancing.
 
  Awareness on Health & Hygiene at Middle School Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
TSUIS volunteers organised a health awareness session for the students of Middle School Rosal. The volunteers briefed the students on the Covid-19 precautions. They were encouraged to wear a mask, wash hands repeatedly with hand-soap, and follow social distancing.
 
  Skill Development Session at PHC Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
TSUIS volunteers organised a skill development session for the vendor employees at PHC, Kalinganagar. The session proved to be an insightful one for all the participants as their feedback suggested to conduct more such sessions in the future.
 
  Duckling Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd   
 
TSUIS volunteers along with NGO partner TRCSC to promote livelihood, distributed ducklings to the women residents of Pudisili and Dobo Village. The ducklings will be used to start poultry and generate income to help them support their families. A total of 15 women beneficiaries, benefited through this initiative.
 
  Session on Water Conservation TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited engaged with the women residents who walk miles to fetch water. Volunteers believe women play an important role in building sustainable communities, hence women were demonstrated on an action plan to conserve water and river ecosystems in their respective localities.
 
  Promoting Afforestation through a Tree Plantation Drive TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited organized a tree plantation drive in the nearby areas. Students, teachers and young volunteers of local school participated in this drive. The volunteers promoted the ideas of afforestation and awareness of global warming amongst the participants.
 
  Tree Plantation Drive TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TP Central Distribution Odisha Limited organized a tree plantation drive with the rural community members. Locals of these areas are dependent on local fruits as a source of livelihood. Due to hailstorms and incessant rain, many fruit saplings were destroyed. To promote local livelihood and increase vegetation, volunteers conducted a plantation session with local community members.
 
  Promoting Women Empowerment TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd   
 
Volunteers of TP Central Distribution Limited conducted a session on financial inclusion for the rural women. The session helped the participants to enrol in the government schemes that are designed to provide security and empowerment to women. Volunteers shared the importance of these schemes in providing security to the women citizens.
 
  Blood Donation Drive TPNODL   
 
A Blood donation drive was conducted by the volunteers of TPNODL, in association with the District Blood Bank, Balasore, and local NGO partner, SWICRUTI. The drive saw a total of 74 units of blood being collected with the support of all the employee volunteers and staff.
 
  *This update covers only some of the activities undertaken by companies.
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