Tata Volunteering Week 19 Volume No. 08   
 
  Blood donation drive Tata Power   
 
A blood donation drive was organised where 30 employees along with senior leaders volunteered to donate blood for a social cause. Tata Power conducted this activity in association with Indian Red Cross Society.
 
  Tree plantation Tata Power   
To mark International Women’s Day, 100 volunteers pledged a tree to honour the women in their lives. Senior leaders and family members also joined the event.
 
  Health check-up drive Tata Power Trading Company Ltd   
 
50 volunteers from Tata Power Trading Company Ltd conducted health check-up drives for the communities through the mobile dispensary around the Noida office. Mr Tarun Katiyar, CEO - TPTCL also participated in the activity.
 
  Blood donation drive Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd  
 
A blood donation drive was organised at Tata Power Solar Manufacturing Plant, Electronic City, Bengaluru, where 65 employees along with senior leaders volunteered to donate blood for a social cause. Another blood donation drive was organized at the CSL O& M site, Kolar where 45 employees volunteered to donate blood.
 
  Celebrating women’s day Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd   
 
45 volunteers from TPSSL came together to celebrate Women's Day at the Jigani Skill Development Centre in Bangalore. They engaged with community women through activities such as rangoli making, drawing, singing and fun games. A session on marketing skills was also conducted for the women.
 
  Assisting in everyday chores Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd   
 
A group of volunteers visited Karunashraya, a palliative care facility, and assisted the staff in daily chores such as chopping vegetables for the meal, making cotton balls for patients and more.
 
  Interacting with locational employees and NGO partners Tata Power- Delhi Distribution Ltd.   
An interactive session was organized for LEC with 21 NGO partners and SIG employees. The session explained the importance of ethics. 45 people attended the session.
 
  Plantation drive Tata Power- Delhi Distribution Ltd   
 

A plantation drive was held at the district office Badli by TPDDL volunteers. 19 employees from various departments participated in the event.

 
  Menstrual Hygiene Management Program Tata Power- Delhi Distribution Ltd.   
 
100 volunteers conducted a program in association with HLL Lifecare Limited to create awareness on menstrual hygiene and Health for women. This session was delivered by a government hospital doctor. SIG team along with ABHAs organized the program. Over 500 beneficiaries were reached out through the program.
 
  Awareness session on health and Hygiene Tata Power- Delhi Distribution Ltd.   
 
An awareness session on health and hygiene was held by mobile dispensary of Tata Power-DDL to create awareness on basic hygiene and healthy eating. Questions on good health asked by beneficiaries were also attended by the doctor. SIG team along with ABHAs organized the program and 600 beneficiaries were reached out through the program.
 
  Blood donation drive Tata Power- Delhi Distribution Ltd.   
 
A blood donation drive was conducted by the volunteers of Tata Projects, TP Solar Ltd and Tata Consulting Engineers where 68 units of blood was collected. The drive was conducted in partnership with Tirunelveli Govt. Medical College Hospital Blood Bank.
 
  Awareness and motivation session Walwhan Renewable Energy Ltd   
The volunteers conducted an awareness session for final year school students of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Panchapatti, Karur District (Tamilnadu). The session focused on overcoming exam fear and career options.
 
  Session on Disaster Preparedness and Risk
Reduction
Walwhan Renewable Energy Ltd   
An awareness session was conducted for school students of Government Girls’ High School, Nallammalpuram, (Tamil Nadu) on Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction. The orientation was focused on identifying possible risks in school, homes and village and preparedness.
 
  Awareness on Safety & First Aid Walwhan Renewable Energy Ltd  
Volunteers conducted an awareness session on electrical safety, fire safety, road safety and first aid for school students. Several competitions were also conducted, and prizes were distributed to students.
 
  Tree plantation drive Walwhan Renewable Energy Ltd   
 
A tree plantation drive was organized by volunteers in partnership with the Vayaoor Panchayat and Block Development Office. Over 500 trees were planted in Vayaloor village, Karur District (Tamil Nadu).
 
  Women’s Day Celebrations & Health Camp Walwhan Renewable Energy Ltd   
 
To mark Women’s Day, various events were organized for women and prizes were distributed followed by an awareness programme and a health and hygiene camp in coordination with local Primary Health Centre and the Karuppathur panchayat.
 
  Awareness session for the youth Tata Power Company Ltd (Jojobera)   
 
A group of volunteers conducted an awareness session for the youth on various employment program and opportunities available for them.
 
  Awareness on cyber security Tata Power Company Ltd (Jojobera)   

Volunteers from Tata Power Security team conducted a session on cyber security and celebrated woman's day at the Learning Centre, Tata Power Jojobera, Jamshedpur, East Singbhum.

 
  Session on woman empowerment Tata Power Company Ltd (Jojobera)   
 
The volunteers conducted a session on women empowerment for the ladies of SHGs. The session focused on women rights, and the importance of becoming self-reliant. The women who participated in the event shared their experiences they got after joining SHGs. Various activities were organized followed by street play (Nukkad-Natak) performed by the SHG women.
 
  Energy Mela Tata Power Company Ltd (Jojobera)   

The volunteers organized the Energy Mela with the support of ALIG and Aident. The mela was all about energy conservation, sustainable energy form, best out of wastes and more. 16 government schools participated and displayed their models and posters on the theme of energy conservation.

 
  Fire safety awareness Tata Power Company Ltd   
 
Awareness sessions on fire safety was conducted for 50 students from class 6 to 8. Demo safety measures were displayed, and the students were sensitized on various safety measures to be taken during fire explosion, how to control fire, be safe and save others during fire. They were also shown how to use fire extinguisher.
 
  Capacity building for teachers Tata Power Company Ltd   
 
The volunteers conducted session to bring out the best quality of education in Government schools through various pedagogy and easy methods that are simple and interesting. The volunteers engaged with teachers and discussed learning methods, activities that could make education simple, interesting and innovative.
 
  Career Counseling Session for ABHAs Tata Power - Delhi Distribution Ltd   
 
The volunteers conducted a career counselling session for ABHAs who have pursued UG/PG in various streams to make them better prepared for the job market. The session included interview tips and various careers that they can pursue.
 
  E-Waste Collection Drive Tata BlueScope Steel   
 
Volunteers came together to participate in an e-waste collection drive organized by Lions Club of Phoenix in Pune.
 
  Visit to tribal school Tata BlueScope Steel   

Senior management team members from Australia, visited a tribal school at Jamshedpur, inaugurated a classrooms constructed by TBSPL and spent some quality time with children.

 
  Visit to a school Tata BlueScope Steel   
 
Employees attended inauguration event of classrooms constructed by Tata BlueScope Steel, at a government school in Pune and distributed snacks to children.
 
  Painting at a day care centre Tata BlueScope Steel   
 
Employees along with family members painted a day care centre of construction worker's kids at Pune, also distributed snacks and played games with children
 
  Making bird feeders IHCL (Ginger, Sanand)   
 
Volunteers from Ginger, Sanand came together to make bird feeders and placed food and water in them for the birds.
 
  Engaging with children Rallis India Ltd   
Health awareness session on summer diseases for the students of KVS High School, Lote Art and craft session with children from KVS High School, Lote through a decorative model making competition
Rangoli competition with children to spend quality time with students of the S K Vidyalaya, Gunde Best out of waste competition with students from Z P School, Lotemal, Lote
Hygiene and sanitation session to sensitize children the importance self-hygiene and sanitation at Z P School, Lotemal, Lote.
 
  *This update covers only some of the activities undertaken by companies.
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