a. Community Engagement-2024:
Alangulam, June 28 - A blood donation camp was organized at the Veeranam Government Primary Health Center in the Tenkasi district by the Department of Public Health and Prevention and Orient Green Power Company Limited. Veeranam Primary Health Center doctors Manimala and Ibrahim inaugurated the camp. Nettur block health supervisor Gangadharan presided over the event. Orient Green Power Company Limited manager Jerome Leslie welcomed the gathering. 40 employees working in the Orient Green Power Company Limited windmill company donated blood. Blood donation certificates were pre- sented to the employees who donated blood. The event was attended by Krishnammal. Uthamavarthini, Shanmugapriya, Velangakani, Sasikala, Muthumari, Sabitha, Jayakulori, Rajendrakumar, and Sampeniyal, nurses from the Tenkasi District Hospital Blood Bank, and health workers from the Veeranam Primary Health Center.
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b. Community Engagement-2017:
Goonj an organization with a vision to transform urban discard into a RESOURCE for rural development, built up a network in remote parts of 21 states of India. The network has grown to over 250 partner groups like grassroots organizations, Ashoka Fellows, Indian Army, CBOS, Social Activists, Panchayat etc. As a part of joy of giving week ,Goonj has reached to us seeking whether we can help in supporting the rural kids and families . Goonj has requested us to contribute the old,used,non used materials of any kind to them which will be distributed to the rural parts of India for the needy. We have collected the materials from our employees and the same was handed over the Goonj collection centre.
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c. Community Engagement-2016:
As a part of CSR activity, Orient Green Power Company Limited in association with The Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) – Chennai, Environmental Committee conducted Green Practice Audit in M/s. Johnson Control Automative Limited, S. P. Koil, Chengalpattu.
Polio Prevention CampOne of our Group Company in Sempatty in association with Government Primary Health Centre – Alamarathupatti organised a “Polio Prevention Camp” at Panchayat Union Primary School located at Aadhi Lakshmipuram, Dindigul District on 17.01.2016 & 21.02.2016 by paying the expenses of the nurses involved.
d. Community Engagement-2015:
- An awareness session was conducted to the farmers of Salem & Namakkal District - Tamil Nadu, on 06.03.2015. the aim of th session was to motivate the farmers on formation of farmers producers company to supply their Agro waste to the biomass industries to make money out of waste. Around 20 cotton grower farmers participated in the session.
- M/s. Dalmia Cements, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, conducted “Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation Week - 2014-15” on 15-02-2015. In this connection , Orient Green Power Company Limited had put up a stall at the premises to create awareness on using mining water to develop energy plantation to reduce consumption of fossil fuel in power production for mining.
- Orient Green Power Company Limited – Kolhapur donated Notebooks & Writing Materials to Ashramsala Palasambe Middle School – Gaganbawada during the Republic Day function on 26.01.2015 held at the school and also distributed sweets to the students. The Plant Head of OGPL – Kolhapur also distributed the notebooks and writing materials to all the students in the school. The Head Master of the school, thanked the management of OGPL for supporting the student community.
- We are in association with Government Primary Health Centre – Alamarathupatti organised a “Polio Prevention Camp” at Panchayat Union Primary School located at Aadhi Lakshmipuram, Sempatty,Dindigul District on 18.01.2015 & 22.02.2015 by paying the expenses of the nurses involved.
- In connection with “World Diabetes Day”, M/s. Beta Wind Farm Pvt. Ltd., - Gudimangalam and Coimbatore Physiotherapy Doctors Association - Coimbatore, organised an “Free Diabatics Medical Camp” at Anganvadi, Aathukinathupatti on 16.11.2014 from 9.00AM to 2.00PM. Mrs. A.Valliamal (Panchayat Board President - Aathukinathupatti), Mr. M. Rengasamy (Panchayat Board Vice President - Aathukinathupatti) inaugrated the camp and Dr. Rajaraman (General & Diabetics Specialist), Dr. Raja Selvakumar (General Psyciotherapist & President of Coimbatore Physiotherapy Doctors Association) and Dr. Rajesh Kanna (Ortho Pysiotherapist & Secretary of Coimbatore Physiotherapy Doctors Association) provided treatment. Around 100 people participated and got benefited through this camp.
- M/s. Clarion Wind Farm Pvt Limited – South Karungulam in association with Coimbatore Physiotherapy Doctor's Association - Coimbatore has conducted a “Free Physiotherapy Camp” on 21.09.2014, at Government Higher Secondary School - Karungulam, Tirunelveli District. Mr.E.Azhakanadham (Chairman, Vallioor Town Panchayat), inaugurated the Camp by Lighting the Kuthuvilakku. Dr. Raja Selvakumar (President), Dr. S. Amsavalli (Vice President), Dr. R. Rajesh Kanna (Secretary) of Coimbatore Physiotherapy Doctors Association provided Physiotherapy treatment for the health complications of patients. There has been an overwhelming response from the public with more than 120 people taking active participation in the camp and getting benefited of the treatment.
- In Vandavasi, we donated Electric Bell, Printer cum Copier machine, Notebooks & Drawing Materials to the TNMM. Government Higher Secondary School located at Kizhaku Valaivaedu Village, Vandavasi on 22.08.2014. The plant head handed over the note books & drawing materials to the students. The Head Master of the School acknowledged and thanked the Company Management. 145 students studying till 5th standard were benefitted out of this.
- Training cum Exposure visit was conducted for 2 days on 13.08.2014 & 14.08.14, with the Financial Aid of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) – Thanjavur, to the small and marginal Farmers of pattukottai, Thiruchitrambalam, Enathi, Kondraikadu, Kollikadu, Veeraraghavapuram, Punalvasal villages of Tanjore District, on “Capacity Building and Technology Transfer” in Renewable Energy Training Centre at Orient Green Power Company Limited – Pollachi.
The feedback session on the training program was conducted on 20.09.2014 at one of our Group Company in Pattukottai. The District Development Manager, NABARD – Thanjavur, was the chief guest for the session. The District Development Manager, NABARD – Thanjavur, delivered a motivational speech to the farmers. - Awareness session to the B.Tech – Energy & Environment Engineering, final year students of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University – Coimbatore on “Renewable Energy Sector” dated 28.07.2014. 41 students visited our Plant, Orient Green Power Company Limited – Pollachi and participated in the awareness session and plant visit was organised for them to enlighten their knowledge about the biomass industry.
- 10. Kamaraj birth anniversary (July 15) is declared as “Educational Development Day” by the Government of Tamil Nadu. In connection with this, M/s. Beta Wind Farm Pvt. Ltd., – Gudimangalam Unit, has provided furniture for Panchayat Union Primary School, Munduvelampatti, Dharapuram Taluk, Tiruppur District. The function was organised in the school premises on 15.07.2014. Mr.Narayanaswamy (Sr.Manager (O&M) – Gudimangalam Unit), delivered the welcome address. Mr.Lakshmanasamy (Munduvelampatti Panchayat President), Mr.Mani (Munduvelampatti Panchayat Vice-President) and Mrs.Shanthakumari (Head Mistress of the school) were present in the function. Mr.Lakshmanasamy (Munduvelampatti Panchayat President) delivered the Special address and Mrs.Shanthakumari (Head Mistress) delivered vote of thanks and conveyed thanks to the Management of OGPL.
As a part of CSR activity, Orient Green Power Company Limited in association with The Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) – Chennai, Environmental Committee & Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturers Association (AIEMA), a team from OGPL conducted energy audits in some of the manufacturing industries in chennai, to identify energy conservation opportunities. After the audit, the findings were presented to all the members of the AIEMA. All the members have shown interest in energy audits, as these audits, not only identify ways for energy conservation / improving the energy efficiency, but also profits for the industries as the electricity consumption is reduced. These industries utilise the electricity generated from fosssils fuels. The reduced electricity consumption leads to reduced fossil fuels usage, therby, avoiding climate change.
e. Community Engagement-2014:
We have started to conduct community engagement program. A Community engagement program was conducted at two of our wind sites located at Gudimangalam & Tadipatri. We have also conducted medical camps in two of our subsidiary units located at Dindigul and Pollachi. We will conduct community engagement program in all our subsidiary units during FY 15 and the same will be updated in the next reporting cycle. Emergency contact information is displayed at all our units.
- Stake holders meeting was conducted at Gudimangalam site on 09.05.2014 to understand the views of the local community in and around the wind site. The meeting went on well and the local community appreciated the project activity.
- Bharath Wind Farm Pvt. Limited – Tadipatri established and maintains a “First Aid Centre” at Komatikuntala Village at Tadipatri for local villagers and employees. Komatikuntala Village Panchayat President Mr.G.Suryanarayana inaugurated the First Aid Centre on 10.04.2014.
- In Dindigul, we supported the “Polio Prevention Camp” organised by Government of Tamilnadu at Panchayat Union Primary School located at Aadhi Lakshmipura, Dindigul District on 19.01.2014 and 23.02.2014 by paying the expenses of the nurses involved.
- Orient Green Power Company Limited – Pollachi & Arvind Eye Hospital – Coimbatore, jointly organised an “Eye Camp” at the plant premises on 12.02.2014.
- InVandavasi, we donated Rs. 20,000/- towards “Drinking Water Purifier” of capacity 50 Litres to the Government High School located at Ayalavadi Village, Vandavasi on 13.09.2013. The Head Master of the School acknowledged and appreciated the Company Management for providing the Water Purification unit for the School.
- InPattukottai, we donated Rs.3,000/- to Panchayat Union Middle School at Mettuvayal Village, Peravurani. As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility, aims at “Imparting Knowledge to the Community” around. The Plant Head Mr. M.Palanisamy was the chief guest for the anniversary of the school’s Cultural club and Sports function and also distributed the prizes to the winners of various competition.
- In Pattukottai, we donated Rs.7,000/- towards organising the third year “Four Line Cricket Competition” held at Manavayal Village, Palathali Panchayat.
- In Vandavasi, we planted 300 plants around the plant premises, as a part of “Earth Day – 2013”.
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