CSR INITIATIVES

“Corporate Social Responsibility"  (CSR) is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders. CSR is generally understood as being the way through which a company achieves a balance of economic, environmental and social imperatives simultaneously, addressing the expectations of shareholders and stakeholders. CSR in India has traditionally been seen as a philanthropic activity. Under the Clause 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 has introduced the idea of CSR and now it is mandatory for the companies with an annual turnover of more than 1,000 crore INR, or a net worth of more than 500 crore INR, or a net profit of more than five crore INR. The Act encourages companies to spend at least 2% of their average net profit in the previous three years on CSR activities.

Most of the corporates are complying with the CSR policy and implementing various CSR activities/projects for social and environment development in their focused area. Formulation and Implementation of CSR based programme also requires specific attitude, strategy, skill and capabilities for outcome oriented implementation of such initiatives. IFFDC has the aptitude, attitude, skill, capability and experience in implementing such programmes and has started facilitating Corporates in achieving their CSR commitments in result oriented mode. Efforts are being made by IFFDC towards poverty alleviation and sustainable rural livelihood development through extending its services in partnership with Corporates under their CSR initiatives. IFFDC's rural livelihoods approach places people at the centre of development and focuses on building assets and skills so that women and men can access new opportunities for income generation and employment.

CSR PROJECT

IFFCO-TOKIO Integrated Rural Development Project (IIRDP)

IFFDC is facilitating IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. in implementation of IFFCO-Tokio Integrated Rural Development Project in 13 villages i.e. 03 villages of Distt. Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, 03 Villages of Distt, South 24 Pargana in West Bengal, 04 villages of Distt. Gariaband in Chhattisgarh and 03 Villages of Distt, Muzaffarpur in Bihar under its CSR initiative.

The project was developed with “Participatory Process” by adopting the steps like Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Data Collection & Analysis, Problem identification, Prioritization of the issues, Critical Problem Analysis (CPA) etc in these villages by the IFFDC.

The Project is being implemented with more than 62 activities covered under eight components viz;

(i) Community Health and Sanitation, (ii) Safe Drinking Water and Water Resources Development (iii) Agriculture Production, (iv) Livestock Development, (v) Women Empowerment, (vi) Skill Development and Employment Generation, (vii) Education and (viii) Environment Up-gradation.

The Progress  of the Project during the year :

50. 14 Health & Awareness Camps and 06 Veterinary Camps were organized.
50. 07 Solar based drinking water units have been installed for ensuring safe drinking Water in the project villages.
50. For Skill Development, 08 trainings on Tailoring, Beauty Parlour and Computer Programme for 3 months period have been organized. The SHGs have started their micro-enterprises.
50. 09 training of SHG members on proper functioning & management have been organized.
50. Under Water Resource Development, 07 Check dams, one Irrigation Channel, 02 Ponds, 10 Sunken Ponds (Nalah) and 60 Wells have been constructed/ renovated.
50. Under Environment up-gradation, 4,700 saplings of different species have been planted in project villages and 4,092 LED Bulbs have been provided to 2,080 families of project villages.
50. 1,122 families were supported for developing Kitchen Garden for increasing availability of season vegetables for better nutrition and health of the rural poor community.
50. 21 Solar Street Lights have been installed and 350 Solar home Lights have been provided in project villages for saving electricity and energy.
50. To abolish the darkness of the houses in day time, 230 transparent fibre sheets have been installed on roofs of 230 poor families houses for natural lighting.
50. Under Live Stock Development, 4,150 chicks of "Kadaknath & Sonali" breed have been provided to 415 poor families.
50. To keep cleanness in around the houses, 1,146 Waste Disposal Bins have provided to 1,146 families of project villages.
50. Repairing of houses of 140 poor families has been done which damaged due to Amphan Cyclone.
50. 02 Open gyms have been established in project villages for improving overall fitness of 600 School Children & Villagers.
50. 15 units of Masala Grinding Machine, Tent House Items, Rice Puffing Machine, Mini Flour Mill, Mini Rice Mill, Agarbatti Making Machine, Catering Utencils, Egg Hatching Machine have been provided to SHGs to create additional income generation source  in  project villages.
50. For promotion of Fodder Development, 200 kilogram of “Makkhan Grass” seed has been provided to 350 farmers of project villages for cultivating in 50 acre area. It will help in improving the quality & production of the Cattle Milk.

Impact

50. The project families and school children are getting aware about the cleanness, health & sanitation and safe drinking water.   The families of the project area stopped open defecation and started use of toilets. It developed self-steemed and safe environment for the girls & women in particular.
50. 1,410 Families in 6 villages are getting safe drinking water which helped in reducing water borne diseases.
50. Use of Solar Lights and Solar Street Lights resulted into saving of electricity expenses and energy.
50. The women particularly the SHG members have developed alternative income generation sources through skill development & other income generation activities. 92 women members are earning additional income ranging Rs. 2,000 to 10,000 per month through micro enterprises development.

Research Study on adaptability of different varieties of Melia Composita (Burma Neem) in Semi-Arid Region of Haryana - Baldhan Khurd of Rewari

The MEET Trust of MITSUI & Co. has awarded a Research & Development Project on “Research Study on Adaptability of different varieties of Melia Composita (Burma Neem) in Semi-Arid Region of Haryana" at Baldhan Khurd, Dist. Rewari (Haryana) under its CSR Initiative. The project is being implemented for three years i.e. April 2019 to March 2022. The objective of the project is to study of the growth and development of different plant species.

50. So far, the growth of variety Kshitij was observed highest amongst all the planted varieties in the trial. It followed by variety Ritu and Sharad respectively.
50. The maintenance activities like hoeing & weeding, irrigation, Basin making are being carried out regularly.

Green Belt Development in Different Parks under Horticulture Department in Delhi N.C.T.

The Mitsui & Co. Ltd. has awarded a Green Development Project in 5 different Parks i.e. Pulu Block Park & Central Park in Pitampura, Tanki wala Park in Rampura, Nafed Patti Park near Ring Road and Park near Railway Line in Keshav Puram in Delhi N.C.T. The project is being implemented for three years i.e April 2021 to March 2024. The objective of the project for increasing tree cover for environment improvement which contributes toward combating the climate change.

50. 4,550 saplings of different species like as Shisham, Pilkhan, Bottle brush, Bougainvillea, Guava, Jack fruit, Amla, Ber, Neem etc have been planted in 5 Parks at Keshavpuram, Pitampura & Rampura in New Delhi.
50. The maintenance activities like hoeing & weeding, irrigation, Basin making etc. is being carried out regularly