Edition 111

End TB Project: Awareness Session & Nutritional Kits Distribution

In collaboration with the District Tuberculosis Division Bharuch, the JBF Bharuch team is dedicated to support over 60 active TB patients across Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Derol, Navetha, and Tankariya for a duration of six months. The primary objective is to improve the nutrition and treatment outcomes for TB patients from marginalised communities.

This month, the JBF Bharuch team successfully conducted the 2nd Nutrition Kits Distribution Drive for all active TB patients. The initiative included an extensive awareness campaign emphasising the importance of proper nutrition during TB treatment and the benefits of maintaining a healthy diet.

Swasth Prahari: Malnutrition Programme Awareness Session & Nutritional Kits Distribution

The Swasth Prahari initiative is a dedicated program aimed at improving the health and well-being of malnourished children, pregnant women, lactating mothers and adolescent girls in the community. As part of this initiative, in collaboration with the Gujarat Government's Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) and the Taluka Health Division, we have committed to provide essential nutrition support to malnourished children in Vagra Taluka for three months.

This month marked the 2nd Nutrition Kits Distribution Drive across Vagra Taluka, reaching 400 identified Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) children. The height and weight of all children under the project was measured to assess their progress.

The main goal is to improve the nutritional status of malnourished children aged 2 to 6 years. Each Nutrition Kit contained Pediasure Protein Powder (200 gms), Roasted Chana (500 gms), Irani Dates (500 gms), and Jaggery (1 kg). During the distribution drives, Dr. Shailesh Nakum conducted extensive awareness campaigns addressing Anganwadi workers, mothers and guardians. The focus was on emphasising the critical importance of proper nutrition for malnourished children, aimed at enhancing their overall nutritional well-being.

Food & Nutrition Awareness Program

The Food & Nutrition Awareness Program, initiated by the JBF, is committed to enhance the overall health and well-being of the community. This initiative promotes sustainable dietary habits and lifestyles across various population segments, empowering individuals and families to make informed nutritional choices.

The program is currently operational in 10 villages: Vilayat, Vorasamni, Ankot, Rahad, Karmad, Bhersam, Vahalu, Sarnar, Saladara and Argama. It encompasses primary schools, high schools, aanganwadis and the broader community.

As part of the initiative, a drawing competition on the topic 'Healthy & Unhealthy Foods' was held at Vilayat Primary School. This competition aimed to educate students about healthy and unhealthy foods, fostering an understanding of the significance of proper nutrition, the concept of malnutrition and the differentiation between healthy and unhealthy food choices for their overall well-being. The drawing competition saw active participation from over 50 students.

World Aids Day

On World AIDS Awareness Day, the JBF Bharuch team conducted an awareness drive for all employees and contractual workers at the Jubilant Ingrevia Limited Bharuch plant premises. Red ribbons were distributed to all employees and contractual staff to wear on their shirts, symbolising the day's significance and promoting awareness. Dr. Shailesh Nakum - Deputy Manager CSR and Dr. Hemant Chauhan - Senior Manager of OHC led sessions covering critical aspects such as the meaning of HIV and AIDS, transmission methods, testing procedures, do's and don'ts. The drive saw active participation from over 300 contract laborers.

Muskaan

Muskaan is an initiative that seeks to promote creativity and innovation among young sudents in the Government Schools. These activities are thoughtfully structured and implemented as per the yearly schedule, with each month featuring a distinct theme aimed at enhancing and enriching extra-curricular learning experiences.

This month, the JBF team successfully conducted essay writing & craft day competitions in Government Primary Schools across the Vagra Block, Bharuch district. The essay writing competitions were aimed at enhancing students' writing skills, refining their handwriting and ultimately improving academic performances. On the other hand, the craft competitions encouraged creativity and environmental consciousness. Students expressed their ideas through innovative crafts made from waste materials. These events were crafted not only to boost academic performance but also to foster students' overall development.

Muskaan Vigyanshaala: Micro Science Lab

The Muskaan Vigyanshaala: Micro Science Lab project is designed to nurture a passion for science among the students from rural backgrounds. Under this initiative, the JBF has established Muskaan Vigyanshaala: Micro Science in Primary Schools across eight villages – Vorasamni, Vagra, Vilayat, Ankot, Rahad, Saladara, and Arethi – benefiting a total of 1422 students.

The implementation of Science Labs has significantly enhanced the overall learning experience for students, making science an enjoyable and engaging journey. Science teachers at these schools regularly conduct science classes with students, resulting in heightened engagement characterised by increased curiosity, creativity and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.

Khushiyon ki Paathshala- Teacher’s Training and Felicitation

Khushiyon Ki Pathshala (KKP) aims at orienting the children to face the outer world with the right attitude and values. It is a process of overall personality development which includes overall character, personality, citizenship and spiritual development in a fun and effective way using creative and specialised methodology. The methodology includes working with trained teachers to enhance their ability to facilitate learning life skills and active citizenship education in their classrooms. These teachers will then further train teachers at their block or districts and thus create rippling effects of change in the communities. Similarly, a curriculum is designed for students which will enhance their capacity to practice life skills in their day to day life and also engage with the community as responsible citizens. In this financial year we aim to reach 60 teachers at Bharuch location through this initiative. This month Bharuch team initiated the project by training 45 teachers in this curriculum impacting 24 Schools directly.

HP World on Wheels

The HP World on Wheels Program, a collaborative effort between the JBF and HP India Foundation, is dedicated to advancing digital literacy and education in rural India.

The HP World on Wheels initiative presents a digital learning lab housed within a bus, featuring 20 computer systems, 1 printer, 1 Smart TV with a home theatre, all equipped with Internet connectivity and powered by solar energy. Its principal aim is to promote digital literacy, facilitate E-education, provide Entrepreneurship training, and deliver various citizen services in rural areas.

This month, the JBF Bharuch team successfully conducted Basic Computer Sessions at Bhersam Primary School, benefiting a total of 57 students. These classes were designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge essential for their academic and future endeavors.

Muskaan Fellowship: Youth Development Programme

The Muskaan Fellowship is a year-long mentorship and training program tailored for rural adolescents, aiming to nurture leadership traits, guide participants towards a goal-oriented future and foster active citizenship. This project empowers these young individuals to evolve into Master Trainers, acting as catalysts for positive change in our society. Through their voluntary efforts, these Master Trainers implement comprehensive value education and 21st-century life skills programs in Government Primary Schools. Addressing critical themes like Gender Empowerment, Leadership, and Goal-Oriented Mentoring, they empower students to pursue their dreams.

For the fiscal year 2023-2024, a diverse group of young individuals from various communities have been successfully mobilised for the fellowship program. After the orientation program, the learning retreat for the Muskaan Fellowship 2023-24 batch, the Muskaan Fellows have commenced conducting 'Khushiyon Ki Pathshala' – value education sessions in various schools. The 'Khushiyon Ki Pathshala' sessions spark enthusiasm and notably enhance students' engagement, deepening their understanding of core values. These sessions instill values like equality, courage, honesty, hope, commitment, kindness, trust, respect, humility, love, gratitude, integrity, focus, safety, care which is enriching for the students and their holistic personal development.

HP ALFA (Accessible Learning for All): Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools Digitalisation Project

The JBF, in partnership with HP India and the NIIT Foundation, has launched the HP Alfa (Accessible Learning for All) project. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by providing digital classrooms to government and government-aided secondary and higher secondary schools in remote areas with limited access to educational resources. Under this project, 28 schools have been equipped with digital screens, content devices, computers, printers and other digital tools, transforming them into smart classrooms.

This project brings technology to the forefront of learning, offering an enriched educational environment that transcends traditional boundaries, benefiting more than 7,899 students. The fusion of technology and education equips students with new-age tools, preparing them for success in an increasingly digital world. The HP ALFA Project exemplifies the transformative impact of collaborative efforts, heralding a brighter future for education in rural Bharuch.

Muskaan Kitaab Ghar

The Muskaan Kitaab Ghar initiative by the JBF is dedicated to nurturing reading skills, fostering learning through literature and molding young minds. This initiative has facilitated the establishment of micro classroom libraries in 131 government primary schools across the Bharuch district, benefiting 22,842 students. Each Muskaan Kitaab Ghar classroom library kit comprises a collection of 90 storybooks featuring child-friendly literature available in both english and local dialects. Additionally, the schools are provided with a metal open bookshelf to complement these resources.

This initiative has ignited a passion for reading among children. Teachers actively engage in reading and storytelling sessions using the Muskaan Kitaab Ghar libraries. Both teachers and students perceive this project as instrumental in improving learning outcomes, academic performance, and skill development among students.

Farmers Empowerment Project: National Farmer's Day Celebration

The Farmers Empowerment Project, a collaboration between the JBF Bharuch and FarmBridge Foundation, is dedicated to enhancing income generation in agriculture through value addition. This project's primary objectives include educating rural farmers in diverse farming techniques, offering livelihood support and fostering innovative agricultural practices to empower farmers.

The program is active across 10 villages, namely Vilayat, Derol, Bhersam, Dayadara, Vahalu, Argama, Saladara, Rahad, Vahiyal, and Sutrel.

During this month's Farmers Empowerment Project meeting, we observed National Farmer's Day with our project beneficiaries - the farmers and their families. We expressed our gratitude by lighting lamps, symbolising our heartfelt appreciation for their invaluable contributions to the nation. This gesture aimed to honor their hard work and recognize their essential role in the country's growth.

Additionally, we conducted an educational session focusing on year-round multi-crop farming. Highlighting the potential of cultivating sesame seeds, we encouraged interested farmers to register for sesame farming, offering seeds free of cost from JBF. The response was overwhelming, with all farmers eagerly registering for sesame seed cultivation.

Project Nayee Disha: Vocational Trainings at Bharuch & Vilayat Skill Upgradation Centres (SUC)s

JBF in collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), a Government of Gujarat organisation, has been running two Skill Upgradation Centers (SUC) at Bharuch and Vilayat since 2019, providing skill-based training to local community members with the intention of increasing employability in the community.

At the Skill Upgradation Centres in Vilayat and Bharuch under the JBF, a diverse range of skill training courses is offered. These courses cover various skill sets such as Sewing Machine Operator (SMO), Beautician, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Electrician, Mehendi, and Basic Computer-Tally. The careful design of these courses aims to facilitate sustainable livelihood generation for individuals within the community.

Soochnapreneur: Digital Community Project

The Soochnapreneur Project, a joint initiative of the JBF and the Digital Empowerment Foundation, aims to connect rural residents with public and private information services, social security schemes and government schemes announced by the state and central governments in a need-based, contextual, and affordable manner, as well as to increase their access to basic cyber services and digital literacy. Additionally, it emphasises the livelihood, skill-building and employability of rural youth and women.

Under this program, ten women from Vagra Taluka, Bharuch, have been enrolled as Soochnapreneurs. They have undergone training and received digital resources such as laptops and printers to establish their own centres and offer a wide range of services to the community.

The Soochnapreneurs' Community Service Centres, skillfully run by dedicated Soochnapreneurs, efficiently meet the needs of the local community. These centres provide essential services and information, facilitating substantial income for the Soochnapreneurs. The Soochnapreneur Project exemplifies the transformative potential of grassroots initiatives, empowering individuals and strengthening the fabric of rural society.

CEO and MD’s visit to the CSR project locations along with senior leadership members

Our CEO & Managing Director – Mr. Deepak Jain, along with senior leadership members, Mr. Vijay Kumar Srivastava (President, Operations), Mr. Ambrish Dixit (President, Speciality Chemicals), C. B Bhardwaj (EVP - Manufacturing Excellence, EHS & EM) and other senior members visited the health CSR project locations and appreciated the efforts made towards the community’s welfare. Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre (JBFMC) caters to more than 1500 patients a month and ensures primary healthcare services through its own center and a strong and specialised referral network. It also operates various diagnostic services with minimalistic prices that enhance effectiveness and accessibility of healthcare. It reaches to the remotest of the areas in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh with its primary healthcare services through mobile dispensary unit. It has presence through its Sewa at Home Clinic in Basaili which operates to ensure primary healthcare. Recently, a new eye clinic has been extended with full functionality, which was inaugurated by Chief Medical Officer, Amroha - Dr Satyapal Singh and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) police, Amroha - Keshav Kumar Chaudhary in presence of C.B Bhardwaj (then interim site head, EVP-Manufacturing Excellence, EHS & EM).

CEO & MD Deepak Jain, and other senior members also appreciated ‘Wementorship’ a skill enhancement project among women in tech sector. To be stated, Wementorship is an yearlong mentorship program which connects the women studying in government ITI colleges to the Jubilant industry. Each registered student is connected with an employee as a mentor alongside the personality development courses through expert trainers that gives an exposure towards industrial knowledge such as plant and field visits. This year, 6 women students who were registered in the Wementorship batch 2022-23 have been absorbed by Jubilant Ingrevia, Gajraula as apprentices for year 2024.

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre and Health Interventions

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre (JBFMC) in Gajraula caters to the primary healthcare needs of the communities in Gajraula at minimal cost of 10 rupees per patient. The primary healthcare centre in Gajraula provides extensive diagnostic services at minimal rates. The centre also provides referral services to specialised OPDs such as oncology OPD, orthopaedic OPD by partnering with Ujala Cygnus and Jagannath Charitable Trust.

It also operates a mobile dispensary unit which outreaches to remotest of areas in Amroha with its primary healthcare services and subsidised medicines.

JBFMC Gajraula, also runs a primary healthcare clinic at Basaili in collaboration with ‘Sewa at Home’.

The Vitor Project: Village Health Profiling project creates a ground task force of village level entrepreneurs who are trained in small diagnostic services such as measuring sugar levels, BP. This task force then further extends its services at minimal prices in their own village and surrounding areas and ensure better accessibility of informed healthcare services at doorsteps.

The JBFMC has also inaugurated its new eye care centre which was inaugurated in the month of December by Chief Medical Officer, Amroha - Dr Satyapal Singh and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police, Amroha - Keshav Kumar Chaudhary in presence of C.B Bhardwaj (then interim site head, EVP-Manufacturing Excellence, EHS & EM).

In the month of December, JBFMC has facilitated a larger number of beneficiaries:

• 1227 patients treated through OPD
• 1439 patients serviced by the Mobile dispensary unit
• 14 patients covered through Special Cardio OPD
• 41 patients covered through Special Ortho OPD
• 97 patients covered through Dental OPD
• 80 patients treated through the Eye care centre
• 440 patients benefitted by Vitor Village Level Entrepreneurs
• 60 patients diagnosed and treated by Basaili clinic

Career Counselling

To provide career counselling to the inter college students, Jubilant Bhartia Foundation (JBF), Gajraula has partnered with Unifiers Social Ventures Pvt. Ltd. The project has catered to 3000 students in Gajraula from 11 inter colleges in Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh from classes IXth – Xth.

Two grand events were also organised at Gyan Bharti Inter College, Gajraula and H.C.M Inter College, Kumrala, Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh in presence of the leadership of Vinod Jha (VP and Site Head - Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Gajraula). Various professionals from different backgrounds participated. Akanksha Pipil (Judiciary), Nidhi Chowdhary (SHO Women Police Cell, Gajraula), Jitender Singh (Bank Manager, Prathama Bank), Dr. Pallavi (MBBS), Abdul Salam (Retd. Govt. Teacher), Tejveer Singh Aluna (Ex-Army, GoI), Sarvindar Singh (Managing Director, H.C.M Kumrala) and others participated in the event to mentor and guide the students regarding various career positions. The events were moderated by Vikash Kumar (Manager - JBF, Gajraula).

Muskaan Fellowship 2023-24

An article published on United Nations website states, ‘If everyone volunteered, the World would be a better place’ The International Volunteer Day was celebrated on 5th December by JBF in the presence of Vinod Jha (Vice President and Site Head - Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Gajraula) to cherish the efforts and salute the values and spirit of Muskaan fellows who are dedicated to serve their communities and kindle the joy of learning in schools.

Project Muskaan Fellowship is a new initiative of JBF for the overall development of youths. The youth leadership training program focuses on sensitiing and enhancing the capacity of youth on community issues and providing them an intense experiential learning journey with experts and mentors.

The program is intended to cater to two major development goals : all-round development of youth and quality education in schools. The program will emphasise on facilitating the exchange of ideas and thematic discussions, building knowledge in various fields. This program will establish meaningful relationships with these future influencers through a series of skills modules, thematic workshops, fieldwork, exchange of ideas & being a part of the youth cohort network.

Muskaan Fellowship 2023-24 cohort constitutes 35 fellows at Gajraula. First training was a three-day engagement by JBF education coordinators, Jaya Eti Minz, Azmat Fatima. As Learning Retreat 1, the schedule included the workshop based engagement to impart leadership skills that will be required and facilitated to the primary and upper primary Government School students in Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh. Muskaan fellows further conducted the activities to enhance confidence and leadership skills at composite school in Gajraula.

KHUSHIYON KI PATHSHALA: Teacher’s Training

Project Muskaan is the educational program of JBF under which foundation works with different stakeholders to strengthen the public education system. Under the ‘KHUSHIYON KI PATHSHAALA’ annual project, the team works with Government school teachers as an important stakeholder, to impart facilitation skills and ensure value based education through fun activities among students.

Two-day workshop was conducted and anchored by education coordinators, Jaya Eti Minz and Azmat Fatima with the cohort of 60 teachers to facilitate the skills required by the facilitators of value based education and discuss how the intervention could help in enhancing students’s interest in classrooms and ensure improved literacy rates. among children through ensuring local community participation and fun activities.

WORLD AIDS DAY 2023

To contribute towards the World AIDS day 2023, with the theme of ‘let communities lead’, a grand rally to raise awareness among community towards AIDS, was organised by Jubilant Bhartia Foundation. More than 200 participants covered the stretch from Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Center to Bhanpur Railway Crossing, Gajraula alongside the Vice President and Site Head, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Gajraula, Vinod Jha, and other senior leadership members of the industry.

The day also constituted an awareness session with college students of Gov. Ramabai Ambedkar Degree College, Gajraula. JBF’s Medical Officer - Dr. Sujinder Phogat interacted with students and held a question answer session around the taboo and myths regarding AIDS.

Nutrition Awareness Through Internship Program 2023-24

A participatory activity was organised for children in Primary School, Khungawli, Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh under the project ‘Nutrition Awareness Program 2023-34’, in the presence of Vikash Kumar (Manager - JBF, Gajraula,), Kamal Gupta (Head Master - U.P.S Khungawli) and other school and Jubilant Bhartia Foundation’s staff members. The two interns Deepak and Yash Kumar prepared the students to participate in various different activities: skits, games, cultural dance and singing.

The project aims to enhance and facilitate better understanding about nutritional needs by ensuring local participation through interns.

Dress Distribution Program

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, Gajraula, conducted an event in which dresses were distributed to more than 200 school students.

Devina Kamal - CSR Lead, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited and Vikash Kumar - Manager, JBF Gajraula, along with Joginder Singh (Headmaster - Primary School, Tigri) headed the event and addressed the issues in WASH promotion at the Govt. Upper Primary School in Tigri, Gajraula.

Later the senior team of JBF visited all the field project locations to supervise the activities at Gajraula.

Winter Cloth Distribution Drive

JBF Gajraula conducted a clothes distribution drive to help the community people in need in the extreme cold weather. The donation drive was conducted in the second week of December. The clothes gathered by the donation drive was distributed among the community.

School Medical Camp

To provide health screening services, a health camp was organised at Mother’s Touch Public School, Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh. Services were extended to total of 287 students in the school.

Rural Development Initiatives

To ensure the accessibility of drinkable ground water in Gajraula, JBF has started installation of hand pumps in the blocks of Hasanpur, Gangeshwari and Gajraula (in more than 50 villages).

In order to contribute to the cause of rural development, JBF provided 50 lights to be installed and assembled around the city. The occasion was graced by the presence of Municipal Council Chairperson - Rajendri, ex- MLA and sanitation coordinators Harpal Singh.

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited was represented by Public Relations Officer Sunil Dixit and Social Welfare and Community Development Manager Gajraula, Vikash Kumar.

In addition, JBF extended this drive with distribution of - 5 street lights, 2 solar lights to Gyan Bharti Inter College (GBIC), Gajraula in the presence of Vikash Kumar (Manager, Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, Gajraula), Rohtash Sharma (Chairperson, GBIC), P.G. Goswami (Principal, GBIC).

In continuation with the on-going rural development initiatives, 10 desktops were provided to H.C.M Inter College Kumrala in order to set up computer labs. The lab was inaugurated by Er. Vinod Jha (Vice President and Site Head - Jubilant Ingrevia Limited) in the presence of Sarvinder Singh (Managing Director and Chairperson, H.C.M Inter College Kumrala), Vikash Kumar (Manager - Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, Gajraula) and other team members of Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and Inter college.

Khushiyon Ki Paatshala - 28 Jubilant KKP Teachers Embark on Value Education Training journey

Pune, Maharashtra, India: In a heartening display of commitment to holistic education, 28 teachers from Nira recently embarked on a transformative training program focused on value education. This intensive program aims to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively integrate values into their daily classroom practice.

By integrating value education into their daily practice, teachers will be better equipped to instill important life lessons in their students and preparing them to become responsible and ethical citizens of the nation.

Inaugural Program of HP Clap Vehicle

The inaugural Program of the HP Clap vehicle, a unique mobile initiative by Jubilant Bhartia Foundation took place at Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Khandobachiwadi/Gardarwadi. The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Vivek Prakash, who officially launched the vehicle.

It will be innovative approach to addressing the digital divide and its positive impact on community.

Fruit Saplings Distribution to the farmers

JBF conducted a field visit to the farmer’s farm to monitor the progress of the fruit saplings distributed by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation as part of its Jubi-Farm initiative.

The field visit indicates that JBF’s Jubi-Farm program had a positive impact on the farmer’s livelihood. The saplings are thriving and the farmer is committed to the care ensuring the long term success of this event.

CSR Head visit to monitor the effectiveness of the JBF Mobile Dispensary

CSR Head - Mr. Vivek Prakash gave a visit to check the effectiveness of JBF Mobile Dispensary’s operation and the impact in community. The visit involved observing dispensary operations, interacting with staff and beneficiaries and gathering feedback.

Awareness session on the occasion of World AIDS Day

On World AIDS Day, the JBF conducted an awareness session on HIV/AIDS at Senior Secondary School, Kapasan in collaboration with the Gramin Mahila Vikas Sansthan, Chittorgarh. Ms. Mamta Singh, Trainer of Rajasthan State AIDS Control Society covered the topic related to the causes, symptoms and prevention of AIDS. Ms. Mamta Singh also spoke about the 1097 toll-free helpline number that has been making people aware about the prevention and HIV/AIDS education The session was ended by taking an oath to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation in collaboration with the JACPL and Gramin Mahila Vikas Sansthan conducted an awareness session on HIV/AIDS. A total of 182 employees consisting of Jubilant HODs, employees, security guards and workers participated in the event.

Ms. Mamta Singh, Trainer – RSACS took the session on prevention of HIV AIDS, STI/STD, 1097 Toll-Free number. It was an interactive session and the session ended by taking an oath to prevent HIV/AIDS.