MUSKAAN EDULAB TRAINING PROGRAM
JBF in partnership with Educational Initiatives (EI), an ed-tech company, conducted a three-day Muskaan Edulab Fellow Training in Gajraula from June 10-12. A total of 14 fellows and 11 JBF co-ordinators attended the training program from various locations. The training focused on introducing the fellows to the company, CSR initiatives of Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, the role of digitisation in education and their specific roles in the project. It also included leadership training, energizer activities and hands-on sessions such as a live demo of Mindspark software, practical sessions on the installation and technical aspects of the offline server, and troubleshooting procedures.
Mr. Sunil Dixit, the PR Director from Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Gajraula, attended the training program and addressed all JBF coordinators and fellows. He also felicitated the team members from Educational Initiatives (EI) for conducting the training.
Location - Bharuch
HEALTH
JUBILANT BHARTIA FOUNDATION MEDICAL CENTRE & MOBILE DISPENSARY SERVICES
The community healthcare initiative run by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation provides public healthcare services in an affordable, accessible, and equitable manner across 18 villages (Vilayat, Vorasamni, Argama, Ankot, Rahad, Saladara, Vachchnad, Dayadara, Tralsa, Kothi, Kelod, Vahalu, Sarnar, Vasi, Kalla, Cholad, Bhersam, Juned) around our plant premises. Since its inception, these services have helped strengthen nearby basic healthcare facilities and empower the residents. The underprivileged patients who visit the medical centre and mobile dispensary receive proper medical evaluation, medicines, day-care services, as well as guidance and education on integrating healthier habits into their everyday lives. In May, JBF Medical Centre and Mobile Dispensary Services attended treated 1385 patients including diagnosis and medication.
WORLD NO-TOBACCO DAY
On World No-Tobacco Day, the JBF Bharuch team organised a ‘No to Tobacco’ badge distribution activity. This effort aimed to ensure that every employee was made aware on the significance of the day and the positive impact of saying no to the consumption of tobacco.
Simultaneously, an awareness session highlighting the harmful effects of tobacco was conducted, with 86 employees and contractual workers. Dr. Shailesh Nakum, Deputy Manager - CSR at JBF led the session, enlightening attendees about the adverse effects of tobacco, consequences and treatment.
Further, to augment the awareness efforts, a poster competition was also organised with active involvement from employees, employees of Innovesource, apprentices, interns and contractual workers. Total 26 entries were received, each delivering a powerful message against tobacco usage. From these, top 10 posters were awarded as an acknowledgement of their effort in conveying the sensitive and critical message in a creative manner.
EDUCATION
MUSKAAN EDULAB - FELLOW SELECTION PROCESS
JBF Bharuch launched the Muskaan Edu Lab Project in Government Primary Schools across Bharuch district in the month of June, coinciding with the re-opening of schools for the new academic year 2024-2025. Through this innovative initiative, JBF aims to establish computer labs in the schools equipped with MindSpark, an educational software that will significantly support student learning. The software will customise Maths and Language lesson plans based on students' IQ levels, assessed through evaluations. By tailoring the curriculum in this way, the initiative seeks to optimise the learning journey for primary school children.
The overarching goal of the Muskaan Edu Lab is to create a comprehensive learning environment that ensures students achieve essential educational milestones during their primary education phase. Through these efforts, JBF envisions a brighter future for the young learners of Bharuch district.
In addition, under this project, JBF will deploy Muskaan Fellows in the schools to serve as Edu Lab Project Teachers, conducting regular sessions with students and working closely with teachers and parents to enhance the digital learning experience. In May 2024, the screening and selection process for Muskaan Fellows was completed, resulting in the selection of three fellows. These individuals will play a crucial role in implementing the initiative and fostering a supportive learning environment for the students.
MUSKAAN FELLOWSHIP - LEARNING RETREAT III
The Muskaan Fellowship is a yearlong 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. These Master Trainers will be tasked to implement comprehensive value education and 21st-century life skills programs in Government Primary Schools, which will address critical topics like Gender Empowerment, Leadership and Goal-Oriented Mentoring.
In the fiscal year 2023-2024, a diverse cohort of young individuals from various communities was enrolled in the fellowship program. This month, the third Learning Retreat for the Muskaan Fellowship 2023-24 was conducted. This retreat focused on enhancing self-awareness, inspiring self-expression and cultivating self-confidence through the art of storytelling.
LIVELIHOOD
FARMERS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
The Farmers Empowerment Project, a collaboration between the JBF Bharuch and FarmBridge Foundation, is dedicated to promote income generation in agriculture through value addition. This project's primary objectives include educating farmers about diverse farming techniques, offering livelihood support and fostering innovative agricultural practices to empower farmers.
The program is presently active across 10 villages namely - Vilayat, Derol, Bhersam, Dayadara, Vahalu, Argama, Saladara, Rahad, Vahiyal, and Suthrel.
This month's Farmers Empowerment Project meetings focused on introducing new Toor dal varieties GT105 and GT106, distributing Hydrogel to farmers and conducting field visits to white sesame seed farms. These initiatives aim to empower farming communities by imparting valuable knowledge and practical skills.
PROJECT NAYEE DISHA
JBF in collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), a Government of Gujarat organisation, has been running two Skill Upgradation Centres (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), beauty related courses, computer operator and programming assistant (COPA), electrician, mehendi art and basic computer-tally. The courses are designed to facilitate sustainable livelihood generation for individuals within the community.
Location - Gajrula
EDUCATION
MUSKAAN FELLOWSHIP: LEARNING RETREAT III
The 2023-24 Muskaan Fellowship cohort, comprised of 35 fellows in Gajraula, recently participated in a learning retreat III held on May 16. This retreat focused on leadership skill development, specifically geared towards empowering them to work with Primary and Upper Primary Government School students in Gajraula (UP) through workshops facilitated by JBF CSR team - Vikash Kumar (Manager, JBF) and Jaya Eti Minz (Assistant Manager, JBF), Bundi Ji and Naveen Ji (Field Staff, JBF).
Empowering the next generation of leaders, Project Muskaan Fellowship is a youth development initiative by the JBF that cultivates well-rounded individuals by fostering a deep understanding of community issues and equipping them with the necessary leadership skills.
HEALTH- CARE
JBF MEDICAL CENTRE MAKING PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBLE
The Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre (JBFMC) in Gajraula offers affordable primary healthcare services that can be availed at only ₹10 each patient. The center boasts of a wide range of diagnostic services at minimal costs.
JBFMC collaborated with Ujala Cygnus and Jagannath Charitable Trust to provide referral services for specialised OPDs in oncology and orthopedics. Additionally, a mobile dispensary unit provides essential healthcare and subsidised medicines to the remote areas of Amroha.
The Vitor Project, in partnership with Sewa at Home, trains village-level entrepreneurs for basic health services like blood pressure measurement and blood sugar level checks. These entrepreneurs then provide these services in their own villages at minimal prices and bringing access to basic healthcare at the doorstep. In addition to this, JBFMC recently inaugurated a fully functional eye care center within its premises, further expanding its offerings.
In May, JBFMC served a significant number of patients:
- OPD: 1833 patients;
- Mobile Dispensary Unit: 1085 patients across 8 villages;
- Special OPDs: 122 patients;
- Dental OPD: 78 patients;
- Eye Care Center: 99 patients;
- Vitor Entrepreneurs: 415 patients.
These figures highlight the JBFMC's commitment to providing accessible and affordable healthcare to the Gajraula community.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
STREET LIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Responding to the community requests for improving road lights and providing a stronger sense of security, JBF distributed streetlights in three panchayats -Solapur gosia, Bagarpur, Tigria Bhor in Gajurala. This initiative aims to make streets safer for child and women and keep a check on any kind of suspicious or criminal activity.
MOVIE SCREENING AT SULTANPUR MOLVI, GAJRAULA
On May 30, the JBF collaborated with Frontier Market to host a special village screening of the acclaimed film ‘Kicking Balls’ directed by Academy Awards winner Guneet Monga Kapoor, in Sultanpur Molvi, Gajraula.
The movie tells an inspiring story of young girls from Ajmer and their remarkable display of courage and fearlessness in their fight against child marriage. The film chronicles their journey as they forge a path towards a brighter future.
The event was graced by the presence of Ms. Guneet Monga Kapoor herself along with Ms. Ajaita Shah, Founder of Frontier Market. The event was further enriched by the participation of Ms. Parineeta Singh (wife of the Rural Development Secretary, Government of India), local dignitaries including the SDM, CDO and BDO, representatives from the Amazon India team, Sikhya Entertainment, and Ms. Charu Malhotra from Primus Partner.
The local audience was immersed in this touching story. The screening was a resounding success.
LIVELIHOOD
INAUGURATION OF DIDI KI DUKAAN
JBF Gajraula has started a project titled ‘Didi Ki Dukaan’ in partnership with the organisation B-Able. The objective of the project is to intervene through economic and social assistance for women in rural areas to start their own shops and become micro entrepreneurs.
The inauguration of two Didi ki Dukaan was organised in Sultanpur Mollavi and Alampur by village level entrepreneur named Reena, Pooja. JBF team Vikash Kumar (Manager, JBF) and Jaya Eti Minz (Assistant Manager, JBF) along with the B-Able Foundation team were present during the inauguration ceremony.
The enthusiasm was evident on the face of women entrepreneurs. For future, the discussions happened regarding sourcing of local products.
Location - Nira
HEALTH
JBF MUSKAAN FELLOWSHIP ORIENTATION PROGRAM 24-25
The JBF Muskaan Fellowship orientation program was held at Nira to welcome and introduce the selected fellows to the program.
All the selected fellows are currently pursuing their graduation in various field and also working elsewhere. This indicates a group of highly motivated individuals balancing academics and work commitments. The orientation program incorporated various fun activities designed to foster interaction and self-discovery among the fellows.
WORLD NO-TOBACCO DAY
JBF Nira unit organised an awareness program on World No Tobacco Day. The event aimed to educate the local community about the dangers of tobacco consumption and encourage people to adopt a tobacco free lifestyle. Dr. Chandrkant Inamke’s session shed lights on the various health risks associated with tobacco use, including cancer, heart disease and lung disease.
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
The plants distribution drive on World Environment Day aimed to raise awareness about the importance of preserving our environment and promote the practice of planting trees. Fruit trees were chosen specifically to not only beautify the landscape but also provide a sustainable source of food for the community.
The local residents were enthusiastic as they accepted the plants and committed to plant the trees in their fields.
Location - Kapasan
HEALTH
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
On World No Tobacco Day, a community-level awareness session was organised in Narela, Chittorgarh. The theme was - ‘Protecting Children from tobacco industry interference’. The session aimed to educate MGNREGA workers about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption among adults and children. 58 workers from Narela village participated in the event. The session was a great success, promoting healthy living practices within the community and raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use.
EDUCATION
SUMMER CAMP - LEARNING WITH FUN
Under the JUBelief initiative, JBF organised a nine-day summer camp in nine Government Schools with the theme of ‘Learn with Fun’. 18 employees from Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products Limited actively participated engaging 226 students through various activities. The activities included career awareness sessions, theme-based poster making competitions, team-building games and an awareness session on World No Tobacco Day. The volunteers actively participated making it a great learning experience for everyone involved.
FELICITATION OF MUSKAAN FELLOWS
The convocation of Muskaan Fellows (Batch 2023-24) was conducted at the conference hall of JACPL. The Muskaan Fellows shared their journey with the management and explained the benefits they gained through the Youth Development Program of JBF. At the end of the event, Mr. Deepak Kr. Chakraborty - Unit Head, Mr. Rishipal Singh - Head HR and Mr. Upendra Singh - Head EHS handed over certificates to the fellows.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
WATER SUPPLY IN THREE GRAM PANCHAYATS
Due to the extreme heatwave this year, several villages in Chittorgarh and Kapasan blocks faced severe water shortage. This resulted in many households lacking access to drinking water. JBF stepped in to provide support by supplying 990 water tankers to the Singhpur, Narela, and Banakiya Kala Gram Panchayats during the month of May and June. This initiative ensured regular availability of drinking water among rural residents during this scorching heat. The Foundation's efforts significantly tackled the water crisis in these areas, enabling the residents to cope with the extreme temperatures.
Location - Savli
JUBILANT BHARTIA FOUNDATION MOBILE DISPENSARY SERVICES
Mobile Health Dispensary is an ongoing initiative by JBF, which provides public healthcare services in affordable, accessible, and equitable manner to 15 villages around the Savli manufacturing facility. Since its inception, the services have helped strengthen the basic healthcare facilities and empower the local populations. All underprivileged local residents who come to the mobile dispensary get proper medical evaluation along with the diagnosis and medicines. In addition to this, the villagers are regularly educated on how to integrate healthier habits into their everyday lives. 1642 patients were diagnosed and medicated.
FARMBRIDGE: FARMER EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
JBF Savli in association with Farm Bridge organised an initial interaction with the farmers of five villages to understand their challenges. A four-year intervention program is planned based on the interaction wherein scientific methods like soil testing, seed modification, control of fertilisers, improvement of agricultural tools to yield more productivity, reduce labour and time intensive processes and increasing the incomes.
- Educating Rural Farmers: The project educates farmers in diverse farming techniques, empowering them with knowledge and skills to improve their agricultural practices.
- Livelihood Support: By providing support and resources, the project aims to strengthen the livelihoods of rural farmers. This includes access to tools, seeds and other essentials.
- Fostering Innovative Agricultural Practices: The project encourages farmers to adopt innovative approaches to farming. This involves sustainable practices, crop diversification or efficient resource utilisation.
- The program operates across five villages: Juna Samlaya, Karachiya, Pasva, Pratapnagar and Lasundra. Notably, during the recent Farmers Empowerment Project meeting, it was observed that farmers are now engaging in third-season farming - a significant development considering they previously only did one/two cycles.
WEMENTORSHIP ORIENTATION
The WEMentorship orientation session marked a significant milestone for the second batch of WEMentees. The event was graced by Jubilant employees, Principals of ITI Savli, ITI Desar and Sevaniketan School, who guided the 200 WEMentees on various topics.
The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome of the audience, which comprised of 200+ enthusiastic individuals, including mentors, mentees, representatives from partnering organisations and other dignitaries. The WEMentees from the previous batch took the stage to share their personal experiences during the mentorship program. They expressed their gratitude for the opportunity and spoke about how the program had positively influenced their personal and professional growth. Their heartfelt stories resonated with the audience, inspiring others to participate.
