Caring, Sharing, Growing

Location: Bharuch

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre

The community healthcare initiative run by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation provides public healthcare services in affordable, accessible, and equitable manner around 16 villages of our facility premises. Since its inception, our services have helped strengthen nearby basic healthcare facilities and empower the local populations to maintain their health. All underprivileged local residents who visited the Medical Centre and Mobile Dispensary got proper medical evaluation, medicines, and day-care services, as well as guidance and education on how to integrate healthier habits into their everyday lives. Our Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre and mobile dispensary services diagnosed and delivered medicine to a total of 1,786 patients in the month of July 2023.

Free Health Camp at Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Bharuch Health Team, in collaboration with The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Government of Gujarat, organised a two-day free health camp at Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre, Vilayat on July 13, 2023. A total of 159 patients were benefited from this camp. Routine blood tests, haemoglobin, thyroid, body profile, WBC, PFT, physical exams, physician consultations, and free medication were provided to patients by Dr. Rakshit Patel MD Physician and other medical experts from the ICMR team. The camp was a success, with many of the patients receiving the necessary treatment and care they needed.

Muskaan Vigyanshaala: Micro Science Lab

Muskaan Vigyanshaala initiative aims at inculcating an experiential learning environment for students and empowering government school teachers to design creative ways to nurture future scientists. The Jubilant Bhartia Foundation (JBF) started the Mobile Science Lab Project last year to encourage students from remote communities to pursue science and increase access to innovative learning opportunities. Following a great response from schools to the Mobile Science Lab Project, JBF decided to set up Muskaan Vigyanshaala - Micro Science Labs in schools. To assist the teachers in effectively using the training materials of Micro Science Labs, teacher training workshops were organized for 10 Bharuch government primary school teachers in collaboration with the Agastya International Foundation. Jubilant Bhartia Foundation supported the establishment of microscience labs in eight Bharuch primary schools in the month of July, which will boost student participation in terms of greater curiosity, creativity, and scientific understanding.

The inauguration of the Micro Science Lab was done by Mr.Atul Sharma, VP & Site Head, Jubilant Infrastructure Limited - Bharuch, Mr. Navneet Kumar Agarwal, Vice President - Manufacturing Accounts, Mr.Alkesh Rana, Associate Director - Public Relations & Public Affairs, along with the CSR team. A certificate of gratitude for exceptional efforts in the education sector and ongoing support was awarded to the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation CSR team by Primary School Vagra on behalf of all schools that benefited from the foundation's education programs.

Chandrayaan-3 Premiere at JBF-Setup Smart Classrooms

In the fiscal years 2021–2022 and 2022–2023, respectively, Jubilant Bhartia Foundation (JBF) introduced the E-Muskaan: Primary Schools Digitalization Project and HP ALFA:Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools Digitalization Project. Both of these projects attempt to bridge the digital divide by providing digital classrooms for schools in distant locations with limited access to educational resources, hence boosting their access to digital learning. To integrate technology into learning, 63 schools were provided resources such as a 50-inch Smart Android TV, content devices, computer devices, printers, and other digital equipment. This initiative has received excellent feedback from schools since it fosters student learning and gets them ready for the digital era.

On July 14, 2023, numerous students saw the Chandrayaan-3 launch on Smart TVs provided by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation as part of the HP Alfa & E Muskaan Project. The project has been a great success in promoting student learning. The student's delight and passion were evident as they shouted for Chandrayaan-3's success and watched the launch. The launch was a wonderful occasion for the students and teachers, who were grateful for the generous support of Smart Classrooms from the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation which allowed them to witness the historic event.

Farmers Empowerment Project

Farmers Empowerment Project focusing on Value Addition for Income Generation in Agriculture is being launched by Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Bharuch in partnership with Farmbridge Foundation. The project will assist rural farmers by educating them about various farming techniques, providing livelihood support, and promoting livelihood through innovative agriculture for the villagers. Sensitization sessions are currently underway in villages such as Vilayat, Derol, Bhersam, Dayadara, Vahalu, Argama, Saladara, Rahad, and Ankot. The issues in agriculture that farmers in all villages confront are covered during the sensitization workshops by Mr. Maharshi Dave, Director & CEO of FarmBridge, and Mr. Rajesh Dave, Former GM at NABARD. Also discussed is the need for farmers to embrace cutting-edge agricultural techniques in order to raise prosperity, reduce input costs, and boost production. The FarmBridge team also trains farmers in cutting-edge agricultural practises such waste decomposer cultures, contemporary agrotools, rain irrigation systems, and environmentally friendly biodegradable hydrogel technologies. Farmers are convinced after hearing from the FarmBridge team and have a strong interest in these innovative agricultural methods. They expressed their excitement and eagerness to change to using innovative agriculture on their farms. Sensitization and farmer mobilisation were the key priorities this month, followed by farmer enrollment in the programme.

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

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, in collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), a Government of Gujarat organization, 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 in creasing employability in the community. Several skill training courses in skill sets such as Tailoring, Beautician, and Basic Computer-Tally have started at the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation's SUCs in Vilayat and Bharuch for sustainable livelihood generation. A total of 219 students have registered in a range of courses at the SUCs in Bharuch and Vilayat for a three-month period, and the sessions are running smoothly with regular attendance, promoting student learning. The abilities of students were put to the test via activities including the Sari Competition and the Best Makeup Competition. These activities allowed students to showcase their skills and creativity, enhancing their overall learning experience.

Location - GAJRAULA

RESPONSIBLE CARE (RC) AUDIT: CSR project locations visit

Indian Chemical Council, apex industry body representing chemical industry in India is a nodal body pursuing ‘Responsible Care Programme’, a global initiative through International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) since about 2003, motivating industry to come forward for adoption of this ethical voluntary programme. Jubilant Ingrevia, Gajraula is upholding the values and have organised and arranged for an RC audit which is being conducted.

The RC auditors visited the Jubilant Ingrevia CSR project locations and audit the CSR management. The event constituted interaction with the direct beneficiaries of the different educational and livelihood projects.

Saral Jeevan Saheli/digital Sakhi: Refresher Training & Feedback Meeting

Saral Jeevan Saheli/ Digital Sakhi project aims to connect and meet rural consumer needs through a woman economic empowerment social enterprise model, where ‘sahelis’ Self Help Group Women members, are empanelled and provided the digital training to operate an application, which enables them to order FMCG products as per their area’s demand. The ‘sahelis’ in return get commission basis income on each product they sell. The project has been hugely successful as the ‘sahelis’ empanelled in Amroha, have created the sale of more than 14 lakhs rupees.

A refresher training to use application and feedback meeting was organised with Frontier Market to categorise and learn the challenges faced by ‘sahelis’ on ground.

SMART CLINIC: An initiative to ensure better and accessible healthcare to communities.

In order to promote health seeking behavior and improve healthcare facilities in rural areas, an online prescription facility, named ‘Smart Clinic’ has been initiated. Under this initiative online kits have been installed at Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre (JBFMC) and Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which would be utilized to refer a patient to specialized health consultation.

This initiative would ensure that the people who generally buy medicines without proper consultation, or needs specialized OPD consultations get connected with physicians and doctors holding specializations. This enhances health seeking behavior as well as accessible healthcare facilities.

A training session with the JBFMC staff members was conducted to ensure better understanding of the application and the online kit among the staff members and stakeholders.

Reward & Recognition Ceremony

At the Reward & Recognition Ceremony conducted in July at Jubilant Ingrevia, Gajraula facility Rajesh Srivastava(CEO, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited) facilitated the ‘valuable employee’ recognition to Mr. Vikash Kumar (Deputy manager, Jubilant Bhatia Foundation, Gajraula), and Dr. Sujinder Phogat (Medical Officer, Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, Gajraula).

The team presented the CSR ongoing projects, and achievements to the CEO, all the departments and the staff present. Mr. Srivastava also felicitated the direct beneficiaries of the project Haqdarshak, which connects the community members to the eligible schemes, and Smart Clinic.

Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) Induction

To impart and create a better understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), An induction session with the new batch of GETs, 2023-24 was conducted. The CSR team presented the principles, values, and ethos of Jubilant Ingrevia, Gajraula to the team. At the same time the departmental positionality, CSR role and functions were explained to the new staff members present. The session was concluded on a best note and discussion on new CSR ideas emerged out of young and enthusiastic minds.

Dental Camp At Schools

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Medical Centre, with the vision of affecting and contributing to the social cause of improving accessibility and affordability of dental health, conducted a free dental camp at school in Caramel Public School, Navada Road, Gajraula. The service was extended to a total of 198 students.

Muskaan Vigyanshala

To promote science among the communities, mapping rural upper primary (6-8th) government schools as a prime stakeholder, JBF has initiated assembling micro science lab set ups in the government rural school premises. Also, the school staff is facilitated the training to use the assembled equipments to ensure proper use of resources. A total of 8 science labs have been installed.

Muskaan Fellowship

Muskaan Fellowship is a one of the two major components of the project ‘Khushio Ki Pathshala’ (KKP). KKP works with three stakeholders, teachers, fellows, and school students. Muskaan Fellowship is a youth development program, which focuses on inspiring youths, enrolled in a fellowship around the core values through imparting KKP module workshops. The fellows further work with the school students.

The admission round for this year’s fellowship constituted 2 mobilization events, in which 48 applications were received. In first phase of selection process, an interview was conducted to select the fellows.

Muskaan Activities

Muskaan Activities are conducted in government schools, and works as the catalyst to enhance creativity in the young minds. The activities are designed and facilitated according to a yearly roster. The activities are designed and themed on a monthly basis to enhance and enrich extracurricular learnings. The theme of the July month is designed as ‘har angan ped’. The themed activities were conducted in 4 government schools which were participated and enjoyed by more than 100 students.

‘Har Angan Ped’: Plantation in Schools

Plantation campaign was organised in two government schools to create an impact under the theme for the month of July ‘har angan ped’. The plantation was done by the students of the schools and the teachers. The students enthusiastically participated in the plantation activity.

The activity was implemented to inculcate the morals towards the environment and love for the nature. The caring responsibility of the trees were further allotted to the students which further enhance the gratitude towards nature.

GRAMEEN SAMRIDDHI KENDRA (GSK): A livelihood Social Enterprise for Farmers

Grameen Samridhhi Kendra Project, in collaboration with B-Able Foundation envisions a social enterprise built in the best interest of the farmers. The major components of the project are Kisan Samriddhi Kendra (KSK) (shopping centres/logistic centres) registered under their own company entity, Kisan Saathi (the sales manager of the centres), Kisaan Mitra (lead generator), registered farmers (consumers). The product list at the KSK constitutes cattle feed products. Up till now 25 KSKs have been identified. Company is in registration process. Branding work has been kick-started. Mobilization has been hugely successful.

Kisan Saathi Onbarded – 25/25

Kisan Mitra Onboarded – 325/375

Farmers Registered – 18750/18750

Haqdarshak Jan Suvidha Kendra

Jan Suvidha Kendra project, under the support of HaqDarshak and Jubilant Bhartia Foundation aims at connecting eligible community members with the social welfare schemes. Under the project model, 50 Haqdarshak agents (HDs) from the beneficiary communities themselves have been enrolled, trained to facilitate the scheme forms and applications. These HDs plan their monthly rosters and facilitate the applications for various social welfare schemes.

In the month of July, 20 HaqDarshak have been actively working on ground, and have screened 3263 people for checking their eligibility for schemes. Out of which 3255 forms have been submitted to state HDs authorities, and 3241 benefits have been received by the beneficiaries.

Location - Nira

Muskan Science Lab set-up

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation (JBF) has launched project ‘Muskan Vigyanshala’ under its comprehensive education initiative ‘Muskan’ and has completed setting up six Muskan science lab at six schools of Pune and Satara districts to strengthen rural government primary education system. Muskan Vigyanshala’ aims to empower teachers and students of government schools to make the learning process simple, effective and joyful and to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, build confidence and to provide hands on experiential engagement for students.

Muskan Activity (Har Angaan Mein Ped)

Fruits Saplings distribution program organised under Muskan activity named Har Angan Mein Ped at Z.P Primary School, Nira.

50 fruits saplings were distributed to the students. To encourage the students Mr. Subramnya Bhat (AVP Jubilant Ingrevia), Mr. Yuvaraj Kale (Admin Head), Mr. Ajay Dhage (CSR), Ms. Sayali Funde (CSR) Citizens of Padegaon and Parents were present. Parents, teacher staff and all local stakeholders appreciated the activity.

Kargil Divas 2023

Kargil Divas celebrated at Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Nira. This day reminds of the sacrifice of Soldiers who fought the battle of Kargil with Pakistan on the icy heights of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. On this occasion Jubilant Ingrevia Limited and Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, Nira saluted the valor and sacrifice of brave soldiers who secured the nation’s borders. Jai Hind!

Desktop Distribution Program

Desktop donation program was organised at Z.P Primary School, Nira.

Two desktops were donated to the Z.P Primary School, Padegaon. Among JBF staff Subramnya Bhat (AVP Jubilant Ingrevia), Yuvaraj Kale (Admin Head), Mr. Ajay Dhage (CSR), Ms. Sayali Funde (CSR) Community leader, presided over the Desktop distribution program.

The children studying in this school will be able to leverage these desktops to gain access to better computer education.

Location - Savli

Certification of Muskan Fellowship Chapter-4

Chapter 4 of the Muskaan Fellowship chronicles the certification ceremony of 12 Fellows who successfully completed their year-long Leadership Development Program. Throughout the program, these Fellows underwent three comprehensive training sessions and actively participated in various community development activities within their respective villages. Additionally, they made significant contributions by conducting value-based sessions with the primary school students in their communities.

The certification ceremony was held in a grand event, attended by community members, village leaders, and representatives from the villages. During the ceremony, each of the 12 Fellows was recognized and appreciated for their dedication and hard work throughout the Leadership Development Program.

One of the most impactful aspects of the program was the value-based sessions conducted by the Fellows with the primary school students in their villages. These sessions aimed to instill core values and character-building principles among the young minds, emphasizing the importance of empathy, compassion, honesty, and environmental consciousness.

WEMentorship Certification and Closing of First Batch

The WEMentorship Certification Ceremony marked a significant milestone for the first batch of WEMentees who completed the program successfully. The event was graced by esteemed guests, including the Principals of ITI Savli, ITI Desar, and Sevaniketan School, who felicitated the WEMentees for their exceptional performance and dedication to the project.

Recognition of WEMentees' Achievement:

The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome to the audience, which comprised over 100 enthusiastic individuals, including mentors, mentees, representatives from partnering organizations, and other dignitaries.

Sharing Experiences:

One of the highlights of the event was when each WEMentee 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 impacted their personal and professional growth. Their heartfelt stories resonated with the audience, inspiring others to participate in similar initiatives.

Trainer's Testimonial:

Mr. Vishal, the trainer from HHH (name of the organization or institute), spoke about the remarkable progress he observed in the girls throughout the course of the engagement. He commended their willingness to learn, adaptability, and determination to overcome challenges. Mr. Vishal's testimonial highlighted the transformative impact of mentorship and training on the mentees' skill development and confidence.

Khushiyon Ki Paathshala- Teacher’s Training Program of First Cohort

Introduction: Khushiyon Ki Paathshala is a value-based training program designed to equip children with the right attitude and values to confidently face the world. It is aimed at fostering overall personality development, including character, personality, citizenship, and spiritual growth. The program adopts a fun and effective approach, using a creative and specialized methodology to impart essential life skills to children. Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, Savli, organized a teacher training session for the first cohort of 30 teachers to implement this unique program.

It served as a crucial step in preparing teachers to guide and inspire young learners on their journey of overall personality development.

Swasthya Prahari- Nutrition Kit Distribution to Severely Malnourished Children of Savli Taluka

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, in collaboration with Savli Taluka Health Office, undertook a crucial initiative to address the issue of severe malnutrition among children in the region. The program involved distributing nutrition kits to 26 severely malnourished children, aiming to provide them with essential nutritional support and improve their overall health. Additionally, these children would receive further nutritional rehabilitation assistance from the Cluster Health Centre for a period of 6 months.

FarmBridge- Capaciy Building of 135 Farmers

The Jubifarm Farmer Intervention Program is an initiative by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation aimed at empowering farmers and enhancing agricultural practices. As part of this program, a capacity building session and field demonstration were organized to introduce essential farming tools to 136 interested farmers. The demonstration showcased the practical application and benefits of three crucial tools: Weeder, Cultivator, and Rotor. The farmers were elated to learn that the Foundation would cover 75% of the cost, making the tools affordable and accessible to them. This support aimed to encourage the adoption of modern farming practices and promote sustainable agriculture in the region.

Edition 106

Aug-2023