Sustainability - Caring for community Page
Caring for the Community
Giving back to society is an integral part of our corporate ethos and the way we contribute to the betterment of the communities around us.
In a free enterprise, the community is not just another stakeholder, but is, in fact, the very purpose of its existence.
- Jamsetji Tata, Founder, Tata GroupAt Tata Electronics, we give utmost priority to education. Our curated initiatives are tailored to enhance educational opportunities and foster the love of learning among students.
Empowering Lives
We organise various initiatives to provide students with valuable exposure and practical insights. These include visits to science museums, book fairs, seminars to encourage STE(A)M, inter-school quiz competitions, mobile vehicle based art projects focused on demystifying arts at both primary and secondary levels.
We are also working on setting up fully equipped Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) labs and Atal Tinkering Labs in Government schools to enhance learning.
To support government schools tenth-grade students preparing for public examinations, our volunteers organize mock exams called the Wings Proficiency Test. These tests help build confidence and reduce exam-related stress. Additionally, we distribute exam kits, books, and stationery to assist students during their studies.
We offer scholarships for government schools board exams top-performing girls for 10th and 12th grades. We provide sponsorship for winners of national-level science and sports competitions from government school in Krishnagiri district.
In partnership with NIMHANS Hospital, we prioritize mental wellbeing by conducting programs that promote emotional health. Furthermore, we support government residential schools with essential items including wardrobes, refrigerators, washing machines, and cots to improve their living conditions.
In partnership with SASTRA University, Tamil Nadu, we offer a Master's degree in VLSI Design in collaboration with two universities in Taiwan. We also provide stipend to these students, allowing them to gain hands-on learning experiences in Taiwan without a financial burden.
Another key area of focus is upgrading educational infrastructure. We work on building new smart classrooms, installing reverse osmosis water facilities, and enhancing the infrastructure of nearby government schools and anganwadi centers.
We also have taken the responsiblity of renovating and upkeeping toilets in most government schools within 10 kms radius of the plant.
Additionally, we are upgrading sports grounds at government schools and providing sports equipment to foster physical education and extracurricular development.
Inspiring Children
'Prerana' - our first-ever volunteering initiative at our Tata Electronics Systems Solutions (TESS) plant, focuses on several aspects of social development including educating the next generation, preventive health, environment and sports in Kolar district, Karnataka. The initiative currently covers over 5000 children and youth in schools across Kolar, and has aided over 15,000 beneficiaries indirectly.
Our team of senior women leaders and young professionals visited select technical institutions to provide career guidance for aspiring students.
Rural Development
Our 'Project Aanirai', launched in collaboration with Shreeja Mahila Milk Cooperative, aims to empower women dairy farmers by providing sustainable income opportunities. This initiative will support over 3,000 women dairy farmers across more than 100 neighbouring villages, creating over 120 direct and indirect employment opportunities. 100% of Tata Electronics' milk and curd requirements are directly procured from these dairy farmers. We are also working on a social entrepreneurship project for setting up a sanitary napkin-making unit managed by Women Self Help Groups (SHG), in collaboration with the district administration. This project is designed to provide livelihood to women while also addressing the critical issue of menstrual hygiene in rural communities. Both initiatives are centered around fostering economic independence and promoting social welfare for women in the region.
Additionally, we have engaged in a Social Entrepreneurship project for making homemade snacks by Women Self Help Groups (SHG), in collaboration with the Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) and are providing them training and a free sales outlet at Tata Electronics' residential facility.
Impact Sourcing
We have a unique impact sourcing strategy to recruit women candidates from at-risk communities belonging to the socio-economically backward sections of society. We ensure that we provide avenues for their continuing higher education through our academic interface programs in partnership with reputed institutions including Bharatiyar University and Vellore Institute of Technology.
- Helping Local Communities
- Facilitating Disaster Relief
Helping Local Communities
We have developed a community hall, installed two community water Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, solar streetlights, and CCTV cameras in the nearby villages. To support the local farmer community, we conduct awareness programs on sustainable agriculture and provide regular training and capacity building on Integrated Animal Husbandry Practices (IAHP).
We also encourage sports participation amongst local communities by organizing sporting events where employees and communities including men, women, and children participate.
Facilitating Disaster Relief
During crises caused by natural calamities, we dedicate ourselves to supporting impacted communities with relief and volunteering engagements.
In keeping with the true spirit of giving back to society, our volunteers dedicatedly contribute their time and effort to make a positive impact on surrounding communities.
Recycling Initiatives
'Recycling Newspapers to Carry Bags' is another volunteering initiative where our associates design and make carry bags from discarded newspapers. These bags are then distributed among farmers and small-scale vendors. Our employee volunteers have been part of interactive events to raise awareness about solid waste management.
Blood Donation Camps
We organise regular blood donation drives and donate collected units to various blood banks and government hospitals.