1. Skill Development Institute (SDI), Bhubaneswar

Source: Skill Development Institute, Bhubaneswar

Name of the Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 77.09 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 490.6 Cr.

Skill development Institute, Bhubaneswar (SDI-B) was established on 9th May 2016 with an aim to provide opportunities for skilling to the unemployed and underprivileged youth of Odisha and to provide skilled man power to the industry. Initially, SDI-B started operation in 2 trades viz. Industrial Electrician & Welder. However, with increasing demand of skilled manpower, 6 new courses were added viz. Computer Data Application (only for girls), Fitter Fabrication, Instrumentation Technician, Pipe Fitter (City gas Distribution), Solar PV Installation and LPG Mechanic. About 240 students per batch are being skilled in 8 trade courses, which are of 3 to 6 months duration each. Since inception, 810 placements are done. Hon’ble President of India laid the foundation of the of the permanent campus of SDI-B on 18.03.2018 at Taraboi, Jatni, Odisha, which will be a mega-world-class model skill academy be set up with technical support from National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Once functional, about 3,000 to 4,000 youth will be trained every year in 16 regular trades pertaining to the hydrocarbon sector and local industries.

Implementing Partner: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

Brief about the Company: Indian Oil Corporation (Indian Oil) is India's largest commercial enterprise and has been meeting India’s energy demands for over half a century.

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2. Institute of Chemical Technology-Indian Oil Campus, Bhubaneswar

Source: Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Name of the Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Location: Odisha

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 54.71 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 490.6 Cr.

With focus on strengthening ‘Industry-Academia’ partnership, Indian Oil collaborated with the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai to set up the ICT-IOC Campus at Bhubaneswar. Admission process for the 5-year integrated M. Tech Programme, through JEE-Main examination has been completed for a batch size of 60 students, which saw an overwhelming response from students. A unique ‘one-of-its-kind’ Executive M. Tech. Programme for working professionals has been developed jointly by ICT and IIT Kharagpur commencing in June, 2019.

Implementing Partner: Institute of Chemical Technology

Brief about the Company: Indian Oil Corporation (Indian Oil) is India's largest commercial enterprise and has been meeting India’s energy demands for over half a century.

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3. International Automobile Centre of Excellence (i-ACE)

Name of the Company: Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Location: Gujarat

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 50 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 153.5 Cr.

During the Financial Year 2018-19, the Company contributed to the setting up of International Automobile Centre of Excellence (i-ACE), a state-of-the-art institute for automobile training and research in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The model and curriculum for i-ACE has been developed in line with industry requirements and projected skill gap in the sector. The offerings of this programme are based on the automobile industry requirements and the existing level of training provisions in India

Implementing Partner: International Automobile Centre of Excellence (i-ACE) , Maruti Suzuki Foundation, Government of Gujarat

Brief about the Company: Maruti Suzuki India Limited, commonly referred to as Maruti. Maruti Suzuki manufactures sells a complete range of cars from the entry level Maruti 800 (discontinued), Alto, to the hatchback Ritz, Celerio, A-Star etc.

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4. ICICI Foundation’s Inclusive Growth Program

Source:ICICI Foundation

Name of the Company: ICICI Bank Limited

Location: Pan India

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 38 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 118.96 Cr.

The Company through ICICI Foundation has carried out Skill Development Project. ICICI Foundation’s efforts are managed by an in-house team with direct project implementation capabilities. Currently, ICICI Foundation works on various programmes on vocational skill development with the objective of developing the capabilities of individuals so that they can earn a sustainable livelihood for their families. Apart from skill development, these programmes support the trainees by facilitating job opportunities or providing market linkages. ICICI Foundation operates 26 skill development training centres under ICICI Academy for Skills in 19 states. These centres provide industry-relevant, job-oriented training on a pro bono basis in 12 technical disciplines and office skills. With a comprehensive approach which ensures employment opportunities for all successful trainees, these centres are equipped with state-of the- art practical labs to support and enhance learning. The training also includes modules on financial literacy and life skills. ICICI Academy for Skills opened two new centres – one each in Dehradun and Gorakhpur – during fiscal 2019. A significant achievement of this programme is that 100% of the trainees who had opte for job placement had found suitable employment with various organisations.

Implementing Partner: ICICI Foundation, ICICI Academy for Skills

Brief about the Company: ICICI Bank Limited is an Indian multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai

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5. Skill Development Project

Source: L&T Construction Skills Training Institute

Name of the Company: Larsen and Toubro Limited

Location: Pan India

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 37.52 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 121.47 Cr.

The Company contributed to the CSR by contributing towards Construction Skills Training Institutes (CSTIs): L&T runs 9 CSTIs in 8 states, providing free training in construction skills for the large unorganised workforce in the sector, making them employable. 8769 youth completed various courses at CSTIs this year

Implementing Partner: Construction Skills Training Institutes (CSTIs)

Brief about the Company: Larsen & Toubro is a major technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services conglomerate, with global operations.

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6. Project Parivartan, Financial Literacy and Sustainable Livelihood Initiative

Source: HDFC Bank Limited

Name of the Company: HDFC Bank Limited

Location: Pan India, Odisha, Assam

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 24.19 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 439.2 Cr.

Under Parivartan, the Bank has provided both on-farm training to upskill farmers as well as placement linked training. Bank’s Training Centre in Bhubaneswar provides training to youth and women in hospitality, tourism, telecom, retail and health care. Over 1,272 youth have been placed in 100+ companies and institutions in Odisha. They have also provided training in fields such as communication skills, agriculture techniques, and livestock management among others.

Sustainable Livelihood Initiative: Empowering Women through Financial Inclusion Located 40 kilometres west of Guwahati, Bihdia Chaygaon is a small village of 600 people. The community here earns its livelihood via a largely unorganised cottage industry. For the women, weaving and agriculture are the primary sources of income. They recognised the potential for the empowerment of women through financial inclusion and entrepreneurial upskilling. Today, Gitanjali Hira, Nilima Kalita, Mira Nath and thousands of others like them across the country have become self-reliant with a little help from HDFC Bank’s Sustainable Livelihood Initiative (SLI). Through this initiative, the Bank has reached out to over 96 lakh households across 27 states through credit facilities, financial literacy and capacity building programmes. The primary objective of Sustainable Livelihood Initiative is to bring about Parivartan by creating sustainable communities. This is done by helping women in rural areas break away from the vicious cycle of financial dependence to one of growth and opportunities.

Implementing Partner: Access Development Services, Antarang Foundation, End Poverty, Friends Union for Energizing Lives, Head Held High Foundation, Pan IIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation, Pratham Education Foundation, Pune City Connect Development Foundation, Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Brief about the Company: HDFC Bank Limited is an Indian banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai

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7. Vocational Training Program

Source: Asian Paints Limited

Name of the Company: Asian Paints Limited

Location: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kerala, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Chandigarh , Jammu & Kashmir

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 22.46 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 52.35 Cr.

Asian Paints is committed to the National Skill Development Mission and are contributing towards up skilling of India’s unorganised workforce. At the Asian Paints Colour Academy, they train individuals in a range of vocational courses that help enhance the skills of painters, applicators, carpenters and workers, providing them better opportunities to find work in the industry. The Company imparts technical information, prepare content and deliver training modules.  Asian Paints collaborated with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to deepen the impact of skill development programme. NSDC monitors, evaluates, and certifies their Colour Academy candidates upon course completion.

Implementing Partner: Asian Paints Colour Academy

Brief about the Company: Asian Paints is Asia's fourth largest paint company. They manufacture a wide range of paints for decorative and industrial use.

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8. Employment enhancement vocational skills – Swavalamban

Source: Business world

Name of the Company: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

Location: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, NCR, Delhi, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala, Haryana, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand , West Bengal

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 20.23 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 158.86 Cr.

In order to strengthen the ‘Skill India’ initiatives of the Government of India, contribution was made to six Skill Development Institutes at Rae Bareilly, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Guwahati and Bhubaneswar for the promotion of higher education and employability skills. Other unique initiatives were also undertaken which included long term skilling of differently abled youth and learning labs for differently abled youth in Khordha district, setting up of Modular furniture skill development-cum-production centre in YSR Kadapa district in association with Andhra Pradesh Prison Department. Different locations have different and diverse labour demands and needs depending on the opportunities like infrastructure and industries available in these locations. It is in line with these demand based needs that diverse training skills like electrical, welding, hospitality, driving, tailoring, beautician course, etc. are identified and imparted to underprivileged youth in these areas through our Swavalamban program. The module also provides other capacity building and soft skills required for these youth to sustain their employment and earn a livelihood for themselves and their family.

Implementing Partner: Confederation of Indian Industries

Brief about the Company: HPCL is a Maharatna CPSE HPCL owns & operates 2 major refineries producing a wide variety of petroleum fuels & specialties

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9. Upgradation of ITIs

Source: Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Name of the Company: Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Location: Pan - India

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 18.46 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 153.5 Cr.

The Company continued to support over 110 government ITIs across the country, as per a five-year ITI development plan. Various intervention areas under this plan include upgrading workshop infrastructure, providing training on manufacturing trades, enhancing industry exposure for trainers and students, and imparting soft skills to make students industry-ready. The automobile trades of Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Auto Body Paint, Auto Body Repair are upgraded in supported ITIs, as per the skills required at automobile workshops. 61% of students evaluated from the automobile trades at supported ITIs cleared the Suzuki Basic test (technical and psychometric aspects) compared to 40% from the non-adopted ITIs. In all, over 8,000 students graduated from the Government ITIs supported by the Company.

Implementing Partner: Maruti Suzuki Foundation

Brief about the Company: Maruti Suzuki India Limited, commonly referred to as MarutiMaruti Suzuki manufactures sells a complete range of cars from the entry level Maruti 800 (discontinued), Alto, to the hatchback Ritz, Celerio, A-Star etc.

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10. Programme SMART

Source: Tech Mahindra Foundation

Name of the Company: Tech Mahindra Limited

Location: Delhi, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra

Total Expenditure on the Project: INR 17.48 Cr.

Total Prescribed CSR in 2018-19: INR 84.41 Cr.

 Skills-for-Market Training (SMART) is the Foundation’s flagship programme in employability. It is built on the vision of an educated, enlightened and employed India, and a belief that educated and skilled youth are the country’s true strength. The programme started with 3 Centres in 2012 and is currently running 100 Centres at 11 locations across India. In 2018-19, the Company trained close to 19,000 young women and men under its SMART program, of which 1,477 were persons with disabilities. More than 70% of the graduates are placed in jobs upon successful completion of the training, across multiple industries.

Implementing Partner: Tech Mahindra Foundation, Mahindra Educational Institutions

Brief about the Company: Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates and the Society to Rise.

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