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Volume 02 Issue 07 June 2015 DIGITAL EDITION

120,000 SaigaAntelope Dead inCentral Asia

120,000 SaigaAntelope Dead inCentral Asia

Not a single animalof this species isnow alive in Kazakhstan.

World's Biggest CatastrophicLoss to the Animal KingdomWorld's Biggest CatastrophicLoss to the Animal Kingdom

SR in modern times has to calculates the overall return on evolve as a journey of constant investment. On the same lines we may Cinnovation. The CSR be in a position to calculate the cost of

professionals have to think in a overall social impact of a CSR Project. different way which we sometimes call This will increase the awareness level it as out of the box thinking. Innovation among the CSR professionals thinking in the area of CSR has become need of for conceptualising a meaningful, the hour because the government and engaging, relevant CSR program regulatory bodies are now focusing customised to local needs rather than more and more on the social impact mindlessly copying the CSR programs assessment of the program. It does not of other organisations.really matter how much money has The era of change across the globe been spent in the CSR activity but what makes it imperative for all CSR really matters is what has been the professionals to be consistently overall social impact of the CSR thinking, evolving and innovating CSR program on the local communities. projects which are socially relevant,

cost effective, socially engaging, cost It is very important to understand that effective apart from ensuring the innovation in the area of CSR will have overall social impact to ensure that the manifold impact. It shall improve the CSR project proves to be rational in overall productivity of the people, terms of justifying the overall cost for processes and technologies apart from the overall social impact which the maximising the overall impact on the project has generated or is likely to local community. The people at various generate.levels of the organisation have to

understand that innovation has to come The simple rule of thumb shall be to in various forms at different levels and evaluate the CSR project from various can be contributed by people at various angles and dimensions apart from being levels of the organisational hierarchy. focussed at making the project

innovative, socially engaging and The innovation in CSR projects has maximising the overall impact on the become more and more important in local communities. The spirit of modern times as the CSR projects have innovation will help in minimising the to become meaningful, engaging, cost, maximising the productivity and having relevance and should be aimed overall social impact on the at achieving high social impact. communities.

We may evolve a model to calculate I wish all CSR professionals a grand the overall social impact on the lines of

success in their endeavours.ROI in the corporate world. ROI

CSRThe Journey ofInnovation RUSEN KUMAR

MD & Editor [email protected]

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EDITORIAL

Recognizing CSR Best PracticesCSRCommunity

InitiativeAwards 2015

‘INDIACSR Community Initiative Awards’ is a milestone and an iconic event that acknowledges the unique and extraordinary contributions in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) domain. This is a premium honour that recognizes the most admired and outstanding CSR initiatives and ventures in India.The awards acknowledge the noble contributions in the CSR domain that are raising benchmarks by bringing radical and transformative change in the development arena through innovation and excellence. The awards acknowledge the noble contributions in the CSR domain bringing radical and transformative change in the development arena.

The INDIACSR Community Initiative Awards, in various categories, is open to all companies and organizations registered in India that engage in social responsibility. The Awards are open for nomination by all companies, corporate funded foundations and partnerships operating in India.

If you have made incredible achievements and have actualized CSR in true sense, then the award and recognition is made just for you.

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he CSR domain is becoming The process of meticulous planning, more and more important as the focused implementation of the plans Tgovernment and the regulatory and strategies followed by preparation

bodies are expecting enhanced level of of the overall accounts of the whole transparency in CSR activities and program needs holistic focus by the reporting. The regulatory bodies are various echelons of management. The becoming more and more demanding in organisations may like to structure well terms of the CSR activities and its developed mechanisms to ensure that ethical reporting to the various internal implementation of the programs are and external stakeholders. The smooth and make sincere efforts to organisations are expected to focus ensure that the impact of the CSR sincerely on the people, process and programs are sustainable. The technologies to make the society, organization are recommended to economy, and the overall planet at large analyse the best practices at local, a better place to live. regional, national and international

level. The best practices are to analysed The organisations are required to and adopted if they are found suitable focus on two fold approach. Firstly the and acceptable. The best practices may organisations are required to evolve also be customised to suit the interests strategies, policies and action plans of the locality, and the organization which is aligned to the local needs after keeping in mind the demands of the doing requisite needs assessment and implementation model of the program.feasibility analysis. The corporate

entities are also recommended to To summarise it would be apt to conduct the overall impact assessment recommend two pronged approach for of the program apart from ensuring the organisations to focus on both scrupulous compliance to the various action as well as focus on ethical applicable laws, guidelines and reporting of the accomplished goals and regulations followed by transparent objectives. The organisations are also process of accounting to account for the required to focus on compliance to the various expenditures incurred in the stipulated laws, guidelines and whole process. reporting requirements.

CSR - Actions and Reporting

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Executive Editor [email protected]

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m Corporate Social Responsibility m Women Empowerment Art and m Corporate Governance Dance m Education m Energy m Disability m Make in Indiam Child Marriage m Food Safety m Skilled Manpower m New Bookm Environment m Globalization m Water Conservation

m Narendra Modi m Ashin B Chhabram Vashundhra Raje m Mayank Asharm Rajyavardhan Rathore m Abhishek Ranjanm Radham ohan Singh m S Ravichandranm Dr Surya Prakash m Marzin Shroff m Shallu Jindal m Anand Madhabm NR Narayan Mirthy m Erlan Nysynbaevm Nita Ambani m Aline Kuhl-Stenzelm Gautam Adani

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Editorial 3

Editorial 5

Team/Index 6-7

Enabling Change, Empowering Lives 8-9

Narayana Murthy to Lead SEBI Start-ups Panel 10

Kalashree Samman to Shallu Jindal 11

Reliance Foundation Nurturing 24 Young Football Talents 12-13

Hindustan Zinc Planted 1.4 Million Saplings 14

JSPL Barbil Creates Awareness Among Employees 15

Why 'Make in India' is Very Much India Inc's Job 16-17

Ford Achieves Reduction of 16% Energy Consumed 18-19

New Book on Investment 'The Aspirational Investor' By Ashvin B Chhabra 20-21

Cairn India to Setup Centre of Excellence in Rajasthan 22-23

CSR – Integrating Two Worlds: Corporates & Communities 24-25

Cummins Conserves 3,373 Million Gallons of Water 26-27

10 Simple Steps to Save Environment 28-29

Jagran Pehel & UNICEF Address Child Marriage in UP 30-31

GKN Aerospace Opens Wing For the Differently Abled 32

SEBI Freezes Voting Rights, Corporate Benefits of Taparia Promoters 33

PM Launches DD Kisan – India's First TV Channel Dedicated to Farmers 34-35

Catastrophic Collapse of Saiga Antelopes in Central Asia 36-41

Panasonic India Ties with 'The Tree Man' for Greener Tomorrow 42-43

CAF India Launches Media Fellowship Program 44

Coca-Cola Launches World's First PET Plastic Bottle 45

Gangavaram Port to Plant 55000 Saplings 46-47

New Book By Wayne Visser Sustainable frontiers 48-49

SEBI Fines NDTV For Delayed Tax Clearance 50

Financial Awareness Must to Save Investors From Frauds: SEBI 51

Vodafone India to Start Planting 1 Lac Tress from July, Planted 1 52-53Lac Trees Last Year

India declared Free of Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus 54-55

Clean Ganga Mission MoU Signed 56-57

Vedanta invested Rs 361 crore for Environment Sustainability, 58-59Planted 7 Lakh Trees

We Utilize the Development Funds to the Maximum 62-63

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Advt: Get Recognized Your Innovative CSR Projects 69

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Enabling Change,Empowering Lives

NEWSabroad. It also helped housewives in making online reservations, online shopping, reading mythological stories and ancient history online, etc. To date, more than 56,000 training registrations were done.

The initiative was launched via print ads and on ground activations across India. The campaign theme highlighted the choice and importance of learning. The initiative featured in national edit page of Bhaskar. It was also extensively driven on the digital platform to generate awareness about the program. Helpage India, organization working in the area of elderly care has partnered with the initiative.

The Program was conducted in batches. Every batch ran for 2 weeks on hourly basis and comprised of 15-20 individuals. Qualified trainers were employed to impart trainings across all cities. Besides this, personal attention was also given to those who found it difficult to adapt to digital technology. On successful completion of the training, every individual was awarded with a training certificate in valedictory function.

A booklet was given to the trainees that helped them in understanding the nuances of computer basics such as starting computer, typing in MS word, use of microphone, webcam to interact with people, browsing internet surfing, creating e-mail account, sending and reading e-mails, searching information online viz. hospitals, banks, recipes etc. and digital skills like using Whatsapp, Skype, Viber etc.

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orporate Social Responsibility, at Dainik Bhaskar is not merely Ccompliance; it is a commitment

to undertake initiatives in the areas of Environment Sustainability, Computer Education and other Community Catering to this latent need of senior Development Initiatives. Over the citizens and housewives, Dainik years, it has focused not only on the Bhaskar started a Computer Education business aspect of the group, but also Program in 34 cities across 10 States on how it can be a catalyst in driving namely Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, the much needed social economic Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, transformation in the country. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar and

Jharkhand. The initiative, as intended, Computer Education Program is aimed infused great confidence amongst the at imparting computer and internet trainees and made them competent knowledge to senior citizens and enough to walk hand in hand with today's housewives who otherwise lack the generation. It enabled senior citizens to basic skill and knowledge to operate chat with their children and grand-computer and make the most of web for children staying in different cities or taking meaningful actions in daily life.

Being India's largest newspaper group, Corporate Responsibility and Social Stewardship have always been integral to Dainik

Bhaskar Group. Since inception, it has evolved on the ethos of a socially concerned organization. With strong presence in the field of Newspaper publication, the organization has always

given priority to creation of better and well informed communities, which has impacted the lives of needy.

Dainik Bhaskar's CSR Initiative

Computer Education Program

Today, digital technology has revolutionized our lives and undoubtedly plays an important role in our daily regime. Its significance is no longer limited to youths and the working class, but extends to even home makers and senior citizens. With the widespread reach of computers, senior citizens and homemakers also feel an acute need to be in sync with their children or other members of family who have access to newer digital technologies every single day.

We believe that bridging the digital divide is integral to sustainable economic growth of our nation. As a responsible corporate citizen, through program, we strive to make more elderly citizens and housewives digital literate with emphasis on under privileged section of the society.

Vikas SinghAssociate Vice President

Brand MarketingDainik Bhaskar Group

Vinay MaheshwariSenior Vice President

Sales and Market Development &Brand Marketing,

Dainik Bhaskar Group

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Odisha is the land of Lord Jagannath and I will be very happy to promote classical dance of Odisha through various initiatives of JSPL Foundation.

NEWS


Narayana Murthy SEBI Start-ups Panel

to Lead

R Narayana Murthy, Founder, Religare Enterprises; Gopal Srinivasan, Infosys, will head the 18- Chairman and MD, TVS Capital Funds; member committee set up by besides representatives of the Finance N

the capital market regulator SEBI to Ministry, RBI and SEBI.advise on developing alternative The group has the mandate to caution investments and the start-up ecosystem the regulator on possible hurdles, in India. besides counselling on interface areas

The Alternative Investment Policy with fellow regulators.Advisory Comamittee (AIPAC), the On March 30, SEBI had come out committee consists of marquee names, with a discussion paper on alternate such as Sanjay Nayar, Chairman, capital raising platform and review of Indian Private Equity & Venture other regulatory requirements to sort Capital Association (IVCA), Member out the dilemma between investor & CEO, KKR India Advisors Pvt Ltd; protection and an enabling environment Saurabh Srivastava, Founder, Indian for start-ups to receive early-stage Angel Network; Ajay Piramal, funding.Chairman, Piramal Group; Devinjit

SEBI observed that its requirements Singh, MD, The Carlyle Group, India; related to promoters offering a Sunil Godhwani, Chairman and MD, minimum 20 per cent of the post-issue capital as lock-in for three years, detailed disclosure on objects of the issue, etc. In the discussion paper, SEBI proposed that the institutional trading platform be used for listing start-ups, besides mandating that the entire pre-issue equity capital be locked-in only for six months uniformly for all shareholders.

SEBI had proposed that the basis of issue price may include disclosures, other than projections, as deemed fit by the issuers to enable investors take informed decisions. Disclosures related to group companies, litigations, and creditors were also proposed.

oted Kuchipudi danseuse Board on Culture, Govt. of India and Shallu Jindal has been has been appointed the Chairperson of conferred with Kalashree the National Bal Bhawan. She is also N

Samman in the Gandharva Kala the Co-Chairperson of Jindal Steel and Samman – 2015 held at Bhubaneswar Power Foundation spearheading the on May 24, 2015. Eminent artist Dr. CSR initiatives of the conglomerate, Dinanath Pathi presented the award to and the Vice President of the Flag Ms. Jindal for excellence and Foundation of India.contribution to Kuchipudi. Shallu Jindal said, “I place my gratitude to the people of Odisha for their recognition to Kuchipudi dance”.

She has been enthusiastically encouraging local tribal art, culture and sports in communities in and around the areas of operations of JSPL.

Ms. Jindal performs the Indian classical dance with rare distinction, immense artistry, brilliant intensity and with profound and visible passion, as expected of seasoned and front line classical dancers of the day. She has performed with much acclaim and alacrity, both nationally and internationally including at Ellora, Khajuraho, Hampi, Elephanta, Monte, Kinkini, Chidambaram, Chakradhar Samaroh, Krishna Gana Sabha, Natyanjali, Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Chowmahalla festivals and many recitals at various venues in New Delhi.

She has also received Devadasi Samman in 2013 at Bhubaneswar and Shrikshetra Samman in 2014 at Puri.

She is a member on Central Advisory NR Narayana Murthy

Founder, Infosys

SEBI to advise on developing alternative investments and the start-up ecosystem in India.

Shallu JindalCo-Chairperson

JSPL Foundation

Kalashree Samman to Shallu JindalShallu Jindal’s organization Jindal Steel & Power pro-actively supports cultural initiatives with a motive to nurture and sustain local form of fine arts and dance.


NEWS


Reliance FoundationNurturing 24 Young Football Talents

rassroots Indian football the Best Grassroots Programme. Actor received a big boost, as 24 Ranbir Kapoor and team owner of young footballers betwee 11-14 Mumbai City FC, received the award. Gyears age group were awarded Sameer Manchanda, team owner,

the Reliance Foundation Young received the runners-up award of Rs 75 Champs (RFYC) scholarships for lakh for Delhi Dynamos FC.structured training to hone skills, along Starting from June onwards, the with quality education at Reliance awardees will be groomed through Foundation School at Koparkhairane, exposure to global best practices and Mumbai. training modules to take on the mantle

Nita Ambani, Founder and of next generation professional Indian Chairperson, Reliance Foundation and footballers.Football Sports Development Limited Encouraging and nurturing talent at (FSDL), Indian cinema icon Amitabh the grassroots level is one of the core

principles of FSD, the promoters of ISL which has broken many spectator and viewership records in its inaugural edition in 2014. The RFYC programme is a definitive step towards realising FSDL's dream of making India a footballing nation.

Bachchan and Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis handed over the scholarships to young footballers, at a function held on 27 May 2015 at the Jio Garden, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

ISL also gave away a cash award of Rs 1.25 crore to Mumbai City FC for

I am delighted that Reliance Foundation's vision to develop talent at the grassroots has taken its first big leap. Thanks to the commitment and involvement of all ISL franchises, I am confident that this grassroots football movement will form the backbone of Indian football in the years to come. We believe that sports and education go hand in hand. We ensure that these children graduate with their talents and skills honed to realise their potential to the fullest.

Nita AmbaniFounder and Chairperson

Reliance Foundation &Football Sports Development Limited

24 Young Champs were chosen from football camps and selection trials were organized across the country by the 8 Indian Super League (ISL) franchisees. 200 footballers were shortlisted and invited to week-long final trials overseen by Piet Hubers, Technical Director of ISL Grassroots Programme and Marcus Vaessen, Head Coach, RFYC programme.

Reliance Foundation awarded 24 emerging football talents with scholarship to nurture footballing skils and has also insured their quality education at Reliance Foundation School in Mumbai.


World Environment Day


industan Zinc carried out a producers of wind power – 274 MW in special plantation drive on the India, which is registered under Clean Hoccasion of World Development Mechanism (CDM) of

Environment Day - 5 June, 2015. The United Nations Framework Convention drive was carried out in all its business on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and is locations spread across 5 districts – entitled for carbon credits. Hindustan Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Zinc produces also about 35.4 MW of Rajsamand and Ajmer. power through the waste heat recovery

process. Utilization of fly-ash and slag, In a message to all employees, adoption of environment friendly Akhilesh Joshi, CEO-HZL emphasised technology, water conservation and on the importance of individuals to setting-up Sewage Treatment Plant in bring out change and also highlighted Udaipur are some of the many key the annual theme recommended by the initiatives taken towards care for the United Nations Environment environment.Programme — 'Seven Billion Dreams.

One Planet. Consume with Care'. He said “World Environment Day is the opportunity for everyone to realize the responsibility to care for the Earth and to become agents of change. Every small step taken by each one of us is a mighty step forward in terms of creating a better environment for next generation.”

Hindustan Zinc's Chanderiya Smelting Complex, has special focus on planting the saplings of medicinal properties. In addition, poster making competition, environment quiz, photography, slogans writing competition and essay writing competitions were organised.

Over 1.4 million saplings have been planted by HZL over the years. As a part of green energy initiatives the company is also one of the largest

Hindustan Zinc Planted1.4 Million Saplings

JSPL Barbil CreatesAwareness Among EmployeesJSPL Barbil CreatesAwareness Among Employees

Akhilesh JoshiCEO

Hindustan Zink Ltd

World Environment Day is the opportunity for everyone to realize the responsibility to care for the Earth and to become agents of change. Every small step taken by each one of us is a mighty step forward in terms of creating a better environment for next generation.

ike every year, this year also villagers shows their huge interest in World Environment Day 2015 plant and planation.Lwas celebrated at Jindal Steel & In this glorious occasion in house

Power Ltd., Barbil Unit to create environmental bulletin “Environmental awareness among employees, contract Initiatives 2015” was released by chief employees, children, housewives and guest and distributed to all employees surrounding community villages. followed by a meeting inside pellet Various competitions like slogan, plant area. In the evening session posters, essay and online environment planation was carried out inside pellet quiz were organized among the plant area by senior officials of JSPL.employees, contract employees, school

“Regional Officer, State Pollution children and housewives.Control Board and their team

The Programme was started with a appreciated JSPL group because of the mass plantation in the nearby environmental initiatives taken without community village Deojhar with any compromising with the green community people along with local universe such as Biogas plant (BARC sarpanch in the presence of esteem Technology, Mumbai) for management chief guest Dr. Sohan Giri (Regional of biodegradable waste generated from Officer, Odisha State Pollution Control plant and colony areas to treat the Board, Keonjhar), guest from SMPL V. sewage & other proven technology. K. S. Rathore (Sr.VP), P. Mohanta They also appreciated JSPL because of (AVP), B. B. Sahu (GM) and top the best effort & positive contribution management of JSPL V. C. S. Rao by our group where less emission from (VP), Alok Malhotra (GM, HR, P & A), the plant process, zero discharge Dr. R. C. Rout (GM-Environment, concepts, green belt development are JSPL) of various local species of plant. highly concerned.”, JSPL said in the During the Programme the enthusiastic statement.


VIEWS


Why 'Make in India' isVery Much India Inc's Job

BY GAUTAM ADANI

hen asked by British Prime given that manufacturing is being Minister Tony Blair what the globally revolutionised by technology, Wsecret of Germany's it is obvious that India will have to

economic success was, German ready itself. Projections made by a Chancellor Angela Merkel had recent Boston Consulting Group study famously replied, 'Mr Blair, we still state that by 2025, manufacturing costs make things' Having returned last are anticipated to be 18-33% lower in month from the Hannover Messe, there economies in which robotics and is little doubt that I will visit this trade automation are leveraged.fair again. The same report also points out

The key manufacturing themes at staggering benefits that are already Hannover were Industry 4.0 (next being derived. The cost of a robot generation manufacturing executing an operation, for instance, is technologies), Additive manufacturing about $4-8 an hour against $25 for a (3D printing), Lightweight human.manufacturing (composites and nano- However, while technology can be materials), Energy efficiency (the purchased, technology alone will not coexistence of cost-effective and suffice. Therefore, if India is to fulfill environment-friendly energy sources) its dream of becoming a global and Robotics. manufacturing power, it will have to act

These topics were absent from our on several fronts.parlance just five years ago. Today, First, the development of a well-they are an essential part of many of trained and skilled labour force cannot our day-to-day discussions. Today, be just left to the government. It has to

equally be the responsibility of over years, drives a nation's corporate institutions. competitive edge.

While the government can facilitate The problem is that somewhere down through subsidized institutes, the only the years, Indian corporate houses got way to develop an employable so focused on generic training for the workforce is through 'apprenticeships' 'top of the pyramid' that we forgot who that only corporate entities can provide. actually needed to be trained.Investing in helping the bottom base of Till the time we, as large corporates, the pyramid and helping upskill them is are sincere in our intent to recognize not CSR (corporate social this 'last mile' of employees who responsibility). It is nation-building. actually do the execution, and prioritize

Next is dignity of labour. During my investments for their growth and trip to Germany, I met several development, we will not be able to executives and visited some state-of- build an employable workforce crucial the-art factories. One common theme to drive the growth of the small and that emerged in my discussions was the mid-market manufacturing businesses.continued investment and care for the If we get this cycle right over the next 'last-mile' employees. Many felt proud decade, India will be relevant and grow when some of their best workers left to as a manufacturing powerhouse.make their mark elsewhere, making

The government is doing what it room for the next set of trained needs to do. It is corporate houses that employees to take over.now need to step up and do our bit if

It's a different way of thinking. Most we want to provide the dignity our of these organisations are global giants workers deserve. Patriotism is not that have sustained over decades and about past glory. It is about making the are into their third or fourth generation present and future equitable for those of workforce. It is such continued that need early doors to be opened. diffusion of a trained workforce that, That is the dream of 'Make in India'.

It's a different way of thinking. Most of these organisations are global giants

that have sustained over decades and are into their third or fourth generation

of workforce.

GAUTAM ADANIChairman

Adani Group

First, the development of a well-trained and skilled labour force cannot be just left to the government. It has to equally be the responsibility of corporate institutions.


INNOVATION


Ford Achieves Reduction 16% Energy Consumed of

ord's manufacturing facilities in Chennai and Sanand have Fimplemented various green

manufacturing practices, which 100% of the wastewater is treated and reiterate Ford's commitment to reused within the facility, making this a sustainability. Ford's Chennai Vehicle zero liquid discharge facility. The entire Assembly and Engine Plant (CVAEP) hazardous waste generated is either has achieved a reduction of 16% in recycled or co-processed into allied terms of energy consumed per car cement industries, making this plant a produced. zero landfill facility.

CVAEP has achieved a reduction of Other notable green practices at the 16% in terms of energy consumed per plant include emission control car produced since 2009. Continuous initiatives, cycle time reduction improvement measures have also led to projects, reduction of waste in a reduction of 30% in terms of water packaging material, switching over to consumed per car produced, while LED lighting, regulating air Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) conditioning systems, installation of emissions have reduced by close to solar heaters and effective use of 40%, over the same period. sunlight in the factory floor.

The Chennai plant was adjudged as

100%

the Excellent Energy Efficiency Unit at variable valve timing to gain fuel 15th CII National Energy Management economy of up to 20% more compared Awards in 2014, out of a 100 to larger engines, with no loss of shortlisted companies, in recognition of performance.the plant's various energy-saving More than 2 million consumers initiatives. around the world have opted for

EcoBoost powered vehicles. The 1.0L EcoBoost engine was unanimously awarded the 'International Engine of the Year' award for 3 years in a row in 2012, 2013 and 2014 by a panel of over Similarly, the paint facility at Sanand 82 automotive journalists from across will use Ford's innovative three-wet 35 countries.paint process that allows three coats of

paint to be applied and dried simultaneously. The energy efficient process significantly reduces wastage, Corporate Social Responsibility at Ford energy consumption and helps in defines sustainability as a business lowering paint shop carbon-dioxide model that creates value, consistent emissions by up to 25%. with the long-term preservation and

enhancement of environmental, social and financial capital. Extending its ONE Ford approach to it community outreach efforts, Ford India recently

The latest green invention Ford's launched Thooimai Bharatham (Clean commitment to the environment is India), a project aimed at creating a reflected not only in its manufacturing sustainable environment around the processes, but also in its vehicle and Chennai plant.engine offerings. Ford's vision to offer

This synergy between Ford's vision of products that help conserve the sustainability and the nation-wide environment by reducing harmful Swacch Bharat campaign can truly emissions has led to the development create a win-win situation for and use of the ingenious and green 1.0L communities.EcoBoost, Ford's global powertrain

technology that features a light turbo that takes less effort to spool up and as a result reduces the intake of fuel and saves running cost.

Ford's EcoBoost engine combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and

Lowering CO 2Emissions

Ford CSR

1.0LWaterReused EcoBoost

engine

The Chennai plant was adjudged as the Excellent Energy Efficiency Unit at 15th

CII National Energy Management Awards in 2014, out of a 100 shortlisted companies, in recognition of the plant's

various energy-saving initiatives.



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New Book on Investment

By Ashvin B Chhabra'The Aspirational Investor'

ew Book 'The Aspirational maintain current living standards Investor' By Ashvin Chhabra despite inflation, and the opportunity Noutlines Investing in the for life-changing wealth creation.

Pursuit of Wealth and Happiness. The We need a framework that shifts the book being published by Random focus of investment strategy from House India (Penguin Random House) portfolios and markets to individuals is now available. Ashvin's book and the objectives that really matter: explains how to break down a protection against unexpected financial seemingly very complex problem – crises or retirement planning. Whatever how we should invest our money – into matters most to you—paying for your manageable steps. The cost of the book kid's education, starting your own is Rs 699 (hardback). business, endowing your favorite

In The Aspirational Investor, Ashvin charity, or traveling the world—you B. Chhabra outlines a ground-breaking need a road map to help you achieve yet intuitive approach to managing both your essential and aspirational wealth, based on the identification of goals.key goals and the careful allocation of Why are otherwise smart and resources and risks. competent people such lousy investors?

The Wealth Allocation Framework Individual investors give up as much as will help you connect your investment two-thirds of their potential investment portfolio with your life's goals, and returns in misguided efforts to beat the accommodate the three seemingly market—and most don't even realize it.incompatible objectives that must Ashvin B. Chhabra, chief investment underpin every sound wealth officer of one of the world's largest management strategy: the need for wealth management firms, explains that financial security in the face of an important idea has gotten lost amid unknowable risks, the desire to the relentless pursuit of investment

returns. Rather than trying to beat the modern portfolio theory with market, your primary goal should be to behavioural science.construct an investment strategy that Ashvin grew up in New Delhi and creates a solid safety net and enables was trained as a theoretical physicist. you to pursue your dreams and He received his PhD in applied physics aspirations. in the field of chaos theory from Yale

With no more guarantee of lifelong University, where he also met his jobs or pensions, all of us bear the Italian-born wife, Daniela Bonafede-burden of investing wisely. But many Chhabra. They currently live in of us focus on the wrong set of Princeton with their two children.investment activities, such as Ashvin has lectured at Yale identifying the next great start-up or University, Carnegie Mellon star fund manager, or simply beating a University, Columbia Business School, market benchmark. Even the standard Baruch College CUNY and University framework for investing, modern of Chicago. He's a member of the portfolio theory, offers an incomplete Board of Fellows for the Program in solution. Meanwhile, the grand debates Financial Mathematics, Courant in finance, such as indexing versus Institute at New York University; the active management, prioritize the Board of Regents for the Financial wrong set of issues. Analysts Seminar, CFA Institute; the

Chhabra's pioneering work International Advisory Board of illuminates some surprising facts about EDHEC Risk Institute; the Board of how people get very wealthy, and Trustees of the Stony Brook reinterprets the success formulas of Foundation and the Investment investing greats such as Warren Buffett Committee of the Institute for and David Swensen. Chhabra also Advanced Study.offers a novel perspective: If the markets don't really care about you, as surely they do not, then why should you spend all your time and effort trying to beat them?

Raising the bar for what we should expect from our investment portfolios—and from our investment advisors—The Aspirational Investor is a thoughtful, practical guide for any investor, regardless of income or wealth level.

Ashvin B Chhabra is the chief investment officer of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Bank of America. He is widely recognised for being one of the founders of Goals-Based Wealth Management and for his seminal work 'Beyond Markowitz', which integrates

Ashvin B ChhabraChief Investment officer of

Merrill Lynch Wealth ManagementBank of America

In The Aspirational Investor, Ashvin B. Chhabra outlines a ground-breaking yet intuitive approach to managing wealth,

based on the identification of key goals and the careful allocation of resources and risks.



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airn India, credited for India's has furthered its CSR footprint in a biggest on-land oil discovery in significant manner. The aim is to build CRajasthan and also for World's capacity among the youth in the region

longest continuously insulated pipeline, and link them with employment, Cairn

India has established the first-of-its-kind Cairn Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The centre aims for the skills development of the community and providing linkage to employment.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on jun 3, 2015 in presence of Honorable Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhra Raje, MD RSLDC Gaurav Goyal, Cairn India's CEO Mayank Ashar and TUV's CEO and MD Thomas Fuhrmann, The MoU was signed among the Rajasthan Skills & Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC), Cairn India Limited and TUV Rheinland India Pvt Ltd.

As per the MoU, RSLDC will make available services/schemes to the youth trained at the CCOE. It shall also provide financial support as per Government's guidelines to students. TUV shall endeavor to provide training to the youth and Cairn India will monitor the training activities. The vision is to develop a state-of-the-art, best-in-class centre that is positioned well above existing offerings in the realm of vocational training. Students trained at the CCOE will be able to find linkages to employment opportunities within and outside the country.

Cairn India, part of the Vedanta Group, has been playing a significant role in increasing and improving the employability of local people through skill development and trainings at the Enterprise Center based in Barmer – both through development of local businesses and helping in providing employment outside the influence of Cairn India. By far the Enterprise Centre has been extensively used as a means to train more than 15,000 local and other unskilled workers in construction safety skills.

Cairn India to SetupCentre of Excellencein Rajasthan

Cairn India has signed MoU with Rajasthan Govt to further its CSR footprint in a significant manner. It has established the first-of-its-kind Cairn Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The centre aims for the skills development of the community and providing linkage to employment.

Mayank AsharMD & CEOCairn India

The petroleum production from the mineral rich land of Rajasthan started by Cairn India in 2009, has contributed significantly in our country's energy security. I am confident that with the Cairn Centre of Excellence, we shall strengthen the skill development and employability of local youth.

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hen our CEO asked me to Altruism and charity were transienttake on the project of tying And, where we are headed:Wtogether the various outreach

For CSR to be sustainable, and community activist programs that corporations must be convinced were going on within our organization that it is good for businessunder one umbrella CSR program, I CSR has been proven to promote thought…”Wow! Where do I start?” I long-term profits for businessknew it was important for our company

and that we have many employees that Companies are looking for a had been suggesting ideas and activities strategic CSR plan that will impact that they would like to see us drive, but long term, fundamental impact and getting those same people organized change but can also be assessed, and contributing time to the same monitored and reported on.initiative would be a challenge!

This evaluation got me to thinking So, I did what anyone would do and about what has fundamentally changed

started evaluating the experience I have for CSR initiatives, hence the title of had with the Rotary club and learnings this piece. You must be wondering why from that combined with extensive I used responsivity instead of research into what is working today. To responsibility? As CSR has matured in start with, I wanted to understand how its sophistication, the expectations from CSR has evolved over the years. And, companies that invest in these while CSR has gained considerable programs and the recipients of their acceptance over the years. Its scope has goodwill has also matured. No longer is broadened, and for the better. responsibility sufficient for companies

to embrace, but the investments being A look at the past; Yester years:made take on more than responsibility, CSR meant philanthropy, and at they require a heightened level of best, an individual's emotional needawareness of the need that exists and a

The social cost of “Give and take” highly responsive structure to be was not accounted successful. Socio-economic, political,

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and cultural events are affecting the age of five.business environment in an Education has major gaps for children:unprecedented way. Hence, by referring

The majority of children are to the “R” in CSR as Responsivity we enrolled in school, but up to half will see companies to responding don't attend regularly.accordingly and…After five years of classes, fewer Move from obligation to Actionthan 60% can read a short story or

Move from Accountability to do simple arithmetic.Activity

More than 35 million children in Move from Reactive to Proactive the (6-14) age group are out of

So, now we understand the level of school.our obligation when implementing a Many are pressured to work and CSR program, but selecting from the earn money for their familiesoverwhelming need in the world was

And you will be shocked to know our next big challenge.that there are 12 Million Child

There are plenty of issues at hand Laborers in India.ranging from Hunger, Health,

Do the figures in the above Education, women empowerment, and infographic alarm you? They should. so forth, but how can we adopt a We barely need to look around to know focused approach to social that there is a mountain of evidence responsivity? I decided that we needed screaming at us to focus on Healthcare, to narrow our focus to something the Education, Nutrition, & Skill majority of our team felt passionate Development for the children that will about. A recurring theme was the fact be leading our society of tomorrow.that we all agreed that supporting under

Our collective goal should be to make privileged children is one fantastic and all children independent, confident, and impactful way of creating a better hopeful that their lives mean something world.to the world and that we will do all we In this case, we focused on India. can make them successful and happy in India has 440 million children. That's life.more than the entire population of the

United States, Mexico, and Canada put together. Every fifth child in the world is Indian. The number of children in poverty in India is staggering. No food, shelter, or basic healthcare is provided consistently. There is no shortage of need. For example:

Mortality rates for children are staggering:

India has over 200 million people in hunger, and 40% of them are children.

About 27 million children are born each year in India but nearly 2 million of them do not live to the

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CSR – Integrating Two Worlds:

Corporates & Communities

BY ABHISHEK RANJAN

Creating a strong business and building a better world are not conflicting goals – they are both essential ingredients for long-term success – William Clay Ford

Abhishek RanjanHEAD – CSR

Brillio Technologies



ENVIRONMENT

s part of its Corporate on June 5, in the third phase of this Responsibility, the Cummins project, close to 200 Cummins AGroup in India, a leading employees volunteered to plant an

manufacturer of engines, generator sets additional 5,000 trees at the banks of and related components and the lake.technologies, has pioneered several Initiated by Green Thumb three years major initiatives to replenish the ago in 2012, Cummins entered the environment with water in cities where project soon after, with the intent to it has a manufacturing presence. scale it up with its technical expertise

Under the Khadakwasla Lake and employee participation, in Rejuvenation project in Pune, in activities involving de-silting, partnership with the NGO - Green plantation and maintenance of trees. In Thumb, Cummins has been engaging in the first two phases, following de-the desilting of the Khadakwasla lake, silting of a 1.5 km-stretch, the soil created a recharge of close to 3,373 unearthed from the bottom of the lake million gallons of water, till date. was recycled to create a green belt Ahead of the World Environment Day surrounding the periphery of the dam.

This belt has now become a habitat for various species of birds and butterflies as well as a pleasant walk-way for nature lovers. Hume pipes were installed and the two exiting culverts were cleaned for collecting the surface run-off water.

The Khadakwasla Lake Rejuvenation project, now in its third phase, aims to achieve the following:

De-silting another 1 km, pitching of soil, tree plantation and maintenance

Creating awareness about water conservation in educational institutes & residential societies

Collectively, across all three phases, 9,000 trees have been planted, with more than 1000 Cummins employees spending over 4,200 hours towards the many activities of the project. In order to further scale up de-silting across the full 22 kms stretch of the lake, corporates like Tata Motors and Praj Industries have also joined hands with Cummins and Green Thumb.

Neutrality drive that Cummins undertakes as part its Corporate Responsibility. The drive involves reducing water usage at all of its manufacturing facilities in Pune, Phaltan, Jamshedpur, Ahmednagar, Dewas and Pithampur, while also investing in projects that make water available to the communities.

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Cummins Conserves

of Water3,373 Million Gallons

Across three phases of the Khadakwasla Lake

Rejuvenation Project, Cummins employees desilt 1.5 kms stretch of the dam

and plant 9,000 trees

All the activities under this project are making significant progress in replenishing this important resource back into the environment, for the benefit of the communities residing in Pune. Since 2012, we have engaged in multiple projects successfully involving our employees in all activities along with the support of our NGO partners.

S. RAVICHANDRANHead - Corporate Responsibility,

Cummins Group in India



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here is no denying that the Across India, concern is mounting environment around us is over an ever growing list of Tconstantly changing. However, environmental problems. Evidence

with a massive increase in the influx of suggests that people are consuming far disasters - natural and man-made, there more natural resources than what the is an urgent need to become planet can sustainably offer. The increasingly aware, attentive and wellbeing of humanity, environment conscious of the types of environmental and economies ultimately depends on problems our planet is facing and take the judicious use of resources. Hence, measures to combat them on an urgent one needs to work out on a promising basis. People are facing a wealth of strategy, within planetary boundaries, new-age environmental problems every to ensure a brighter and safe tomorrow.day, some of them are small and affect Among the uncountable a few ecosystems, while others are environmental problems that exist, drastically transmuting into severe water and air pollution are the gravest environmental crises. of them all. Every year many states in

India like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, present in water are retainedGujarat etc. reel under acute water Wash your fruits and vegetables in scarcity. The problem becomes worst in a pan of water instead of running summer when the city faces severe water from the tap. Collect the water cuts. This situation gets water you use for rinsing fruits and aggravated as monsoons are becoming vegetables, and then reuse it to less dependent, putting stress on water plantsavailable water resources, which again In order to keep the air fresh within is highly contaminated. India's struggle the confines of your house, try with air pollution too is not alien to us. installing a good quality air purifier According to WHO, there have been 8 with a high efficiency particulate million premature deaths in 2012 air filtration (HEPA) filter. This because of poor air quality, making air will trap small particles and pollution one of the world's single pollutants, thereby significantly largest environmental health risk. Out improving the air and therefore the of which, 4.3 million deaths could be environmentdirectly attributed to indoor air

Club your work - hit the post pollution.office, grocery store and shopping

On this World Environment Day, let's place in one trip. It will save you begin to take small but impactful steps gas, time and effortto make this world a better place for

We often tend to wash our clothes ourselves, our children and for

in machines when there are only generations to come:

handful of dirty laundry. Instead Conserve energy! Turn off the run a machine once you collect a lights and appliances when not in bag full of clothesuse Most importantly, plant a tree with Say no to plastic bags when you friends or family on this World shop. Use cloth bags instead Environment Day!Don't keep the tap running while brushing your teeth. This can save you as much as 11 litres every time!

Check for tap leakages. It can save 24 litres of water

Did you know your water purifier could be responsible for wastage of water? For 1 glass of drinking water, RO technology uses 7 glasses of water. Using incorrect purification techniques like RO in places where TDS is below 200ppm could result in the consumption of distilled water which is detrimental to health. Thus it is of prime importance to use the right technology for purification so that all the essential minerals

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10 Simple Stepsto Save Environment

Every year many states in India like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat etc. reel under acute water scarcity. The problem becomes worst in summer when the city faces severe water cuts.

MARZIN SHROFFCEO – Direct Sales &

Sr. Vice President – MarketingEureka Forbes Limited

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agran Pehel and UNICEF office of to sensitize and advocate with key Uttar Pradesh have entered into a stakeholders on the issue of child Jpartnership to address the issue of marriage so that there is an

child marriage in the state of Uttar increased responsive behavior Pradesh. A partnership was signed amongst stakeholders in the society between the two organizations in who shall take proactive action to Lucknow. This project will be address child marriage issues.implemented in 6 districts of UP Upon signing the agreement, Niloufar (Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Pourzand – Chief of Field Office, Gorakhpur, Bareilly and Moradabad) UNICEF Uttar Pradesh said, “Child and the project period is June to Marriage is not only a violation of child November 2015. rights but it deprives a child of

This campaign was conceived due to childhood and the opportunity to live serious concerns about the violation of joyful life. The project is a positive child rights as in Uttar Pradesh. Despite initiative undertaken by Jagran Pehel several efforts, child marriage is still a and UNICEF is proud to be partner in matter of great concern. this campaign”.

Overall, mean age at marriage has been showing a rising trend in India and Uttar Pradesh in particular. Media plays an important role in shaping society's views and influencing the way people think and behave. Media raises awareness, influences behavior and generates public opinion.

The goal of the project is to engage key stakeholders of the society (Media, CSOs and Government) in a meaningful dialogue on child marriage issues, bring the issue to the forefront and thereby reducing crime against children in Uttar Pradesh. The project shall reach 6 districts (Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Moradabad, Varanasi and the state capital of UP, Lucknow).

The project has the following major components:

n E-Platform for knowledge building and sharing,

n info kit for the journalists with information on child marriage and child marriage issues,

n Knowledge Building & Sharing amongst the Editorial board & journalists of Dainik Jagran and

n Media Tracking. The project aims

Jagran Pehel & UNICEF

in UP Address Child Marriage

The project is an effort to annihilate social evils such as child marriage and it is a matter of great pleasure that UNICEF has agreed to support it. Pehel will also take help from Commission for Protection Child Rights and other important organizations on board which are working in this area.

ANAND MADHABCEO

Jagran Pehel

This campaign was conceived due to serious concerns about the violation of

child rights as in Uttar Pradesh. Despite several efforts, child marriage

is still a matter of great concern.



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KN Aerospace – India recently locations is crucial to our success and opened the GKN Aerospace the sustainability of our operations. GWing at Samarthanam Trust for We're committed to using our skills,

the Disabled – a dedicated space for time and money to help these students with moderate to severe communities.”, Company said in the intellectual disabilities where they statement.engage in activities that teach them During the early 1800s, GKN daily living skills. Samarthanam is a provided schooling for its workforce leading NGO working disabled and and their children and access to clean women. drinking water in the town of Merthyr

The Wing will be equipped with the Tydfil in Wales. Times have changed, necessary aids and appliances, and but GKN's commitment to supporting appropriate infrastructure where they the causes and charities that are will be provided with need-based important to our global community has therapy and training to enable and not, and now, over 200 years on, our encourage independent living. More hard work continues.than 50 students with intellectual GKN operate a Hearts of Gold disabilities will benefit from the programme which recognises the facility. The inauguration of the Wing contributions to our local communities was on February 19, 2015. by groups and individuals from across

GKN Aerospace – India also GKN, whose efforts make a sustainable supported the education of 25 children difference to the lives of people in the from Smile Foundation through their communities of which we are a part.Mission Education programme. GKN Aerospace – India supports Mission Education is a national level various CSR programmes in Bangalore programme of the Smile Foundation, by conducting health checks, food and which is committed to providing basic donation drives, various competitions education and healthcare to to motivate and engage children, and underprivileged children. participates in fundraising charity

“GKN has proud history of working events.with the communities in which we GKN Aerospace is one of the world's operate. We believe building largest independent first tier suppliers relationships with people in our to the global aviation industry.

aking action against promoters The regulator has also restrained of Taparia Tools for non- promoter group entities and directors of Tcompliance of minimum public company from holding any new

holding norm, SEBI has ordered position as a director in any listed freezing of voting rights and all company, till the time the firm corporate benefits arising out of their complies with the norms.excess stake in the company. SEBI also warned the company, its

The market regulator has also promoters and directors, of further prohibited the promoters and directors penal actions including monetary of the company, from dealing in the penalties, prosecution proceedings and shares of Taparia Tools except for restriction in its trading, in the event of meeting the minimum 25% public continued non-compliance.shareholding limit, till the time of their The company has been asked to compliance to this requirement. present its case before Sebi within 21

In a final order SEBI directed days. This order would come into force “freezing of voting rights and corporate with immediate effect, Sebi noted.benefits like dividend, rights, bonus Securities and Exchange Board of shares, split, etc with respect to the India (SEBI) had passed an interim excess of proportionate promoter group order dated June 4, 2013 against 105 shareholding in the company, till such listed companies which did not comply time the company complies with the with the minimum public holding minimum public shareholding norms and put several restrictions on requirement”. them.

GKN Aerospace OpensWing For the Differently Abled SEBI Freezes Voting

Rights ofTaparia Promoters

As per minimum public holding norms, all private sector listed companies were

required to achieve at least 25% public shareholding by June 3, 2013.The

promoter group holds 94 per cent stake in Taparia Tools.



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PM Launches DD Kisan –India's First TVChannel Dedicated toFarmers

he Prime Minister, Narendra The Prime Minister called for re-Modi, has called for increasing engaging rural youth with agriculture in Tfood-grain productivity from 2 a big way. DD Kisan channel can also

tons to 3 tons per hectare. Addressing a highlight the efforts of progressive gathering of farmers at New Delhi's farmers, so that their innovations can Vigyan Bhawan on the occasion of the be replicated across the country.launch of DD Kisan, Doordarshan's The Prime Minister called for farmers channel dedicated exclusively to to adopt a three-pronged approach to farmers, the Prime Minister also called agriculture, which balanced farming, for making the 'Tehsil' the unit of animal husbandry and tree plantation.agricultural planning and development.

Minister for Agriculture, Radhamohan The Prime Minister said that if the Singh said that it is a golden moment

country has to move forward, villages for the farmers as the channel will help must progress, and if villages are to in taking new research technologies progress, then it is essential for from 'Lab to the Land' Kisan Channel agriculture to progress. There was a would facilitate the farmers in time when agriculture was the most providing information regarding the preferred of professions, but over a policy initiatives undertaken in the period of time, its attractiveness had Agriculture sector.declined to rock bottom. With the right

Minister of State for I&B, Col. incentives and actions, this trend could Rajyavardhan Rathore said that it was be completely reversed.Prime Minister's vision which had

The Prime Minister said the DD inspired the launch of the Kisan Kisan channel should keep an eye and channel. The platform would enable the inform farmers about the changes in benefits of technology accruing to the weather, global markets etc., so that farmers. The channel would inform, farmers can plan ahead and take the educate and update the farmers with the right decisions well in time. latest developments in the area of

farming on a 24×7 basis. It is the first weather condition well in advance, and such initiative of a Public Broadcaster the low cost measures to protect crops / to start a 24 hour channel exclusively enhance produce during such dedicated to the farmers. conditions.

Prasar Bharti Chairman, Dr. Surya Advice of IMD Scientists and Prakash stated that the non-Hindi Agricultural Scientists would be speaking farming community would broadcast periodically for the farmers also be benefitted by the launch of so that they may know about the crop Kisan channel as the various diseases, ways to protect crops from programmes would also be available in various diseases and on how to increase other regional languages. the crop yield.

The 24×7 Kisan Channel will telecast The Channel will give information on updated information on agriculture and newer ways of agricultural practices related subject for the benefit of its being followed world over and the target audience including cattle rearers, R&D in the agri sector across the bee keepers, poultry owners, mechanics world. The Channel has tie up with and craftsmen. This would include IMD, IARI, Agricultural Universities, information broadcast on the changing Krish Vigyan Kendras etc.

The DD Kisan channel should keep an eye and inform farmers about the changes in weather, global markets etc., so that farmers can plan ahead and take the right decisions well in time.

The Prime Minister called for farmers to adopt a three-pronged

approach to agriculture, which balanced farming, animal husbandry

and tree plantation.

Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India



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More than 120,000 saiga antelope have been confirmed dead in central Kazakhstan, representing more than a third of the global population.

More than 120,000 saiga antelope have been confirmed dead in central Kazakhstan, representing more than a third of the global population.

Catastrophic Collapse of

Saiga Antelopesin Central Asia

he aerial survey conducted as off, which has therefore halved the total part of the national monitoring population. This is a major blow for Tprogramme earlier this year conservation efforts given that saigas

estimated that the Betpak-dala Saiga have in the past ten years only just population numbered approximately started to recover from a global 250,000 animals prior to this mass die- population size of less than 50,000

animals following a 95% crash in remotely from the Convention's numbers. headquarters in Bonn, Germany.

Kazakhstan has been actively Preliminary analysis indicates that a implementing the CMS Memorandum combination of environmental and of Understanding concerning biological factors is contributing to Conservation, Restoration and this catastrophic event, which has seen Sustainable Use of the Saiga Antelope four large birth aggregations of this (Saiga MOU), not least through critically endangered antelope establishing new protected areas and eradicated since mid-May this year. anti-poaching patrols. Other partners Primarily mothers and calves are that have signed the MOU, namely the amongst the carcasses; not a single Frankfurt Zoological Society and the animal survived in the affected herds.Association for the Conservation of

At the request of Kazakhstan, the Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) Secretariat of the Convention on the have been providing funds, as well as Conservation of Migratory Species of technical and logistical support for the Wild Animals (CMS) despatched an emergency response, including the emergency mission on May 21, 2015 CMS expert mission. The Saiga with experts from the Royal Veterinary Conservation Alliance, another partner College in the United Kingdom and of the MOU, has provided scientific the Food and Agriculture Organization input.to assist on the ground with post-mortem examination, analysis and to contribute to the working group.

CMS Executive Secretary, Bradnee Chambers said “Authorities in Kazakhstan are responding quickly to this disaster and are working hard to solve the mystery behind this mass saiga die-off. I am pleased that the international expert mission we were able to send, at very short notice, is now contributing to these efforts".

According to information received from the members of the CMS expert mission, it is becoming clear that two secondary opportunistic pathogens, specifically Pasteurella and Clostridia, are contributing to the rapid and wide-spread die-off. However, the hunt for the fundamental drivers of the mass mortality continues since these bacteria are only lethal to an animal if its immune system is already weakened.

UNEP/CMS Secretariat

Aline Kühl-Stenzel has been supporting the expert mission

This loss is a huge blow for saiga conservation in Kazakhstan and in the world, given that 90% of the global saiga population is found in our country. It is very painful to witness this mass mortality. We established a working group that includes all relevant experts, including international ones, and are determined to identify the causes and undertake all possible efforts to avoid such events in the future.

Erlan NysynbaevVice Minister of the

Ministry of AgricultureKazakhstan

The Saiga Antelopes of Central Asia is history now. Not a single animal of this species is alive in Central Asia,

particularly in Kazakhstan. Preliminary analysis indicates that a combination of environmental and biological factors is has contributed to this catastrophic loss.



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population in western Kazakhstan in together in vast herds to all give birth May 2010 and May 2011, claiming the within a peak period of less than one lives of 12,000 and 500 individuals week.respectively. The causes of the previous “Saiga antelopes often have twins and mass mortality incidents could not be populations are able to rebound conclusively identified. Since 2010 a quickly. Our hope is that if we can series of veterinary training sessions control what is driving these mass have built capacity within Kazakhstan, mortality events as well as tackle the which will no doubt improve the post number one threat to saigas – wildlife mortem analysis and documentation of crime and poaching – populations will the current mass mortality event. be able to recover. Collaboration

Mass mortality events are not unusual among all stakeholders is vital. for saiga antelopes, with a case Kazakhstan is leading the way and I occurring as recently as 2010 with look forward to the Range States 12,000 dead animals. However, the putting in place strong policies at the scale of the current event is CMS Saiga meeting,” said Chambers.unprecedented relative to the total The third Meeting of Signatories to population size. Often these mass the CMS Memorandum of mortality events occur in the birth Understanding concerning period, when saiga females come Conservation, Restoration and

The aerial survey conducted as part of this population around 200,000 the national monitoring programme animals, with perhaps a total of earlier this year estimated that the 260,000 saigas in the whole of the Betpak-dala population numbered range. These numbers will now have to approximately 250,000 animals prior to be dramatically revised and this mass die-off, which has therefore conservation action will have to be halved the total population. It is likely significantly strengthened as a result.that final estimates may extend beyond 120,000 dead saigas since the counting of carcasses by emergency response Saiga populations do from time to time teams is continuing. It is however suffer from mass mortality events. The becoming clear that the mass die-off most severe known case happened in has come to an end and that several 1984, when about 100,000 (67 per cent) GPS-collared animals are still alive in of the saigas died in the Ural herds that were not affected by the population in Kazakhstan. However, mortality event. the current case is already the third

mass mortality episode to have The mass die-off destroys hope that occurred in recent years. In the two the Betpak-dala population has once other cases, similar symptoms caused again reached a stable level. Population the deaths of saigas in the Ural figures for 2014 estimated the size of

3rd Mass Mortality

The most severe known case happened in 1984, when about 100,000 (67 per cent) of the saigas died in the Ural population in Kazakhstan.

The causes of the previous mass mortality incidents could not be conclusively identified. Since 2010 a

series of veterinary training sessions have built capacity within Kazakhstan, which will no doubt improve the post mortem analysis and

documentation of the current mass mortality

event.



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Sustainable Use of the Saiga Antelope the region, and was adopted by the (Saiga MOU) is scheduled for the CMS Conference of the Parties in autumn of 2015. Consumer countries of November 2014.saiga horn will also be present at the The Convention on the Conservation table as well as the CITES Secretariat, of Migratory Species of Wild Animals to review implementation and adopt an (CMS) aims to conserve terrestrial, updated work programme, including aquatic and avian migratory species measures for wildlife health throughout their range. It is an management. The MOU is part of the intergovernmental treaty, concluded CMS Central Asian Mammals Initiative under the aegis of the United Nations (CAMI), a framework for the Environment Programme, concerned conservation of large mammals across with the conservation of wildlife and

habitats on a global scale. To date 120 State Parties have ratified the Convention.

The CMS Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Conservation of Saiga Antelopes provides an international umbrella for

CMS Memorandum of Understanding the conservation of this critically

(MOU) on Saiga Antelopes.endangered species since it came into

From a captive population of more force in 2006. All five Range States of than 90 animals, only four individuals the saiga antelope have signed the were left in April, 2015, including just MOU: Kazakhstan, Mongolia, the one adult male. A drought in 2014 Russian Federation, Turkmenistan and coupled with supplementary feeding Uzbekistan. The implementation of the may be connected to the mass MOU is guided by the Medium-term mortality. This news came at a time International Work Programme when the wild Precaspian saiga (MTIWP) 2011 – 2015. Funds population in southern Russia is under permitting, a Third Meeting of heavy pressure from poaching.Signatories of the MOU is foreseen for

autumn 2015 to discuss the many Due to the catastrophic loss of saiga aspects of saiga conservation including and a lack of funding the centre was disease management. forced to shut its doors to visitors. All

scientific research and community outreach activities had been put on hold.As per recent report came in April this

year, the leading captive breeding However, new initiative Saiga centre for Saiga antelopes (Saiga spp.) Conservation Alliance was formed for has lost almost its entire stock of raising fund for conserving this animals as a result of an unidentified magnificent migratory species.disease. The Centre for Wild Animals Captive breeding is an important part of Kalmykia in the Russian Federation of the global conservation strategy for is known internationally for its saigas, the Medium-Term International contribution to saiga research and Work Programme 2011-2015 under the conservation, thereby playing an CMS MOU.important part in implementing the

CMS MOU

Less Funding

Kazakhstan


Experts are working around the clock to investigate the impacts in terms of wildlife health of the relatively high rainfall observed this spring, the composition of the vegetation and other potential trigger factors including a suite of viruses. None of the data analysed to date indicates that rocket fuel is related to the mass die-off. Fresh laboratory results are becoming available every day.

Aline Kühl-StenzelTerrestrial Species Officer


ENVIRONMENT

Panasonic India Ties withfor

Greener Tomorrow'The Tree Man'

anasonic India on the occasion of saplings at the plantation arena on the World Environment Day borderline of water reservoir in Ppartnered with Envirocare Sukhrali villgae and vowed for

Infotain INC, to announce the advent of nurturing and taking extra care of the its tree plantation activities at Sukhrali trees around. The fundamental motto of village in Gurgaon with an objective of the entire initiative is to 'Spread giving back to the mother Earth. 'World awareness, save sparrows and protect Environment Day' was observed in environment'.unique style and proved to give a kick This extensive effort of plantation is start to the series of symbolic tree to instill a desire in the hearts of public plantation activities planned in the city to save the mother earth and strengthen in the days to come. the ecosystem in order to avoid the

T.L Satya Prakash, Deputy extinction of sparrows. As a part of the Commissioner, Gurgaon; Deepak drive, the plan is to be further executed Ramesh Gaur, 'The Tree Man' and on June 15, 2015 at HSIDC Radhika Kalia, Head Corporate Affairs Auditorium, Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon.& Sustainability, Panasonic India were The various activities planned present during the function. include: tree plantation at Leisure

The gathered dignitaries planted the Valley Park, Gurgaon; placing earthen

pots for sparrow feeding in massive numbers at RWAs; individual residents, and essay writing competition for school children on 'Sparrows, We & environment'.

Also, a seminar on 'we & environment: issues & challenges associated with the same' will be organized with leading environmentalist, intellectuals and green crusaders along with cultural program to promote cause of friendship and humanity via Greenery by Generation Next by Students.

Chief Guest of the programme T.L Satya Prakash, Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon said, "This initiative by Panasonic aptly captures the ethos of a forestation. This step will enable citizens to be responsible towards the earth, environment, habitat, culture and critical resources. They are empowered to adopt ways and methods which are ecologically acceptable and will benefit the society as a whole.

The collaborative effort by Panasonic and 'The Tree Man' will help sustain the endangered species like sparrows, and continue the plantation drive to achieve notable output. This will not only result in a transition to more of such tree plantation activities but such initiatives will also make a difference in conserving the valuable resources and species".

Deepak Ramesh Gaur 'The Tree Man' said, "As a responsible citizen of this planet, we must act responsibly towards our Mother earth, it's environment, culture and critical resources. I pledge to make Gurgaon the first city in the world to have a tree in every household. I thank T.L Satya Prakash, Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon for finding time from his busy schedule, to be here with us today. I also appreciate Panasonic's efforts and support in making this initiative a success."

RADHIKA KALIAHead Corporate Affairs & CSR

Panasonic India

Panasonic India has been consistently working towards building a sustainable society and has been involved in environmental activities since its inception. The company recognizes the significance of this initiative and we are sure that this drive will be a huge success as it will conserve vital ecosystems and provide security to the endangered species. We are looking forward to the completion of the proposed plan which is expected to bring positive impact on the environment.

Panasonic will continue to strengthen efforts towards achieving sustainable development though undertaking various activities across education, health and environment.

This particular collaboration with 'The tree Man' also brings Panasonic one step closer to its aim of becoming No.1 Green Innovation Company by 2018. In addition to this, Panasonic is hopeful that this initiative will make a difference in building country's future by increasing environmental awareness amongst kids.

The gathered dignitaries planted the saplings at the plantation arena on the borderline of water reservoir in

Sukhrali villgae and vowed for nurturing and taking extra care of the trees around. The fundamental motto

of the entire initiative is to 'Spread awareness, save sparrows and protect environment'



CAF India LaunchesMedia Fellowship ProgramEncourage Development Sector Stories

ew Delhi based Charities Aid Shantanu Sen, a senior broadcast Foundation (CAF) India, a not- media professional who currently Nfor-profit organization working serves as OSD to CEO Prasar

to make giving more effective and Bharti,added,''Private news channels NGOs more successful in India, have limitations in their capacity to launched a Media Fellowship Program carry stories on development and social to encourage writers and journalists sector, due to the TRP-Ad revenue highlight development sector stories. driven business model. Doordarshan

and All India Radio on the other hand, The Fellowship shall provide an are perfectly positioned as platforms opportunity for writers to experience for the dissemination of such the social, economic and cultural life of narratives. However, the content has to disadvantaged communities and reflect be engaging, innovative and the status of corporate social convincing.''responsibility (CSR) projects as

perceived by the community and other stakeholders. The Fellowship will support research and writing for the participants who have enrolled in the program.

With years of experience in handling philanthropy and community development initiatives for companies, institutions and individuals, CAF India has established itself as pioneers in this field with an aim to ensure greater impact of philanthropic and CSR investments in the society.

Tarun Basu, Editor-in-Chief, IANS, said,''This is a welcome step by CAF India. Many stories which are not necessarily breaking news, but are impactful, are usually not given their due. There is a huge gap between the India which is progressing and the other India, which is left to fend for itself. This will encourage the media fraternity to take notice and play an important role.''

ince the 2009 PlantBottle launch, brands. Today, the company uses Coke has distributed more than sugarcane and waste from the S35 billion bottles in nearly 40 sugarcane manufacturing process to

countries using its current version of create PlantBottle packaging.PlantBottle packaging, made from up to Since the 2009 PlantBottle launch, 30 percent plant-based materials. Coke has distributed more than 35

Coca-Cola has produced the world's billion bottles in nearly 40 countries first PET plastic bottle made entirely using its current version of PlantBottle from plant materials. PlantBottle packaging, made from up to 30 percent packaging is Coke's plant-based plant-based materials. The company alternative to packaging traditionally estimates the use of PlantBottle made from fossil fuels and other non- packaging since launch has helped save renewable materials. PlantBottle the equivalent annual emissions of packaging uses patented technology more than 315,000 metric tons of that converts natural sugars found in carbon dioxide.plants into the ingredients for making PET, which stands for polyethylene PET plastic bottles. The packaging terephthalate, is a form of polyester looks, functions and recycles like (just like the clothing fabric). It is traditional PET. extruded or molded into plastic bottles

PlantBottle packaging can be used for and containers for packaging foods and a variety of packaging sizes and across beverages, personal care products, and water, sparkling, juice and tea beverage many other consumer products.

‘We are confident that this innovative program will have a positive impact on the society by focusing on the issues that need immediate attention. The stories by fellows are expected to create an enabling environment in the area of CSR and sensitize stakeholders on various dimensions of CSR activities and intervention in the country. I thank Give 2 Asia for helping us to start this program which is going to offer an exciting opportunity to all the selected journalists/media specialists.

MEENAKSHI BATRACEO, CAF India

Coca-Cola Launches

World's First PETPlastic Bottle

The company estimates the use of PlantBottle packaging since launch has helped save the equivalent annual emissions of more than 315,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.

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angavaram Port, multi-purpose port celebrated the Visakhapatnam has plan to World Environment Day by initiating a Gplant 35,000 saplings in the massive Green Belt Development

port area under Green belt programme program at the port premises to create and 20,000 saplings around the awareness and express their neighborhood area including HB commitment towards the environmental Colony, Yarada hills, Venkannapalem, sustainability, energy conservation and BC Road , Swatantra nagar and Y- introduce measure for resource Junction under Green Visakha program conservation .by December 2015. The event was attended by Palla

Gangavaram Port, India's deepest and Srinivasa Rao, MLA, Gajuwaka

Assembly Constituency and Amit Garg Visakha program by December 2015.I.P.S. Commissioner of Police Under the Green Visakha programme Visakhapatnam City and officers from 2014-15 Gangavaram Port Ltd A.P. Pollution Control board of successfully completed the plantation Visakhapatnam along with key of targeted 30,000 plantations at employees and staff members of Gangavaram port and received the Gangavaram Port Limited. All appreciation from the Visakhapatnam participants pledged to focus on authorities for timely completion with efficient utilization of current resources 98% survival rate.and maintaining clean & green surroundings for building a better future for Vizag.

Apart from sapling plantation at the port premises Gangavaram Port Senior Officials and Employee voluntarily participated in the 'Green Rally' event organized by AP Pollution Control Board, Visakhapatnam.

The event was flagged by the Member Secretary, A.P. Pollution Control Board & the Collector & District Magistrate, Visakhapatnam at Rama Krishna Beach.

With the depleting regenerative capacity of our planet the theme of this year's World Environment Day is Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care'. Many of the Earth's ecosystems are nearing critical tipping points of depletion or irreversible change, pushed by high population growth and economic development. In the present scenario there is strong need to focus on resource efficiency and adapting sustainable consumption and production patterns across the world.

With an objective to create resources for the future the Green Belt Development program at Gangavaram Port will include planting more than 15,000 saplings in the port area during this week. GPL plans to plant 35,000 saplings in the port area under Green belt programme and 20,000 saplings around the neighborhood area including HB Colony, Yarada hills, Venkannapalem, BC Road , Swatantra nagar and Y- Junction under Green

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We are committed towards devising a sustainable solution for creating a green future for our next generation. This year's theme of Seven Billion Dreams, One Planet and Consume with Care encourages people to make both individual and collective decisions to save resources and conserve our environment for future. Gangavaram Port have made significant progress in developing a Green Belt & creating forums for social & economic development. It's our endeavor to preserve our natural surrounding and help Vizag become a green city in the near future.

Gangavaram Port to

Plant 55000 Saplings

DT NAIKDirector Corporate AffairsGangavaram Port Limited



lobally acclaimed CSR Guru, deliver economic, social and Prof. Wayne Visser has environmental transformation. The Gauthored a book on Sustainable book also gets to the heart of why the

Business titled 'Sustainable frontiers: sustainability and CSR movements Unlocking change through business, have failed in the past and offers a new leadership and Innovation' which looks view of how sustainable business about Sustainable Frontiers for a practices can shape-shift to make a sustainable future. The Book is released genuine difference inside and outside by GreenLeaf Publishing. organisations.

The book presents eight keys to It gathers together experiences from unlocking transformational change – across the globe and shows to the through leadership, enterprise, reader what can be achieved with the innovation, transparency, engagement, right vision and leadership. Expect to responsibility, integration and future- be challenged, engaged and inspired to fitness. Far from being another tame join the revolution on the sustainable review of corporate social frontier.responsibility and sustainable business Making a successful transition to a initiatives. more sustainable future depends on

Book dispels the myths of letting go. Sustainable Frontiers shows sustainability and challenges us to let how we must find ways to let go of an go of old systems that are failing to industrial system that has served us

well, but is no longer fit for purpose. the planet today. He comprehensively How we will need to let go of old styles covers the key trends shaping the of leadership and out-dated models of possibilities emerging for a business, high-impact lifestyles and regenerative economics- for example, selfish values. How we must learn to let net value footprinting, Web 2.0, the role go of cherished ideologies that are of meaning and purpose, and putting causing destruction and beliefs about the soul back into work- all form part ways to tackle problems that are failing of his vision of Transformative CSR. A to resolve crises. fun and highly informative read.

If one reaches sustainable frontiers, it must begin with changing our collective minds – and only then will we change our collective behaviour. How we accomplish such a global mind-shift is the subject of Sustainable Frontiers. And it starts by admitting that those of us at the vanguard of the sustainability revolution also have to change. We will also have to let go of cherished beliefs and strategies that are not working – starting with the way we communicate our vital, life-saving mission.

Wayne Visser has combined a globally-informed big picture approach to transitioning capitalism toward a thriving future, with hundreds of great examples and stories of the transformations taking place at the edges of our mainstream corporate system. The big question, as always, is how fast can that scale in a race between declining natural carrying capacities and rapidly evolving human, social and intellectual capacities for innovation and breakthrough?

Visser's 'Creating Integrated Value' concept is a good starting point for one of the most important conversations on

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New Book By Wayne Visser

Sustainable frontiersUnlocking Change Through Business, Leadership and Innovation

Book dispels the myths of sustainability and challenges us to let go of old systems that are failing to deliver economic, social and environmental transformation.

The book gets to the heart of why the sustainability and CSR movements have failed in the past and offers a new view of how sustainable business practices can shape-shift to make a genuine difference inside and outside organisations.

WAYNE VISSERDirector

Kaleidoscope Futures



EBI has imposed a of Rs 2 crore by Assessing Officer for the on New Delhi Television Ltd Assessment Year 2009-10. The matter S(NDTV) for delayed disclosures was informed to the BSE and the NSE

to the stock exchanges about a Rs 450- only in May 2014.crore tax demand in early 2014. The A penalty of Rs 25 lakh has been fine has been slapped for violation of imposed for violation under one section disclosure norms under listing related to disclosure norms and another agreement. Rs 1.75 crore fine under the section of

Market regulator SEBI has imposed a the Securities Contracts (Regulation) penalty of Rs 2 crore on New Delhi Act. Sebi noted that as a listed Television Ltd (NDTV) for delayed company, NDTV had a responsibility to disclosures to the stock exchanges comply with the disclosure about a Rs 450-crore tax demand in requirements in accordance with the early 2014. The fine has been slapped letter, spirit, intention and purpose so for violation of disclosure norms under that the investors could take a decision listing agreement. whether to buy, sell, or hold its

securities.“A total penalty of Rs 2 crores is imposed upon the notice New Delhi “Non-compliance/delayed compliance Television Limited which will be with disclosure requirements by a listed commensurate with the violations company undermines the regulatory committed by the noticee” Sebi's objectives and jeopardises the Adjudicating Officer Prasad Jagadale achievement of the underlying policy said in his 27-page order. goals” the order said.

The matter relates to a tax demand of In the order, Jagadale also said that Rs 450 crore raised by the Income Tax the violation by the noticee is a Department through an assessment standalone violation and is not order, dated February 21, 2014, issued repetitive.

arket regulator SEBI is seventh position globally in terms of providing free consultation investor protection.Mto investors through phone SEBI is also providing information

calls in 14 languages on a 24-hour basis through its website and help resolve the where their grievances are resolved. investors' complaints, Sinha said.

Stressing on an urgent need to spread The National Stock Exchange was a financial awareness among the people, partner in organising the seminar on the Securities and Exchange Board of 'Economic Empowerment Through India Chairman U K Sinha said agents Financial Education' along with SEBI of various money-pooling companies and Banaras Hindu University (BHU). were defrauding the investors and were Sinha also asked investors to exercise earning huge commissions. caution while investing and asked them

"Financial awareness is a must to to choose the right intermediary and the safeguard investors from frauds in the right products to invest in.markets," Sinha said at an event here to BHU vice chancellor G C Tripathi mark the centennial celebrations of said India's capital markets were still Banaras Hindu University and the 75 away from the common man and there years of the faculty of commerce in the was an urgent need to connect them central university on on June 6, 2015 through a national awareness at Varanasi. programme.

"Agents of the money-pooling companies mislead the investors and earn huge commissions from the money invested by the public, which is a fraud on the investors," Mr Sinha said, adding that necessary regulations have been made to check this menace at ground level and 15 states have implemented the same.

Besides, market regulator SEBI is providing free consultation to investors through phone calls in 14 languages on a 24-hour basis where their grievances are resolved.

"In the last six years, six lakh people have benefitted from this service," the SEBI chief said, adding that the regulator has been able to achieve the

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SEBI Fines NDTV For

Delayed TaxClearance

Financial Awareness Must to SaveInvestors From Frauds: SEBI

Market regulator SEBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) for

delayed disclosures to the stock exchanges about a Rs 450-crore tax demand in early 2014. The fine has been slapped for violation of disclosure norms

under listing agreement.

Our aim is to reach out to investors to inculcate a disciplined approach to investing,so that they can understand financial planning better and work towards a sound financial future.

CHITRA RAMAKRISHNANSE managing director



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t the onset of the 'World world Environment Day 2015Today, Environment Day' India Inc is companies are looking at various ways Aall set to go live with their to mitigate the problems arising out of

initiatives that contribute positively to changing environment and are environment conservation. From rigorously working towards saving the growing trees, displaying electrical planet. Making sustainability their top vehicles to encouraging the use of priority, India Inc is certainly treading organic food, the corporates are doing it the eco friendly route.all. Focusing on the 'Environment Day'

agenda, companies such as Vodafone, an exciting range of organic food that is Infosys, Godrej Group and Godrej available at their stores. From exotic Nature's Basket are all geared up for vegetables, fruit juices, pulses, spices to this specific day. snacks, Nature's Basket has everything

to cater to your taste buds. Switch to a Vodafone India along with Grow-healthier lifestyle by moving to healthy Trees.com, has launched a novel food alternatives like quinoa, flax private initiative to benefit the wildlife seeds, ragi flour, whole wheat atta, corridor between Kanha-Pench wildlife amla bars, brown chana, wheat dhaliya reserves by planting 3,00,000 trees over and others.3 years. The tree planting activities will

be spread out over 100 hectares of forest land between the two reserves. As a part of this project, Vodafone World Environment Day is the United India and Grow-Trees.com planted Nations' principal vehicle for 100,000 trees last year. Planting of encouraging worldwide awareness and additional 100,000 trees for this year action for the environment. Over the will commence in July. years it has grown to be a broad, global

platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated by stakeholders in over 100 countries. It also serves as the Infosys is conducting various initiatives 'people's day' for doing something across their different development positive for the environment, centers (DC) thus engaging their galvanizing individual actions into a employees on 'World Environment Day. collective power that generates an At the Pune DC, the company is setting exponential positive impact on the up of eco stalls for smartbin and jute planet.bag, displaying electric vehicles and

screening 'Home, Planet Earth' movie. The theme of this year is 'Seven Furthermore, in association with the Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume Department of Forest, the Mysore DC with Care' The well-being of humanity, has facilitated a platform where the environment, and the functioning of employees can register places where the economy, ultimately depend upon the Govt. body will plant saplings. the responsible management of the

planet's natural resources.

Many of the Earth's ecosystems are Godrej have articulated its commitment nearing critical tipping points of towards building a more inclusive and depletion or irreversible change, greener India – Godrej Good & Green. pushed by high population growth and By 2020, the company aspire to build economic development. By 2050, if 'Greener India' through achieving zero current consumption and production waste, carbon neutrality and a positive patterns remain the same and with a water balance, while reducing specific rising population expected to reach 9.6 energy consumption and optimising the billion, we will need three planets to use of renewable energy. sustain our ways of living and

consumption.

Godrej Nature's Basket has introduced

Infosys

Godrej Nature's Basket

Godrej

World Environment Day

Vodafone India along with Grow-Trees.com, has launched a novel initiative to benefit the wildlife corridor between

Kanha-Pench wildlife reserves by planting 3,00,000 trees over 3 years. The tree planting activities will be spread out over 100 hectares of forest land between the two reserves. As a

part of this project, Vodafone India and Grow-Trees.com planted 100,000 trees last year. Planting of additional

100,000 trees for this year will commence in July.a

Vodafone India to Start

Planting 1 Lac Tressfrom July

Vodafone India to Start

from JulyPlanting 1 Lac TressVodafone India to Start

from JulyPlanting 1 Lac Tress



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n yet another major achievement, maternal and neonatal tetanus on May India has been declared free of 15, 2015. WHO Deputy Regional Imaternal and neonatal Tetanus. Director for South East Asia Poonam

Calling it a 'significant public health Khetrapal Singh said Nagaland was the milestone' the World Health last Indian state to achieve maternal Organization (WHO) congratulated and neonatal tetanus elimination.Indian health workers for achieving the In 1990 neonatal tetanus accounted feat which comes almost a year after for almost 80,000 deaths. India was the country eliminated the scourge of finally declared free of maternal and polio. neonatal tetanus on May 15, 2015.

India was finally declared free of Poonam Khetrawal said the launch of

the National Rural Health Mission in accounted for almost 80,000 deaths, 2005 helped to facilitate safe deliveries said UNICEF. But Poonam pointed out by training auxiliary nurse midwives that in 2013 and 2014 fewer than 500 and other trained birth attendants who cases were reported.work at the village level. New Delhi's All India Institute of

Polio eradication in India had acted as Medical Sciences (AIIMS) neonatology a model to follow for health workers. professor Dr Vinod Paul expressed “Since 2012, the Government of India happiness over the achievement and

added that he was proud that India had eliminated a disease that was at one point of time responsible for almost 15% of neonatal deaths in the country. “This is truly a huge goal because at one point in time there were tens of thousands of deaths due to maternal and neonatal tetanus,” he said.

He cited three reasons why he believed India had achieved the goal. “First and foremost, maternal tetanus immunisation rates have gone up. They are not universal, but they are very high,” he said.

“Secondly, we introduced cash incentives for institutional deliveries; and lastly, delivery kits that reduce contamination along with safe umbilical cord practices have been important. In the last seven years, facility births have increased, even in rural India. We have moved from homes where deliveries are unhygienic to facility births where we are dealing with nurses and doctors where there are greater chances of better care and practices,” he added.

The elimination of neonatal tetanus is defined as less than one case in 1000 live births in every district across the

has been applying the best practices of country, said the WHO.

polio eradication for routine The disease usually occurs in newborns

immunization strengthening, focusing through infection of the unhealed

on areas with low immunization umbilical stump, especially when the

coverage,” she added.stump is cut with a non-sterile

In 1983 the Indian government instrument. Maternal tetanus is introduced two doses of tetanus toxoid considered eliminated once neonatal vaccine to all pregnant women during tetanus elimination has been achieved.each pregnancy as nationwide

WHO had on March 27, 2014 officially expanded programme on immunization.

declared India 'Polio Free'.But in 1990 neonatal tetanus still

India declared Free of

Maternal andNeonatal Tetanus



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ational Mission for Clean conservation of the river Ganga.Ganga (NMCG) and Nehru The MoU is signed with the objective NYuva Kendra Sangathan to involve youth in awareness creation,

(NYKS) have signed a 5-year public outreach activities, afforestation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) drive for medicinal plants and native in presence of Uma Bharti, Union tree species, promoting sanitation and Water Resources, River Development construction of toilets in rural and and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister and urban areas, educating people for established a long-term partnership for tackling pious refuse entering into the the involvement of youth in the river, removal of floating solid waste, abatement of pollution and promotion of Bio Agriculture & clean

village. Welcoming the MoU Uma incidental for the achievement of the Bharti said this is a historic occasion to objectives.foster Ganga cleaning by way of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan involving the youth of this country. She (NYKS) is an autonomous organization said under this partnership the youth under the Government of India, volunteers from Nehru Yuva Kendra Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, to will plant different kinds of saplings of oversee working of the Nehru Yuva medicinal plants, trees and fodder crops Kendras. Nehru Yuva Kendras were right from Gangotri upto Ganga Sagar. established in the year 1972 with the For this purpose a volunteer corp will objective of providing rural youth also be established. The volunteers will avenues to take part in the process of also work for the cleanness of Ganga. nation building as well providing The Minister expressed hope that this opportunities for the development of MoU will go a long way to create their personality and skills. NYKS is awareness about the importance of the largest grassroots level voluntary sanctity of our rivers. organization; one of its kind in the

National Mission for Clean Ganga is world. It channelizes the power of an autonomous society of Ministry of youth who are in the age group of 13-Water Resources, River Development 35 years on the principles of & Ganga Rejuvenation for the voluntarism, self-help and community implementation of the projects under participation. The core strength of National Ganga River Basin Authority NYKS is a network of 2.95 Lakh (NGRBA). NMCG is the planning village level Youth Clubs across India financing, monitoring and coordinating with an enrolment of about 8.35 million body at the Centre and being supported volunteers in the age group of 13-35 by suitable State level Programme years.management groups (SPMGs) for the Taking leverage from the strong purpose of achieving the twin network of youths of NYKS across objectives of NGRBA – effective India, National Mission for Clean abatement of pollution and Ganga seek its support to implement conservation of the river Ganga by activities at local level that will adopting a comprehensive river basin encourage public participation and approach. For this purpose, NMCG is additionally, assist in restoring the empowered to take all necessary health of Ganga river. actions that may be necessary or

Clean Ganga MissionMoU Signed

The MoU is signed with the objective to involve youth in awareness creation, public outreach activities,

afforestation drive for medicinal plants and native tree species, promoting sanitation and construction of toilets

in rural and urban areas, educating people for tackling pious refuse entering into the river, removal of floating

solid waste, promotion of Bio Agriculture & clean village.



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edanta Limited, a global importance of sustainable communities diversified natural resources for the benefit of future generations. Vcompany, invested Rs 361 We understand that a sustainable

crore towards environment community is one that is economically, sustainability projects across its global environmentally, and socially healthy, business locations in FY 2015. safe and resilient.Additionally, in line with its World It is with this objective, that we at Environment Day theme of: Seven Vedanta have undertaken a set of Billion Dreams. One Planet. unique sustainability initiatives across Consume with Care – the diversified all our locations to engage with local natural resources company planted 7.12 communities in which we operate. We lakh trees in India in FY 2015. hope to co-create a model of Importantly, Vedanta is also one of the sustainable community living for others first companies in India to adopt the to replicate and will soon be Integrated Biodiversity Assessment implementing the CII's biodiversity Tool and has an integrated biodiversity Indian Business Biodiversity Initiative” action plan across its sites. said Roma Balwani, President, Group

Sustainability & CSR, Vedanta.“At Vedanta, we recognize the

Vedanta had celebrated World 'wealth from waste' based on this year's Environment Day across its operations. Word Environment Day theme 'Seven In Rajasthan, group company Cairn Billion Dreams.India Limited supported a 5-km 'Run One Planet Consume with Care. Other for Environment' and a cycle rally in activities included planting saplings which thousands of students, NCC and conducting a solid waste Cadets, army personnel, policemen, management awareness drive at the activists and sports persons Bicholim Mine, conducting cleanliness participated. drives, awareness drives for school

Rajasthan State's Forest, Environment students through mine visit and Petroleum Minister Rajkumar programmes and distribution of solar Rinwa was the Chief Guest at the event lanterns to tribal community in Codli.and member Secretary of the Rajasthan In Tamil Nadu, Vedanta's company State Pollution Control Board K C A MALCO Energy Limited planted 400 Arun Prasad and OP Meena -Additional saplings in its township, with 285 Chief Secretary- Environment and members from the community and the Forest were among the key dignitaries. company's operations, along with

To create awareness about the conducting awareness programmes biodiversity, Cairn India also conducted through competitions.'Nature walk' in the 'Mangar Bani' Vedanta's company, Sterlite Copper forest area in the outskirts of Gurgaon initiated a week long plantation drive, over the weekend. The company's 'Go with planting 200 saplings at various Green' initiatives extended to a tree villages in Tuticorin and conveyed the plantation drive at the corporate office message of 'Consume with Care' as a and across its assets. responsibility towards environment. In

Hindustan Zinc Limited, another Punjab, Vedanta's company Talwandi group company in Rajasthan, Sabo Power Limited organized the distributed 2200 cloth bags amongst planting of over 250 saplings, and shopkeepers under the awareness distributed jute bags, which are 100% campaign 'Say No to Polythene'in biodegradable, to the community.Rajasthan. In Odisha, the members of Vedanta's

It also conducted various Lanjigarh business unit planted 300 competitions and held a vehicular saplings in their township and 200 emission monitoring camp at Dariba saplings in villages, Nangalbeda and and Kayad where 135 were decked at Goipeta. In Jharsuguda, over 1000 Dariba and 130 vehicles were checked saplings were planted and efforts have at Kayad. been made to extend this drive through

planting more than 5000 saplings in the In Chhattisgarh, over 200 saplings month of June this year. With the were planted on World Environment slogan of 'One Child.Day, kick starting a plantation drive

aiming at 1.6 lakh trees, by Vedanta's One Plant' more than 500 trees were BALCO. The company organized planted by the children in Vedanta's awareness programmes for the township. To ban plastic use in community, which included Vedanta's township, a rally, 'Say No to competitions for children and the Plastics' at Vedanta Meadows was employees. organised, with Vedanta's staff and

family members, with cloth bags In Goa, Vedanta's Iron Ore business distributed to the shopkeepers.organized various competitions on

Vedanta investedRs 361 crore forEnvironment Sustainability,Planted 7 Lakh Trees

Vedanta Limited, a global diversified natural resources company, invested Rs 361 crore towards environment

sustainability projects across its global business locations in FY 2015. Additionally, in line with its World Environment

Day planted 7.12 lakh trees in India in FY 2015. Importantly, Vedanta is also one of the first companies in India to adopt

the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool and has an integrated biodiversity action plan across its sites.



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MR Kamalnga Energy Limited making process?(GKEL), an SPV of GMR We conduct needs assessment in the GEnergy Limited, which community before the start of financial

operates 1050 MW (3X350 MW) coal- year. Based on the community needs based thermal power plant located at we formulate CSR programs, and in the Kamalanga Village in Dhenkanal implementation, people, community District of Odisha. GKEL is making institutions share responsibility and substantial efforts so that the quality of programs are executed to achieve the life of individuals in neighbouring objectives. We try to ensure that there communities is enriched by its is a convergence with government transformational business, health care, schemes. In that way we utilize the livelihood and women empowerment development funds to the maximum.focused CSR interventions. Here are

You have set up a good Hospital and experts what R Raveendranathan Nair, DAV Public School at Kamalanga. Director & Chief Operating Officer, What is the objective for setting up GKEL, says about his company’s such type of infrastructure in a Corporate Social Responsibility remote village? Are land loser initiatives at its project area.children getting any benefit from

You have spent a substantial amount DAV School?on CSR activities looking at the size

We have set up a state-of art Hospital of your project? What kind of and a DAV Public School at our activity you are doing at your project Township near Kamalanga Village. area?Besides this, we have set up an

Yes, you are correct. We have spent a Accidental Care Unit at Dhenkanal good amount for establishing Government Hospital. Our objective is infrastructure development works for not only to set up a good power plant, community. We have been working but also to provide better health consistently with the communities in services and quality education to local the nine villages. We started CSR community. We are providing fee activities in early 2007 in Dhenkanal’s concession for land loser children and Mangalpur Panchayat to enhance the other facilities also. Our aim is to make quality of life of people dwelling in this school a better one in this region.GKEL neighborhoods. Our focus areas

You have distributed health are education, health care, livelihood insurance policy to land losers. What and women empowerment. We have kind of benefit they will get from well experienced strong CSR team this?working for communities and all works We have distributed health insurance are supervised by me directly.policies to 2,264 members of the local How do you involve the project community of Mangalpur Panchayat affected people in CSR decision

belonging to land loser families. By per pond. More than 500 acre of area doing so, GKEL became the first covered under groundnut through corporate house in Odisha to offer which farmers got about Rs 4000 profit health insurance policies to land losers per acre of land.and ensure their health security as part Three tailoring centres benefitted of its CSR activities. The ‘Gramin more than 100 girls by means of Suswasthya Micro Insurance Policy’ providing skill building training and offered by GKEL secures each policy marketing support. Some of the trained holder family to the extent of Rs. girls provided with sewing machine, 30,000 for medical treatment during which helps them to earn Rs 2500-300 hospitalization and up to Rs 1,25,000 in per month.case the head of the family dies in

How would you define CSR as?accident.I believe that CSR should not be used How have you improved quality of as risk mitigation instrument rather a education in Government Schools?moral responsibility of corporate

We have undertaken many initiatives to houses to solve India’s societal promote quality education in problems and has to be embedded in Mangalpur Panchayat. For instance, we core values and principles of the have installed three Kidsmart Center in company.collaboration with IBM, which provide opportunity to students to learn by using technology enabled learning resources. Eleven teaching volunteers have been provided to Govt. Primary Schools where student and teacher ratio is low. Two High school, eight primary and U.P school, 16 Anganwadi centres are being supported to provide quality education.

You are promoting agriculture based livelihood activities at the project area. Can you elaborate few livelihoods interventions?

Yes, through this we want to ensure harmonious co-existence of industry and agriculture. We are providing support including training to the farmers for agriculture activities. People are harvesting well including paddy and groundnuts.

This year 60 farmers adopted SRI (System of Rice Intensification) method in paddy cultivation. They received about Rs 2000 extra income per acre of land. Fish farming promoted in individual’s as well as community ponds by which more than 100 fish farmers harvested about Rs 5000-6000


We Utilize the DevelopmentFunds to the Maximum

R RAVEENDRANATHAN NAIRDirector & Chief Operating Officer

GMR Kamalnga Energy

I believe that CSR should not be used as risk mitigation instrument rather a moral responsibility of corporate houses to solve India’s societal problems and has to be embedded in core values and principles of the company.

BY RUSEN KUMAR


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Tata Steel to Put Rs 135 crore to Open 30 Model Schools in Odisha

Zuari Superlite becomes First 'GreenPro' Product

Odisha, Smt. Pratyusha Rajeswari Singh, MP, Kandhamal in presence of Sj. Arun Misra, Vice President, Gopalpur Project and Managing Director, Tata Steel SEZ.

Tata Steel has a detailed plan to Among others present during the improve school education facilities and ceremony were Sj. Manikanta Naik, infrastructure in state of Odisha and it Chief Resident Executive, Tata Steel, Sj committed to open model Schools at Sanjeev Jha, EIC, JUSCO, along with block level. This initiative of the steel other officials of district administration, major is part of the grand plan of JUSCO, Tata Steel and local villagers.Government of Odisha for setting up such Model Schools in each Block of the State.

Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company (JUSCO), a Tata Steel subsidiary company, will be responsible for the construction of the Zuari's Superlite AAC concrete block schools. After completion of the has earned the unique distinction of construction, the schools will be becoming CII's first certified Green handed over to the State Government. Product 'GreenPro'

“We are committed to construct 30 Providing a major impetus to the model schools in 30 blocks across the Green Business movement in the state at a cost of around Rs 135 crore. country, this is seen as a major The other 4 model schools of Ganjam milestone in CII's mission to facilitate district will be constructed at Aska, India emerge as one of the global Bhanjanagar, Buguda and Bellaguntha leaders in Green Business. This blocks.”, Tata Steel said in a statement demonstrates how products can play a today. catalytic role in addressing the process

to facilitate a greener and healthier Tata Steel will construct first 5 model India. The features include 70 per cent schools in Ganjam district to help of flyash brick-one the highest in upgrade education infrastructure of the industry, thermal needs met through district.renewable energy sources, better To be built on 9 acres of land, the thermal performance and reduction in school at Jagannathprasad will include water consumption. Green Pro a two storey school building of 24,500 Certification will help manufacturers to square feet built up area. Along with position their products as being green the building, Tata Steel will also and eco-friendly. ParasuRaman R, provide the required furniture to the Chairman, Green Products & Services school.Council & Founding Chairman, IGBC,

The foundation stone of one of the presented the GreenPro plaque and school was laid today at Jamogorada certificate to Giovanni Battista village of Gandadhar panchayat in Ferrario, Chief Operating Officer, Jagannathprasad block of the district by Italcementi Group, at Bengaluru.Sj Bikram Keshari Arukha, Minister,

ParasuRaman said “The day is not far, Forest & Environment and when consumers will only demand Parliamentary Affairs, Government of green products & technologies”.

CSR is becoming Synonymous With Saving Nature

World Blood Donor Day: Wockhardt Foundation Organizes Blood Donation Drive

JSPL Barbil Felicitated with State Safety Awards

than 25 Lakh man-hours during the year 2013 and Best Environment Management Award sponsored by National Safety Council, Odisha Chapter.

Corporate Social Responsibility is now VCS Rao, Vice-President and Hercules becoming synonymous with saving the Jena, AGM (Safety) received the Award environment and society as a whole, from Minister for Steel & Mines and said Venkatrama Raja, Vice Chairman, Labour Prafulla Mallick, Principal Ramco Systems at the Rotary Club of Secretary Labour and Employee’ State Madras East Corporate Citizen Award Insurance G Srinivas, and Labour on June 10. Commissioner Shalini Pandit on June “CSR was spoken about by 11, 2015 at Bhubaneswar. Hercules Thiruvalluvar 2000 years ago as a Jena, AGM (Safety) has won the Best means of doing good unto others, and Safety Officer Award, sponsored by now corporates are waking up to the National Safety Council, Odisha concept, where helping marginalized Chapter.people will help bring in social capital “At JSPL, Barbil we follow the best which is now required for companies safety norms and continuously take up growth in this modern age” said PC safety awareness drive to save lives of Doraisamy, Founder of Sakthi Masala our employees, fellow workmen and and recipient of the Corporate Citizen their families” said T S Shanbhogue, Award this year. EVP and Unit Head, JSPL, Barbil.Doraisamy credited his enduring success to the simple business practices and honesty that has kept the company on top in competitive times, The award was presented by Venkatrama Raju in the presence of CK Ranganathan and President of Rotary Club of Madras East VGP Ravidas. CK Ranganathan of

Marking the occasion of the ‘World Cavin Kare wished Doraisamy well on Blood Donor Day’ observed every year his success.on June 14, worldwide, Wochardt Foundation partnered with BSES MG Hospital of the Brahma Kumaris’, to organize ablood donation camp at Wockhardt Towers . The drive was been a huge success in providing an opportunity to save lives and spread the Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL), smile.Barbil unit has won three awards in Dr. HUZ (Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala), State Safety Awards for 2011, 2012 and Trustee and CEO, Wockhardt 2013 organised by Directorate of Foundation said “According to a 2012 Factories & Boilers, Government of report by the World Health Odisha.Organisation, India faces a shortage of The Company has been given 3rd 3 million blood units per year. The Award in the category of Government unmet medical need in the country isAward for Factories who worked more



NEWShigh. With this initiative we aim to CEO, IndoSpace said “We are promote the message of helping the honoured to receive the CII SCALE under underprivileged people cannot award. This is a huge recognition of our afford basic medical treatment. efforts to modernize India’s logistics Marking the occasion of World Blood infrastructure. The award recognizes Donor Day through this initiative we our significant achievements and we will help people in need of blood look forward to continue providing transfusion” world class logistics parks and

excellent service to our customers”This noble cause will also enable The award was organized by CII Wockhardt Foundation and BSES MG through its Institute of Logistics at ITC Hospital to make blood available for Grand Chola, Chennai and had received children suffering from thalassemia, 150 nominations in various categories.cancer patients, surgeries, accident

cases and other medical emergencies.

Markets regulator SEBI will re-investigate a nearly 10-year-old case of alleged IPO-related irregularities by

IndoSpace, the leading developer of some operators as ‘inconsistencies’ modern industrial and logistics real have come to the fore in its earlier estate in India has received the CII order.Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence The regulator will re-investigate the (SCALE) award for 2014. matter pertaining to Jayesh P The CII SCALE awards recognize and Khandwala, proprietor of Zealous honour outstanding performance, Trading Company, its role in IPOs of success, and innovation in supply chain IDFC, Sasken and Suzlon, its alleged and logistics. IndoSpace was honoured direct or indirect transactions, relations for being the best infrastructure facility with other entities and the alleged gains provider to the logistics industry for made by him.2014. The matter first came to light in 2005. IndoSpace owns and operates sixteen The Securities and Exchange Board of industrial and logistics parks in five India (Sebi) has decided to re-industrial hubs, making them the investigate the matter as largest industrial and logistics real ‘inconsistencies’ have been found in the estate developer in India. In 2014-15, case.IndoSpace leased over 2 million SF of “..it is appropriate that Sebi look into industrial and logistics real estate space these objections/inconsistencies and to marquee tenants from sectors relationships among various players in including 3PL, automotive, FMCG and a fresh investigation” Sebi Whole Time electronics. IndoSpace’s commitment Member Prashant Saran said in his to world-class quality and service to order.their clients, has earned them the Earlier, Sebi had prima facie found that reputation of being the best in the Khandwala had made unlawful gains in industry. the IPO demat scam. Thousands of Brian Oravec, Managing Partner & fictitious demat accounts were created

10-year old IPO scam: Indospace Felicitated SEBI to begin Fresh with CII Supply Chain investigationand Logistics Excellence Award

to corner shares meant for the retail Commissions (IOSCO) and the Bank investors. The Sebi investigation into for Interna tional Settlements (BIS).the IPO demat scam had found that IOSCO is a global grouping of capital Khandwala provided finance to various markets regulators in different operators to make applications in the countries, including Sebi, while BIS is retail category of these initial share sale known as the central bank for all programmes. central banks across the world. The Upon allotment of shares in these IPOs study showed that Sebi and RBI have the operators subsequently transferred put in place all necessary.these shares and corresponding refunds to Khandwala who in turn disposed of the said shares and made an unlawful gain.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today reviewed the progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission at a high-level meeting comprising top officers of the Ministries of Urban Development, Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation, India’s financial market regulatory NITI Aayog and PMO.framework has got the top-most ratings

from the global bodies of banking and The Prime Minister was briefed on the capital market regulators, with RBI and progress towards toilet construction in SEBI being rated better than their peers all States. After comprehensively in China and the US. reviewing the situation, the Prime

Minister directed concerned officers to In the latest global ‘assessment study’ specially coordinate with States which of the regulatory framework for are lagging in toilet construction. financial market infrastructures across Reviewing the Namaami Gange the world, only six countries, including programme, he further directed that India, have got the highest score of 4 construction of toilets in habitations on for all eight parameters on a scale of the banks of the River Ganga should one to four.The other five countries are receive the highest priority.Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Japan

and Singapore. Reviewing efforts at generating awareness and attitudinal change The ‘Rating Level 4' means that RBI towards cleanliness, the Prime Minister and Sebi have all regulatory measures said spiritual leaders should be ‘fully in force’associated with such efforts, especially

The annual assessment studies the during major congregational events

implementation status of the such as the Jagannath Yatra and the

international Principles for Financial Kumbh Mela. He said motivational

Mar ket Infrastructure (PFMIs) in incentives such as awards should also

various countries These PFMIs work as be instituted through official channels.

global standards for the financial sector In rural areas, the Prime Minister

entities across the world and have been suggested quiz competitions among

finalised by the International students to promote awareness.

Organisation of Securities

PM Reviews Progress of ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’Global Assessment

Study: SEBI & RBI better than Peers in China and US


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