THDC India Limited, under the leadership of Chairman and Managing Director Sh. R. K. Vishnoi has been awarded the prestigious CSR Times Award for its exceptional achievements in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on water conservation and management.
The award was presented by Dr Laszlo Makk, Deputy Head of Mission, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Hungary, at the 10th National CSR Summit & CSR Times Award 2023 conference on August 21, 2023. The ceremony was presided over by the Union Minister of State, Health and Family Welfare, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel. Sh. Vishnoi highlighted THDCIL’s remarkable efforts in water conservation and environmental management, which have transformed the lives of rural villagers in Tehri Garhwal. The company’s initiatives have significantly eased the financial and physical burdens of the villagers by ensuring improved water availability. The event’s jury members and chief guest lauded THDCIL’s sincere commitment to addressing acute water scarcity issues within its operational region. THDCIL’s CSR-driven ‘Water Conservation and Management’ project, executed through its sponsored society ‘SEWA-THDC’, has achieved remarkable milestones, including the construction of 972 rainwater harvesting tanks, 2282 water recharge pits, 610 water trenches, 70 check dams, and 63 Chal-Khal structures. These efforts have not only alleviated water scarcity during lean seasons but have also breathed new life into the Pratapnagar and Bhilangana Blocks of the Tehri district.
In addition to its water conservation project, THDCIL actively engages in healthcare initiatives, operating allopathic and homoeopathic dispensaries in areas affected by its projects and conducting medical camps across its operational domains. The company also operates schools tailored for marginalized children, offers training programs and scholarships for skill development, and empowers women through computer training, tailoring programs, beautician courses, and various livelihood activities. THDCIL also supports the agricultural sector by providing farmers with fruit saplings, vegetable seeds, polyhouses, and relevant training to enhance agricultural practices and increase yields. Sh. Shallinder Singh, Director (Personnel), THDCIL, received the award on behalf of the company in the Bronze category. The ceremony was attended by leading industrial and business houses from the government and private diaspora. With a holistic approach, THDCIL envisions a brighter and more prosperous future for the communities it serves.
