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NEWSLETTERVolume 105 October 2017
SHRIRAM
Fenesta Open TennisChampionship 2017
WINDOWTO
EXCELLENCE
IN THE NEWS
Chairman and Vice Chairman’s Message........................................................................................................................................2
Fenesta Open Tennis Championship...............................................................................................................................................3
Corporate................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Diwali Mela | Alumni Meet 2017 | Annual Finnet | Annual Dinner | I Quarter Finnet Kshitij |
Emergency Responder Training
Kirti Mahal...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Teej Celebration | All-In-1 Celebration | Eye Camp By Lenskart
Kota.........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Commitment Towards Greener Environment |Visit Of Member Secretary, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board,
Jaipur | Picnic | Raksha Bandhan Celebration | Krishna Janmashthmi Celebrations | Lord Vinayaka Ganesh
Chaturthi | Navratri Celebration | Kota Complex Received Five Star Rating In Bsc Audit | CII Award For
Excellence In Water Management | Diwali Celebration | New Power head At Kota | Conservation Of Water
Chemicals.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Teej Celebration | Raksha Bandhan Celebration | Independence Day Celebration | Bidding Goodbye
Shriram Farm Solutions......................................................................................................................................................................16
Indore Dealers On a Trip To Goa | Participation In University Agri Fairs | SFS Reinforcing Leadership
In Research Wheat
Bioseed................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Philippiness | Vietnam | India | Indonesia
Sugar......................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Rupapur | Hariawan | Loni | Ajbapur
Fenesta.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Partner Showroom Opening | Government Vertical Event | Social Media Campaigns |
Architecture College Activity | Architect Meet| Cricket Tournament | Teej Festival |
Sales Training | Diwali Celebration
Shriram Axiall...................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Wellness week at Shriram Axiall | Family Outing| Diwali Celebration
CONTENTS
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The company announced its September Quarter 2017 financial results on 7th November. Net Revenues at Rs 1,605
crore were 17.5% higher as compared to the same period last year. Volumes in the Chemical business were up 24% led
by higher capacity utilization from the expansion undertaken at Bharuch last year. Sugar volumes increased by 35%
on account of higher crushing during the last season. PBDIT stood at Rs 306 Crs. vs Rs.132 Crs. over same period last
year, primarily on account of higher volumes and margins, both in Chemicals and Sugar businesses.
The satisfactory financial performance in the first two quarters is a reflection of a robust business strategy and
efficient execution. The company is encouraged to undertake further investments to place all the businesses on a firm
footing and therefore capital expenditure to the tune of Rs 848 Crs. has been approved by the board. This includes
approx. Rs 500 Crs. in Sugar business, for capacity enhancement, a distillery and a Co-gen facility. Further, Rs 240
Crs. is earmarked for a 66 MW power plant in Kota and Rs 98 Crs. for Chlor-alkali expansion at Bharuch and Kota. In
the current year, the Chlor-alkali expansion in Bharuch was completed at a cost of approximately Rs 600 Crs. and a
distillery is being established at Hariawan at a cost of Rs 190 Crs. With this, the company is committed to incur capital
expenditure to the tune of about Rs 1600 Crs. in the span of next 5 years.
We are happy to share that in October this year, we successfully conducted Fenesta Open Nationals Championship
– 2017. It marks 23 years of the company’s association with Tennis. For DCM Shriram, our endeavour has always been
to provide a platform to the young and upcoming talent in the country. This year too, interest level for the Fenesta
Open was very heartening. There were entries from 2000 players and around 1300 young talented tennis players
participated across 16 events and 885 matches, with an average of 15 hours of play time every day!
The 2017 tournament provided a platform for new champions to emerge. The Champion for Men’s Category was
Dalwinder Singh who hails from a small town in Punjab. This was his first National title. Mahak Jain, a gritty teenager
from Madhya Pradesh, upset the top seed to clinch her first National Women’s Title. Congratulations to all the winners!
Festivities were on through this quarter with celebrations of Dussehra and Diwali across all the locations. As we
get closer to ring in the New Year, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all and your families a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance!
CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
Mr. Ajay S. Shriram at the Fenesta Open
Mr. Ajit Shriram Welcoming the Chief Guest Ms. Dipa Karmarkar
Player Playing at the Fenesta Open Nationals Championship
FENESTA OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP23rd Fenesta Open Nationals Championship
Fenesta Open Nationals Championship completed 23
years in 2017. The idea behind the open is to provide
young talent with a platform to showcase their skills.
During the duration of two weeks from 1st-14th October
2017, Fenesta Open saw 1300 young players play 885
matches across 16 events, with an average of 15 hours of
play time every day. The tournament was made possible
by a team of 25 umpires, 1 referee, 1 assistant referee
and 30 ball boys.
The first week saw the Men’s Single, Ladies’ Single;
U-18 Boy’s and Girls’ Singles. The prize distribution
ceremony was presided by Ms Dipa Karmarkar, the first
female gymnast to represent India in Olympics; Mrs.
Praveen Mahajan, President-AITA; Mr. Ajit Shriram, Joint
Managing Director-DCM Shriram Ltd.; Mr. Hrinomoy
Chatterjee, Secretary General-AITA; Mr. Narendra
Kumar, Chairman-DLTA and Mr. Saket Jain, Business
Head-Fenesta.
Dalwinder Singh, won Men’s Singles Final. He comes
from a small town in Punjab, the rustic and athletic
Dalwinder Singh thrashed his opponent top-seed Suraj
Prabodh to clinch his maiden title. The composure that
he displayed on the hard court coupled with his arsenal
of strong serve, powerful forehand, and confidence
from his last win at ITF title in home state helped him
devour his opponents without mercy and cash upon the
prize money of Rs 3 lakh.
Unveling of the Souvenir by Ms. Dipa Karmarkar, Mrs. Praveen Mahajan, Mr. Ajit Shriram, Mr. Hrinomoy Chatterjee, Mr. Narendra Kumar and Mr. Saket Jain
Player at the Event
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In Women’s category, Mahak Jain was the winner, the
athletic teenager from Madhya Pradesh defeated top-
seed player Zeel Desai of Gujarat, to clinch her Women’s
Singles Title. The way she played clearly showed her
talent backed by rock-solid intent, helping her cement
her name in winners list in the nationals.
Championship Trophy to Womens Champion Mahak Jain along with the Prize Money
Rupinder Pal Singh, Indian Hockey Player with The Winners Of The Fenesta Open National Junior Championship -Mann Maulik Shah and Tanisha Kashyap
The Boys U-16 Winner Being Awarded the Trophy
Mr. Ajay S. Shriram addressing the Audience
The second week saw U-16 and U-14 Boys and Girls
Singles and Doubles. The closing ceremony had the
chief guest as Rupinder Pal Singh a well-known sports
personality , he is member of the Indian Hockey Team.
He plays as a fullback and is known for his abilities as one
of the best drag flickers in the world. He represented
India in the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2016
Olympic Games at Rio. He is also captain of the Hockey
League Team- Delhi Wave Riders. He encouraged the
players along with Mr Ajay S Shriram, Chairman and
Sr. Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd.
The winner in the Boys U-16 category was the tall and
athletic Mann Maulik Shah from Gujarat. He defeated
all seeded players in the junior’s tournament to cement
his spot. He is right now concentrating on his fitness
and technique, and is confident of clinching the seniors
title next year.
While in the Girls U 16 winner was Tanisha Kashyap,
she gave her opponents a tough time right from the
beginning, it was her cool approach to the game that
let her win the Junior’s Title effortlessly. Tanisha gave
players an important lesson i.e. to remain calm even
during tough playing conditions.
CORPORATE DIWAlI MElA
Diwali Mela was celebrated at Guru Harkishan Public
School, Vasant Vihar. The employees of NCR and their
families attended the mela , the MDs were also present
along with their families. The decoration was beautiful
and it was a lively environment with all the game
stalls buzzing with excitement. Everyone sumptuously
enjoyed the delicacies like chaat, Pav Bhaji, Kulfi etc.
This year in view of saving the environment, we as an
organization decided not to burn crackers but that did
not keep the excitement down as there was a surprise for
the audience. Employees from different businesses had
got together for a Diwali theme flash mob. The dance
and use of diyas in the sequence brightened the evening.
The evening ended on a high note with Mrs. Kaul
giving away the best dressed male and female awards.
Followed by the all time favourite game Tambola which
saw full participation and enthusiasm of one and all!
tMr. Ajay S. Shriram lighting the lamp
Mr. Ajit S. Shriram lighting the lamp
Rupinder Pal Singh, Indian Hockey Player along with Winners of The Fenesta Open National Junior Championship
Mds Along with their Families Entering the Diwali Mela
Mr. Vikram S. Shriram lighting the lamp
Mds Interacting with the Guests
Mrs. K K Kaul Giving Away Best Dressed Award to Ms. Shaila Aggarwal
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Employees playing Tambola Game Kids Enjoying Games at a Stall
Employees at a Food Stall
People Enjoying the Food
MDs at the Mela
Employees Performing at the Diwali Mela
Mr. Amit Agarwal and Ms. Sakshi Anand with Alumni
Group Photo at the Alumni Meet Finnet Team
Guests at the Archive Gallery
ANNUAl FINNET
Coming Face To Face With Future
The Annual FINNET for the A&F heads and professionals
across locations was held from 20th – 23rd August
2017 at Radisson Blu, Udaipur. We partnered with
Ranjan Malik and Anisha Motwani from StormTheNorm
venture, the objective being to define the future of
FINNET. It was a highly interactive session, interspersed
with unique concepts, like each participant sharing
their personal ‘Hero’s Journey’, ‘Insight Storm’ by 2
CEOs who have successfully led their organizations
through transformation, participants showcasing their
vision for the A&F function 2020 among others. There
were professional caricature artists and videographers
who were assisting the participants for illustrating and
showcasing their ideas and thoughts. The highlight
of FINNET was the Gala Evening, based on Hawaiian
Theme. Overall, this time FINNET was indeed a different
experience, thoroughly enjoyed by the participants.
Kids Enjoying the SwingMrs. K K Kaul Giving Away Best Dressed Award to Mr. Mohit
AlUMNI MEET 2017
DCM Shriram has always valued its former employees, and
considered them as a member of DCM Shriram Family. To
re-connect with our former employees, Alumni Meet was
organized on 16th September 2017 at The Claridges, New
Delhi. It gave us an opportunity to revisit and cherish the
old memories, and share new experiences with the alumni.
The reunion served as a platform to update our alumni
about the businesses and company’s overall progress and
new initiatives.
Storm The Norm Presentation by Anisha Motwani
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Employees Enjoying at Kingdom Of Dreams
Hr Team at the Quarterly Kshitij
Employees at the Annual Dinner
Employees at the Emergency Responder Training
EMERGENCy RESPONDER TRAINING
Do or Die
Emergency Responder Training was organized
from 17th-18th August 2017 in partnership with Vivo
Healthcare to impart necessary skills to the employees
to deal with medical emergency situations. The
participants learnt techniques and principles used
for giving first aid in case of emergency situation
like when someone becomes unconscious or meets
an accident; for responding to cardiac emergencies
including CPR and AED.
QUARTERly KSHITIJ
Technology in the Field of HR
The Quarterly Kshitij for this year was organized
at Country Inn & Suites at Chhatarpur. The theme
for this Kshitij was ‘HR TechConnect’ which was
based majorly on the technological breakthrough
ANNUAl DINNER
All corporate employees and A&F employees across
Delhi NCR along with their spouses came for the
Annual Dinner organized at Kingdom of Dreams on 14th
July 2017. The musical ‘Beyond Bollywood’, weaved
an interesting narrative about the incredible dance
culture of India. After the show, everyone gathered for
the dinner at the IIFA Hall, Kingdom of Dreams. The
evening was a unique and exclusive experience for
the employees.
KIRTI MAHALTEEJ CElEBRATION
Hariyali Teej was celebrated with great fervor on 26th
July 2017 by all women employees of Kirti Mahal. For
this occasion, a small get together was organized for all
the ladies. The dress code was saree. Interesting games
and sumptuous lunch acted as the icing on the cake.
All-IN-1 CElEBRATION
A fun filled evening was planned by Euphoria (Kirti
Mahal’s Internal Cultural Committee) to celebrate
Rakshabandhan, Janmashtami and Independence Day
in one go. The members of the Euphoria group presented
an interesting Independence Day themed mime which
was appreciated by all the employees. Floor wise Matki
Decoration competition and Rakshabandhan messages
were major attractions of the evening.
EyE CAMP By lENSKART
A free Eye Check-up Camp was organized by Lenskart
(India’s largest online eyewear store in India) at Kirti
Mahal on 22nd August 2017. Some of the ophthalmic
parameters that were looked at during the camp are
Power Of Glasses, Objective Refraction with Auto
Refractor, Visual Acuity, Push-up Test for judging
convergence insufficiency (depending upon the
symptoms), Cover-Uncover Test to check binocularity.
The employees were also counselled about different
frames, lens types and general eye health etc.
ladies at the Teej Celebration
Eye Checkup Camp by lenskart at Kirti Mahal
Employees Celebrating the Independence Day
Employees Checking Frames
happening in the HR function globally. There were
lot of mini sessions presented both by external
speakers and internal HR team members alike
around the diverse applications of technology in HR.
Overall this Kshitij was an eye-opening experience,
as it showed multiple facets of technology being
implemented and adopted in HR sector worldwide.
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VISIT OF MEMBER SECRETARy, RAJASTHAN STATE POllUTION CONTROl BOARD, JAIPUR
Mr. Arun Prasad (IFS), Member Secretary of Rajasthan
State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) along with other
senior officials of RSPCB visited DCM Shriram, Kota
complex on 31st July 2017. Mr. Prem Das and Mr. Vinoo
Mehta welcomed the Member Secretary and senior
officials of RSPCB.
The RSPCB officials visited the newly commissioned STP
site and discussed about the technology of STP with the
Resident Head. This team of RSPCB also planted trees
at STP site. Other senior officials of DCM Shriram were
also present for the occasion.
KOTA COMMITMENT TOWARDS GREENER ENVIRONMENT
DCM Shriram have always been forward looking when it
comes to having a greener planet, various initiatives are
taken every year. This year variety of saplings, namely
Babool, Karaj, Neem, Gulmohar, Shisham, Amaltash,
Kaner, Bougainville, China Palm etc. were planted in
the belt opposite Fertilizer Canteen from 22nd July
2017 onwards. With Mr. Prem Das, Mr. Vinoo Mehta and
other senior officers starting the drive. A total of 6000
saplings were planted in different production plants. As
a part of the CSR activity, tree plantation was also done
in the Shripura School.
Mr. Prem Das, Resident Head & Mr. Vinoo Mehta, President started the Plantation Drive
Member Secretary RSPCB Visiting STP
World Environment Day
A new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of 250 KLD
capacity was commissioned at Shriram Kala Mandir,
for treating and reusing waste water of entire complex
including Shriram Hostel. This water will be utilized
for horticulture/greenbelt development and other
secondary purposes. The STP was commissioned on
the eve of World Environment Day on 5th June 2017 in
the presence of Mr. Vinoo Mehta, Mr. K K Sharma and
other senior officials. Some trees were also planted by
some senior officials at the STP site.
PICNIC + FUN
DCM Shriram has fostered a picnic culture, wherein
families of all the employees go out for leisure. The
employees of F&P Commercial, Sales Coordination,
Store and Civil Department along with their families
assembled for a picnic on 20th August 2017 at Char
Choma, near Simliya, Baran Road, against the backdrop
of the beautiful Shri Mahadev Ji Mandir. On arrival, people
were served with hot poha and jalebies. Thereafter they
played interesting games. Mr. Prem das and Mr. Yogesh
Agrawal were also present. The picnic concluded with
delicious “Kaccha Khanaa” of Rajasthan.
The employees of Chlor Alkali Plant went for picnic
at Kerneshwar Mahadev Mandir on 20th August 2017,
where they spent quality time with their families. Apart
from this, a brief session was conducted by Dr. R P S
Chauhan and Mr. Hemant Rana (Suggestion Scheme
Coordinator).
The employees of the Fertilizer Plant went to Rangbari
Balaji Temple for picnic on 2nd September 2017.
Employees and their family members enjoyed games
and delicious food. Mr Vinoo Mehta, President &
Business Head (Fertilizer & Cement) was also present.
A picnic for the employees of Electrical (F&P) was
also organised on 9th September 2017 at Alaniya Mata
Mandir. Everybody was encouraged by the presence of
Mr Prem das, Resident Head.
A picnic was organised by HRD, Accounts & Common
Services Dept. at Raj Rajeswar Temple on 30th
July 2017.
RAKSHA BANDHAN CElEBRATIONS
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated in the complex on 7th
August 2017 in the traditional way. Mr. Prem Das, Mr.
Vinoo Mehta, Head of the Departments and Workmen
from each plant tied rakhi on each other’s wrist,
symbolizing spirit of love and well-being. Group song
and kavita were also part of the celebration. All kinds of
support was extended by the HR Department to make
this celebration successful.
Child Receiving Prize at the Picnic
Employees Celebrating Raksha Bandhan
Children Enjoying Games at the Picnic
Hrd, Accounts, Common Services Team at the Picnic
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KRISHNA JANMASHTHMI CElEBRATIONS This year Janmashthmi was celebrated on 14th and 15th
August in which 22 beautiful jhanki’s were made in nicely
decorated Shriram Kala Mandir. More than 150 thousand
people of Kota comprising local administration, elites
and people from nearby villages visited beautiful jhanki’s,
eagerly waiting for their turn. These jhanki’s depicted
Krishna Janam, Makhan Leela, Sudama Satkar, Gaj
Vadh, Kans Vadh, Virat Roop, Sarthi Roop etc., ending
with Radha Krishna Jhanki. All jhanki’s were made using
technology. Local bhajan singers presented a dance
cum bhajan program on the stage, for those waiting
for their turn to see Jhanki’s. Pooja was performed on
both days before jhanki’s were opened for display. Tight
security arrangements and CCTV survelliance was put
in place, and a separate area was made available for
parking. Prasadam was distributed to each employee in
the office.
Crowd at the Janmashthmi Function
NAVRATRI CElEBRATIONS
Navratri poojan started with Sthapna on 28th September 2017
which concluded on 30th September 2017. Kanya poojan and
hawan was also arranged at Shriram Kala Mandir. Four days
Ramlila, another attraction for Kota residents, started on 27th
September 2017, which ended with Ravan Dahan on 30th
September 2017. Thousands of people witnessed Ravan Dahan
ending with beautiful fireworks and welcomed Lord Rama,
Sita, Laxman and Hanuman back in Ayodhya. Mr. Prem Das
-Resident Head, Mr. Vinoo Mehta- President and other senior
officers and employees were present on the occasion.
Hawan Being Performed on the Occasion Of Navratri
Employees at the Ganesh Chaturthi Puja
lORD VINAyAKA GANESH CHATURTHIAt the start of festival season, Lord Vinayaka Ganesh
Chaturthi was celebrated on 25th August 2017. Mr.
Prem Das performed the puja in the presence of senior
officers and other employees. Ravan Dahan
Employees at The Ram Darbar
CII AWARD FOR ExCEllENCE IN WATER MANAGEMENT
DCM Shriram focussed on water management and
conservation in the year 2016-17. As a result, a number
of schemes were launched that focussed on increasing
the recycling and reuse of treated wastewater and
controlling leakages. The result was drastic reduction in
water usage and wastewater discharges.
The efforts got national level recognition from CII,
when it received Certificate for Excellence in Water
Management 2017 as Noteworthy Water Efficient Unit
in ‘Within the Fence’ Category at 3rd Water Innovation
Summit 2017 held in New Delhi on 5th September
2017. The certificate was awarded by Shri U P Singh,
Additional Secretary and Director General, National
Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Water Resources,
River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. Team
consisting of Mr. Prem das, Mr. R N Gangwani, Dr.
Desh Deepak Chaturvedi, Mr. Vinay Singh and Mr. Dilip
Khanna received this award.
Bsc Auditor Planting a Sapling
KOTA COMPlEx RECEIVED FIVE STAR RATING IN BSC AUDIT
DCM Shriram, Kota Complex got 5-star rating in Five
Star Occupational Health & Safety Audit 12th time in
a row. The audit was carried out by Mr. David Burrage
of British Safety Council. The auditor was impressed
by the systems and also suggested some areas of
improvement. On the closing day, Mr. Burrage planted
a tree in the ACO opposing lawns in the presence of all
senior officers.
DIWAlI CElEBRATION
Festival of light was celebrated in the lawns of Guest
House on the evening of 28th October 2017, which
was nicely decorated with flowers and lights. Carnival
games, party games, food stalls with variety of items,
mix of old and new songs, dances by children of DCM
Shriram family made the evening joyful. Housie was also
arranged. All the participants of cultural program. Best
Dressed-Boy and Girl; gentleman and lady were also
given prizes. Mr. K K Kaul and Mrs. Geeta Kaul presented
bouquet and mementoes to the retired officers and
their wives. Mrs. Ritu Das, Mrs. Saloni Mehta, Mr. Prem
das and Mr. Vinoo Mehta gave away the prizes to the
winners of games and early bird entry winners.
Everyone enjoyed delicious food and desserts. Excellent
Fireworks marked the end of the program.
Water Conservation Award
Kid Performing Dance at the Diwali Celebration
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CSR
CONSERVATION OF WATER
When it comes to community service, DCM Shriram
leaves no stone unturned. Keeping in view Mukhya
Mantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan (MJSA), an ambitious
initiative was launched in Rajasthan by the Hon’ble Chief
Minister Smt. Vasundhara Raje Scindia with a vision to
ensure effective implementation of water harvesting
and water conservation related activities in the rural
areas of Rajasthan using holistic approach of Four
Water Concepts. i.e. rainfall, runoff, ground water and
soil moisture. Under the above initiative, DCM Shriram,
Kota had taken up a total of 6 projects, 3 each for
Jhalawar and Kota districts. District Administration of
Jhalawar and Kota organised facilitation programme,
to honour major contributors of MJSA. Mr. U N Sharma
received the Certificate of Appreciation from Mr.
Prabhu Lal Saini, Cabinet Minister for Agriculture, Govt.
of Rajasthan on 9th June 2017. Another Certificate
of Appreciation was received from PWD Minister Mr.
Yunus Khan on 7th June 2017 at Jhalawar.
Designation: Head (Power Project) Business: Power
Ques: A leader you admire the most? Ans: Ratan Tata
Ques: which Book you are reading currently or would recommend? Ans: Makers of modern India” by Ramachandra Guha
Mr. U N Sharma receiving Certificate from Mr. P l Saini
Mr. And Mrs. Kaul Presenting Mementoes to Retirees
NEW JOINEE
Employee Performing at Diwali Mela
Mr. Upendra Nath Pandey
Ques: What is the best advice you ever got? Ans: Be responsible for your failure
Ques: what is the Most interesting thing people should know about you?
Ans: I believe and live by the ideology....”You are not answerable to anybody but yourself.”
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CHEMICALSTEEJ CElEBRATION
The celebration of Teej by Ladies Club commenced on
27th July 2017 at Hotel Regenta. The function started
with Mata Parvati and Shiv Vandana by Mrs. Seema
Vaidya.
After that a variety of games were played and the prizes
were distributed by Mrs. Seema Vaidya.
RAKSHA BANDHAN CElEBRATION
On 7th August 2017 Sr. V P and Unit Head Mr. K. R.
Vaidya and Works Head Mr. Vinay Mehta celebrated
Raksha Bandhan with the employees. Making use of the
occasion, Mr. Vaidya shared his valuable thoughts on
the importance of bonding.
Mr. K.r.vaidya (Sr. V P & Unit Head) Sharing his Thoughts with the Participants
Mrs. Seema Vaidya Along with other ladies at the Teej Celebration
Mr.. K.r.vaidya (Sr. V P & Unit Head) and Mr. Vinay Mehta (Works Head) Participating in Raksha Bandhan Celebration with other Officials
INDEPENDENCE DAy CElEBRATION
SAC celebrated Independence Day. Sr. vice
president and Unit Head Mr. K. R. Vaidya hoisted
the tricolour. He also inspected the Guard of
Honour presented by security staff. The patriotism
reached its crescendo when employees sang the Indian
National Anthem.
Mr. K.r.vaidya (Sr. V P & Unit Head) Inspecting the Guard of Honour Presented by the Security Staff
Mr. K.r.vaidya (Sr. V P & Unit Head) Addressing the Participants On the Occasion of Independence Day Celebration
SHRIRAM FARM SOLUTIONSINDORE DEAlER’S TRIP TO GOA
Goa also known as ‘City of the Pearl of the Orient’,is a
popular tourist destination on the Konkan coast.
SFS organized a tour to Goa, for its dealers who
participated in the Single Super Phosphate (SSP)
booking scheme. The response to the scheme was
overwhelming, resulting in 250 dealers qualifying for
the trip. Therefore, the trip to Goa was conducted in 2
batches. In the first batch about 125 persons were sent
while in the other around 62 couples were taken to Goa.
Punjab Agriculture University, ludhiana
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana
organized a 2-day Kisan Mela from 22nd-23rd September
2017 where SFS also showcased its farm solutions to the
farming community.
SFS showcased entire range of its products through
their stall where a footfall of approx. 20,000 farmers was
recorded in two days. Major attraction for the farmers
was live plants of Research Wheat. The farmers were
keen to know the USPs of Research Wheat compared
with other popular public bred varieties. Many farmers
were found asking for new generation molecules
especially in fungicide and herbicide segment.
During the trip, dealers and their spouses enjoyed
hospitality of Hotel Joecons a famous star-rated beach
resort and spa; goan food and sightseeing. During the
Gala dinner, Indore Zonal Office Team briefed about the
overall business of the company and future plans for
Scholars and graduates from PAU and other agriculture
colleges also visited the SFS stall, students seemed
interested in Shriram Super Research Wheat, and their
queries were addressed in detail.
Dealers on the City Tour of Goa
A View of SFS Stall
Outside View Of SFS Stall
ludhiana Zonal Office Team with Award and CertificateGroup Photo after Cultural Programme
Farmers Showing Keen Interest in the Products
On Day-one, during the lucky draw, many farmers got
the gift items. While on Day- two a quiz competition
was organized based on the USPs of major products.
Keeping up their winning attitude, this year also SFS
bagged the 2nd position for best display in the PAU
Kisan Mela.
SFS REINFORCING lEADERSHIP POSITION IN RESEARCH WHEAT The Research Wheat by SFS has helped popularizing
the brand Shriram in India. These varieties have
increased farmer’s income because of higher yields
and greater resilience shown by them, making Shriram
Wheat segment leader for past so many years. The
Shriram Farm Solutions realizing the difficult task of
maintaining their leadership, meticulously plan for
every year, for meeting the expectations of traders
and farmers.
Research Wheat Workshop: Experiential sharing with meticulous planning
Shriram Wheat Seed has performed well vis-à-vis
tolerance to diseases, higher yields and better grain
quality which in turn has increased farm income. It is
imperative to convey these benefits to the farmers.
A 2-day Research Wheat Workshop from 17th-18th
August 2017, was organized in New Delhi to share the
learning of the previous wheat season i.e. Rabi- 2016-
17 and to plan for the coming season. The Executive
Director and Business Head Mr. Sovan Chakrabarty
inaugurated the workshop and Senior VP Mr. Sanjay
Chhabra briefed on the purpose of it. This was followed
by presentations by the zonal teams.
Senior scientist and reputed wheat breeder Dr. Gurdev
Singh discussed wheat research and development
that is in the pipeline and how to go ahead keeping
previous years data in the context. He also talked
about scientifically organizing trials for the farmers for
conveying USPs of the wheat varieties. Dr. O P Shringi,
Vice President and Product Head (Research Seed),
shared the Dos and don’ts for the season ahead; and
the future plans regarding research wheat business.
SSP. Since the trip timing was coinciding with beginning
of the Rabi season, it was pertinent to apprise the
dealers about the scientists and the HO team associated
with this ambitious project; and stages being followed
in R&D for superior variety development.
PARTICIPATION IN UNIVERSITy AGRI FAIRS
Choudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar
From 18th-19th September 2017, Rabi Kisan Mela 2017
was organized by CCSHAU, Hisar. Around 220 stalls
were setup by different players of agro industry and
agriculture department.
Honorable Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Acharya
Dev Vrat and Vice Chancellor of CCHAU, Mr. K P Singh
inaugurated the Kisan Mela. SFS also participated in
this Kisan Mela with its full range of products. Around
60,000 farmers of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan
participated in this fair.
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In another session, Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh briefed about
the use of the QR Code Stickers on the wheat bags, to
check the genuineness of Shriram Research Wheat. Dr.
Puneet Pachauri and Ms. Pooja Mahndiratta talked about
the publicity and promotional tools that are relevant for
selling wheat. In the end, the Best Performance Awards
for previous research wheat season were handed out
to Mr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta (RO Patna) and Mr Abhay
Katare (RO Indore).
Overall, the workshop was a grand success and it will
definitely help SFS Team to smoothly sail through the
Rabi 2017 season.
Research Wheat - Demand generation activities
Demand generation activity is the key focus area
for selling agri-input as it directly helps to build up
sales volumes. Since research wheat is one of the
key products of Shriram Farm Solutions, various field
activities are organized to generate the demand at
farmers’ level. With a team of 650 dedicated field
workers working in various states, activities like farmers
meetings in villages, product postering at rural areas,
jeep campaigns, crop seminars, bike rallies, participation
in exhibitions and fairs, dealers and retailers meetings
are organized during presale phase of research wheat.
For effectively communicating the correct USPs of the
wheat varieties meant for different agro-climatic zones,
and better understanding of product-market fitment,
in house training programs for field staffs and retailers
were also organized in all regional offices.
Mr. Sanjay Gupta receiving The Best Performance Award
Bike Rally in Ro Karnal
Dealer’s Meeting in Ro Jaipur
Jeep Campaign in Ro Chittorgarh
In total 3697 activities have been organized till October-
end comprising of 1502 farmers meetings, 25 bike rallies,
12 retailer meetings, 25 in-house training program and
large scale postering in rural areas and market places.
Making your target audience aware, directly helps
in swelling sales volume of the agri. products. SFS
organized various field activities to generate demand
for its key product- Research Wheat.
SAFETy TEAM EMBRACING THE CHAllENGE
Safety is essential for any kind of organization. To
make our safety team more efficient there was a new
addition to it in the form of Andy James Wong- the new
Safety Officer.
A basic safety seminar was conducted on 22nd
September 2017 for the members of the team. This
was done to ensure that everyone has the same level
of understanding about safety, policies, procedures and
program implementation.
Laws, Regulations, Plant Safety, Fire Safety, 5S, Safety
Management, OSH and DOLE Standards are some of
the things that were discussed.
Open discussions about actual incidents and scenarios
on and off the job made the seminar more productive.
BIOSEED
PHILIPPINESPlANNING FOR INCOMING PlANTING SEASON
Twice a year our sales team holds its brainstorming
sessions to plan and make strategies for the incoming
planting season . Mindanao group had their workshop
in General Santos City from 31st July to 2nd August
2017. The workshop and planning was lead by National
Sales and Marketing Manager Francis Leo Diaz. It was
attended by over 30 area sales leads and territory leads.
The gathering also saw distribution of various sales
awards to those individuals who successfully achieved
their sales targets. Bioseed management also
distributed laptops under Computer Laptop Policy
to field employees. This fulfilled their most important
administrative and reporting requirement.
Members Of Sales Team after Playing Basketball
Sales Team Award Distribution
Employees at the Safety Seminar
INAUGURATION OF NEW WAREHOUSE
BRPI continues to grow and to contain this growth new
facilities are needed. This year the new Warm Warehouse
was inaugurated and tractor for R & D Farm in the
compound was purchased. The Parent Seed facility was
also launched in Silway 8, Polomolok South Cotabato.
Another tradition is the announcement of initiatives by
the management for the benefit of the employees such
as new grants and projects. This year Bioseed Employees
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Savings Association (BESA) was awarded with P 50,000
seed money for its operation. Ms. Rose Monteflor and
Mr. Aileen Simpao received the grant on behalf of BESA.
Computer Laptop Policy for field employees is now
implemented and initial recipients are sales personnel.
Mr. Sushil Baveja also visited new facilities of
BRPI Research & Development Farms, and Seed
Conditioning & Warehousing Improvements.
Mr. Sushil Baveja at the Parent Seed Facility
New Tractor for R&D Farm
Representatives of Besa Receiving Seed Money
BRPI CElEBRATES 71ST INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAy
Bioseed Research Philippines Inc. enthusiastically
celebrated the 71st Independence Day of India.
Executive director - HR, Mr. Sushil Baveja graced the
occasion .The Program kicked-off with the singing of
the National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana” by Mr. Cherry
Moana Beron, followed by the hoisting of the National
Flag by Mr. Devadatta Sirdeshpande and Mr. Sushil
Baveja.
Dances showing different cultures of India were
presented by the employees.
The occasion is also a platform to recognize employees
with extra ordinary acts and contributions while doing
their regular jobs. The awards were handed over by the
Mr. Sushil Baveja.
BIOSEED SPORTS WEEK
A week before the Independence Day, sports week was
organized for the employees. A new game have been
added this time. Preliminaries happened in July, with
the participating teams from all departments playing in
designated days of the week. The sight of employees
showing support for their teams was the proof of the
passion a sporting event like this demands from a fan.
Employees Performing at the Independence Day Function
Guests Celebrating the Independence Day
Employee Recognition Awards
BRPI Basketball Team
BIOSEED lAUNCHES CSR PROGRAM: ADOPT A SCHOOl
Bioseed signed a MoA with the Dept. of Education
and the beneficiary school Engracia Valdomar
National High School. In its first year of partnership
Bioseed will support school’s soccer team and the
agriculture program.
In addition, Bioseed will also share its technical know-how
with the students and teachers in the field of agriculture,
finance, IT and quality. All these efforts helps Bioseed
gain respect from the community and build its brand.
Principal Of Beneficiary School Engracia Valdomar National High School receiving Cheque from Mr. Sushil Baveja
FESTIVAl OF lIGHTS
At BRPI employees once again came together to celebrate
the Festival of Lights. Rangoli design competition was the
highlight of the Diwali celebration and HR/ IT/Admin. team
won it, while Finance/S&M Team and R&D/PEA Team came
2nd and 3rd respectively. Seed Conditioning was awarded
a special prize.
This year it is Bioseed Philippines 25th anniversary, and
it was made special by holding a raffle, 5400 entries
were received from all over Philippines. Around 360
major prizes and 1,000 minor prizes were given to the
lucky winners. The grand prize, a farm tractor was won
by Ms. Bobila Of Santa Fe, Esperanza, Agusan Del Sur,
Philippines. Around 24 farmers came from all over
Mindanao for the raffle. Some of the key customers
were also invited for the 25th anniversary.
Employees Taking Part in lighting Ceremony
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VIETNAMBVl 25TH yEAR CElEBRATION
life Then and Now
On 24th July 2017, BVL celebrated its 25 years in
Vietnam. In a ceremony organized at the corporate
office in Hanoi, Mr. Sanjeev, Business Head, BVL started
with congratulating all the team members for reaching
this milestone. During last 25 years, BVL has always
strived to fulfill its commitment to provide high quality
hybrids to the farmers, to improve their livelihood and
will continue to do so in the future as well. A cake was
also cut to celebrate BVL’s 25th birthday.
During the event an interactive game was also organized
capturing the journey of BVL and the core values of
DCM Shriram.
lAUNCH OF ENGlISH ClUB
learning is Growing
An English Communication Practice Club have been
setup by the HR Team in August 2017. The objective
of setting up the club is to improve employees’
vocabulary and listening-speaking skills. Every session
has 2 segments, one for employees to speak on a given
topic and other for learning new words and phrases.
The sessions have been receiving very good feedback
from participants.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Change is Constant
On 16th August 2017 HR team organized a “Change
Management Training” at the Hanoi office. The overall
objective of the Change Management session was
to initiate change among the team members, to
productively face various changes in our internal and
external environment, effectively respond to business
and market requirements, and to ensure that people
understand the need for the change and support the
process whenever required. Similar sessions were
also organized at both plant locations and in central
highlands where the Sales and R&D Team for south
participated, just to ensure that everyone in the
organization undergoes the training.
The South Team covering Sales and R & D Team and the
Team at the processing plant also underwent a first aid
Mr. Sanjeev, Mr. Thi and Mr. Hau Cutting the Cake
English Club Members before Starting a Session
Mr. Sanjeev Rewarding the Winner of the Game
DIWAlI CElEBRATIONS
Its Festive Time
On 25th October 2017, team members at Hanoi office
conducted Diwali Puja. On the occasion, Mr. Sanjeev
addressed the team, explaining significance of Diwali,
which was followed by prayers to Goddess Lakshmi,
Goddess Saraswati and Lord Ganesh to bless the team
with wealth and remove all the hurdles in its path. A
game “Identify your colleague” was also organized,
wherein 3 teams drew the sketches of the team members
and other teams identified the employees by seeing the
sketches. The event concluded with a photo session of
the team members.
Change Management Training Session at Pho yen Plant
Change Management Training at Hanoi Office
Team Playing the Identify your Colleague Game
Team Members during Diwali
Ms. Oanh Offering Prayers during Diwali
Mr. Sanjeev Offering Prayers during Diwali
training program led by Ms. Huong which focussed on
steps to be carried out in case of emergency situations.
The training received very good feedback from all
the participants.
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INDIACORN CROP TOUR
Kharif is the prime season for corn cultivation, accounting
for 80% of country’s corn cultivation. Around 60%
of corn kharif market comprises of the states of Andhra
Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil
Nadu. Corn Breeding Team, Director Research, PEA
Team along with Sales and Marketing Team toured
and assessed the performance of newly introduced
corn hybrid BIO9546 and pre-commercial hybrid B218.
Another 4 new hybrids- BB898, BB536, BB534 and
BB439 are in the pipeline in south and central part
of India.
Karnataka Sale Team Engaged In Promoting the New Corn Hybrid BIO9546 And BB9544
Dr. Paresh Assessing the Performance of New Corn Hybrid BB439 in Maharashtra
Mr. Atul , Mr. Saibal & Mr. Amit wth Dr. Paresh Assessing the Performance of New Corn Hybrid BB536 in Maharashtra
Karnataka Sale Team Engaged in Promoting the New Corn Hybrid BIO9546 and BB9544
Mr. Gova , Mr. Sanjay Pea and Sale Team Assessing the Performance of New BB218
Sale And Pea Team With Breeding Group Jointly Selecting the New Corn Hybrids for Karnataka
PRODUCT DEVElOPMENT
Continuously bringing innovative and superior hybrids
to the market is paramount for sustaining in seed
business and improving farmer income. We hope to
bring 2 products by mid next year.
Harvest Festival at Sub District Bubulan District Bojonegoro, East Java
Hybrids Registration Trials being Visited by Govt Officials in Central Java For DM Assessment
Hybrids Registration Trials being Visited by Team For DM Assessment in Jember
Big Farmer Meeting in lamongan, East Java
Government Officials Assessing Our Hybrid B54 in Government led Expo in Jember
Government Officials Assessing Our Hybrid B54 in Government led Expo in Jember
INDONESIABRAND VISIBIlITy AND PROMOTIONAl ACTIVITIES
The main focus has been to make Brand Bioseed visible to
the farmers.They wish to do this by directly participating
in corn subsidy program and by promoting products in
government managed expos and in Bioseed harvest
festivals. As a new player this gives Bioseed an opportunity
to build their brand quickly by sustaining supply of good
quality seeds and developing improved hybrids.
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SUGAR
RUPAPURTHE FESTIVAl OF SWINGS
Hariyali Teej celebrates the union of Goddess Parvati
with Lord Shiva and also marks the beginning of
the monsoon season. The celebration began with
worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Teej
Tambola and Teej Queen Contest are some of the events
that were part of the celebration.
INDEPENDENCE DAy CElEBRATION
The 71st Independence Day was celebrated with great
splendor, joy and respect for Mother India at DSCL
Sugar – Rupapur. Employees with their families paid
homage to all the freedom fighters for what they have
done for this country.
ladies at the Hariyali Teej Celebration
Flag Hoisting
ladies Singing Songs at the Celebration
Gifts Being Distributed on the Occasion
Children Performing at the Independence Day Celebration
SHRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI
On 15th August 2017 Rupapur Plant celebrated birthday
of Lord Krishna with lot of devotion by organizing
bhajan sandhya.
TOWN HAll MEET
On 17th August 2017 a Town Hall Communication
Meeting was organized for all the workmen, staff and
the officers of DSCL Sugar- Rupapur. This meeting was
addressed by Mr. Roshan Lal Tamak, ED – Sugar.
HAPPINESS COURSE By ART OF lIVING
A Happiness Course was organized by the Art of Living
for employees and their family members from 31st
August 2017 to 3rd September 2017. During this course
all the attendees were taught Sudarshan Kriya, Yoga
and Meditation.
STAFF TOUR TO JAGANNATH PURI
On 13th August 2017 around 54 members comprising
of employees and their families visited Jagannath Puri.
Everyone enjoyed the sightseeing at Chandrabhaga
Beach, Konark Temple, Lingaraja Temple, Raghunath
Temple, Nandan Kanan Zoo, Chilka Lake, Jagannathpuri,
Puri Beach etc. and other places .
Employees at the Bhajan Sandhya
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Employees Enjoying Together
Employees at the Staff Tour
Mr. R.l. Tamak at The Town Hall Communication Meeting
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Employees Doing yoga at the Art Of living Session
Employees Performing Vishwakarma Puja
Employees at the Mata Ki Chowki
VISHWAKARMA JAyANTI
The Employees of DSCL Sugar-Rupapur celebrated
Vishwakarma Jayanti with full enthusiasm.
MATA KI CHOWKI
Mata Ki Chowki was organized at DSCL Sugar– Rupapur
on 26th September 2017.
DIWAlI CElEBRATION
The festival of lights not only illuminates our houses
but also our hearts. The happiness in lighting the diyas,
wearing new clothes and bursting crackers increases
manifolds when your loved ones join you in celebration.
A Deepavali Mela was organised on 16th October 2017
to do just that. The mela was inaugurated by the Dy.
Unit Head Mr. Prabhat Kumar Singh. The mela was full
of colourful stalls serving delicious food. Most of these
stalls were setup by the families of the employees.
Children Enjoying at the Diwali Mela
Diwali Puja Diwali Puja being Performed
Diwali Puja Gift Distribution on the Occasion Of Diwali
Team being Felicitated by Golden Peacock Award
Employees Performing the Rudrabhishek Pujan
Employees at the Kanwaria Stall
Employees Performing Puja at the Kanwaria Stall
HARIAWANGOlDEN PEACOCK OCCUPATIONAl HEAlTH & SAFETy AWARD
The Hariawan team won the “Golden Peacock
Occupational Health & Safety Award” at 19th World
Conference on Environment Management held in
Hyderabad on 7th July 2017.
SHIV PUJAN AND KANWARIA SHIVIR 24TH JUly 2017
Lord Shiv was worshipped by the employees and a
kanwaria stall was also setup near factory gate. This
was followed by distribution of prasad.
RUDRABHISHEK PUJAN
On 14th July 2017 the employees and their families
performed Rudrabhishek Puja to worship Lord Shiva.
Diwali Puja Diwali Celebration at the Play School
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ladies Enjoying Swings on the Occassion Of Teej
Employee Performing Officers Club Party
Children Performing at the Janmashtami Celebration
Chlidren Performing on the Occasion Independence Day
HARIyAlI TEEJ FESTIVAl
Hariyali Teej Festival was celebrated on 27th July 2017
by the wives of Hariawan Plant employees. The games
and other events made the festival enjoyable.
OFFICERS’ ClUB PARTy
The Officers’ Club at Hariawan organized a get-together
on 31st July 2017 for the employees and their families.
This was done to welcome the freshers and bid goodbye
to the departing. The party comprised of various events,
contests and games followed by delicious dinner.
JANMASHTAMI CElEBRATION
Shri Krishna Janmashtami was commemorated with full
devotion and enthusiasm on 14th August 2017 at the Hariawan
Plant. The performances by the children depicting different
stages of Lord Krishna’s life was the special attraction of the
day. The program concluded with bhajan and puja by the
devotees followed by the snacks for all.
INDEPENDENCE DAy
The 71st Independence Day was celebrated at DSCL
Sugar Hariawan with lot of patriotism. Mr. Pradeep
Tyagi, Unit Head- Hariawan was also the Hon’ble Chief
Guest of the event. He unfurled the national flag and
took salute of the march past given by the security
personnel. He addressed the audience and gave a
pep talk about the importance of Independence Day.
Adharshila Kids gave a colourful performance on this
occasion. The celebration concluded with distribution
of awards, gifts and sweets.
BREAK FROM WORK
A Tour was organsied from 13th-18th August 2017 for the
staff members and their families. Around 58 members
visited Shridi Sai in Maharashtra.
Officials Planting the Sapling
Employees and their Families at the Staff Picnic
CONSERVING WATER By PlANTING TREES
Water related issues being one of the focus areas of
DCM Shriram, DSCL Sugar Hariawan has undertaken a
project to rejuvenate the Sai river that flows through the
Cane Command Area of the Unit. In the first phase of
the project around 10,000 saplings were planted along
the banks of this river. As the trees would grow up,
they will prevent soil erosion, arrest runoff and ensure
percolation of surface water. Thus, improving the health
of the river. The local communities are among the
stakeholders of this project. Through close interaction,
consensus have been built on some of their ideas. To
mark the success of this event Mr. Roshan Lal Tamak
(ED - DSCL Sugar), CDO and SCDI Hardoi, SO - Thana;
Chairman and Ranger, Pihani block participated in the
event and planted trees on 18th August 2017.
BOIlER PUJA
On 4th September 2017 Boiler Pooja was organized
at DSCL Sugar- Hariawan to seek blessings from the
Almighty God before commencement of the crushing
season. All the employees gathered at the boiler
for hawan and aarti. The pooja was followed by the
prasad distribution.
Employees Performing Bolier Puja
Employees Performing Vishwakarma Puja
VISHWAKARMA POOJA
On 17th September 2017 Vishwakarma Day was
celebrated by all the employees along with their
families. Hawan Poojan, Bhandara and Bhajan-Kirtan
were the major events. Some people volunteered for
Bhajan Kirtan and Prasad Vitran.
MATA KI CHOWKI
Mata Ki Chowki was organized at DSCL Sugar- Hariawan
during Navratri for worshipping Goddess Durga. The
event went on throughout the night. All the employees
participated with great enthusiasm and devotion.
Jhanki like Krishna Sudama Milan and acts were also
presented to make the evening enjoyable. The program
ended with the narration of Taramati’s story (Tararani
Ki Katha) and her devotion to the Mother Goddess. The
final offering (antim-ardaas) to the Mother Goddess was
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Employees at Mata Ki Chowki
Water Conservation Awareness Session
CSR
WATER CONSERVATION AWARENESS SESSION
On the occasion of “Bhugarbh - Jal Saptah” an initiative
of UP government, a sensitization session was organised
for the school children on 24th July 2017 as part of the CSR
activity. Through an audio-visual display, the children
were told about the essentials of water conservation.
Also, an essay writing and a drawing competition
was organized for the junior children of the govt.
schools at Bargawan, Jutuli and Kurseli. Mr Pradeep
Tyagi, Unit Head-Hariawan addressed the children and
explained to them the importance of water conservation.
He also gave valuable suggestions on how to reduce
the consumption.
given by Mr. Pradeep Tyagi (Unit Head) along with others.
Holy Chowki ended with the distribution of prasad to all
the devotees.
DIWAlI CElEBRATION
A mela was organized to celebrate the festival of Diwali,
by the employees of DSCL Sugar-Hariawan. Around 20
stalls were setup by the employees themselves. The
main attraction of the event was the lucky draw contest.
The awards for ‘The Best Seller Stall’ and ‘The Best
Stall’ were handed out by the Unit Head. Employees
and their family members enjoyed and relished the
amazing sweets.
Diwali Mela
CANE ENGAGEMENT & RECOGNITION PROGRAM
A get together was organized for the Cane Field Men
as part of the Reward and Recognition Program. The
programme began with a welcome ceremony for all the
HODs, after which the managers talked about the
individual achievements of their team members. After
that the team building games taught employees the
importance of working together as a team. The winners
were recognized and awarded thereafter.
Field Man at the Recognition Program
Mr. Pankaj Singh Giving Appreciation letter to the Employees
Employees at the Saajha Manch
Rudrabhishek Puja being Performed
LONISAAJHA MANCH
Saajha Manch was organised on 11th July 2017. It is an
information sharing platform for the employees. Making
use of it all the HODs briefly shared the achievements
as well as the way forward for the next three months.
Mr. Pankaj Singh, Unit Head (Loni) also recognised the
exceptional employees by giving them appreciation letters.
RUDRABHISHEK
On 24th July 2017 Rudrabhishek was celebrated at
the temple of DSCL Sugar- Loni. All the employees
along with their families came to seek the blessings of
Lord Shiva.
ladies at the Hariyali Teej Celebration
HARIyAlI TEEJ CElEBRATION
On 26th July 2017 Hariyali Teej Festival was celebrated
by the women at the Loni unit. The fun activities that
were part of the celebration spread joy and happiness
among the women. The celebration ended with delicious
dinner followed by distribution of ghevar and gifts to all.
STAFF TOUR
Its quality time
A tour to Puri and Bhubaneswar was organized from
6th–12th August 2017 for staff and their families.
The visit to the Shri Jagannath Dham and Gundicha
Temple was memorable.
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Employees and their Families at the Staff Tour Employees at the Independence Day Celebration
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration
Employees Singing Bhajan at the Janmashtami Celebration
JANMASHTAMI CElEBRATION Janmashtami Festival, the birth of Lord Krishna was
celebrated with lot of devotion on 14th August 2017.
On this occasion, children performed a beautiful play
on Shri Krishna Janma Leela. The little ones dressed
up like Lord Krishna, Radha, Balram, Kansa and Gopia
looked really cute.
INDEPENDENCE DAy CElEBRATION 71st Independence Day celebrations began with the
parade. This was followed by singing the National Anthem
and hoisting the National flag. Adharshila play school
children added colour to the event with their fabulous
performances. Along with cultural events, sports events
were also organized. The Vote of Thanks was delivered
by the HR Head. On the Eve of Independence Day a get-
together and lunch was organized for all the security
personnel, to thank them for the efforts they have put
in this event. The Unit Head, Departmental Heads and
Section Heads were also present.
GANESH CHATURTHI
Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated with lot of pomp
and fervor at the Loni Unit. The idol of Lord Ganesha
was brought and worshipped in the temple on 25th
August 2017. It is believed that Lord Ganesha bestows
his presence on earth for all his devotees during
this festival.
FIRE SAFETy AWARENESS
“Industrial Fire Prevention & Fire Safety” talk was
organised on 29th August 2017 for all the employees
and their spouses, who reside within the campus. This
session was conducted by Mr. P C Gautam (Fire Safety
Officer, Hardoi) along with his team. In this session
various preventive/controlling measures related to fire
hazards were explained to the participants.
Fire Safety Awareness Program
GRAND KISAN MElA
On 13th September 2017, a ‘Kisan Mela’ was organized
to spread awareness about modern farming among
farmers. The Mela provided a platform to the
entrepreneurs to display the latest machineries to the
farmers. Teams from different banks like ICICI, HDFC,
BOI and Aryavrat Gramin Bank were also present to
explain loan disbursement process to the farmers.
The event was inaugurated by Mr. Roshan Lal Tamak,
Executive Director-Sugar along with Dy. Cane
Commissioner- Bareilly, DCO Shahjahanpur, Unit Head-
DSCL, Sugar-Ajbapur; Unit Head-DSCL, Sugar-Loni; Dy.
Unit Head-DSCL, Sugar-Rupapur; HODs, officers and
staff of all DSCL Sugar units followed by lamp lighting
and garlanding Lala Shriram Ji.
Around 32 different companies like Dhanuka, Dupont,
SFC, Willowood, Isha Agro, Bayer India, Coromondal,
Sonalika Tractors, Mahindra & Mahindra, John Deere,
New Holland Tractors, Shaktiman Tractors, VST
Tractors, Lohan Agri-equipments, Punjab Engineers
and others had setup 45 different stalls for displaying
their equipments and products.
Around 1900 farmers attended the event. They were
greeted with a welcome kit and also guided to various
stalls. They showed keen interest in visiting different
stalls and listening to the experts.
Farmers And Officials at the Grand Kisan Mela
Employees performing Vishwakarma Pooja
VISHWAKARMA POOJA CElEBRATION
On 17th September 2017 all the employees along with
their families members gathered together for the
Vishwakarma Pooja. The prayers were offered with lot
of devotion and were followed by a bhandara.
BOIlER POOJA
On 22nd September 2017 Boiler Pooja was organized.
Hawan, arti and pooja was performed by the employees.
This was done to mark the start of successful cane
crushing season.
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Employees Performing Hawan on the Occasion of Boiler Puja
Employees Performing Hawan on the Occasion of Navratri
ladies Enjoying Garba Dance
NAVRATRI AND GARBA CElEBRATION
Navratri Festival was celebrated from 21st- 29th
September 2017 with immense zeal and devotion by
all the employees and their family members. Vibrant
Cultural Program comprising of Dandiya and Garba
Dance, Singing and Dancing Competitions, Ram Leela
among other activities made the evening memorable.
DIWAlI CElEBRATION
All employees along with their families celebrated
the festival of lights together. On this joyous occasion
Deepavali Mela was organised on 14th October 2017.
The celebrations started with Unit Head Mr. Pankaj
Singh lighting the lamp. Everyone enjoyed the food
stalls, games, lucky draw and the fireworks.
Employees and their Families at the Diwali Mela
Gift Distribution on the Occasion Of Diwali
CSR
SAVE WATER, SAVE lIFE
“Ground Water Week” was organized from 16th-22nd
July 2017. During the week, activities were organised to
raise awareness about the ground water conservation.
Drawing competition for the children and awareness
sessions about how to conserve water are some of the
activities that were held.
Blood Donation Camp
Computer literacy Session
Employees Sowing Saplings
TREE PlANTATION
As part of our CSR programme on 12th July 2017
around 200 saplings of Jamun and Jackfruit were
planted along the road from Nagla Bhagwan to Sharma
village by the employees and the villagers. A care taker
has been hired to nuture these plants. This activity is
aimed at improving the environmental conditions and
strengthening the relationship with the villagers.
BlOOD DONATION CAMP
A Blood Donation Camp was organised on 20th
September 2017. The camp was inaugurated by the Chief
Guest Mr O P Gupta (SDM Shahabad) . An awareness
session on “Health Benefits of Donating Blood” was also
conducted for farmers from nearby villages. Around 32
employees and their family members along with some
farmers donated the blood in the camp.
COMPUTER lITERACy PROGRAM
As part of the CSR initatiative- Khushali Shiksha,
computer classes were organized at DSCL Sugar-Loni
from 23rd June to 7th September 2017 in three batches.
The maximum number of participants were girls. Around
48 students cleared the skill test and were awarded
a certificate by the Chief Guest of the event, Mr. O P
Gupta, SDM Shahabad with Mr. S N Singh, CO Shahabad
in presence of Unit Head, our volunteers, students and
other employees.
Water Conservation Awareness Session at a School
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AJBAPUR4TH TEMPlE FOUNDATION DAy CElEBRATION
Every year 14th July is celebrated as the foundation day
of the Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir. As it was established
on 14th July 2013 in Ajbapur. In this regard a 2-day festival
was organized on 14th and 15th July. The 1st day witnessed
Dev Sthapna, Shiv Pujan and Shri Akhand Ramayan
Paath. And on 2nd day Kanya Bhoj and Bhandara
was organized.
HARIyAlI TEEJ CElEBRATION
On 26th July 2017 the wives of employees of Ajbapur
celebrated Hariyali Teej festival. The function began
with the ritual worship of Lord Ganesha, Shiv and
Parvati; followed by group performances. Everyone also
enjoyed jhula. The Teej Queen Contest at the end was
the icing on the cake.
OFFICER ClUB PARTy
On 5th August 2017 the Officers club organized movie
show for its members and their families. During the post
screening party Mr. Lalit Kumar of Cane Dept. and Mr.
Hriday Raghuvanshi of Process Dept. were felicitated.
New transferred members, Mr. Subhash Chand of
Cane Dept. and Mr. Anil Khare of Process Dept. were
also welcomed.
SHRI KRISHAN JANMASHTAMI CElEBRATION
On the eve of 14th August 2017 Shri Krishan Janmashtami
was celebrated at Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir. For the
celebration the employees’ children beautified the
temple with rangoli and created Shri Radha Krishna
Jhanki. All the devotees at DSCL Sugar-Ajbapur,
performed bhajan and kirtan among other things.
Employees at the Temple Foundation Day
Employees at Officers Club Party
Radha Krishan Jhankiladies at the Hariyali Teej Function
INDEPENDENCE DAy CElEBRATION
The Independence Day celebrations started with
hoisting the tricolor by Mr. O S Shukla, Head of Process
Department. This was followed by National Anthem.
Celebration included performances by kids of Adharshila
play school and the children of the employees. At the
end Safety Awards along with the rewards for Kaizen
and Blood donors were given.
WATER CONSERVATION AWARENESS WEEK’ CElEBRATION
DSCL Sugar, Ajbapur organised Water Conservation
Awareness Week from 25th-30th August 2017. This was
done for raising the awareness about the importance
of water conservation. The week saw various activities
and competitions being held for employees and their
families. During the closing ceremony, the outcome of
week-long activities was exhibited. In addition to this
exciting prizes were handed out to the winners.
Employees Singing Bhajan Employees at the Water Conservation Week
Hoisting the Flag on the Occasion of Independence Day
VISHWAKARMA PUJAN
To embark on a new crushing season, ‘Shri Vishwakarma
Pujan’ was performed on 17th September 2017. All
Ajbapur employees assembled together to receive
blessings for achieving desired results.
Employees at Viswakarma Pujan
Employees at the Navratri Hawan
NAVRATRI CElEBRATION
Navratri was celebrated from 21st-30th September
2017 with great enthusiasm by the employees and
their families. The celebration included bhajan kirtan,
sandhya arti and prasad vitran.
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Employees at the Dusshera Function
Employees Enjoying the Show Cane Field Man Getting Rewards And Recognition for Various Sports Based Activities
Employees Playing Games at the Diwali Mela
DUSSEHRADussehra was celebrated on 30th September 2017.
The effigies of Ravana and his cohorts were burned
at Ajbapur Campus, symbolising the triumph of good
over evil.
DIWAlI
DSCL Sugar-Ajbapur celebrated ‘Deepawali Festival’
through ‘Deepawali Mela’ with lot of enthusiasm and
zeal on 17th October 2017. The event was inaugurated by
lighting the lamp by Mr Kuldip Singh (Unit Head) along
with HODs and all DSCL family members.
For the event various stalls of snacks, Clay items, Steel
stuff, Craft toys and Balloons, Ferris wheel, Mickey
Mouse, were setup for the gathering of DSCL Campus.
In addition to this, exciting games like Lucky draw, Matki
Fod, Balloon Shooting, Kismat Aajmaye, Shakuni Chopad
were the key attraction of the event. Fire works were also
organized at the end of the celebration.
REWARD & RECOGNITION PROGRAMME FOR CANE FIElD MEN
In order to encourage Cane Field Men, a Reward and
Recognition Program was organised on 8th October
2017, for distributing incentives under the Autumn
Planting and Spring Planting 2017, to the 52 Cane
Field Men who have demonstrated extraordinary skills
towards meeting cane planting targets.
Further, 14 Cane Field Men were recognised under the
highest average survey outcomes in respect of area per
day and numbers of plot per day.
During the program the different Team Building sports
activities were held. The theme based games like ‘Tug
of War’, ‘Rumal Chhu’, ‘Protect your Balloon’ were also
held.
At the end of the ceremony, exciting prizes for theme
based sports activities were also given which was
followed by lunch.
Employees at the Blood Donation Camp
Animal Health Check-up Camp
Women at the Free Medical Camp
Students With Computer Certficates After Completion Of the Program
CSR
BlOOD DONATION CAMP
The blood donation camp was organized on 5th July
2017 in collaboration with the Government and Red
Cross Society in Lakhimpur Kheri, around 40 employees
donated their blood.
ANIMAl HEAlTH CAMP
The Animal Health Camp organized on 10th July 2017 in
Bakheria Jat (District) was aimed at providing veterinary
services to the locals. This camp was organized in
collaboration with the Government. A team of 17
veterinary doctors addressed the animal health related
queries. And around 70 animals were dewormed.
COMPUTER lITERACy PROGRAMMEAs a part of CSR initiative, computer classes were
organized at DSCL Sugar Ajbapur in June-July 2017 in 3
Batches of 15 days.
On successful completion of the course, 37 students
were given certificates on 25th September 2017. The
graduation ceremony was conducted at DSCL Sugar-
Ajbapur. The SDM and all HODs were among the guests.
FREE MEDICAl CAMP FOR WOMEN A free medical camp was organized on 6th September
2017 for women in and around Ajbapur village. This
was a CSR initiative. It was done in cooperation with
Dr Chitra Mishra (Ex-Medical Superintendent, Govt.
Hospital, Hardoi).
The aim was to provide medical support to women,
especially on gynaecological issues. A total of 110
women benefited from the effort.
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FENESTAPARTNER SHOW ROOM OPENING
New Partnerships
In the last quarter Fenesta opened new showrooms in
collaboration with 14 dealers in 7 states.
GOVERNMENT EVENT
Team Fenesta made a technical presentation at Western
Railway Headquaters, Mumbai and demo for product
approval from Chief Engineer of Northern Railway. In
another event, organised by Indian Defence Service of
Engineers, the team showcased its products.
Fenesta Showroom Inauguration at Coimbatore
Fenesta Showroom Inauguration at Dehradun
Product Demo at Fenesta Stall
Fenesta Showroom Inauguration at Ghaziabad
Fenesta Showroom Inauguration at Kanpur
Fenesta Showroom Inauguration at Hyderabad
SOCIAl MEDIA CAMPAIGN
#indePENdence
Fenesta collaborated with Kids For Kids an NGO that
works towards making the lives of the kids brighter.
The collaboration led to the social media campaign
#indePENdence. Through this campaign all the
employees and #Fenesta followers were asked to
donate sketch pens, crayons, colour pens and scribble
books. With 18.5 lac impressions, the campaign was a
grand success.
ARCHITECTURE COllEGE ACTIVITyAs a part of its College Engagement Programme,
Fenesta organised guest lectures in different colleges.
The topic was “The Importance of Fenestration in
the Building Designs and the Associated Latest
Development in the Industry”. On 26th September
2017 a factory visit to Bhiwadi was organised for the
faculty of School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi.
An interactive session was also held on how Fenesta
and SPA can work together to impart knowledge about
window designing to future architects.
Group Photograph After Guest lecture at Nit Trichy
#IndePENdence Social Media Campaign
ARCHITECT MEET
Fenesta organized Architect Meets in various cities to
engage with the community for sharing and exchanging
ideas about key developments.
CRICKET TOURNAMENT
A cricket tournament was organized in the month
of September. The tournament saw enthusiastic
participation and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
A Session With Spa Team Employees Watching a Cricket Match
Architect Meet To Engage With The Communities
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TEEJ FESTIVAL
Across North India Teej is celebrated with lot of fervour.
Fenesta also kept the spirits high by celebrating
the occasion.
SALES TRAINING
A company is nothing but the sum total of employees,
hence it becomes very important to capacitate
employees, so that they are always at the peak of their
performance. Training allows employees to acquire
new skills and sharpen the existing ones. Keeping
this in mind Fenesta trained 425 employees. Dealer
Management, Personality Development and Customer
Service Skills are some of the training programmes that
were conducted.
DIWALI CELEBRATION
Festivals bring joy to the lives and each festival is celebrated
with great enthusiasm at Fenesta. Fenesta enjoyed Diwali
with sweets and delicious food at all locations.
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Ladies at Teej Celebration
Employees Performing at the Diwali Celebration
Employees Enjoying at The Diwali Celebration
Employees at The Diwali Celebration
Employees Performing Aarti
Shriram AxiallWELLNESS WEEK AT SHRIRAM AXIALL
FAMILY OUTING
Wellness Week at Shriram Axiall
Employees Enjoying During the Wellness Week
Employees at DIwali Pooja at Gurgoan O�ce
Employee giving a solo performance at the Diwali Mela
Employees and their Families Performing Activitiesduring the Picnic
The Wellness Week held from 10th-15th July
2017 was a grand success. The week saw plethora
of events from an eye camp to FTR (First
Responder Training). These events covered
every aspect of life- physical, social and
psychological. The week culminated with the
distribution of Wellness Awards.
The employees of Shriram Axiall along with their families
visited Kesavrai Patan near Kota on 27th August 2017. It
was a day full of fun. The families bonded over the fun
games, dance and picnic.
DIWALI CELEBRATION
Diwali was celebrated at Kota and Gurgaon locaitons.
Diwali Puja was performed at Gurgaon O�ce, where
employees wore traditional clothes and participated in
the Puja. At Kota, Diwali greetings were exchanged
followed by Diwali Mela where employees participated in
solo singing performance, which was appreciated by all.
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