CII CSR Gateway

28/02/2018

CII strongly believes that there should be a platform for connecting the Institutions and Industry, a platform which not just provides options for Jobs, Internships, Industry updates, Industry Expert connect, International connects, etc, to help students and faculty to stay ahead and meet the expectations of the Industries and the latest trends and technology in the market but also provides options on the informative and cultural events happening across the nation for the benefit of the students, thus creating CII EDU Gateway.

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Focused on connecting the Education Institutions and Industries to provide better learning and outcome in the Education space, CII has come up with a platform to connect Industries and Institutions: CII EDU Gateway, with a vision to improve the skill efficiency of the youth for their better producti...

19/02/2018

REBUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF ANGANWADIS IN THRUVOTTIYUR

Many Anganwadis under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), which provide services like supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, and immunization to children aged between 0-6 years, need proper infrastructure and other facilities to run successfully.

Aftermath of Chennai floods affected these anganwadi’s infrastructures which is an important institution for people at the grassroots level. CII – CII Foundation intervened to work along with the Tamilnadu Government in rebuilding the nine anganwadi infrastructures in Thiruvottiyur which comes under the area of low income group people.

The project value was around 90 Lakh (Approx.).

The entire project was supported by GMMCO.

14/02/2018

The importance of bunds in the conservation of water bodies:

• One of the major reasons for the Chennai floods is the encroachment on the fresh water bodies.

• The importance of the water bodies were taken it for granted due to increasing urbanization and over population.

• To avoid encroachment on the fresh water bodies, bunds are to be strengthened and maintained periodically. Since bunds indicate the boundary and other structural parameters of the water body which helps to avoid encroachment in future

• The below picture depicts the completed bund strengthening efforts of CII – SR Water Alliance in GangaiAmman Kovil Kulam, Injambakkam, Chennai which was supported by Grundfos India

• Plantation of palm seeds and other native tree saplings will further strengthen the bunds.

• Let us understand the importance of bund strengthening and work towards water resilient future.

CII – SR Water Alliance is committed to make Chennai as a water resilient city.

07/02/2018

CII (SR) Water Alliance is committed to work on the Conservation and Restoration of water bodies for the sustainable development of water resources in our country.

CII (SR) Water Alliance in association with CII Foundation started the Gangaiamman Koil Kulam (Pond) restoration project on January 19 and it is on-going.

The Community based water-conservation model is the need of the hour to protect, preserve and conserve the existing natural ecosystem with fullest grassroots participation.

The project was supported by Grundfos India Pvt Ltd.

31/08/2016

Seeking a Future for Our Past through CSR
Brief: India has a rich antiquity for its archaeological and natural heritage. Heritage sites are however disappearing rapidly, primarily owing to human impacts and lack of popular awareness. CII along with Sharma Centre for Heritage Education has come up with three substantial projects to be considered under CSR:
Research and Education into Indian Heritage – this program focuses on extending and developing our research and educational training programs in Indian heritage through creation and adaptation of globally accepted learning environments for investigating and conserving our past and for training the next generation.
Communication and Advocacy in Indian Heritage – there is a lack of awareness of the many dimensions of India’s archaeological past. The aim of this project is to bridge this gap through communication and advocacy amongst corporates and local stakeholders, maximizing benefits for both the community and corporate partner in the cause of Indian heritage conservation.
The Kolam Children’s Museum – this project seeks to develop as a model educational museum in the field of Indian heritage and environment serving children and evolving in pace with global trends in heritage education.
Stakeholders: Local Community, Industry, Partnering NGOs and Government
Project Location: South India
Total funding required: Rs.10, 00, 000 per year
Time Line: 5 years
To know more - http://ciicsrgateway.org/projects/424/10/PROB3B745590546

1. Create a unique museum environment to enhance children’s learning experiences in the field of Indian heritage, to encourage creativity and skill development and enhance imagination through well-conceived displays, exhibits and learning modules; 2. Connect scientists and children through interacti...

19/08/2016

Livelihood Development Project- Irula Tribals
Brief: The Irulas, tribals who were once displaced from their forest homes and traditional occupations and now residing in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, do not have a proper livelihood scenario and hence suffer from extreme poverty. CII has decided to work for these tribal communities to help restore their livelihood through need based development project and rebuild assets. This project would involve distribution of fishing nets, boats, other livelihood opportunities and basic infrastructure facility to the tribal community across Tamil Nadu.
Stakeholders: Local Community, Industry, Partnering NGOs and Government
Project Location: Coastal Villages in Tamil Nadu
Total funding required: 10 lakhs for three villages
Time Line: 1 year
To know more - http://ciicsrgateway.org/projects/407/10/PRO038DB08BD1DA

The main aim of this project is to provide with fishing nets, boats, other livelihood opportunities and basic infrastructure facility to the tribal community across Tamil Nadu

30/07/2016

Project on Rebuilding Rural Infrastructure in partnership with the State Government
Brief: This project gives major focus to rural infrastructure Development with the State Government. This is much needed in today’s time and CII works with the state governments on this. Every state government wants the industries to be a part of these initiatives for which they are willing to co fund. Infrastructure would include School Buildings, Anganwadis, Hostels for deprived students and Proper Toilet facilities. It would also give focus to repair and reconstruction of those infrastructures that need attention.
Stakeholders: Local Community, Industry, Partnering NGOs and Government
Project Location: States in South India namely Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana
Total funding required: Depending on the project
Time Line: 3 years
To know more - http://ciicsrgateway.org/projects/421/10/PROD73F0213671E

- To provide with proper and safe infrastructure for the people in rural areas (includes Anganwadis, Hostels, Toilets, etc.) - To render education support to the rural population - To ensure active and effective community, private and public sector participation in rural development

28/07/2016

Project on Revival of Agriculture and Restoration of Livelihood
Brief: Regeneration and conservation of the degrading environment has become a primary concern today. This project’s goal is to conserve the environment especially the watersheds by inducing participation by the village people who inhabit the watersheds and works on a Public – Private Partnership mode. The major goal is to treat the agricultural lands, making it fertile and available to the farmers. The technical support for the project is given by NABARD who will also be cofounding the project. The project components covers infrastructure for soil and water conservation (Area Treatment), Afforestation, Drainage Line Treatment, Renovation of Traditional Water Harvesting Structures, Livelihood Enhancement through training, capacity building and other empowerment and income generating activities.
Stakeholders: Local Community, Industry, Partnering NGOs, NABARD and Government
Project Location: Across various villages in South India
Total funding required: Rs.12, 000 per Ha (for 1000 Ha the cost would be approximately Rs.1.2 Crores) 50% of the project cost would be funded by NABARD
Time Line: 3 years
To know more - http://ciicsrgateway.org/projects/408/10/PRO7E55DA553D51

The aim of the project is to accelerate use of modern science for agricultural and rural development for development and dissemination of technology to improve lives and livelihoods of flood hit agriculture lands.

21/07/2016

Breaking Barriers – Social Inclusion of PwDs Through Sports

Brief: The Companies Act 2013 suggests promoting training and supporting Paralympic sports. A sport in general opens more new opportunities which in turn pave way for opportunity for success and empowerment. Supporting and offering training to the rural youth especially the disabled youth will not only empower them but would encourage them to be a part of the larger society. The focus of this project is to promote 100 rural disabled youths to participate in Paralympics for which complete selection and training and other related activities would be organized. This project also focuses on the promotion and the formation of Wheel Chair Basketball (WCB) clubs in all cities of India and formation of State WCB Associations.
Stakeholders: Local Community, Industry, Partnering NGOs and Government
Project Location: 5 states in South India
Total funding required: Rs.17, 00, 000/-
Time Line: 3 years
To know more - http://ciicsrgateway.org/projects/406/10/PRO9191D6487E9F

- Create and build the capacity of 15 sports clubs, across five states in Southern India, each with an active membership of atleast 50 individuals with disabilities per club - Ensure availability of accessible sports courts, appropriate equipment and trained coaches/referees/classifiers/physios for…

30/06/2016

Nurture Merit Program – Nurturing Merit, Enabling a Bright Future

Brief: Poverty is multidimensional. Students of economically challenged community end up severely limiting their educational and career horizons due to lack of financial resources, proper educational guidance, and skills required to succeed. This project focuses on extending support to a group of students to complete their college education through financial assistance and other required support (books & library service, placement assistance) along with mentoring & skill development provided hand in hand which will lead to meaningful career opportunities in future.
Stakeholders: 1000 students from the selected villages who are first generation learners, Industry, Partnering NGOs and Government
Project Location: Rural villages of Karnataka - can implement the same across southern region of India
Total funding required: Rs.48, 000/- per student for 3 years
Time Line: 3 years
To know more http://ciicsrgateway.org/projects/405/10/PRO5C8F213E70D2

- Help rural meritorious students to settle through gainful employment in their life and brought their families out of the clutches of economic backwardness - To provide financial assistance and academic books to meritorious students who cannot afford to continue their higher education owing to thei...

13/06/2016

Transforming Villages – Our World, Our Villages
Brief: This project focuses on making development sustainable through active participation of communities in the respective villages and the participation of the government agencies, to ensure that Government schemes are effectively implemented and last-mile-connectivity and delivery challenges are overcome. This would ensure the expertise of business and management is garnered to offer the right skills to the area of social development. Thus holistic programs based on the need of the community are developed. The areas of focus would be Economic Development, Health, Infrastructure and Education – and to identify need based programs for development.
Stakeholders: Local Community, Industry, Partnering NGOs and Government
Project Location: Villages in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Total funding required: 15 lakhs per village per year
Time Line: 3 years
To know more http://ciicsrgateway.org/projects/404/10/PRO15DEE57B0EA0

- To make development sustainable through the active participation of village communities - To ensure that Government schemes are effectively implemented - To ensure last-mile-connectivity and delivery challenges are overcome - To offer the right skills to the area of social development

02/06/2016

FENCE IT: Scientific Lake Restoration
Lakes, ponds and rivers bear the brunt of urbanization. This project is developed to ensure harmonious co-existence of all life forms by using mechanized methodology to restore our lakes/water bodies. To induce and encourage community based volunteerism, mechanized lake restoration to remove weeds, debris, deepen the water body and strengthen the bunds, mechanized channelization of the inlet, scientific approach to filter and clean the water. A safer and cleaner planet with responsible citizens is goal of the project.
Stakeholders: Local Community, Industry, Partnering NGOs and Government
Project Location: Tamil Nadu
Total funding required: For 10 acres the approximate budget would be Rs.10, 00, 000/-
Time Line: 3 years
To know more – http://ciicsrgateway.org/projects/402/10/PROAC2918F93858