news years: 2018

Tribal women of Dabuna (Odisha) embark on their start-up journey

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Self Help Groups, especially women groups, have been the key drivers for change in rural areas across the world. Not only are they economically enabling women to manage savings and credit, but also leading to enterprise-development through collective action. Maa Laxmi Self Help Group is one of the most enthusiastic among the several women’s groups […]

Essar Foundation observes World Ozone Day

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Every year, 16th September is observed as the International Day for the preservation of Ozone Layer. The day aims to spread awareness, bring everyone’s attention to the depletion of the ozone layer and encourages preventive action. This year the theme was “Keep Cool and Carry On: The Montreal Protocol”. The need of the hour us […]

Essar Bulk Terminal Paradip and Essar Foundation Clean the Paradip Coastline

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The coastal cities are under tremendous pressure due to overcrowding, unplanned drainage, and littering by tourists. Often household and industrial waste finds its way into the ocean and comes back with the tide to litter the beaches. Many beaches on the East Coast are in need for regular cleaning towards protection of marine life forms. […]

Essar Foundation kick-starts nutrition drive to mark National Nutrition Week

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Malnutrition amongst women is one of the prime causes for babies having low birth-weight and poor growth. Low birth-weight contributes significantly to high infant mortality rates, and surviving babies are likely to suffer from growth retardation and constant ill-health throughout their lives. The National Nutrition Week aims to spread awareness on the criticality of nutrition […]

Nurturing Rural Vitality – The Essar Foundation Way

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The CSR Journal Responsible businesses carry people along with them in their journey towards growth. Essar has generated business of more than USD 3bn through nurturing local entrepreneurs and has grown in unison with the communities around its presence. Essar Foundation is the CSR arm of Essar, committed to fuelling development of communities around Essar’s […]

Essar employees support local mental health charity

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Stanlow, August 21st, 2018: Employees at Essar’s Stanlow refinery recently celebrated their annual charity day with a donation to mental health charity Chapter. The company donated £7,500 to the Ellesmere Port based organisation, which was also supported by employees fundraising an additional £1,300 through collections, a sum that will be matched by Essar and brings […]