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Catalyzing Inclusive Growth Across India

...EDII's CSR Collaborations

Over the past three months, EDII has continued its impressive trajectory of fostering
inclusive growth through dynamic collaborations with corporate entities. With a keen
focus on micro-enterprise development, skill building and empowerment, EDII's initiatives
have touched the lives of a significant number of individuals, showcasing the power of
strategic partnerships.

Among its notable corporate alliances are Vedanta Alumina Limited (VAL), Accenture,
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), HSBC Bank, Tata Communications Ltd., TATA Power,
Xiaomi India, Utkal Alumina Industry Ltd., KONE Elevators, SBI Foundation, ICICI
Foundation, Standard Chartered, Adani Foundation, Reliance Foundation, ONGC, NTPC,
IDBI Bank Ltd. and IFCI Social Foundation, among others. These collaborations have had a
tangible impact, reaching 92,400+ individuals across 23 states, 138 districts, and 741
villages.

“As EDII continues to advance on its remarkable journey, its notable projects with
corporate partners exemplify its commitment to drive sustainable development and foster
an inclusive economy.”, opined Dr. Raman Gujral, Director,Dept. of Projects (Corporates),
EDII.

Some of the notable achievements over the past three months include:

Creating Resilient Communities
...Tata Power supported Project Aarohan

Nurturing people living under disadvantaged economic conditions is important to
accomplish the national goal of inclusive growth and holistic development of society.
Handholding the marginalized through training and other related facilitation to secure a
sustainable livelihood option for them is important for a well-rounded economy. Project
Aarohan, launched under Tata Power's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a novel
initiative dedicated to empowering artisans, farmers, and fishermen residing in the
Mundra and Mandvi regions of Kutch, Gujarat. EDII is implementing the project.

Participants of the Micro Skillpreneurship Development Programme held in Modhva village.

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