CSR
Care
Driven by the vision of philanthropic enterprise of its founding fathers, JKCement stands committed to community development initiating projects such as schools, colleges, training institutes and other social infrastructure.
Sensitivity
Special care has been taken to enrich the lives of the communities near the plants by initiating better health infrastructure such as RO water supply, sewage plant, and road development.
Responsibility
JK Cement Ltd. steadfastly stands firm in its efforts towards sustainability and good practices, by initiates regular technology updations for emission reduction, afforestation and plantation drives around its plants.
An Organization
That Cares
At JKCement, we participate in the holistic development of the communities in which we operate. We are part of these communities and when they thrive, so do we.
This is the core principle that guides all our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Our CSR initiatives align with the pressing needs of the nation - Public Health and Sanitation, Education, Jobs, Providing Clean Water amongst others. Our strategies and initiatives have brought smiles to numerous families. We have built schools, colleges, training institutes, hospitals, temples and other social infrastructure, as a part of our community intervention. Our in-house policy for the upliftment of the masses finds reflection in a comprehensive and ongoing outreach programme, entailing participation in various social, charitable, healthcare, educational and religious initiatives.
Driven by the solid vision of philanthropic enterprise of its founding fathers, JKCement stands firmly committed to its obligation towards the society, stakeholders and the environment. The company is also a member of Indian Green Building Council (membership no. IGBC-NP-1024).
Our projects highlight the cooperation between us, our partners, communities, and social organisations. We measure the success of our programmes against the improvement in the socio-economic status of the community and offer long-term solutions creating sustainable impact in the fields of:
Environment
We are committed towards building a sustainable future and preserving the environment. At JKCement, we have a stringent eco-friendly policy. Besides regular technology updations for emission reduction, effluent management and energy efficiency, we also actively partner with the local administration around our plants to undertake afforestation and conduct plantation drives. JK Cement Ltd. is also a member of the prestigious Indian Green Building Council. Conservation, harvesting and management of water resources in the water-starved state of Rajasthan has also been our priority.
Education
Quality education and knowledge dissemination are critical pillars for Nation building. JKCement has been prominent in the nation's educational landscape for decades. Our educational institutions comprise K-12 schools, universities and technical institutes at various locations across the country.
Schools
LK Singhania Public School, Nimbahera, Rajasthan
LK Singhania Public School, Nimbahera is a full-fledged co-educational Senior Secondary English Medium School affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi. Focused on the all-around development of the child through child-centered education. Atop the list of the best schools in the west zone, it is equipped with the best teachers to facilitate comprehension and concept building, and it is renowned for delivering outstanding results.
LK Singhania Education Centre, Gotan
The LK Singhania Education Center at Gotan was started as a full-fledged, quality residential school in 1987 in honor of the great visionary, Late Lala Kamlapat Singhania. The school is a Senior Secondary, a Co-educational English medium affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. Spread over a sprawling campus of 250 acres, the school has a strength of 1250 students presently (including 600 Boarders).
Lady Anusuiya Singhania Education Centre, Gotan
Set up on a sprawling 10 acres of lush green land in April 2007, the school strives to provide quality education with an enviable blend of state-of-the- art infrastructure and ever-evolving latest approach to education.
University
Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur, Rajasthan (A NAAC Accredited University)
Is one of the leading universities in Rajasthan. The university is transforming on all parameters - from forging cutting-edge Industry collaborations to ensure career readiness & stellar placements in leading MNCs, designing curriculum in close partnership with marquee industry players & top academicians of India, and making the necessary infra upgrades to improve the student life on campus, SPSU is all set to make its mark.
Healthcare
Health & Safety are our top most priority. To promote the same, medical, eye check-up and blood donation camps are regularly organised for the local communities, where medicines are distributed for free. Addressing the acute lack of modern medical facilities in remote areas, we have undertaken dynamic measures to bring healthcare within the reach of general public.
Vocational Training
We at JKCement, in line with the vision of Late Shri Yadupati Singhania ji, are committed towards building a strong nation by empowering the youth and enabling them to be active participants in India’s growth story.
With an objective to bridge the gap between industry requirements and academic curriculum, Yadupati Singhania Vocational Education Foundation (YPSVEF) through its institutes, has made great strides in responding to industry demands by providing vocational skills to 8000+ Youths.
Since inception of its First ITI in 1992, the Skilling and Vocational programs at JKcement strives in community building and enabling the youth to gain meaningful employment & contribute to Society.
Yadupati Singhania Vocational Education Foundation
Established in 1992, Yadupati Singhania Vocational Education Foundation (YPSVEF) provides Skilling and Vocational programs with the aim of community building and enabling the youth to gain meaningful employment. With an objective to bridge the gap between industry requirements and academic curriculum, YPSVEF through its institutes has made great strides in responding to industry demands by providing vocational skills to 8000+ Youth.
Yadupati Singhania Industrial Training Centre (JKITC), Kanpur
- No. 1 Industrial Training Institute of Uttar Pradesh ranked by DGT 2019.
- Trades – Electrician, Electronics, RAC, Diesel Mechanic, Building constructor & Fitter
- Facility spread in more than 2 acres campus
- All Trainees scored more than 75% in ITI Exams
- Trainees have developed projects like Robotics, Drones & Innovative daily usage products
- MoU with Tata Motors, Mahindra Buses Etc.
- Disciplined Students & Staff
- Industry Institute Interactive Sessions
Yadupati Singhania Centre for Vocational Skill Development, Kanpur
- 1st & only “Centre of Excellence” for UPSDM
- Training in - Electrician, Fabrication, Retail, Electronics, Hospitality & Beautician skills
- Training centre spread in more than 30,000 Sq ft.
- MoU with IIT Kanpur for advance training & exposure to the trainees
- Trainees have developed projects like Solar Cycle & E- Car
- TOT certified & Industry Experienced Trainers
- Dedicated Placement team & regular campus drive
- Industry Institute Interactive Sessions
- An ISO 29990: 2010 Certified Vocational Training Institute
Yadupati Singhania Institute of Technology Pvt. ITI – Nimbahera and Gotan
- Ranked No. 1 in the state of Rajasthan
- Training in – Fitter, RAC, Electrician, Fabrication, Retail, Electronics, MMV
- Training Facility spread in more than 5 acres campus
- An ISO 29990: 2010 Certified Vocational Training Institute
- Newly Built in Gotan with 6 trades
- Training in – Fitter, RAC, Electrician, Fabrication, Retail, Electronics, MMV and Solar
- Training Facility spread in more than 2 acres campus
- Smart Class rooms for interactive learnings & Training
- Centre of Excellence workshop Facility for hands on experience & Skills
- On Job Training
Community Welfare
At JKCement, we participate in the holistic development of the communities in which we operate. Special care has been taken to enrich lives by initiating significant infrastructural projects for the development of areas around the plants. The Company engages with the local communities through various social initiatives, such as: infrastructure development, livelihood support, education, community care, environmental protection, healthcare services and sports. Our interventions have helped elevate the lives of the underprivileged sections of society.
CSR INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED BY JKCEMENT
Our aim is to be an agent of positive change and contribute to the social welfare and economic advancement of our community. We hope to build a sustainable ecosystem that empowers individuals and communities to effectively uplift themselves and contribute to the nation’s progress.
These are some of the initiatives which have been introduced by us:
“Yadupati Singhania Sustainable Community Development Program (YPS-SCDP)” at Jaykaycem (Central) Ltd, Panna has launched “SANSPARSH” that will focus on the overall development and economic advancement of the communities in its area of operations
The initiatives launched under “SANSPARSH” are:
YPS- Education Up-liftment Programme
Under this programme, vocational training and skill development will be provided at the ITI institute of the Company located at Nimbahera, Rajasthan. Additionally, Students from nearby Government Schools who have topped the board exams will be felicitated and will receive mobile tablets. The students will also receive financial incentives under this initiative
YPS - Health & Sanitation Mission (YPS-HSM)
Under this initiative, the company has donated Oxygen concentrators to the district hospitals and conducted several vaccination drives at the plant and nearby villages.
The Company is also installing an Oxygen generation & filling plant with a capacity of 80m3/hr that will soon be operational
2 Ambulances have been donated in nearby Tehsils (Amanganj & Simariya) and a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) is also operationalized to cater to emergencies and regular health check-ups.
In order to promote safe and hygienic-sanitary practices among the Government Girl’s Schools from the nearby villages Sanitary Pad Vending and incinerator machines have been installed
YPS-Environment Conservation Plan (YPS-ECP)
The Company actively partners with the local administration in tree plantation campaigns by donating and planting saplings and trees.
YPS- Drinking Water Project (YPS-DWP)
In addition to initiating the Hydrological & Hydrogeological survey in the nearby areas of its plant operations, the programme will provide access to safe drinking water by setting up RO plants and restore water bodies by deepening ponds in the villages around the plant locations
YPS-Cattle Breed Improvement Project (YPS-CBIP)
Under the Cattle Breed Improvement Project the first ILDC center was inaugurated at Puraina Tehsil Amanganj. The objective of this project is to improve the health & breeding of cattle.
This project will cover approx. 200 villages, operated under 30 ILDC centers. The objective of this project is to increase the income of farmers by significantly improving milk production & other dairy products.
The other objective of the project includes providing veterinary services to the cattle and advising the villagers on how to produce low-cost fodder. With a budget of Rs. 7 Crores approx., the project has been planned out for 5 years.
Covid-19 financial assistance to affected families and donating Oxygen cylinders to the Government Hospitals
Conducting blood donation camps and Health Check-up in the plant premises on a regular basis
Distribution of Grocery Kits, Food and blankets at Orphanages in Mudhol and at Labour Colony
Green Belt Development and Eco-system Restoration
Swachhta Awareness Rally at Halki & Muddapur Village
Workshops on the importance of Personal Hygiene and Hygiene kit distribution for children at the Government High School in Halki
Helped rebuild Anangwadis (Creche and Pre-school for the Poor) in its areas of operations
JKCement to contribute for building a super specialty hospital to be named after Shri Yadupati Singhania at IIT Kanpur campus.
IIT Kanpur and JK Cement Limited have inked a pact to work together on a Super Specialty Hospital as part of the Institution’s ambitious initiative to establish the School of Medical Research and Technology (SMRT).
JKCL has consented to support the initiative with funding of Rs. 60 Crore as part of its CSR. The MoU is part of the IIT Kanpur’s endeavor to bring about a paradigm shift in approach towards medical research and innovation in the country. IIT Kanpur proposes to establish the School of Medical Research and Technology (SMRT). It also proposes to establish Centers of Excellence (CoE) on futuristic medicines and a Super Specialty Hospital as part of SMRT
JKCement has contributed more than Rs 1 crores to JK Trust Gram Vikas for cross-breeding projects in rural area.
The mission of the J.K. Trust Gram Vikas Yojana is to significantly improve the quality of life in India’s rural areas through a’ Cattle Breed Improvement Programme' (CBIP) that achieves the following goals:
- To support and provide free vaccination camps to cattle for foot and mouth-related diseases.
- To provide anti-worm medicines and mineral mixtures for cattle
- To increase milk production which enables participating farmers to effectively supplement their income by the sale of surplus milk.
Introduced sanitation initiatives in government girls’ schools in nearby villages
Distribution & installation of sanitary napkin vending machine in girls school of Gotan & Merta distt. Nagaur Rajasthan
JKCement’s CSR initiatives in Nimbahera district, Rajasthan have Impacted over 85,000 People from 38 Villages situated around its areas of operations around Nimbahera City & its Sub-Division. Our goal is to create sustainable development and growth in the communities where we work through interventions in the following areas:
Infrastructure Development
Our organization is dedicated to improving the infrastructure in rural areas by constructing roads and repairing existing poor roads. Improved connectivity, transportation, and hygiene has led to better living conditions for the villagers.
- Construction work of C.C. Road & Drainage line at Mangrol village.
- Construction work of C.C. Road at Sand village.
- Construction work of C.C. Road & Drainage line at Murliya village.
- Construction work (Gravel Gitti) road at Phacher Ahiran village & Mangrol village.
Education
A new government school building has been constructed at Malakhera, Rajasthan providing better educational facilities for the students. This has resulted in a decrease in drop-out cases, thereby increasing attendance at schools and encouraging students to continue their higher studies.
Sustainable Livelihood
With the goal of empowering and mobilizing women into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and developing their skills and capacities to become entrepreneurs. Training programs are offered in
- Tailoring & Cutting
- Pickle & Sauce Making
- Soft Toys & Gems Jewellery
- Beautician Course
Around 500 women have been trained & certified in above programs so far.
To promote the health and personal hygiene of women, we have developed an awareness program toward the use of sanitary napkins. We have also launched a project called ‘Sparsh’ to make sanitary napkins more affordable through Surbhi - a Women’s Self-Help Group.
Through this initiative, we have created awareness of the importance of hygiene among rural women and helped them to create livelihoods by making and selling low-cost sanitary pads
Health & Hygiene
Organized Blood Donation Camp. 900 units of blood donated by our employees.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH DURING COVID-19Distributed one lakh face masks, Carried out sanitation work in villages, Distributed medical equipment, Oxygen concentrators, Bi-pap machines and Oxygen cylinders to the government hospitals
Medical & Health Activities
Pest Control & Fogging for Mosquito Control in 38 villages near the plant facilities and mines
