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International Day of Disabled Persons |
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International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. We celebrated this day on 3rd Dec 2012 at our Hyderabad unit for our speacially abled employees. |
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Republic Day Celebrations |
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Gitanjali Gems Ltd, Hyderabad Unit celebrated 26th Jan 2012 ,Republic Day with great patriotism. Special activities, competitions and indoor games were organized for the PWD’s .The entire staff and management participated in the celebrations All the employees gathered in the ground for the flag hoisting. Prizes were distributed for the various sports and cultural activities that were organized. |
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The Hyderabad unit of Gitanajli Gems Ltd conducted some activities in view of World disabled Day . Several sports, Games and cultural activities were carried out for the PwD staff and provided them with Prizes. |
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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE DISABLED |
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December 3, 2011 Was A Special Day For The Specially Abled Employees Of Gitanjali Group As Mr Mehul Choksi And Top Management Of Gitanjali Group Celebrated "International Day For The Disabled " With The Pwd Employees Working Across Its Different Offices In Mumbai . Since 1992, The United Nations' (Un) International Day Of Persons With Disabilities Is Annually Held On December 3. It Aims To Increase The Understanding Of The Issues Around Disabilities And Attention To The Dignity, Rights And Well-Being Of Persons With Disabilities.
As A Mark Of Esteem And In Recognition Of Valued Service, Several Especially Abled Employees Were Felicitated For Their Years Of Association And Dedication Towards The Organisation. Gitanjali Gems Presently Employees Close To 250 Specially Abled People.The Employees Were Extremely Touched By This Gesture.
Its Csr Initiative Called " Saksham" Aims To Train And Employ Pwd In The Field Of Jewelry Manufacturing And Diamond Cutting And Polishing. It Will Soon Launch Its Training Mannual For The Benefit Of Other Organizations Interested In Similar Initiatives.
Mr Choksi Said "These Employees Are An Assets For The Organization And Perform At Power With Other Employees. Building On Our Experiences Within The Company We Plan To Increase The Numbers Of Pwds Employed. On A Wider Scale, We Would Like To Encourage The Others In The Industry To Look At Taking Similar Steps".
Gitanjali Gems Limited Has Won The Prestigious "Best Employer" Award In The National Awards For The Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities Conducted By The Ministry Of Social Justice And Empowerment, Government Of India And The Ncpedp - Shell Helen Keller Award For The Employment Of Pwd's." |
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Gitanajli Stall Visited by Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh , Kiran Kumar Reddy |
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Gitanjali Gems Ltd ,Hyderabad participated in Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu Program (OB MELA for the unemployed and uneducated youth ) on 5th Sep 2011..It was inaugurated by Honorable Chief Minister Sri.N.Kiran Kumar Reddy and Home minister, AP, Smt. Sabita Indra Reddy & ,Principal Secretary, AP ,Mr. Subramanyam, IAS .They were all informed about the various initiatives taken by Gitanjali Gems to provide employment to the underprivileged by Mr. Madhusudhan Reddy, V.P H.R, Gitanjali Gems Ltd, Hyderabad .Gitanjali Gems, Hyderabad employed many such youth including many Persons with disabilities in this job mela , who were given their appointment letters from the Honorable Chief minister. |
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Empowerment through Training and Employment
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The Saksham initiative of Gitanjali Group is focused on empowerment of People with Disabilities (PWD’s) through training and employment. The goal of the project is to create conditions for their rehabilitation and integration into society.
Gems and jewellery in one of the industries where there is a huge potential for employment of the underprivileged PWD due to the specifi c nature of the processes.
A special Saksham training centre operates at the Rajiv Gems Park, Hyderabad SEZ where PWDs as well as rural youth from Andhra Pradesh undergo six months training programme in the basics of jewellery designing and manufacturing.
The Saksham training center has been visited by many Government offi cials and dignitaries. The centre, which is integrated within the factory premises is fully equipped with latest state of the art equipment and technology, and offers the advantage of acquiring skills within the actual work environment.
During the training period, the trainees from outside Hyderabad are provided free boarding and lodging facilities and the locals receive a stipend in lieu of this. After completion of the training and gaining some work experience in the factory, Gitanjali also aids them in their absorption within and outside the industry. Gitanjali currently employs nearly 200 persons with disabilities and shall be employing more than 1,000 additional disabled workers in the next three years.
The Saksham initiative also aims at creating widespread awareness among the industry and boosting the training facilities so that the recruitment of PWDs can be further enhanced, and at least 5 percent of the workforce in the gem and jewellery industry could be recruited from among PWDs.
In 2009, the Government of India awarded Gitanjali Gems with the “Best Employer” award for its efforts to empower persons with disabilities (PWD), particularly for the company’s efforts at its unit in Rajiv Gems Park, Hyderabad, India.
In association with various NGOs and government organizations District Rural Development Authority’s (DRDA), Employment Generation Marketing Mission (EGMM) and Rajiv Udyogsri, the employment scheme of Government of AP, Gitanjali has been organizing job melas in the remotest of the villages in AP to identify people for recruitment.
Based on the success of the Hyderabad centre, Gitanjali is now aiming at replicating this model in different cities of India, particularly where there is a huge diamond manufacturing hub.
The new Saksham centers will offer the best of training facilities and provide barrier free infrastructure for the PWD trainees. The goal of this endeavor is to create conditions for the rehabilitation of the PWD’s, by making them independent, considering them as assets and helping them reintegrate with the competitive world. |
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