Projects Undertaken During FY 2019-20
Projects Undertaken During FY 2019-20
Projects Undertaken During FY 2019-20
During the year 2019-20, IRCTC has undertaken numerous initiatives towards CSR &
Sustainability activities in the field of healthcare and school education. The company has also
focused on the development of Aspirational Districts as per the guidelines of DPE. Broad Details
of the activities undertaken during FY 2019-20 are as under:
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5. Provision of delivery vehicles in Aspirational District Baran, Rajasthan in
collaboration with Akshaya Patra Foundation
Under the broad theme of nutrition and education, IRCTC financially supported
Akshay Patra Foundation to purchase 3 delivery vehicles to facilitate mid day meals
in schools of Aspirational District Baran, Rajasthan, at a total project cost of ₹ 15
lacs.
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8. Provision of ‘Mini Science Centre’ in 02 Govt. schools of Aspirational District
Chandel, Manipur
Under the broad of education, IRCTC in collaboration with District Collector Chandel
financially supported the provision of ‘Mini Science Centres’ in 02 Govt. schools of
Aspirational District Chandel, Manipur through Stem Learning Pvt. Limited at a total
project cost of ₹ 10 lacs. The development objective of the project is to ignite
scientific interest in children with the aim to alleviate their positive curiosity,
creativity, scientific applicability and innovation.
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11. Infrastructural Development of Innovation Model School, Hardoi in
collaboration with All India Citizens Alliance for Progress and Development
IRCTC financially supported All India Citizens Alliance for Progress and
Development (AICAPD) with the construction of 08 Classrooms and 01 Hall at
Innovation Model School, Hardoi at a total project cost of ₹ 5 lacs. The Innovation
Model School, aims at imparting continuous education and life skills to children from
the deprived and underprivileged communities.
12. Provision of a mini truck for Shri Somnath Gurukul Sanstha, Bhopal
Under the broad theme of environment and sustainability, IRCTC financially
supported Shri Somnath Gurukul Sanstha to organize Narmada Zone Water
conservation, sanitation and environmental awareness drives through Publicity
Awareness Program in rural areas on the banks of Narmada River. The financial
support was provided towards the provision of a mini truck along with the ancillary
instruments to organize the awareness drives through advertisement and
broadcasting. The total cost of the project was ₹ 10 lacs.
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14. Provision of Computers at the School of Ramakrishna Mission at Kila Maidan
IRCTC supported Ramakrishna Mission with the provision of 22 new computers for
their Computer Laboratory in the School of Ramakrishna Mission at Kila Maidan,
Indore and for their Smart Classes. The project aimed at inculcating education and life
skills through innovation and technology to children from the deprived and
underprivileged communities. The total financial implication of the project was ₹ 7.5
lacs.
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17. Procurement of Kabaddi Mattress and Computers with Peripherals for Satya
Foundation
In pursuit of “Healthy India” mission and to promote sports, IRCTC financially
supported Satya Foundation to provide Kabaddi Mattresses and Computers with
Peripherals, for better practice and performance of Kabaddi Players of Baghpat, Uttar
Pradesh. The total cost of the project was ₹ 5 lacs.
18. Provision of “pick-up and drop facility" for children with special needs in
collaboration with Param Shakti Peeth
IRCTC financially supported Param Shakti Peeth to purchase a 26-seater school bus
in order to facilitate “pick-up and drop facility" for children with special needs
coming from low income groups. The total cost of the project was ₹ 15 lacs.
20. Equipment support for isolation ward for COVID-19 treatment in collaboration
with Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital
Under the broad theme of healthcare, IRCTC financially supported Rotary Ambala
Cancer and General Hospital for the procurement of Medical Equipment Support (3
monitors) for their isolation ward for COVID19 treatment, at a total project cost of ₹
10,02,400/-.
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21. Allotment of 33% of Total CSR funds towards Swachh Bharat Activities
As per the Department of Public Enterprise (DPE) guidelines dated 1st August 2016
regarding “Allocation of CSR funds by CPSE for Swachh Bharat Activities” whereby
it has been advised to spend 33% of CSR funds by CPSEs towards sanitation as
covered in item (i) of Schedule VII of companies Act, including contribution to
“Swachh Bharat Kosh” set up by the Central Government. IRCTC allotted 33% of the
total CSR funds towards “Swachh Bharat Kosh” for various Swachh Bharat Activities
of the Government of India i.e. IRCTC contributed ₹ 2,53,11,000/- to “Swachh Bharat
Kosh” set up by the Central Government.
23. Financial Support towards PM CARES Fund for assistance towards COVID-19
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, IRCTC also contributed ₹ 1.5 crore towards
Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund’ (PM
CARES Fund) for assistance to cater to the emergency needs to fight Corona Virus.
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