The CSR initiative’s overarching goal is the holistic empowerment and education of Chintalayapalle’s children, aspiring to turn the village into a bastion for child rights.
RAIPUR (India CSR): In an atmosphere buzzing with corporate social responsibility leaders, ESG Practitioners, and environmental stalwarts, the India ESG Summit held at Hotel Babylon on August 12, 2023, became the talk of the country. Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Pvt. Ltd. – One of India’s oldest and largest Environmental Commodity Management Firms was honored with the prestigious India CSR Leadership Award, highlighting their profound impact on community development.
A Prestigious Recognition at India ESG Summit
The accolade was graciously accepted by Rohit Sharma, DGM – CSR and Strategic Management at Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Pvt. Ltd. on behalf of CEO, Mr. Puneet Katyal who had to rush back to Mumbai for some urgent meeting after delivering the Keynote Address at the Inaugural of the ESG Summit. Noteworthy figures, including Ram Kumar Kakani, Director of IIM Raipur, and Rusen Kumar, Founder and Managing Editor of India CSR, Sandeep Rane, the Managing Director and Global Head of Delivery at Brillio were in attendance to acknowledge and appreciate the achievements.
Two Decades of Service
Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal, boasting over two decades of service, has become a significant global player in managing credible environmental commodities for buyers across the globe. Their expansive functional expertise has garnered them recognition in environmental and social realms alike.
Chintalayapalle’s Remarkable Transformation
Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited has expanded its influence on social transformations and co-benefits at the behest of its clients who are developers of environmentally friendly projects. The company’s commitment to Chintalayapalle’s progressive transformation into a Child-Friendly Village is a testament to its dedication.
Child-Friendly Village Initiative
In collaboration with the SAMATHA Society for Rural Education and Development, Viviid Emissions Reductions has spearheaded an initiative in Chintalayapalle Village of Nandyal District in Andhra Pradesh. Their mission is to ensure that the village embodies the very essence of child rights, education, and empowerment.
The Intervention aligns seamlessly with several of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, encompassing objectives like No Poverty, Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Decent Work and Economic Growth, to name a few.
The Chintalayapalle initiative is not just a blueprint; it’s already seeing tangible results. From children attending Communicative English Classes to the promotion of safe internet usage among 300 village children, the efforts are yielding commendable outcomes. Continuous counseling sessions, policy advocacy meetings, and vocational training are ensuring a brighter future for the village’s and Nation’s next generation.
This award stands as a beacon of Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited’s unwavering commitment to community development and their vision of a brighter and more equitable future.
Aligning with Global Goals
This Community Development Intervention not only strives for regional betterment but also aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
- No Poverty
- Good Health and Well Being
- Quality Education
- Gender Equality
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
Empowering the Young Minds
Child-Friendly Village
With the broader aim of rendering Chintalayapalle a Child-Friendly Village — an ecosystem with zero tolerance for child rights violations — the specific objectives encompass:
- Fostering a secure community that vehemently opposes child rights violations.
- Cultivating community awareness regarding child welfare entitlements.
- Bridging educational disparities and boosting learning outcomes.
- Instituting democratically formed rural councils led by children in sync with constitutional bodies, such as the Village Panchayat.
- Enhancing self-confidence and personality development in children.
- Training children on Emotion Management and Self-defense.
Tangible Changes Demonstrated on Ground Zero:
The journey to create a Child-Friendly Village is undoubtedly daunting. However, the collaborative efforts have already yielded noteworthy results:
Some of the changes are mentioned hereunder:
- Over 200 children have been continuously benefiting in their scholastic achievements through After School Assistive Education Classes.
- Over 250 children are enhancing their linguistic skills through Communicative English Classes held six times a week.
- Vocational Training Sessions teach over 50 adolescents how to recycle waste creatively and prepare them to acquire contemporary skills that are required for their promising future.
- Over 150 children are fully aware about their Rights as enshrined in the Constitution, the laws that protect them and social welfare schemes that they are entitled for by the Central and State Government.
- Continuous counseling encourages parents to enroll their children (aged 0-6) in Aanganwadis, ensuring they benefit from early learning. Parents are also counselled to ensure that children between 6-18 years do not drop out from schools.
- Children’s Parliament elected and dovetailed with Village Panchayat for Child Friendly Governance.
- Fortnightly Policy advocacy meetings are held with administrative departments to ensure the fulfillment of children’s rights concerning education, safety, and well-being.
- 300 children are now internet-savvy and safe, thanks to counseling sessions that protect them from online threats.
- Over 50 girls are being imparted Self Defense Training.
- Over 100 children are attending Emotion Management Workshops leading to their psychological well-being.
In the nutshell, the endeavors of Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited, SAMATHA Society, and the entire community of Chintalayapalle have set a commendable precedent, demonstrating what collective determination and targeted action can achieve for future generations.
India ESG Summit 2023 Raipur: A Blueprint for Atmanirbhar Bharat
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