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People and Community
People
HUMAN RESOURCES
We fully recognize that having a competent, highly motivated, and performance-led workforce is key to ensuring the success of our business. Our people play a vital role in ensuring sustainability of our business by delivering on our business strategy and goals. We recognise that Human Resources play a pivotal role in enabling smooth implementation of key strategic decisions through Employee Development, Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, and Employee Wellness.
Our company is committed to equipping people with the capabilities and know-how to achieve their fullest potential while enabling them to remain relevant in an evolving operating landscape. Talent strategy and development as well as succession planning are supported by our:
- Talent review and succession planning framework, which includes the tracking of human capital risk supported by succession planning for key roles across multiple levels
- Talent Development Framework
- Online Performance management system with continuous feedback process
- Digitised Learning management system, reinforced by massive online courses provider
- Regular diagnostic surveys on employee engagement & culture and work on continuous improvement
Organisation structure changes and efforts to induct / develop key skills to ensure productivity & to promote effectiveness in achieving business goals continued to be our focus. Your Company continues to focus on measures to have strong talent & leadership pipeline across all levels and bringing on board, new expertise in areas targeted for accelerated development. In addition, focussed efforts have continued towards Leadership Development, Mentoring of young talent, Digitalisation & Analytics capability for monitoring Asset Performance and Safety. Employee capability building through 70-20-10 approach (Experience, Exposure and Education) to fill competency gaps by regularly conducting training programmes focusing on Leadership, Technical / Functional & Safety and also through knowledge sharing sessions.
We have in place a competitive remuneration and reward system based on the key principles of equity & meritocracy linked to Business Performance.
Our leadership communicates with employees through various channels including dialogues, town halls, video conferencing, newsletters, and email circulars. Various engagement initiatives involving employees and families were rolled out. Several initiatives were also undertaken to ensure that care and support is given to employees through policies which help improve quality of life for employees.
The Company recognizes the impact of wellness on our employees’ overall effectiveness. We adopt a holistic approach to workplace wellness encompassing the physical, social, financial and psychological wellbeing of our employees. Our workplace wellness plans are supported by:
- Employee-led committees that organise a range of recreational and wellness activities
- Mandatory medical screenings for employees whose work may include occupational health hazards and voluntary free annual health screenings for all employees.
- Wellness sessions and activities to support Physical & psychological well-being
A range of workshops and training programmes focused on nutrition, stress management and resilience, were held to support employees’ physical & mental wellbeing.
Prevention of sexual harassment of women at the workplace
Your Company believes in equal employment opportunity and is committed to creating a healthy working environment that enables employees to work without fear or prejudice, gender bias and sexual harassment. The Company also believes that all employees of the Company, have the right to be treated with dignity. Sexual harassment at the workplace or other than workplace if involving employees is a grave offence and is, therefore, punishable.
The Company has implemented a policy to ensure that no employee is subjected to sexual harassment at the workplace in accordance with the applicable laws.
The Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee under Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. During the year no complaint was filed before the said Committee.
CSR: COMMUNITY
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS
We are committed to care for our communities and operate sustainably at our supercritical power plants as a responsible independent power producer. We believe that our people drive us to play a role in creating a more sustainable future. Our CSR initiatives are intended and implemented to have a positive impact on the communities.
Sustainability is at the heart of our approach of SEIL, we are working on a variety of community development projects to help people achieve more and contribute to their long-term progress, while also protecting the environment. We are constantly challenging ourselves to be at the forefront of providing reliable and sustainable power to meet the country’s energy needs. Some of our key embedded focus areas include resilience, innovation, and sustainability. By aligning our activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), SEIL’S CSR initiatives are gradually making a long-term difference.
Beneficiaries
Covered
167,637
Beneficiaries
Covered
167,637
SDG Goals
Covered
Goal 3 - Good Health and wellbeing
Goal 4 - Quality Education
Goal 5 - Gender Equality
Goal 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Goal 7 - Affordable and clean Energy
Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 16 - Life on Land
Goal 3
Good Health and wellbeing
HEALTHCARE
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all.
Health and Wellness Centre
Health and Wellness Centre is equipped with the facility of medical consultation, Laboratory services and Medicine facility for the community. The centre is also equipped with provision for audio-visual consultation with specialist Doctors.
Improved accessibility to quality and affordable healthcare by providing free treatment to 9026 patients & free specialty consultations to 562 patients. Free medicines were provided to 8392 persons and free lab Investigations of 1526 persons. As part of the community outreach programme in the community, Social Health Education sensitisation training was conducted for 2,365 community members and non-communicable disease (NCD) screening was conducted for 1,642 people.
Vision Screenings
For early detection of preventable blindness, eye screening camps were organised in surrounding communities. Needy persons were provided with free spectacles. Complicated cases were referred to specialist hospitals for further treatment. Eye screening was done for around 12924 persons, and 2434 community members were provided spectacles.
Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) services
Our MMU service provides women, children, the elderly, and those with disabilities access to primary healthcare services. We facilitate access by identifying medical needs and setting up health screening camps in remote villages and panchayats. Organised 216 camps and treated 11712 patients. Doorstep medical care provided to bedridden and accident-affected patients. 2670 patients were referred to Government health centres for further care. Major cases treated were Anaemia (2,203 no’s), Hypertension (1,520 no’s) Underweight (3,379 no’s) and Diabetes (515 no’s).
Emergency Ambulance Services
As part of Community emergency health services in times of emergency, Ambulance services have been provided to shift the patients from nearby communities to the nearest hospitals. In FY 2023-24, ambulance services were provided in 92 health emergency cases like Road accidents, Labour pains, Snake bites, burns, breathing issues etc.
Audiometry
As part of the Audiometry project, screening was done for people with ear problems and needy people were provided the hearing aids. 11500 persons were screened in two phases and Hearing Aids were provided to 860 number of persons.
During the screening it was observed that in around 606 persons hearing loss was due to age related factors. 155 cases of Tinnitus (constant sound in ears) were observed in 50+ age group which may be attributed to multiple factors like poor food, low water intake, and age-related factors. 120 children had poor hearing ability due to accumulation of heavy ear wax / infections caused by bathing in muddy water of pond and sea.
Medical Equipment to Government Health Centre Various Medical equipment like Haematology Analyser, Patient Monitor, ECG, Medical Refrigerator, Foetal Monitor, and Medical Refrigerator were provided to 4 Government Medical Health Centres on request of District Health and Medical Officer.
Nutrition Support to TB Patients:
3000 food baskets were provided to 500 TB Patients through District TB Control Office, Nellore to support the nutritious food support programme “Nikshay Mitra”.
Medical Equipment Support to Charitable Institutions
- Indian Red Cross Society Cancer Hospital: Provided with Mammography machine, Ultrasound Machine, and Harmonic Scalpel machine for screening and treatment of cancer patients.
- Mammography Machine: 370 persons were screened.
- Ultrasound Machine: 2507 persons were screened.
- Harmonic Scalpel: 841 surgeries conducted.
- St Joseph Hospital Provided with six Dialysis machines to help kidney patients from underprivileged families with affordable lifesaving therapy.
Goal 4
Quality Education
EDUCATION
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Quality Education in Government Schools
3922 students have been identified in classes IV – IX for quality education through Learning Improvement programme in 20 Government Schools in SPSR Nellore district. The objective is to ensure age and grade appropriate learnings among the students. Additionally, Stem labs, Do-it-yourself kits, and School library books have been established in these schools. Remedial classes have also been organised in 4 villages for after school hour learning, covering 310 students in classes I to X.
Preventing School Dropouts
We provide conveyance to government school students from our communities to prevent dropouts, focussing on the improvement of girl child education. We also provide assistance to students giving board examinations from our communities.
- 242 School children provided conveyance.
- 1851 students of 36 High Schools provided with evening snacks for 10th class exam preparation.
School Infrastructure
School Building construction, renovation & repair work completed in 2 Government Schools in surrounding villages.
Transforming Pre-primary Education
The aim is to ensure 100 per cent enrolment and improve pre-primary education in 8 Anganwadi centres under the early childhood education component. Parents' participation is being ensured in the child learning process. The Anganwadi centres have also been equipped with teaching and learning materials, and Anganwadi staff is being trained on pedagogy and using play materials for teaching.
Total Children benefitted:
115 children
Career Counselling
Students of classes IX to XII of 6 Government Schools / Junior Colleges were provided training in career counselling sessions, soft skills, preparation for entrance exams, resume building and soft skills.
518 Students
Schools Covered : 6 Schools
Goal 5
Gender Equality
Goal 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
SKILL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
SEIL has organised various skill and entrepreneurship development programmes for Women and Youth to empower them. Training has been imparted in Tailoring, Jute works, IT Courses, and other skills. These initiatives have enabled community members, particularly women, to be self-sufficient and contribute to the area’s overall development.
Training for Women
Training of Women for Income generation of Tailoring, Advanced Tailoring, and Bag Making Women Trained – 130 numbers.
Skill Training for Youth
Training of Youth for employability and Self enterprise developments in IT related trades Youth Trained – 397 numbers.
Goal 7
Affordable and Clean Energy
CLEAN ENERGY
1KW Off Grid in Anganwadi Centres
To promote Solar Energy usage in the communities as part of environmental sustainability, 1 KW Roof top Solar panels were installed in 14 Anganwadi centres to provide electricity to the centres, encouraging the concept of clean energy promotion. Around 410 children and 170 pregnant women and lactating mothers benefitted from this initiative.
1KW Roof Top Solar Power Project in 14 Anganwadi Centres
On-Grid Solar Panels
250 Kw of On-grid Solar power installed (Vikram Simhapuri University, Nellore 100Kw, and Indian Red Cross Society, Nellore 150Kw) is expected to save power bills of Rs. 25 lakhs every year for the institutions. The same has been committed for the benefit of the community.
Solar Water Heaters
11 Solar Water heaters have been installed at Girls Hostel, Vikram Simhapuri University, Nellore, and 4 at Indian Red Cross Society. Each Solar water heater has a capacity of generating 500 liters of hot water, helping both institutions.
Solar Street Lights in Nelaturupalem
- 70 Solar streetlights in Fishermen hamlet
- 732 households benefitted.
- Improved mobility and safety of villagers
- Reduction in electricity bill for the Gram Panchayat
Goal 16
Life on Land
ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY
Project – ‘Harit’
Plantation of avenue saplings under Project Harit was undertaken in Vikram Simhapuri University. The activities included soil preparation (removal of bushes, soil levelling, and making of pits), addition of fertile soil, coco peat, fertilizers, and planting saplings at each location. Watering for the plants was ensured through the drip method.
Project Harit - Plantation Achievements
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Total Saplings Planted:
16,000 saplings
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Total Area of Plantation:
40 Acres of land
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Variety of Saplings:
Asoka tree, Banyan, Peepal, Arjun, Bel, Bamboo, Kari Patta, Neem, Jamun, etc.
Promoting Excellence in Carbon Capture Research
SEIL’s CSR initiative supports groundbreaking research at IIT-Madras, leading to a patented innovation in carbon capture technology. The project has developed Chemogel, a revolutionary nano-particle-based solvent, which outperforms traditional amine-based solvents in lab tests, showcasing:
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Enhanced carbon capture efficiency
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Improved regeneration efficiency
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Higher operating temperatures
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Increased SO2 tolerance
The next phase involves scaling up the technology through a pilot project at SEIL’s site, aiming to validate Chemogel’s performance under real-world operating conditions. This breakthrough has the potential to significantly impact industrial carbon capture processes.