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A STUDY ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES ATSESA GOA LTD.

Project Report Submitted to the Institute for Technology and Management

For partial fulfillment of the Degree of

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT

BY

Mr. GAURAV.Y.NAYAL

Reg.No: ITMB2011/033

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

Mr. Mahesh Mahajan Dr.Arti Arun Kumar

Associate General Manager (HSEC) Faculty

INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

BANGALORE-560076

2011-2012


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DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this project report titled A STUDY ON CORPORATE

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES AT SESA GOA LTD. submitted by

me to the Institute for Technology and Management in partial fulfillment of

requirements of POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT Programme.

This is an original work carried out by me under the guidance of Dr.Arti Arun Kumar,

Faculty, Institute for Technology and Management, Bangalore during the month of

January 2012. This report has not submitted either wholly or in partial for any other

degree of diploma or published earlier.

GAURAV.Y.NAYAL

Reg.No. ITMB2011/033


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INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

BANGALORE-560076

GUIDE CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project report titled A STUDY ON CORPORATE

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES AT SESA GOA LTD. is submitted in

partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of Post Graduate Diploma in

Management of Institute for Technology and Management, Bangalore is a record of

independent work carried out by Mr. GAURAV.Y.NAYAL under my supervision. This

report has not been submitted to any other degree, diploma or certification.

Date: Dr.Arti Arun Kumar

Place: Bangalore Guide


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CONTENT

CHAPTERS Page no.

1. INTRODUCTION 1-21.1 WHAT IS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY?

2.

THE SESA GOA STORY 3

3. COMPANY PROFILE 4-133.1VISION

3.2MISSION

3.3VALUES

3.4CSR VISION AND MISSION

3.5PRODUCTS

3.6SHARE INFORMATION

3.7KEY FINANCIALS

4. ORGANISATION STRUCTURE 14-165.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

5.2 HIERARCHY


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5. KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS 17-495.1POLICIES

5.2CORE ACTIVITIES (CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)

i. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

ii. CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

iii. LOCAL COMMUNITIES

iv. PEOPLE

v. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

vi.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

vii. RECLAIMED MINE

viii. CSR STRATEGIES

ix. CSR APPROACH

x. SESA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

xi. MINERAL FOUNDATION OF GOA

xii.

CSR ACTIVITIES - A SNAPSHOTxiii. OTHER INITIATIVES

6. CONCLUSION 50

7. BIBLIOGRAPHY 51

8. WEBLIOGRAPHY


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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION

(1.1) CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a

business model. CSR policy functions as a built-in, self-regulating mechanism whereby a business

monitors and ensures its active compliance with the spirit of the law, ethical standards, and

international norms. The goal of CSR is to embrace responsibilities for the companys actions andencourage a positive impact through its activities on the environment, consumers, communities,

stakeholders, and all other members of the public sphere.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly important activity to

businesses nationally and internationally. As globalization accelerates and large corporations serve

as global providers, these corporations have progressively recognized the benefits of providing

CSR programs in their various locations. CSR activities are now being undertaken throughout theglobe.

The term is often used interchangeably for other terms such as Corporate Citizenship and is also

linked to the concept of Triple Bottom Line Reporting (TBL), which is used as a framework for

measuring an organizations performance against economic, social and environmental parameters.

The rationale for CSR has been articulated in a number of ways. In essence it is about building

sustainable businesses, which need healthy economies, markets and communities.


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The key drivers for CSR are:

Enlightened self-interest

Creating a synergy of ethics, a cohesive society and a sustainable global economy where markets,

labour and communities are able to function well together.

Social investment

Contributing to physical infrastructure and social capital is increasingly seen as a necessary part of

doing business.

Transparency and trust

Business has low ratings of trust in public perception. There is increasing expectation that

companies will be more open, more accountable and be prepared to report publicly on their

performance in social and environmental arenas.

Increased public expectations of business

Globally companies are expected to do more than merely provide jobs and contribute to the economy

through taxes and employment.


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Chapter 2: THE SESA GOA STORY

Sesa Goa Limited [Sesa Goa or the Company], wholly India - based, is a US $ 2billion

turnover company and a part of the diversified global metals and mining Vedanta Resources Plc.

Vedanta Resources Plc. is a London stock exchange listed FTSE 100 Company with a market

capital including that of its subsidiaries of about $ 50 billion.

Vedanta operates across the following business sectors: Zinc-Lead-Silver, Copper, Aluminum,

Iron Ore and Energy, with operations located in geographies spanning India, Australia, UAE,

Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, and Ireland.

Over the past five years the Group has displayed exemplary appetite for organic and inorganic

growth- with an industry leading organic growth program of $ 20billion nearing completion.

Sesa Goa Limited drives the Groups ferrous mineral business with a commitment to creating a

world class enterprise with high quality assets, low cost production and superior returns to

shareholders.

Sesa Goa is listed in the Bombay Stock Exchange [BSE] and National Stock Exchange [NSE] as

well.


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Chapter 3:COMPANY PROFILE

(3.1) VISION

To be one of the top four iron ore mining companies in the world.

To maintain a pre-eminent position in Health, Safety & Environment practices and to contribute to

the development of communities that we operate in or have influence and leveraging it for overall

growth of the group companies.

(3.2) MISSION

To maximize stakeholder wealth by exploiting core skills of iron ore mining, coke and iron

making.

To constantly seek high levels of productivity and technical efficiency; to maintain technological

superiority over competitors.


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To aggressively seek additional resources.

To maintain costs in the lowest quartile globally.

To be an organization with best-in-class people and a performance-driven culture by attracting and

retaining quality manpower.

To continue to maintain their pre-eminent position in safety, environment and quality control

management in the respective industry sectors.

To contribute to the development of the communities that they operate in or have influence on

their business activities.

(3.3) VALUES

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The organization fosters an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the business and value the ability to

foresee business opportunities early in the cycle and act on them swiftly. Whether it be developing

organic growth projects, making strategic acquisitions or creating entrepreneurs from within, it

ensures an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of their workplace.
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GROWTH

Sesa continues to deliver growth and generate significant value for its shareholders. Moreover, its

organic growth pipeline is strong as it seek to continue to deliver significant growth for

shareholders in the future. They have pursued growth across all business and into new areas;

always on the basis that value must be delivered.

EXCELLENCE

Achieving excellence in all that the organization does is their way of life. Sesa strives to

consistently deliver projects ahead of time at industry - leading costs of construction and within

budget. They are constantly focused on achieving a top decile cost of production in each of our

business. To achieve this, they follow a culture of best practice benchmarking.
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TRUST

The trust that stakeholders place in the organization is key to their success. Sesa recognizes that it

must responsibly deliver on the promises made to earn the trust. It constantly strives to meet

stakeholder expectations and deliver ahead of expectations.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sesa practices sustainability within the framework of well-defined governance structures and

policies and with the demonstrated commitment of its management and employees. It aims not

only to minimize damage to the environment from its projects but to make a net positive impact on

the environment wherever it works.
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Sesa Goas approach to community development is holistic and long-term. It works responsibly

and contributes positively to the communities it operates in. It has a separate vision and mission

for its Corporate Social Responsibility.

(3.4) CSR VISION & MISSION

Sesa Goa should be a wanted guest among the community. Social license to operate.

To contribute to the development of the communities that it operates in or have influence on their

business activities.


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(3.5) PRODUCTS

With operations located in India, Sesa Goa is India's largest producer and exporter of iron ore in

the private sector. The company is on course to be the fourth largest iron ore producer in the

World. Its other products include Pig Iron and Metallurgical Coke. It also own and sells its Coke-

Making Technology

IRON ORE

"Sesa Goa offers processed and screened quality Iron ore fines & lumps produced at Sesa Goa

Limited / Sesa Resources Ltd"

PIG IRON

"Sesa Industries offers best quality Low Phosphorous Nodular, Foundry & Basic grade Pig Iron."
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A major portion of the 250,000 tonnes of pig iron manufactured by our Pig Iron Division

(erstwhile Sesa Industries Limited) caters to niche markets and VALUE ADDED applications.

Its customers comprise some of the most reputed foundries in India who manufacture automobile

components, Pump and Diesel Engine manufacturers.

METALLURGICAL COKE

"Sesa Goa offers low ash premium quality metallurgical coke."

LOW ASH METALLURGICAL COKE

Sesa Goa's Metallurgical Coke Division operates 84 non-polluting, non-recovery type coke ovens

producing 280,000 tonnes of low ash metallurgical coke per annum. The coal requirement is met

through imports, mainly from Australia and the coal mix is designed to produce low ash premium

quality coke. Approximately 65% of the capacity of the coke oven plant is consumed in house by

the blast furnaces of Sesa Industries Limited.
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COKE MAKING TECHNOLOGY

"Sesa Goa provides proprietary coke-making technology and specialist service in the area of coke

making process worldwide and also to Sesa Goa's own operations to improve efficiency and

reduce operating costs."

Sesa Goa's Metallurgical Coke Division - a 100% owned subsidiary of Sesa Goa Limited

develops markets and supports technologies for the coke making technology.This technology was originally developed for use in the companys own operations and is now

being marketed for use by third parties worldwide.
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(3.6) SHARE INFORMATION

Sesa Goa is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) and National Stock

Exchange of India Limited (NSE).

Authorized Capital as on 31

March 2011

Rs. 1,000,000,000

Paid Up Capital as on 31

March 2011

Rs. 869,101,423

Type of share Ordinary Shares of Rs.

1/- each

NSE Equity Symbol SESAGOA

BSE Scrip Code No 500295

Bloomberg Code SESA@IN

Reuters Code SESA.BO

International Securities

Identification

Number (ISIN)

INE 205A01025
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(3.7) KEY FINANCIALS

HIGHLIGHTS FOR FY2011

Consolidated Revenue of Rs 9,745 crore, up 55%

Consolidated EBITDA of Rs 5,214 crore, up 65%

Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 4,222 crore, up 60%

Basic Earnings per share increased to Rs. 49.17 in 2010-11, up 52%

Proposed a 350% dividend for every Re.1 share in 2010-11

Strategic Investment - to acquire 20% stake in Cairn India Limited


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Chapter 4: ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

(4.1) Sesa Goa Ltd.Board of Directors

NAME DESIGNATION

Mr. Pandurang G Kakodkar Director

Mr. Kuldip K Kaura Director

Mr. Gurudas D Kamat Director

Mr. Jagdish P Singh Director

Mr. Amit Pradhan Wholetime Director

Mr. Arun K Rai Wholetime Director

Mr. Prasun K Mukherjee Managing Director

Mr. Ashok Kini Director


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Sesa Resources Ltd. & Sesa Mining Corporation Ltd.

Board of directors

NAME DESIGNATION

Mr. Prasun K Mukherjee Director

Mr. Dindayal Jalan Director

Mr. Arun K. Rai Director

Mr. Sushil Gupta Director

Mr. Pramod Unde Director


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Chapter 5: KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS

(5.1) POLICIES:

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Sesa Goa hires prospective employees through a fair and transparent procedure. Meritiouscandidates are given preference irrespective of their location and background. Sesa Goa visits allreputed educational institutes in Goa to recruit fresh talent. They also participate in local job fairsas and when opportunities arise.

EMPLOYEE RETENTION:

At Sesa Goa, the key reason for attrition is employee immobility due to geographical constraints ofmining operations consolidated at a single location. Apart from that, there are no specific reasonsfor attrition in Sesa Goa. With less than 10% overall attrition, the companys attrition figures are

among the lowest in their group companies.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:

Sesa Goa understands and appreciates that how important a comprehensive benefit package is inrecruiting and retaining the best workforce possible. This makes for a happy and satisfiedworkforce while protecting the companys bottom line by higher productivity and enhancesefficiencies.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT:

Sesa Goa firmly believes that women are the change makers in society. It offers equal roles and

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(5.2) CORE ACTIVITIES (CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)

I. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTSustainable development is an integral part of the organizations business practices, long-term

strategy and overall ethos. It reflects the way the organization operates and represents a core

commitment of their management and employees. They believe that sustainability is a dynamic

process and not about finding an ideal status. Consequently, they are continuously innovating and

enhancing our environmental and social performance.

They focus on sustainability which drives their conviction to pursue value creating projects and at

the same time achieve positive environmental, social, health and safety outcomes with emphasis on

establishing robust management systems. The process deployed helps them in enhancing focus and

gives direction to their sustainability roadmap.

Their sustainable development strategy is all encompassing of four elements:

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

Respect for nature, enhanced resource conservation and use of environment friendly technology

are embodied in the organizations working.

NURTURING PEOPLE:

People are key assets for the organization. They are committed to building a flexible, flat and

learning organization with an engaged and high performing workforce. They believe in nurturingand mentoring leaders from within and providing opportunities for growth based in meritocracy,

performance and integrity.


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HEALTH AND SAFETY: Sesa is committed to providing a safe, secure and healthy

workplace for all employees by using the best technology and practices.

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES:

Communities are integral to the organizations business. They are committed to enhancing the

quality of life of the communities near their operations and creating self-sustaining communities.

They work to gain and nurture their social license to operate in the host of communities.

II. CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCESThis is a fundamental aspect of everything the organization does. They have set ambitious targets

at their business to use fewer resources. Their water and energy conservation performance has

been promising and has set new targets in some instances.

III. LOCAL COMMUNITIESThe organization believes that they have a responsibility to engage with the communities in which

it operates and to foster their social and economic development. These principles are embedded

across the organization and are a key element of their employee training, development and

performance at all levels.


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IV. PEOPLEPeople are companys valued asset and drive their overall performance. The companys vision is to

build a flexible, agile and flat organization with world-class capabilities and a high-performanceculture. Respect for the individual, valuing diversity, fostering entrepreneurship, ensuring an

enabling environment and developing a "can do" attitude is a way of life at Sesa Goa.

V. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTSesa Goa places a strong emphasis on Health, Safety & Environment ("HSE"). We being a miningindustry have major challenges on HSE.

The organization is continuously seeking to address these challenges by:

Mining in environmentally responsible and cleaner ways; through adoption of new and efficient

technologies; modernization of equipments; new ways of operating to actively minimize the

negative environmental impacts and conserving natural resources through efficient use.

Eliminating the occupational illness by providing a workplace that is free from occupational health

risk and hygiene hazard.

Providing a safe workplace that is injury-free working environment for all our employees and

contract workmen's.

Sesa Goa's corporate HSE department & the management review committee frame the policy and

guidelines on HSE; they also review the effectiveness of the system periodically. Today we have a

well-defined policy in Safety, Health, Environment & Quality ("SHEQ") for all our operating

units.


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The committee guides their sustainable development endeavor, sets annual targets and monitors

progress in line with our HSE and social policies with a clear focus on integrating HSE aspects in

the decision-making process. All our locations are certified for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS

18001 except OHSAS for Sesa Resources Mines Operations.

The HSE committee's agenda is taken forward by the senior management at each site and they are

supported by HSE professionals who implement this agenda. They have a well-qualified HSE and

CSR teams across all our operations comprising over 54 qualified and experienced professionals.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE

The organizations aim is to eliminate occupational illness by providing a workplace that is free

from occupational health and hygiene hazards.

A healthy employee is a productive member not only of the Company but of society as well. In

compliance with statutory requirements, the health of all employees is checked annually, across the

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Food handlers from canteens undergo regular health and hygiene checks. Dust, noise and lighting

levels are regularly monitored to ensure workplace hygiene.

The ongoing evaluation of processes and operations continuously monitors the potential hazards,

whenever a risk is identified; they take steps to quantify, control and prevent it through proactive

measures.

In-house facilities for occupational health monitoring are available in the mines and industry sites

in Goa. The Company doctors impart awareness about health education and related issues to the

employees and local school children around its mining establishments, stressing the need for

maintaining health and hygiene and preventing communicable diseases. In FY 2011 there were no

occupational illnesses reported in the Company.

They believe that supporting healthy lifestyles for our employees will reduce health related risks

with resultant improvements in health and safety performance and productivity. This will enable

them to increase productivity, reduce absenteeism and enhance retention.


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SAFETY

Sesa Goa's long effort on safety has created a safe and healthy workplace for all its employees and

contract workmen's. Their aim has been always to operate with zero injuries or zero accidents and

they believe that any work-related injury is preventable. They are continuously seeking to achieve

this by creating a 'zero mindset'. This means 100% elimination of accidents and injury is the

ultimate goal. If an incident or accident occurs, it should never happen again. All employees are

expected to follow this rule.

They have well established system of reporting any incidents including the near-miss incidents

which helps us to give an alarm of any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts. They have made strenuous

efforts to embed their reporting system as a regular management reporting system of their safety

performance. Post the reporting of an incident or accident a proper investigating is done to learn

from the incident and put preventative measures in place to prevent a recurrence.


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Contractors are included in their safety data and must comply in full with their safety standards

and procedures.

The review of health & safety measures is a constantly monitored process which aims to eliminate

occupational hazards to the best extent possible. Measures which are in place to achieve the same

are:

Compulsory use of Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) like Helmet, Safety Shoes, Goggles,

Dust Mask, Earplugs, etc.

Training for the employees on behavioral and job safety on a regular basis.
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ENVIRONMENT

Sesa Goas Sustainable Development Policy sets out their commitment to identify, reduce and

eliminate wherever possible all the significant impacts of their operations on the environment.

They have an objective to preserve or restore the long-term health, function and viability of the

natural environments affected by their operations. This means that, while they are operating and

after they have closed a mine site, environments should be able to sustain biodiversity, landscape

functions and the needs of local communities and in the long term should be able to return to as

close to their original state as possible.

Broadly, the environment endeavors fall into two categories

Resource Conservation and Prevention of Pollution. While at mines, the thrust areas of

environment management are Mine Land Reclamation and Water Management, at manufacturing

units it is control of dust and gaseous emissions.

They are committed to minimizing these impacts throughout the life of their operations and

rehabilitating land once operations have ceased. Always Sesa's priorities are to use resources such

as energy and water efficiently, minimize their impacts on biodiversity and landscape functions,

and reduce waste and emissions including greenhouse gases.


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VI. WASTE MANAGEMENT

Sesas mining; beneficiation, metal extraction and coke making activities result in the generation

of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Some of them are mine overburden, tailings, slag,

sludge and other waste from plants. They focus on a'4R' waste strategy - Reduce, Recycle, Reuse

and Reclaim. Their focus is on improving material efficiency; reducing waste generation; and

enhancing recovery and reuse of discarded material.

They generate overburden and tailing at their mines from ore excavation and beneficiation process.

Overburden waste is properly stacked and subsequently either backfilled into the exhausted mine

pits or rehabilitated. They have adequate facilities and trained manpower to handle and manage

these wastes effectively. Rehabilitation is done initially with planting fast-growing trees on the

dump and then replaced with local species once the dump is stabilized. Geo-textiles are used for

stabilization of dumps and as erosion control measures.

Tailings are treated with adequate dozing of flocculants and then sent to exhaust mine pits for

settling. The supernatant is recycled in the beneficiation plants for the wet processing of ore. Thus,

Sesa reduces about 70% of fresh water usage. Once the pits are filled with tailings, they are

covered with overburden material and suitably rehabilitated.

Canteen waste is converted into vermi-compost and used as manure. Mild steel (MS) scrap is

disposed through sale for recycling. Used or spent oil is disposed off to authorized recyclers and

rubbish waste is segregated and disposed suitably. The major solid wastes generated at the pig iron

plant are granulated slag, sludge from the thickener and dry dust from gas cleaning plant.

Granulated slag is sold to cement manufacturers. Thickener sludge and the dry dust are currentlynot quantified. However, they are blended with iron ore fines and sold.

They continue to use recycled water for its mining operations and for beneficiating iron ore,

thereby reducing about 70% of freshwater consumption. Wash water generated from the vehicle

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VII. RECLAIMED MINE SITE, SANQUELIMSesa Goa does mining with conscience... They have adopted various mine reclamation practices at

their various mines. However among them Sanquelim mine is an exemplary example of

comprehensive mine closure plan prepared and implemented successfully.

Their Sanquelim Group of Mines falls in Mauliguem village of Bicholim taluka of North Goa

district, in this area large-scale mining operations were ceased in late eighties. Reclamation

measures at Sanquelim Mine are one of its kinds and considered to be a model reclaimed mine

project. Total lease area of this mine is around 203 Ha, of which 106 Ha has been reclaimed.

Currently a small portion of the mine is being worked to recover low grade ore.

Plantation: More than 600,000 saplings have been planted in Sanquelim mine areas. One of the

mining pit (Lisboa) has been reclaimed by adopting Horti-Silicultural approach. To disprove the

notions that nothing worth can grow on mine waste dump, horticultural crops species, which grow

in Goan region, were planted and have grown very well with little extra efforts. Cashew - a cash

crop in Goa was tried in initial stage with interspacing of acacia. The results of which is well-

developed cashew orchard.

Species like Coconut, Arecanut, Mango, Chikoo, Jackfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Lemon, Guava,

Kokum and several other species are present. Spice plantations are carried out, which includes

spices like Cinnamon, Black pepper, Vanilla, and Nutmeg, etc.

All these plantations are irrigated with rainwater harvested in the exhausted mining pit. Rubber

plantations are also carried out in some areas. Green covers species Plumeria - leguminous creeper

is planted on these waste dump surfaces, which helps to enrich the soil by fixing Nitrogen and also

increasing the organic matter in the soil.


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Exhausted Mining pit is converted to alternate land use by Pisciculture. This experiment was

launched in collaboration with National Institute of Oceanography in the year 1990. One of the

worked out pits (Lisboa) was terraced with loose soil to facilitate afforestation, and the pit is used

for Pisciculture.

Pisciculture Pond and Horti - silvicultural Plantation Sanquelim Mine, Goa:

The pit receives fresh water from rains and good volume of water remains throughout the year.

The fingerlings of Rahu, Mrugal & Carp (around 15000) were released in the open pit and were

fed daily with soaked groundnut cakes. The temperature was monitored daily at 1m depth for the

adjustment of feed as per feed chart. The results were very encouraging, and now the pond is full

of fish and some crocodile.

Exhausted mining pits are also utilized for rainwater harvesting. All the dump run-off and surface

runoff during monsoon is channelized into this pits and the same is utilized for our plants located

10 Km at Amona, for plant operation. This is beautiful example of natural asset creation after

exhausting of mining.

To conserve the medicinal plants and to improve the biodiversity of the area, Medicinal gardens

have been developed on one of the dump benches based on two concepts:

Nakshatra Devata Udyan and

Charak Devata Udyan

Nakshatra Devata Udyan is based on the 27 Constellations (Nakshatras). The garden consists of

two sacred trees to each of the 27 Nakshatras. Also there are sacred plants for Rashis and Planets.

Charak Devata Udyan is based on Ayurveda. Plants are classified into 9 different classes and again

according to functions into 81 sub classes.


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VIII. SESA CSR STRATEGIES

Inclusive growth: All CSR and environment costs are part of fixed cost and not

appropriation of profits.

Relationship: Develop trust and mutual respect for common goal.

Participatory approach: Involvement of community in identifying needs, planning,

implementation and subsequent ownership - through stakeholder Engagement.

Partnership: Credible NGOs / Institute (for need analysis, programme implementation

and capacity building)

Impact Assessment: Monitoring impacts and benchmarking with international best

practices

Inculcating Global Practices: Aligning the programmes in line with international

protocol like ICMM principles, Global Compact, UNDP, Millennium Development Goal,

wherever Possible.


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IX. CSR APPROACH

Sesa Community Development Foundation ("SCDF")

SCDF represents Sesa Goa's social focus. This foundation runs Sesa Technical School whichprovides technical training to local students and Sesa Football Academy which nurtures future

footballers from Goa.


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Need Based Interventions

"We initiate need based CSR measures in and around our operations. Local residents and key

stakeholders are encouraged to approach us with concepts, projects, developmental programmes

and initiatives."


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Mineral Foundation of Goa (MFG)

Sesa Goa is one of the founder members and the largest contributor to Mineral Foundation of

Goa, an NGO which addresses environmental & social issues in mining belt of Goa."


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Other Initiatives

"Sesa also focusses on the development of the areas on different fronts like education, health,

agriculture, alternative livelihood, infrastructure, sanitation etc. It continuously seeks partnership

and collaboration with Government Bodies & other organisations (NGO's) in pursuance of theirsocial mission which aligns with their vision.


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World Health Day celebrated:

Sesa Goa observed World Health Day on 7th April at all its units by conducting various health

related activities in keeping up with its motto of spreading Health consciousness and awareness

amongst its employees and the community around its business areas.

At Codli mines an Eye Screening Camp was organized in association with Mukta Eye

Foundation for the company and contract employees. This day long activity benefited 252employees. Similarly at Bicholim and Surla mines a BMI & Blood Sugar detection camp was

attended by 188 employees.

One Healthy Baby Contest was organized for the Anganwadi children from Amona, Navelim,

Cudnem, Pissurlem, and Sonshi- Soliye villages and 72 children took part in various games.


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Reproductive child health camp (RCH) at Mayem:

As part of its CSR health initiatives, Sesa Resources Ltd. in association with Primary Health Centre,

Bicholim organized Reproductive Child and Health awareness cum checkup camp at Mayem village.

The camp was attended by 175 people.

Medical examinations like Gynae check-up, dental checkup, Anemia detection through Hemoglobin

test, Blood pressure checkup, medical check-up of children as well as general health checkup, were a

part of the camp.

Free medicines were given to the patients by the Health department. The program was made successful

with the support of: Dr Chandrahas Muthkekar (Medical Officer, Sesa Goa).


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Balwadi Nutrition Programme:

Sesa Resources organized a Balwadi Nutrition camp at Baye Anganwadi Surla. The aim of the

program was to provide supplementary nutrition to the malnourished children. Baseline data was

collected from Anganwadi teachers around Surla village Panchayat.

Almost 50% students were found to be malnourished. Health checkup of the Anganwadi children

was done by Dr. C.B. Muthkekar and those found malnourished were given Alprovit (protein

supplement).

This supplement will be given to them every month based on monthly data collected. Thisprogramme benefited around 40 children.

The program was made successful with the support of CSR Manager-Mr. Ritesh Sinha, Mines

Manager S. Shrishaila Gouda and CSR staff.


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Sesa Goa Empowering Women through the initiatives it supports:

Sesa Goa has set up training centres in the village of Bicholim in Goa which imparts training to

over a 104 Self Help Groups comprising of around 771 women. Recently training sessions were

imparted to representatives from these self-help groups on various activities and small micro

enterprise development with the support of resource persons from various parts of Maharashtra.

The Centre also imparts marketing and packaging knowhow in addition to production related

training.

Sesa Goa recently encouraged these SHGs to set up stalls at the Sirgaon Jatra, one of the famous

rural feasts and fairs which attracts lakhs of devotees. Shri. Digambar Kamat, Honble Chief

Minister of Goa, visited the stall and appreciated the efforts of Sesa Goa towards women

empowerment initiative.

The total sale of SHGs for five days at the Shirigao jatra was approximately Rs. 50,000/-


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On World AIDS Day, a celebration of Hope

Sesa Goa in association with Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) observed World AIDSDay by organizing a Blood donation camp. The Camp was organized at three different locations

i.e. Sesa Goa Head Office, Sesa Industries Limited-Amona and Sesa Codli Mine.

The occasion was marked with the launch of a Mobile Blood Donation Unit by the Govt. of Goa at

Sesa Ghor building. More than 150 employees of Sesa Goa came forward to donate blood, thus

displaying a classic example of employee volunteerism in the CSR activities of the company.


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X. SESA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

The SCDF established in Goa in 1998, is registered under Societies Registration Act and its main

area of activity remains the development of the local community surrounding the mining

operations and facilities of the company. The Sesa Technical School and Sesa Football Academy

are initiatives managed by SCDF.

1. SESA TECHNICAL SCHOOL (STS)Sesa Technical School (STS) established in 1994 in Sanquelim is a part of SESAs exit strategy

following the closure of mines. STS trains young inhabitants of the mining belt in Goa and arms

them with the technical skills and knowledge that will enable them to earn a living. STS students

specialize in becoming Machinists, Fitters, Electricians or Instrument Mechanics and are hired by

various MNCs.

2. SESA FOOTBALL ACADEMY (SFA)To nurture the talent of Goas young footballers, SFA was established in the year 1999- to offer

junior level training at Sanquelim, Goa. The Junior Academy has 36 boys in the age group of 14-

16 years, selected on merit & they are being trained in football & given a formal education as well.


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In the year 2010-11, the Junior Academy played 14 competitive matches of which it won eight &

three resulted in a draw.

The Senior Academy of SFA started functioning from June 2008 at Sirsaim, Goa.

To support the Senior Academy students, SFAs infrastructure was upgraded in February 2010with

football turf, hostel, gym, indoor sports hall, AV room & sauna bathing facilities at an estimated

investment ofRs. 4 Crores.

For the last 2 years, Sesa Goas Senior Academy has been an active participant in the Goa

Professional League, besides participating in the 2nd division of I-League, Governors Cup &

various other tournaments.


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SFA has signed up former English Premier League player Terry Phelan as its Chief Mentor at

an event in Panaji. The former Chelsea & Manchester United defender who signed a 3 year deal

with Sesa Football Academy recently, has taken charge and already moved to Goa. Having moved

on from being a professional player to becoming a successful coach in 2 continents- North

America & Australia-

Terry Phelan brings with him a wealth of knowledge & sporting skills.

Despite debuting only in 2008, the Senior Academy in 2010-11 played for some prestigious series

such as ONGC 2nd Div. I-League, Goa Professional League and the Federation Cup.

Of a total of 32 matches in the above series it won 12.


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XI. Mineral Foundation of Goa (MFG):

This is an NGO established by the major mining companies of Goa, for implementation of social and

environmental activities in the mining belt of the state. The MFGs work centres on projects which are

aimed to develop environmental and social infrastructure. The main thrust is to create livelihood

options for rural youth through various training programmes like bed side nursing, food and beverage,

plumbing, and others.

Sesa Goa and the MFG in association with the Government of Goa are jointly implementing a project

Gram Nirman 2010 aimed at overall development of the village. These are at Codli and Mayem

one each in south and north Goa respectively. The first phase of the project has been completed

involving agriculture, education and social infrastructure development.


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Specialized need - based programmes for Community Development:

Following constant interaction & feedback from the local community, Sesa Goa has formulated itsapproach towards addressing the communitys needs through effective & sustainable programmes on a

continuous basis. Based on the requests received from the community members, a budget is allotted on

a yearly basis to support activities & initiatives covering the core areas of improvement, namely social

infrastructure development, education, health initiatives and sustainable livelihood.

Distributing notebooks to over 7,000 school children, cash rewards for meritorious students through

Dnyanyoti Shishyavritti scheme, organizing study centers, conducting vocational training courses for

9th grade pass outs, organizing competitions on essay writing & debates, etc. are some of the other

activities which Sesa Goa Ltd. Has taken up on a continuing basis.


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Villages covered under

Community Development Programmes:

Goa

Kirlapal, Dabal, Sanvordem, Panchwadi,

Dharbandora, Usgaon, Sonshi, Sanquelim,

Advalpale, Pissurlem, Cudne, Amona,

Navelim, Sirsaim, Bicholim, Pilgaon,

Mulgaon, Mayem, Surla, Colomba,

Sirigaon, Sulcorna, Kothambi, Curpem, etc.


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XIII. Other Initiatives:

Health

Started four new community medical centres at Piligaon, Mulgaon, Surla and Panchawadi in

Goa.

Constructed a Neuro Rehab Centre for neurologically challenged children at the Goa Medical

College.

Organised specialised medical camps like paediatric camps, diabetes and hypertension

detection camps, general health camps at schools, balwadi health campaigns, etc.

Conducted various health camps like anaemia detection, cataract detection and subsequent

treatment. In addition, urology detection camps for the spouses of employees were organised.

Sustained awareness campaign for cancer, swine flu and malaria.

More than 240 employees donated blood on World AIDS Day.

Social Infrastructure

Construction of balwadis, anganwadis, village resource centres, panchayat halls,as well as

platforms and steps for idol immersion.

Building metal roads around business areas, construction of bus stops, public toilets,

crematoriums, and development of gardens.

Construction of compound walls at schools, and reconstruction of religious buildings for

beautification and protection.

Provision of library infrastructure and gymnasium equipment, and play equipment for public

parks, school grounds, and panchayat areas.


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Water Supply

Open tube wells were provided in villages and local schools for drinking and irrigation.

Commenced a drinking water project for facilitating residents of Kirlapal-Dabal panchayat

under Gram Nirman Phase II.

Along with MFG, carried out de-silting of lakes and streams for protection of natural water

resource.

Construction of bandharas on natural water streams for storage and irrigation.

Education

Constructed 12 Modern anganwadis in collaboration with MFG across the mining belt.

Trained balwadi teachers in Montessori methods.

Provided play equipment to balwadi and primary schools.

Distributed books and study materials to over 73 schools.

Organised coaching classes for over 70 students of Bicholim and Sattari taluka.

Adopted mid-day meal schemes in Government High Schools that benefits 100 students daily.

Renovated school building and libraries.

Provided scholarship to meritorious students.

Conducted school health and education improvement programmes in association with an NGO

called Manthan.

Conducted free vocational tuition classes for 10th standard students around our Karnataka

mines in association with Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru Educational Institution, Sirigere.

Adopted the Residential School for Child Labour, run by an NGO called SPEECH at

Karnataka.


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Agriculture & Livelihood

Brought under cultivation nearly 146 hectares of agricultural land near our mines by providing

the assistance to the farmers at Vagona, Codli, Cudnem, Amona, Navelim, and Betki. Some

600 families benefitted from the programme.

Provided incentives like construction of bandharas, provision of power tillers, tractors,

fertilizers and improved seeds for farmers to restart farming near our mining areas.

Imparted skilled development programmes in the latest techniques of coconut harvesting,

mushroom cultivation, grafting and organic farming for youth, in association of the

Government of Goas Department of agriculture.

Signed MoU with the Betki Kandhola Panlot Sangh and the Amona Panlot Sangh for

watershed activities and agriculture improvement programmes.

Constructed bandharas to store water for irrigation in 12 locations in association with the

MFG.

Trained women in different livelihood skills like stitching, bamboo crafts, coconut shell items,

catering and imitation jewellery, and established 40 self-help groups.


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Chapter 7: CONCLUSION:

Sesa Goa is doing a commendable job towards the community by serving in various fields like

education, agriculture, women empowerment, health, etc. The best part is that the strong spiritual

background of the organization makes it unique as compared to other organization. While working in

this organization I got to see the level of dedication of its employees towards serving people.

While working in the organization I got to learn how Corporate Social Responsibility works at

corporate level. I understood the way they frame their policies, how the funding is managed and

utilized effectively towards the welfare of society in different areas. The main thing that I have

observed in this organization is that CSR in theory is different from CSR implemented practically.


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Chapter 8: BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Sesa Sustainability Report 2010-11

Sesa Newsletters

Chapter 9:WEBLIOGRAPHY:

www.sesagoa.com

Golu's Report on CSR

Documents