Sterlite distributes free notebooks to students

Sterlite Copper distributed free notebooks to the students of Seena Vana Government Higher Secondary School at Tuticorin. In a function organised by Sterlite Copper, Mrs.M.S.Parimala, Chief Educational Officer, Tuticorin distributed 1500 free notebooks to the students of the school here on Thursday.

Sterlite has spent over Rs 3 lakh for distributing the notebooks this academic year.

Sterlite also planted tree saplings inside the District Education Office complex as part of its green drive. First tree sapling was planted by Mrs.M.S.Parimala. Sterlite regularly holds tree plantation drives at various places in and around Tuticorin.

“Any organisation which is interested to plant trees in the district can approach us and we would be happy to partner with them to create awareness about the importance of tree plantation,” Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Sterlite Copper said.

Cut Line: Mrs.M.S.Parimala, Chief Educational Officer, Tuticorin distributing free notebooks to students of Seena Vana Government Higher Secondary School in Tuticorin.

For further information, please contact:

Sundar Raj
Head - Public Relations
Sterlite Copper
sundar.raj@vedanta.co.in
Tel:  +91 461 661 2926 

Students excel in Sterlite’s vocational course

Tuticorin : Students under Sterlite Coastal Livelihood Project witnessed cent percent result in the tailoring course examination conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu during 2010-11. The course was conducted by Sterlite in partnership with St.Ann’s tailoring and embroidery centre, Tuticorin.

Mr.Suresh Bose, General Manager, Human Resources, Sterlite Copper distributed the merit certificates to the students in a function organised at St.Ann’s tailoring and embroidery centre here on Wednesday.

15 students who appeared in the examination passed in first class. This is the fifth successive year, the students of tailoring course achieve cent percent result in the government examination on diploma in technical course. The course is sponsored by Sterlite under its Coastal Livelihood Project with an objective to empower coastal women.

Other than tailoring course, Mechanic AC & Refrigeration, Electrical Technician, Diploma in Desktop Publishing Operator & Tally, Electrician training, Beautician & Cosmetics and  Diploma in Fashion Designing & Garment Making  course are the certificate courses offered through this project.

200 students are getting benefitted through this project every year where only 25 % of the course fee is paid by the students for studying the courses. The rest 75 % is contributed by Sterlite Copper. Sterlite is spending Rs 14 lakh for this project.

The aim of the project is to create employability among the coastal youth in the district.

Sterlite Copper is implementing CLP for the last six years with the objective of providing alternate employment opportunities for the coastal youth. Last year, 84% of the students were employed and their average monthly income is Rs 4000.

Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Sterlite Copper, Sister Sheela, Mother Superior, Sister Rosily, Administrator and Sister Leoni, Tailoring In-charge, Sacred Heart Hospital were present during the event.

Cut Line : Mr.Suresh Bose, General Manager, Human Resources, Sterlite Copper distributing the

merit certificates to the students of Sterlite Coastal Livelihood Project

For further information, please contact:

Sundar Raj

Head - Public Relations 

Sterlite Copper 

sundar.raj@vedanta.co.in

Tel:  +91 461 661 2926

Sterlite Copper kicks off Coastal Livelihood Project

Tuticorin : Sterlite Copper kicked off its Coastal Livelihood Project (CLP) recently. In a function organised at St.Lasalle Community College, Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Sterlite Copper inaugurated the project in the presence of Rev.Fr.A.Lazar, Parish Priest, Pudukkottai.

Mechanic AC & Refrigeration, Electrical Technician, Diploma in Desktop Publishing Operator & Tally, Tailoring & hand embroidery, Electrician training, Beautician & Cosmetics, Diploma in Fashion Designing & Garment Making, Plumbing training and Motor rewinding course are the certificate courses offered through this project.

200 students will be benefitted through this project this year and only 25 % of the course fee will be paid by them for studying the courses. The rest 75 % will be contributed by Sterlite Copper. Sterlite will be spending Rs 14 lakh for this project.

The aim of the project is to create employability among the coastal youth in the district.

Sterlite Copper is implementing CLP for the last six years with the objective of providing alternate employment opportunities for the coastal youth. Last year, 84% of the students were employed and their average monthly income is Rs 4000.

Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy also inaugurated the training hall of St.Lasalle Community College.

Rev.Bro.Christopher, President, Delegation of India and Bro.Arulsamy, Correspondent, St.Lasalle Community College were present during the event.

Cut Line : Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility inaugurating the training hall of St.Lasalle Community College.

For further information, please contact:

Sundar Raj
Head - Public Relations
Sterlite Copper  
sundar.raj@vedanta.co.in
Tel:  +91 461 661 2926

Sterlite distributes free notebooks to poor students

Sterlite Copper distributed free notebooks to the underprivileged students of its Evening Study Centres at Tuticorin. In a function organised by Sterlite Copper, Mrs.M.S.Parimala, Chief Educational Officer, Tuticorin distributed free notebooks to over 1300 students of 21 evening study centres located at 21 villages of Tuticorin.

Sterlite has spent Rs 1.5 lakh for distributing the notebooks. Evening study centres are created with an objective to increase the pass percent of students and reduce the school drop outs in Tuticorin district. Students right from class one to class twelve are attending the evening study centres. These students are guided by highly qualified teachers.

Sterlite’s other initiatives to promote education include presenting scholastic excellence awards and providing scholarships to encourage students from villages to pursue higher education.

The corporate also extends support by setting up evening study centres, organising capacity building programmes and providing assistance to improve the infrastructure of the schools.

Mr.M.Sakthivel, Associate General Manager, Human Resources, Mr.N.Hariharan, Associate General Manager, Purchase and Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Sterlite were present during the distribution function.

Cut Line: Mrs.M.S.Parimala, Chief Educational Officer, Tuticorin distributing free notebooks to underprivileged students in Tuticorin.

For further information, please contact:

Sundar Raj
Head - Public Relations
Sterlite Copper  
sundar.raj@vedanta.co.in
Tel:  +91 461 661 2926

 

Sterlite distributes free notebooks to students

Sterlite Copper distributed free notebooks to the students of Seena Vana Government Higher Secondary School at Tuticorin. In a function organised by Sterlite Copper, Mrs.M.S.Parimala, Chief Educational Officer, Tuticorin distributed 1500 free notebooks to the students of the school here on Thursday.

Sterlite has spent over Rs 3 lakh for distributing the notebooks this academic year.

Sterlite also planted tree saplings inside the District Education Office complex as part of its green drive. First tree sapling was planted by Mrs.M.S.Parimala. Sterlite regularly holds tree plantation drives at various places in and around Tuticorin.

“Any organisation which is interested to plant trees in the district can approach us and we would be happy to partner with them to create awareness about the importance of tree plantation,” Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Sterlite Copper said.

Cut Line: Mrs.M.S.Parimala, Chief Educational Officer, Tuticorin distributing free notebooks to students of Seena Vana Government Higher Secondary School in Tuticorin.

For further information, please contact:

Sundar Raj
Head - Public Relations
Sterlite Copper   
sundar.raj@vedanta.co.in
Tel:  +91 461 661 2926