Gramya Vikas Trust (GVT)

CSR Policy Objectives of GMDC:

To provide a robust framework for carrying out the CSR initiatives in alignment with the companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 notified on 22 January 2021 (Notification No. G.S.R. 40). Ensure increased commitment at all levels in the organisation to operate its business in an economically, socially & environmentally sustainable manner while recognising the interests of all its stakeholders.
To bring about tangible socio-economic development in CORE, BUFFER & EMERGING ZONES of GMDC, thereby improving the local community’s well-being through discretionary business practices and the contribution of corporate resources.
To emerge as a responsible corporate leader in Sustainable CSR Initiatives through innovative partnerships/programs, strategic collaborations and stakeholder engagement to promote inclusive community growth.

GMDC CSR
– Project participants

GMDC CSR shall work with children, youth, women, farmers and households across core areas and buffer zones.

Children: Investing in education for all.
Youth (Girls & Boys): Harnessing the potential of young India.
Women: Empowerment livelihood programs.
Rural Households: Empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs
Social Sector Initiatives – Change Makers: Creating change makers for a better world.

Prime Focus Areas

Skill Ecosystem focused Transformation

Skill development training for unemployed youth for better employability to promote self-employment
Specialised training in the mining sector in collaboration with key industry leaders as partners through the setup of specialised training centres/ utilising existing facilities
Introduce farmers’ producers’ company, imparting training in agriculture to small farming villages to enhance productivity
Livelihood enhancement projects for women through women federations and linkages with NABARD
Development of necessary infrastructures
Any other related activity

Promotion of Quality & Inclusive Education with special focus on Core Areas in which GMDC Projects are located

Construction of specialised school buildings and set up of schools for the children of the surrounding community from core & buffer zones
To promote technical/ professional/ medical education by giving financial assistance/opening institutions and providing infrastructural support to promote education in project areas and core areas
Facilities include boundary walls, separate toilets for boys girls and provision of drinking water
Scholarships/fellowships to deserving students to encourage education
Integrate computer literacy and technology-assisted learning in existing schools
To set up/ promote higher education through special coaching/ inputs to bridge the gap for deserving students. - Accelerated Learning Model
Introduce programs for slow learner’s
Focus on preschool education in Anganwadi
Any other activity to promote education in project areas

Health - Addressing Gaps through Access & Availability

Promoting preventive healthcare through the operation of mobile medical vans, the establishment of static health clinics, etc
Free treatment to the indigenous community by setting-up GMDC CSR project hospitals in core areas
Organising periodic health camps in collaboration with state medical agencies
High-quality health care skilling linked with employment
Any other related activity

Drinking Water including Integrated Watershed Development & Sanitation

Setting up effluent treatment plants and sewage treatment plants
Drinking water provision” Ghar Ghar Nal” in collaboration with Jal Jeevan mission
Promotion of sanitation through a proper drainage system and construction of toilets
Providing for construction of household toilets
Any other related activity including integrated watershed development

Ensuring Climate Action Environmental Sustainability

Afforestation: Plantation of indigenous plants through afforestation at GMDC Projects
Bio-diversity and Wildlife Management: Bio-diversity management for conservation of native species of the region and maintaining existing ecological processes
Non-Conventional Energy: Promote the use of non-conventional energy
Water Conservation: Promote watershed development/water harvesting/ water conservation measures
Focus on climate-proofing the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers to the increasingly adverse impacts of climate change by pushing or nudging them to adopt climate-friendly technologies and farming practices
Any other related activity

Conservation of Heritage, Art and Cultures.

Restoration of buildings and sites of historical importance and works of art
Setting up public libraries
Promotion and development of traditional art and handicrafts
Any other related activity.

Thus GMDC, CSR Policy would be aligned with national priorities, Sustainable Development Goals and Gujarat State Vision. It would hence interweave all the development indicators and work towards sustainable development goals.

The GMDC CSR team, once in place, may prepare based on the above sector groups the following:

Take up survey in core, buffer and emerging area zones
Prepare a shelf of projects based on need-based analysis
No duplication of government schemes
Fund utilisation as per the needs/requirements
Define clear objectives