TSPL Organized ‘Diwali Haat’ to Promote Rural Craft

TSPL Organized ‘Diwali Haat’ to Promote Rural Craft

Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in

Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), largest thermal power plant in Punjab organized ‘Diwali Haat’ in its plant premises. The ‘Diwali Haat’ stall showcased handcrafted items prepared by rural SHG women associated with TSPL’s TARA (TSPL Action for Rural Ajeevika) project with a strong membership base of over 1000 rural women from nearby villages.

TSPL’s flagship project TARA aims at training the Self-Help Group women enhancing their skills and linking them with various income generation opportunities. In its endeavor to provide them a platform to showcase, market and sell their products a two-day Diwali Haat Stall was organized in TSPL. The stall displayed several handcrafted items ranging from colorful ‘diyas’, floating candles to ethic lampshades,’ phulkari’ work etc. garnering an overwhelming response from TSPL and its Business partner employees purchasing various decorative items for the festivities ahead.

Pankaj Sharma, COO, TSPL said, “We strongly believe that women are the catalyst for growth and prosperity of any region. TSPL remains committed to providing them with ample opportunities to learn and enhance their skills to step out of their homes and face the world with confidence and determination. Such opportunities play a significant role in improving their socio-economic status and wellbeing of society in general. An empowered women is a beacon of light for generations to come.”

Chellanwali village resident and an active SHG member Ms. Harjinder Kaur, thanked TSPL for their support and said,” This is my first ever visit to TSPL plant and this is like a dream come true. I take this opportunity to thank TSPL for this project and giving us an opportunity to showcase and sell our products to the employees. We have received encouraging response and am looking forward to more such opportunities in future as well.”

Vedanta’s Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) is a supercritical 1980 MW world-class thermal power plant in Banawala, Mansa district, Punjab and supplies 100% of the electricity it generates to Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. TSPL deploys globally benchmarked environment and safety practices making it Punjab’s greenest thermal power plant, and among the foremost zero-harm, zero-waste, zero-discharge thermal power producers in the country. The plant has been instrumental in the socio-economic development of the region since inception.

About Vedanta Limited

Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa, Namibia, and Australia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta’s strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. Under the aegis of Vedanta Cares, the flagship social impact program, NandGhars have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. The company has been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred CII-ITC Sustainability Award, the FICCI CSR Award, Dun & Bradstreet Awards in Metals & Mining, and certified as a Great Place to Work. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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November 3,2021