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PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN DURING FY 2019-20

During the year 2019-20, IRCTC has undertaken numerous initiatives towards CSR &
Sustainability activities in the field of healthcare and school education. The company has also
focused on the development of Aspirational Districts as per the guidelines of DPE. Broad Details
of the activities undertaken during FY 2019-20 are as under:

1. Provision of Healthcare Equipments for Aspirational District Dhalai, Tripura


Under the broad theme of health care, IRCTC financially supported the provision of
healthcare equipments and ambulances for Aspirational District Dhalai, Tripura, at a
total project cost of ₹ 48.2 lacs.

2. Infrastructural Development of Anganwadi Centres of Aspirational District


Ranchi, Jharkhand
IRCTC financially assisted the provision of examination tables and three fold screens
for various Anganwadi Centres of Aspirational District Ranchi, Jharkhand, at a total
project cost of ₹ 27.5 lacs.

3. Construction of Toilet Facilities in Girls Govt. Schools of Aspirational District


Gajapati, Odisha
Under the broad theme of education and sanitation, IRCTC provided financial
assistance towards the provision of toilet facilities in 28 number of Government
Schools of Gajapati District, Odisha, at a total project cost of ₹ 54.6 lacs.

4. Improvement in the condition of drinking water in Aspirational District


Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh
Under the broad theme of sanitation, IRCTC financially supported Pradeep Social
Works to set up water systems to ensure improvement in the conditions of potable
water in Aspirational District Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, at a total project cost of
₹ 10 lacs.

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5. Provision of delivery vehicles in Aspirational District Baran, Rajasthan in
collaboration with Akshaya Patra Foundation
Under the broad theme of nutrition and education, IRCTC financially supported
Akshay Patra Foundation to purchase 3 delivery vehicles to facilitate mid day meals
in schools of Aspirational District Baran, Rajasthan, at a total project cost of ₹ 15
lacs.

6. Provision of Thalassemia Wellness Centres collaboration with The Wishing


Factory
IRCTC financially supported The Wishing Factory to establish Thalassemia Wellness
Centres cum Pump Libraries in Aspirational Districts of Dahod and Jaisalmer for
Thalassemia Major Patients and Blood cancer patients so as to provide free
healthcare and blood transfusion services, thereby reducing the financial burden on
patients coming from the deprived sections of the society. The total cost of the
project was ₹ 32 lacs.

7. Provision of a community library in Aspirational District Gumla, Jharkhand


IRCTC financially supported The Asian Heritage Foundation to set up a Centre for
learning and transmission/ Community Library in Aspirational District Gumla,
Jharkhand, at a total project cost of ₹ 8.50 lacs.

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8. Provision of ‘Mini Science Centre’ in 02 Govt. schools of Aspirational District
Chandel, Manipur
Under the broad of education, IRCTC in collaboration with District Collector Chandel
financially supported the provision of ‘Mini Science Centres’ in 02 Govt. schools of
Aspirational District Chandel, Manipur through Stem Learning Pvt. Limited at a total
project cost of ₹ 10 lacs. The development objective of the project is to ignite
scientific interest in children with the aim to alleviate their positive curiosity,
creativity, scientific applicability and innovation.

9. Development work under CSR activity at Kakole Village


In FY 2017-18, development work under CSR activity was undertaken at Kakole
Village, near Rail Neer Plant Ambernath, Maharashtra. ₹ 14.73 lac i.e. 50% of the
total project cost to build a pipeline in Kokale Village was released in FY 2019-20.

10. Infrastructure development of Sapna Shikshalya


IRCTC financially supported NGO Sapna for infrastructure development (Doors,
Windows, Electrical Fittings, Plaster and Paint along with Installation of one Smart
Classroom) of Sapna Shishalya, at a total project cost of ₹ 8.35 lacs.

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11. Infrastructural Development of Innovation Model School, Hardoi in
collaboration with All India Citizens Alliance for Progress and Development
IRCTC financially supported All India Citizens Alliance for Progress and
Development (AICAPD) with the construction of 08 Classrooms and 01 Hall at
Innovation Model School, Hardoi at a total project cost of ₹ 5 lacs. The Innovation
Model School, aims at imparting continuous education and life skills to children from
the deprived and underprivileged communities.

12. Provision of a mini truck for Shri Somnath Gurukul Sanstha, Bhopal
Under the broad theme of environment and sustainability, IRCTC financially
supported Shri Somnath Gurukul Sanstha to organize Narmada Zone Water
conservation, sanitation and environmental awareness drives through Publicity
Awareness Program in rural areas on the banks of Narmada River. The financial
support was provided towards the provision of a mini truck along with the ancillary
instruments to organize the awareness drives through advertisement and
broadcasting. The total cost of the project was ₹ 10 lacs.

13. Provision of modern cotton harvesting technology as a tool of preventive health


measure in collaboration with Cotton Corporation of India Limited
Under the broad theme of healthcare, IRCTC financially supported Cotton Corporation
of India Limited to provide cotton farmers hand-held kapas-plucker machines in a
phased manner in order to supplement agriculture, modernize processing and decrease
agri-waste. In addition, the machines also prevent contamination in cotton at farm
level with plant debris, produce better quality due to lesser trash and thereby increase
the income by reducing harvest cost. The project was executed in Khammam District,
Telangana at a total cost of ₹ 10 lacs.

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14. Provision of Computers at the School of Ramakrishna Mission at Kila Maidan
IRCTC supported Ramakrishna Mission with the provision of 22 new computers for
their Computer Laboratory in the School of Ramakrishna Mission at Kila Maidan,
Indore and for their Smart Classes. The project aimed at inculcating education and life
skills through innovation and technology to children from the deprived and
underprivileged communities. The total financial implication of the project was ₹ 7.5
lacs.

15. Procurement of Medical Equipments at Rotary Ambala Cancer Detection &


Welfare Society
Under the broad theme of healthcare, IRCTC financially supported Rotary Ambala
Cancer Detection & Welfare Society for the procurement of Medical Equipment
Support (Ventilators, Monitors & Defibrillators) for The New Intensive Care Unit at
a total project cost of ₹ 16,91,200/-. The primary beneficiaries of the project were the
patients who otherwise would not have been able to access such medical care because
of financial limitations.

16. Infrastructure development towards Sanjeevani.. Life beyond Cancer


IRCTC financially supported Sanjeevani.. Life beyond Cancer to purchase a Multi-
Purpose Vehicle (Maruti Ertiga CNG) for conducting awareness programs in
Mumbai as part of their Project titled “CanChetna – Program designed for a
#CancerFreeIndia” at a total project cost of ₹ 10 lacs.

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17. Procurement of Kabaddi Mattress and Computers with Peripherals for Satya
Foundation
In pursuit of “Healthy India” mission and to promote sports, IRCTC financially
supported Satya Foundation to provide Kabaddi Mattresses and Computers with
Peripherals, for better practice and performance of Kabaddi Players of Baghpat, Uttar
Pradesh. The total cost of the project was ₹ 5 lacs.

18. Provision of “pick-up and drop facility" for children with special needs in
collaboration with Param Shakti Peeth
IRCTC financially supported Param Shakti Peeth to purchase a 26-seater school bus
in order to facilitate “pick-up and drop facility" for children with special needs
coming from low income groups. The total cost of the project was ₹ 15 lacs.

19. Provision of Nutritional and Recreational Support in collaboration with Railway


Children India
Under the broad theme of nutrition and healthcare, IRCTC financially supported
Railway Children India to provide nutritional and recreational support to vulnerable
children protected at Ghaziabad Railway Station. The project aims to provide
nutritious diet (4 meals a day) and proper sanitation along with regular health check
up and counseling at a total cost of ₹ 8.94 lacs. ₹ 4.47 lacs was released in FY 2019-
20.

20. Equipment support for isolation ward for COVID-19 treatment in collaboration
with Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital
Under the broad theme of healthcare, IRCTC financially supported Rotary Ambala
Cancer and General Hospital for the procurement of Medical Equipment Support (3
monitors) for their isolation ward for COVID19 treatment, at a total project cost of ₹
10,02,400/-.

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21. Allotment of 33% of Total CSR funds towards Swachh Bharat Activities
As per the Department of Public Enterprise (DPE) guidelines dated 1st August 2016
regarding “Allocation of CSR funds by CPSE for Swachh Bharat Activities” whereby
it has been advised to spend 33% of CSR funds by CPSEs towards sanitation as
covered in item (i) of Schedule VII of companies Act, including contribution to
“Swachh Bharat Kosh” set up by the Central Government. IRCTC allotted 33% of the
total CSR funds towards “Swachh Bharat Kosh” for various Swachh Bharat Activities
of the Government of India i.e. IRCTC contributed ₹ 2,53,11,000/- to “Swachh Bharat
Kosh” set up by the Central Government.

22. Food distribution by IRCTC Base Kitchen in the context of COVID-19


With the unfortunate and sudden outbreak of COVID-19, Base Kitchens of IRCTC
distributed food to the socially and economically disadvantaged sections of the society
at a total cost of ₹ 41,09,314/-.

23. Financial Support towards PM CARES Fund for assistance towards COVID-19
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, IRCTC also contributed ₹ 1.5 crore towards
Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund’ (PM
CARES Fund) for assistance to cater to the emergency needs to fight Corona Virus.

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