Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
RailTel as an organization believes in putting sincere effort towards societal development along with growing business. RailTel’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects are carefully curated in line with Govt. guidelines to cater to the marginalized sections of the society. Health, Nutrition, Education and Economic Empowerment of women and children has always been at the core of the CSR activities of RailTel. Few of the CSR Initiatives undertaken during Financial Year 2023-24 are as below:
CSR Activities
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Read moreBetter Health Status of Women Through Community SEHAT Centre at Purulia, West BengalBetter Health Status of Women Through Community SEHAT Centre at Purulia, West Bengal
The project aims to raise awareness among women about their health behaviours, provide accessible sanitary facilities for menstrual hygiene, distribute free sanitary napkins to women and adolescent girls, promote good health practices through educational sessions, disseminate information on health-seeking behaviour through awareness campaigns, organize eye check-up camps, provide free spectacles to women after the check-up, and offer supplement services to pregnant and lactating women. This will improve the availability and access to quality healthcare for women, particularly in the areas of menstrual hygiene, eye check-ups, and supplement services for pregnant and lactating women.
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Read moreJeevan Ayuska - Mobile Dispensary to serve the Poor in SPSRJeevan Ayuska - Mobile Dispensary to serve the Poor in SPSR Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
The project aims to offer healthcare access, medical consultation, diagnosis, health education and awareness, medical dispensation, referral and follow-up to nearby healthcare facilities, health data collection and monitoring, and ensure the project's sustainability in SPSR Nellore District Andhra Pradesh through a medical van equipped with essential medical equipment and staffed by qualified healthcare professionals. This mobile unit will diagnose individuals in need and provide free essential medications. Additionally, healthcare workshops and awareness sessions on topics like hygiene, nutrition, and preventive healthcare to enhance health literacy and promote healthy behaviours among rural populations will also be conducted.
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Read moreVocational Skill Development Centre at DelhiVocational Skill Development Centre at Delhi
The project aims organize skill development training program for underprivileged youth in organized and unorganized sectors in the field of AC/Refrigerator and Home Appliances repairing. The project is dedicated to uniting industry, youth, and academia to ensure that businesses are equipped with skilled and proficient workforce. Its objectives include training economically disadvantaged youth in skill development, offering guidance to access government schemes, providing e-learning opportunities, and assisting in employment placement.
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Read moreDistribution of Nutritious Food to women in Weaver’s Village in OdishaDistribution of Nutritious Food to women in Weaver’s Village in Odisha
The project aims at tackling food and nutrition insecurity through a project focused on empowering women, through promoting and providing diversified nutritious foods within families, who play a crucial role in rural community development. It also aims to promote the consumption of nutritious and balanced food and to conduct awareness campaigns and counselling sessions.
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Read moreRailTel Akansha Super 30, Dehradun, UttarakhandRailTel Akansha Super 30, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
RailTel’s Akansha Super-30, is a noble initiative of RailTel. The Project was started in 2015 wherein students are provided eleven months free residential academic mentoring by best possible faculty for preparation of IIT/JEE the most prestigious examination for aspiring engineers. Students are selected from various districts of Uttarakhand through diligent process of written test and interview. The present batch (2023-24) is 9th batch of the project. The Session starts from July and ends in June/exam of JEE Advanced whichever is earlier. The residential premises is designed to solicit undivided attention, maximum cooperation, healthy competition, and team work among faculties, staff and students. The students, who completed engineering got placement in various companies of repute. Some of them started their career from corporate jobs and some of them opt for higher studies. The alumni of the projects are working with L&T, TCS, IBM, etc.
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Read moreInstallation of Submersible pumps in Dakshin Dinajpur, West BengalInstallation of Submersible pumps in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal
Project aims at providing safe and adequate drinking water for drought-prone Tribal Schools and is dedicated to establishing community-based safe drinking water systems in schools. This initiative involves the installation and commissioning of submersible pumps to ensure access to clean and reliable drinking water in the region. The project not only addresses immediate water needs but also aims to improve overall health and well-being by promoting safe hygiene practices among school children and the community.
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RailTel Akansha Super – 30
An initiative for the upliftment of underprivileged students by education
Segment : Education
Location : Dehradun, Uttarakhand
No. of Beneficiaries : 239 since inception in 2015
Implementing Agency : Centre for Social Responsibility and Leadership (CSRL)
Project Details :
Abstract : RailTel Akansha Super-30 program is a CSR initiative designed to provide underprivileged but talented students with high-quality coaching and resources to prepare for competitive entrance exams, for engineering institutions like the IITs/NITS and various other reputed institutions. This program aims to bridge the educational gap by offering intensive coaching, boarding, and lodging support to students from economically weaker sections of society. The initiative has already yielded impressive results, with a significant percentage of participants successfully securing admissions to prestigious institutions.
Background : Education is a critical factor in achieving socio-economic mobility, yet access to quality education remains a significant challenge for many students in India, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. The RailTel Akansha Super-30 program was launched in 2015-16 to address this disparity by offering specialized coaching to students from economically weaker sections, enabling them to compete in highly competitive entrance exams like the IIT-JEE. Each year, 30 or more students are selected for each batch, ensuring focused attention and personalized guidance. Since its inception, the program has enrolled 239 students, with 225 of them securing admissions to engineering colleges, resulting in an impressive success rate of 94%. Inspired by the success of similar initiatives, RailTel recognized the need to support these students not just academically, but also by providing holistic development opportunities, including personal mentoring, life skills training, and financial support. The program operates on the principle that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have the opportunity to succeed
Progress : The RailTel Akansha Super-30 program has continued to make significant strides in its mission to support underprivileged but talented students. The program started in 2015 and now is 9th batch in FY 2024-25 with 32 students receiving classroom instruction from highly qualified and experienced faculty members. To monitor and enhance their learning, regular internal tests are conducted to assess the students' performance. These efforts ensure that students are well-prepared to compete in competitive entrance exams and achieve their educational goals.
Impact : The RailTel Akansha Super-30 program has had a profound impact on the lives of underprivileged students with domino effect by transforming their educational and career prospects. Beyond gaining admission to prestigious engineering colleges, many of these students have successfully secured placements in reputable companies like TCS, Samsung and IBM after completing their engineering degrees. This achievement has not only uplifted their families and communities by breaking the cycle of poverty but has also created opportunities for socio-economic mobility. The program has proven that with the right support, students from economically weaker sections can compete on an equal footing with their peers, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive society..
- CSR Project list for FY 2023-24
- CSR Project list for FY 22-23
- CSR Committee Details