TRANSFORMING TRANSFORMING TRANSFORMING SUSTAINABILITY REPORT FY 2023 COMMUNITIES THE PLANET THE WORKPLACE Sports and Culture Microenterprises Promoting Archery for Student Development in Lanjigarh Economic Prosperity through Microenterprises Sports play a vital role in the growth and c) Equipment and Uniform Support The transformational narrative of economic Operating under the nurturing umbrella of development of students, contributing to Vedanta has facilitated the progress of empowerment has unfolded with the launch the 'Heart with Fingers' (HWF), known as WIP, their mental well-being and physical 30 archery students by providing them of DAICHI brand, spearheaded by Ms. Priya the initiative witnessed a remarkable surge. fitness. Vedanta recognises the with essential equipment and uniform Agarwal, the Chairperson of HZL as a The Dairy Processing Unit exemplified this importance of sports and has been kits. This support ensures that they have commitment to fostering economic growth growth, recording a staggering 6-fold actively supporting archery in Lanjigarh to and innovation. increase in milk intake within a mere 8 enhance the performance of students in access to the necessary resources for months, surging to 600 liters per day. The this discipline. Archery is deeply rooted in their training and participation in The venture commenced with the cumulative yearly results were equally tribal culture and acts as a motivator for competitions. establishment of the Sakhi Pickle Unit at impressive as 1,42,941+ liters of milk were youths to engage in the training Rudrapur and the Sakhi Namkeen Unit at procured, yielding 35,495 liters of butter milk programme. As a part of this initiative, Zawar. This visionary move led to the and 489 liters of ghee annually. Vedanta provides extensive assistance to creation of 12 exciting snack variants and 5 talented students, offering equipment, diverse pickle options. These culinary The DAICHI initiative also extended uniform kits, and certified trainers to offerings not only delighted palates but also partnerships, contributing to INR develop their skills so that these students symbolized a commitment to diversity and 15,100,000 in convergence through can excel in archery. culinary excellence. collaborations with PNB Housing, NABARD, and Capri Global. The DAICHI story serves These efforts have yielded significant Expanding its reach beyond traditional as a beacon of hope, illustrating how results. The project's achievements markets, DAICHI introduced a novel economic prosperity is not just a concept, include: 'Store-in-Store' concept at Udaipur's but a tangible reality. Rooted in commitment, Celebration & Paras Mall. showcasing innovation, and community, the journey a) National Level Performances DAICHI products in a setting that seamlessly embodies the potential of microenterprises Of the 100 students trained, 18 blends tradition with modernity. The success to elevate lives and reshape destinies. students from Lanjigarh have of this concept has led to the establishment successfully qualified and participated of 10 additional 'Store-in-Store' outlets and 290 Sakhi Haat, fusing innovation with in various archery championships at the accessibility. Women Engaged national level. This accomplishment showcases their A pivotal facet of DAICHI's journey is the 12 dedication and the effectiveness of the 'Business Sakhi' initiative, where economic Microenterprises training provided. landscapes transformed as sales reached an impressive INR 4,373,000 in FY 23. This b) State Level Competitions milestone, however, represents more than INR 33.1 million The supported students have excelled just numbers – it reflects the collective in state-level competitions, securing a dedication of Sakhis, whose efforts Business Turnover remarkable 85 medals; 26 gold, 25 contributed to a total income of INR 3,337,000. With three distinct brands – silver, and 42 bronze, highlighting their Upaya for apparels, Daichi for food, and 200+ exceptional performance and the Guaum for dairy – a vibrant ecosystem Products Range impact of Vedanta's support. emerged, weaving dreams of prosperity. (Textile, Food & Animal Feed) 51