INDIA TODAY - VISIONARY OF RAJASTHAN AWARD FOR HZL CORPORATE COMMUNICATION

“India Today - Visionary of Rajasthan” Award has been given to Hindustan Zinc Corporate Communication in an event held in Jaipur on 27^th May, 2016. The award was presented by Rajasthan BJP President Shri Ashok Parnami Ji - Hon’ble MP of Jaipur Shri Ramcharan Bohra and Hon’ble Rajasthan Transport & PWD Minister, Shri Yunus Khan.

India-Today Visionary of Rajasthan Award has been presented to Hindustan Zinc’s for the Company’s valuable contribution towards promotion of social and economic up-liftment of rural and tribal women and providing nutrition-health-education to deprived children by way of launching Projects “Sakhi” and “Khushi”.

Mr. Pavan Kaushik – Head, Corporate Communication received the award on behalf of Hindustan Zinc.

RAJASTHAN GOVERNOR HONOURS HINDUSTAN ZINC’S CORPORATE COMMUNICATION WITH SHAN-E-RAJASTHAN AWARD

Zee News Rajasthan organized “Shan-e-Rajasthan” award function in Jaipur on 17^th May 2016 to honour the individuals who have brought laurels to the State of Rajasthan. The Chief Guest of the function was Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan Shri Kalyan Singh Ji and the Guest of Honour was Smt. Suman Sharma, Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Commission for Women.

Hindustan Zinc’s Corporate Communication was  awarded “Shan-e-Rajasthan” for the outstanding contribution towards the cause of social and economic up-liftment of rural and tribal women in Rajasthan and providing nutrition-health-education to deprived children by way of bringing awareness through Project “Khushi” and “Sakhi”. Both the campaigns have millions of followers globally and are recognized one of the most impactful campaigns. The “Khushi” film has already reached over 1.5 crore people, viewed by 40 lakh people, with thousands of comments and shares.

Some of the other prominent “Shan-e-Rajasthan” awardees included Mr. Ashok Panagaria (NITI Ayog), Smt. Gulabo Devi(Artist), Pdt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (music) , Mr. Aditya Shastri (Vansasthali Vidyapeeth) and Mr. Jyoti Ghosh (SBBJ).

In a small interaction on the dais, Hon’ble Governor was quite pleased with the efforts and advised to continue such efforts for the betterment of the society.

In the past couple of years HZL-Corporate Communication has been recognized by Times of India-Jaipur, Public Relations Society(Jaipur Chapter), Press Club-Udaipur and Rotary International (Mewar) for promoting social cause through traditional and new media.

PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY HONOURS CORPORATE COMMUNICATION OF HINDUSTAN ZINC WITH “EXCELLENCE IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATION AWARD - 2016

Public Relations Society’s Jaipur (a part of Public Relations Society of India) Chapter honoured Corporate Communication of Hindustan Zinc with “Excellence in Corporate Communication-2016” for valuable contribution towards promotion of social causes.  The Award was presented by Shri Kalicharan Sharaf, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Rajasthan, in the presence of almost 150 public relations professionals that included high-level officials from Government of Rajasthan.

This award in particular is in relation to promotion of “Khushi” on care for the deprived children and “Sakhi” that is bringing social & economic empowerment in rural and tribal women in Rajasthan. Both the campaigns have millions of followers globally and recognized one of the most impacting campaigns. The “Khushi” film has already reached over 1.5 crore people with thousands of comments and shares.

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PRESS CLUB OF UDAIPUR AWARDS PAVAN KAUSHIK WITH UDAIPUR RATAN AWARD

The Press Club of Udaipur, popularly known as Lakecity Press Club, Udaipur awarded Mr. Pavan Kaushik - Head Corporate Communication, HZL with ‘Udaipur Ratan Award’ for outstanding contribution in the field of launching social awareness campaign ‘Sakhi’ for empowerment of rural and tribal women and ‘Khushi’ on care for the deprived and underprivileged children. The Award was given to him in a function organized in Udaipur on 26th January, 2016.

On the occasion of 67th Republic Day, 26th January, 2016, Kayad Mine also received best CSR Work Award by District Administration. 

DISPLAY OF 'SAKHI' PRODUCTS DURING 'SAKHI' FASHION SHOW ON 28TH OCTOBER, 2015 AND PRE-LAUNCH EVENT OF RESURGENT RAJASTHAN SUMMIT ON 3RD NOVEMBER, 2015

HINDUSTAN ZINC - PLANT VISIT - TEAM OF 38 PEOPLE FROM PTI VISITS "SAKHI" AND "SK MINES"

A team of 38 people from PTI including journalists and Bureau Chiefs visited Hindustan Zinc on 19^th April 2015 from Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. As part of Branding exercise, the Corporate Communication team screened “Partners in Prosperity” film and also “Sakhi” and “Khushi” film. Myself gave presentation on Hindustan Zinc – Business and CSR and spoke about need for utilization of natural resources in India.  Mr. CSR Mehta briefed them about Hindustan Zinc’s focus on health, safety and environment and how these key values are driven across Group.

Hindustan Zinc had organized an exhibtion of “Sakhi” products which was keenly seen by PTI team, who also purchased a number of items of “Sakhi” brand. Each member of the PTI team was also given  a handicraft made by “Sakhi”.

Post this, PTI team went to see SK Mines and the team at SK Mine first gave them an extensive safety briefing and then took them inside the mine in 2 batches of 16 each. This was the first time any of the member had seen a mine from inside and got acquainted to modern mining technology. It was a memorable trip for them.

Showcasing few pictures on the visit….

TIMES OF INDIA HONOURS HZL FOR ITS SOCIAL COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS - SAKHI, KHUSHI AND MARYADAA

We are very pleased to inform that c in association with GD Goenka School has awarded Hindustan Zinc for its Social Communication Campaigns – Khushi, Sakhi and Maryadaa.

The award “Social Awareness Communication Award” was presented to Hindustan Zinc as part of Achievers of Mewar in a glittering event in Udaipur on 22^nd February 2015.

The communication team received the award on behalf of Hindustan Zinc.

“PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN TO ACHIEVE THIS FEAT”, BHAKTI SHARMA

 Bhakti to join “Khushi” and “Sakhi” campaign of Vedanta Hindustan Zinc

“It was chilling cold water at Antarctic Ocean and I could see small and big ice-bergs moving. The ocean was not clear. This was making the passage for my swimming difficult and challenging. At this juncture the ship helped in moving the small and medium ice-bergs and my passage was some-what clear. Second was to ensure that there are no ‘Leopard Seals’, a large fish that can eat whales. My distance was set to be travelled towards the ship. Before entering the water, I thought of my country and I realized this is the day I can make my country India proud”, said Bhakti Sharma who has just returned to India after setting world record in open-water swimming.

Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company in zinc-lead-silver business in Rajasthan had supported and sponsored Bhakti Sharma for this venture. “I had lost all hopes and that is where Hindustan Zinc came forward and instantly agreed to support me. Had I not received this support, I would have never been able to achieve this success’, said Bhakti Sharma.

Bhakti travelled 1.4 miles in 1 degree temperature in Antarctic Ocean on 10th January 2015. She is the first women of India to achieve this feat, beating the record of British open water swimming champion Lewis Pugh and American swimmer Lynne Cox. She is now the youngest citizen of the world and the first Asian girl to have achieved this success. Bhakti Sharma has now conquered all the 5 oceans of the world and she has broken this record after 12 years.

“The crew members on the ship found it difficult to believe an Indian coming to attempt such a feat as the Indian climate is extremely different from those conditions. We do not have such chilling cold in India and thus our bodies are not tuned to handle such cold water”, said Bhakti.

On what next Bhakti said, she would now work for the malnourished children and towards women empowerment in Rajasthan and would be joining Vedanta’s Hindustan Zinc campaign “Khushi” and “Sakhi”. Campaign “Khushi” is a non-funding campaign by the company that is spreading message towards care for the underprivileged children in India, for their nutrition, health and education. Campaign “Sakhi” is towards socio-economic empowerment of rural women. “I have spoken with Mr. Akhilesh Joshi, CEO of Hindustan Zinc about my interest and he has readily agreed’, said Bhakti.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Akhilesh Joshi, CEO Hindustan Zinc said, ‘Bhakti Sharma achievement is a landmark success for India, we all are very proud. Her achievement only proves that Indian girls can do marvels if given the right opportunities and support. Hindustan Zinc is a Rajasthan based company and Bhakti Sharma is from Rajasthan too. In the past also we have supported Rajasthan sports talents and we would continue to do so.”

President and Prime Minister too lauded open water swimmer Bhakti for her accomplishment of setting this world record.

VEDANTA "SAKHI" ADVERTISEMENT IN DAINIK BHASKAR - 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2014

FIRST WORKSHOP OF HINDUSTAN ZINC "SAKHI" CAMPAIGN, A GRAND SUCCESS

350 rural and tribal Women got together to participate in the First Workshop of Hindustan Zinc's women empowerment campaign "SAKHI".  The workshop was held at Vidhya Bhawan Auditorium in Udaipur today. These women from Hindustan Zinc self-help-groups traveled from the nearby villages of our business locations at Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Ajmer and Udaipur districts. 

The interactive workshop was taken by Prof. Anuja Sisodia, Indian Institute of Crafts & Design. From Hindustan Zinc, Mr. C.S.R. Mehta- Head Corporate Relations, Mr. Pavan Kaushik - Head Corporate Communications, Ms. Sushma Sharma - Incharge CSR, HZL also spoke about various aspects of socio-economic empowerment in rural and tribal women.

The workshop saw discussion and interactive sessions on changing scenario in the garments and home-furnishing market, development of handicraft industry, quality check in production, colour combination as per changing seasons, production as per current fashion trends and pricing of the products. 

Here, we present the glimpse of the Workshop-