Berhampur: Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Best CSR Project of the Year’ for 2024 award at the Indian Social Impact Awards.
The TPSODL was awarded for its significant impact through the Livelihood Enhancement Programme under Project ‘SAKSHAM’ to support employability and employment.
Under this initiative, the company has supported over 300 Women Self-Help Groups (WSHGs), empowering them with diverse income-generating activities such as millet cultivation, floriculture, poultry farming, and backyard farming. Women and their groups are being given essential training and relative support for their livelihood enhancement.
Besides, TPSODL’s Vocational Training Centre in Aska has played a key role in shaping the skills of several youths. As of now, hundreds of students have been placed in several organisations across India as welders.
“We are honored to receive the Best CSR Project of the Year award. This recognition proves our commitment to create a positive impact on livelihoods and empowering youth and women with valuable skills. We remain dedicated to contributing to the socio-economic development of the communities in Southern Odisha,” said Amit Kumar Garg, CEO of TPSODL.
