The success of the program under the Mahan Mahila Stitching Center has been unprecedented. Mr. Ramakant Tiwari, Chief Executive Officer, Mahan Coal Limited observes, “It is indeed remarkable how the village women have converted a simple skill into a source of income generation to support themselves and their families. As many as 80% of the women, who have completed the course, have bought their own sewing machines and are self-employed today.
The success of this initiative further reinforces the progressive attitude of villagers and their ability to understand how development and economic freedom are critical to progress. At Mahan Coal Limited, we are committed to the overall development of the local populace around our project areas to create inclusive and sustainable socio-economic progress. As a logical next step, we will work towards handholding of some of the trained women to turn into entrepreneurs and facilitate setting-up of a business centre for stitching of readymade garments”
Ram Kripal Singh Khairwa, ex Sarpanch, Ameliya Panchayat said, “The Mahan Mahila Stitching Center is a useful initiative which is helping our womenfolk not only earn but gain greater confidence and participate in home and village matters in a more assertive manner. We look forward to participate in the economic and overall development of our village with corporates like Mahan Coal Limited setting up projects in our areas. We believe development which takes care of locals through genuine dialogue, employment creation and overall progress of the local area is welcome and key to our future growth.”
Mahan Mahila Stitching Centre, a Corporate Social Responsibility iniitative of Mahan Coal Limited is working towards women empowerment in and around Singrauli district. By imparting training in essential earning skills, the organization is helping these women evolve into self-assured, economically independent individuals. Consequently, it is bringing forth a transformation in the socio-economic landscape of the region. Currently, it imparts training to women, albeit on a larger scale. Today, the Centre has scaled up to a two-room institution, offering a four-month program in sewing. Each program comprises of two batches of 30 women. The program has been developed under the National Commission of Vocational Training and a certificate is provided to candidates on successful completion.
About Mahan Coal Limited
Mahan Coal Limited, a joint venture between Essar Power Limited and Hindalco Industries Limited, was formed in 2006 to develop the coal block. The end use projects of both the Organizations, being constructed at a total investment of close to Rs 20,000 crore, have started operations in 2013. The project will support the livelihood of nearly 15,000 families during its entire lifespan.
As a responsible corporate citizen, Mahan Coal Ltd has been working on community development and social welfare projects in the three villages around its project site. These villages have a total population of more than 4500. The social development engagement began much ahead of the coal block development, and covers areas of health, education, sustainable livelihoods, and widow pensions
