7th Responsible BMO Award
29th November, 2023
India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
HARYANA CARPET MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
The Haryana Carpet Manufacturers Association received the First prize at State/Country level under Kaushal Bharat Category for their initiative Ek Kadam “New Technology” Ki Aur. To opt for this new technology, a trainer cum electrical gun supplier was identified. The BMO then selected units whose production is low and are willing to send their workers for training. The beneficiaries were then identified with major emphasis for labourers who are marginal, migrant and BPL. The first batch of training on electrical tufting then started in June 2016. So far more than 80 programs have been conducted benefiting 4000 workers.
SANTINIKETANI ARTISTIC LEATHER GOODS MANUFACTURERS WELFARE ASSOCIATION
The Santiniketani Artistic Leather Goods Manufacturers Welfare Association received the First prize at District/Cluster/SPV Level under Kaushal Bharat Category for their initiative of Employment Generation by Skilling. Due to this initiative, A total of 16 batches (480 person) have undergone training in the last 3 years. 70% of the participants are recruited in member units, and 20% have opened their own entrepreneurial venture Remaining secure job opportunities outside Birbhum district, like in Kolkata, Chennai, etc.
CHAMBER OF INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL UNDERTAKINGS
Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings received the First Prize at State/Country Level under OHS/Welfare/ Other NVGs Category for overcoming the problem of unemployment. Under this initiative "Employment Generation through Job Fair", the Job fair is an annual event of CICU. In the April 2015 Job Fair 6000 youths applied and 30 different companies gave the job to 2100 youths. The Job fair was also organized in 2017 which came up with 5000 technical and non-technical job vacancies. As many as 35 companies including manufacturers of auto parts, sewing machine, machine tools, auto parts, and tractors were present. Preparations also took place for the Job Fair of 2018 too during the reported period and it was held successfully in May 2018.
JUTA DASTKAAR FEDERATION
Juta Dastkar Federation received the First Prize at District/Cluster/SPV Level under OHS/Welfare/ Other NVGs Category for their initiative towards Blood donation and Heath Camp for Workers. The association took initiative to solve the problem of blood shortage. In this regard, blood donation camp was started by the BMO where BMO members donate blood. Also, BMO started the health camp for the workers where general health check-up is done for the workers and their family for free. Blood donation helps the society at large as it helps in keeping the sufficient bloodstock in the city and health camp benefits the workers and their family.
AWARDEES 2019
ASSOCIATION OF LUDHIANA MACHINE TOOLS INDUSTRIES
The Association of Ludhiana Machine Tools Industries received the First Prize at State/Country Level under Swachh Bharat Category for implementing the Green Initiatives to Check Anti–tree and Anti-environment Attitude. The result of this initiative is to better stormwater collection in the locality, reduction of urban heat island effect as asphalt and concrete make neighboring areas warmer, providing clean air as trees remove several pollutants from air, act as center for community as parks provide residents to interact with each other and a place for physical activity like walking.
MALLARPUR NAISUVA PRODUCER COMPANY LTD
The Mallarpur Naisuva Producer Company ltd received the First Prize at District/Cluster/SPV Level under Zero Effect Category for implementing the Promoting Vermicompost from Organic Waste: “Matara Jaiba Sar”. The result of this initiative, at present around 1080 tonnes of waste is cleared from the dumping ground and river beds and are being converted into vermicompost. This has led to reduction of chemical fertilizers and instead, farmers are getting organic fertilizer at a cheaper price now. The organic fertilizer has been named as “Matara Jaiba Sar”. The income level of the members has also increased by 30 per cent.
INTEGRATED ASSOCIATION OF MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES OF INDIA
The Association of Ludhiana Machine Tools Industries received the First Prize at State/Country Level under Swachh Bharat Category for implementing the Green Initiatives to Check Anti–tree and Anti-environment Attitude. The result of this initiative is to better stormwater collection in the locality, reduction of urban heat island effect as asphalt and concrete make neighboring areas warmer, providing clean air as trees remove several pollutants from air, act as center for community as parks provide residents to interact with each other and a place for physical activity like walking.
SAMALKHA INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION
The Samalkha Industrial Association received the First Prize at District/Cluster/SPV Level under Swachh Bharat Category for establishing a Making Samalkha Slag Free – A Relief for the Local Community. The 30 odd foundries in Samalkha produce an estimated 1000 tonnes of slag waste. These slag used to be thrown all over the places creating lot of inconvenience and dirt for the local dwellers. Today Samalkha has put in place around 7 numbers of jaw crushers and other equipment to create slag chips in 7 foundries. These foundries collect slag from all other foundries. This has made the cost of paver block cheaper and foundries do not have to give money for disposal of slag to random locations and create hazards for the citizens of Samalkha.
FEDERATION OF INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
The Special Jury Award 2019 was given to Federation of industrial & commercial organization for Accident Free Ludhiana. The major objective was to reduce the accidents of local residents and commuters traveling on Ludhiana –Chandigarh highway are the major beneficiaries. Accidents reduced by more than 50%, with no major fatalities for a year. Now, Vardhaman chowk is the most decorated crossroad in the city with proper visibility, working traffic signals and service roads. Motivated by the success, Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana is now targeting other blind spots in the city, besides taking care of maintenance of Vardhaman Chowk in collaboration with National Highways Authority of India.
SPECIAL JURY
AWARD
2019
