A Legacy of Positive Community Impact
Inspiring change through community-focused initiatives
Empowered by our CSR Philosophy
At HMEL, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is our promise to create meaningful change, uplift communities, and ensure that growth reaches every life we touch. Rooted in sustainability, gender diversity, and inclusive growth, our CSR philosophy emphasises businesses’ role in driving socio-economic progress and enhancing the quality of life. Our initiatives foster trust, empathy, and a shared sense of belonging by addressing key community needs. From transparently communicating goals and outcomes to incorporating stakeholder feedback into annual plans, HMEL ensures responsive, impactful initiatives, primarily across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.
Livelihood & Sustainable Development
Economic empowerment is the cornerstone of sustainable growth. This pillar focuses on initiatives aimed at enhancing women’s economic independence and creating pathways for a better tomorrow.
Empowerment through Self Help Groups (SHGs)
By forming numerous SHGs, we empower women to pursue entrepreneurial journeys, equipping them with essential skills and resources.
Dairy Development & Veterinary Support
We encourage villagers to adopt scientific dairy farming, enhancing milk productivity through veterinary support, regular check-ups, and free health camps.
Education Development
Education is a transformative force that can break the cycle of inequality. We prioritise education in our initiatives, reaching out to numerous government schools and addressing diverse educational needs.
Promoting Sports, Arts & Culture
Celebrating local heritage and fostering talent enriches communities. Through sports and cultural programmes, we invest in the region’s rich cultural fabric and youth potential.
Sports Facilities & Events
We promote sports through initiatives such as sponsoring inter-school competitions, installing fitness equipment in villages, and offering training, coaching, and infrastructure.
Phulkari
The ‘Women Empowerment through Craft Revival’ initiative, featuring Phulkari craft-making, uplifts women while fostering artisanship, merging economic growth with cultural preservation.
Community Health and Hygiene
We believe that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right. Our proactive health initiatives focus on preventive care and hygiene education.
- Medical Health Checkup Camps
We organise preventive health camps, including general medicine, gynaecology, and eye care, benefiting nearby villages.
- Menstrual Health & Hygiene Awareness
We empower adolescent girls with menstrual health education in collaboration with 27 government schools.
- Fitness Equipment for Youth
To promote health and fitness among youth, we have installed Gym equipment in 10 villages.
- Assistance for the Physically Challenged
Together with ALIMCO and other valued partners, we provide mobility aids like tricycles and hearing aids to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Community Infrastructure and Environment
Community well-being is about more than just economic growth. We enhance living conditions in local villages through infrastructure development, while also tackling environmental challenges.
Rural Development Projects
From road construction to the renovation of water systems and cremation grounds, our rural development efforts are transforming villages for a better quality of life.
Green Energy & Sustainability
Through solar panel installations and sustainable farming with “Happy Seeder” machines, we reduce pollution and support income opportunities for women’s SHGs.
Skill Development
Equipping youth and women with vital skills is crucial for building a sustainable future. Through partnerships with organisations like the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), we bridge skill gaps, creating opportunities for wage and self-employment.
Diverse Skill Training:
Our training programmes cover essential technical and soft skills, equipping individuals to excel in today’s job market.
Stories of Change: Real Lives, Real Impact
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Rupinder Kaur’s journey with HMEL began in 2018 when she co-founded the Gyan Self-Help Group with local women, initially focusing on bag stitching. A pandemic setback threatened their progress, but a school bag order reignited their growth. Rupinder then expanded her efforts, training other women in bag-making, which led to the formation of four stitching groups and empowered many to start their own businesses.
Transforming the School Infrastructure
Gurdarshan Singh, a former student of Government Primary School, Giana, returned as head teacher in 2018 with a vision to prepare students for Navodaya Vidyalaya. Faced with challenges such as a broken boundary wall and low enrollment, he found support from HMEL. With HMEL’s intervention, the school underwent a remarkable transformation, gaining new infrastructure, facilities, and resources that paved the way for a brighter future for its students.
Where Dreams Wear Uniforms
Havildar Karmajit Singh returned to village Phullokhari in 2019 with a mission – to train village youth for the armed forces. But without infrastructure, his dream stalled. With support from HMEL and Sarpanch Harjinder Singh, the village got training kits, sports gear, and mats. The impact was immediate. 13 youngsters were selected in the very first year. Today, that small effort stands tall as the Phullokhari Training Camp which is a beacon of hope and discipline for aspiring soldiers from across villages.
Fulfilling a Father’s Dream
Krishan Singh, a small farmer from Sekhu, began supplying milk to HMEL Township after its construction in 2010. Inspired by his interactions with refinery engineers, he aspired for his son to become an engineer. HMEL helped turn this dream into reality by awarding Gurmukh Singh a scholarship for academic excellence, allowing him to attend a prestigious school and later, NIT Jalandhar. Gurmukh is now on the path to becoming a chemical engineer.
Bringing Hope and Care
Many patients facing financial hardship struggled to afford life-saving dialysis. HMEL responded by providing six dialysis machines, an RO plant, and upgrading the facility into a full-fledged unit with eight machines. Inaugurated by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on January 13, 2023, the facility has since become a beacon of hope for patients across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, conducting over 7,000 dialysis sessions and easing the financial burden on countless families.
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