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Attitude. It’s the window which gives you the best view of success, even when no one else can see it. It’s this pioneering attitude which has propelled us into
Essel Infraprojects Ltd., created with this sole objective,
always aiming for nothing less than the highest peak.
has enabled us to participate in the success saga of our
We have driven ourselves to challenge what may seem
nation, by extending our area of expertise into another
impossible to others. It’s our pedigree of innovation
vital arena – Infrastructure and Utilities. With the right
and enthusiasm to participate in the country’s growth
attitude and inspired individuals eager to participate in
story, which drives us to provide the necessary
this country’s exciting growth story, we surge forward
ingredient of physical infrastructure.
into the future with utmost zeal and vigor.
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TAKING THE LEAD MR. SUBHASH CHANDRA - Chairman (ZEEL & Essel Group)
At Essel Infraprojects Ltd., we’ve always believed that
Above all else, being firm believers in Karma, we strive
if we can dream it, we can do it. Firmly anchored by
to be a socially responsible brand. We evaluate and
this motto, we have discovered ways to find the best
assess each critical business decision or choice from
solutions that this nation needs to transform into a
the point of view of diverse stakeholder interest, driven
power to be reckoned with. Along with delivering
by the need to minimize risk and to pro-actively
superior results, we have partnered with globally
address long-term social, economic and environmental
recognized giants, who share our vision and passion to
costs and concerns. With our zest for interesting
bring change for the better. With the help of their
challenges, we blaze ahead, full speed.
global best practices and valuable experience, we identify innovative and revolutionary methods that increase the efficiency and productivity.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Subhash Chandra (Chairman) The main Promoter and Chairman of the Essel Group, Mr. Chandra provides crucial management inputs and overall direction to the company and stands as a pioneer in Media, Publishing, Packaging, and Education.
Mr. Jawaharlal Goel (Director) With his vast business experience, Mr. Goel handles finance, taxation and budgeting related aspects for the Group. He has been a key accomplice in the creation and expansion of the Essel Group of Industries.
Mr. Punit Goenka (Director) A man with impeccable business know-how, Mr. Goenka, has participated in various intensive Management Education Programs and is one of the extraordinary brains behind the huge success of the Essel Group.
Mr. Subodh Kumar (Executive Director) Mr. Subodh Kumar has had an illustrious career spanning over 35 years. With management certificates from Harvard Business School and IDS Sussex, among other ivy league institutions, he has raised the bar of excellence with his remarkable acumen and integrity.
Mr. Ashok Agarwal (Executive Director) Mr. Agarwal has over 18 years of business experience across varied industries like Power, Telecom,
FMCG
and
Manufacturing.
With
his
instrumental in taking the group to greater heights.
vast
expertise,
he
has
been
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A VISION THAT INSPIRES “To think laterally without shying away from exploring big ideas by assimilating knowledge, tap the Global know-how and convert such ideas into profitable infrastructure as a team and to serve the humanity with green as a core of the group.�
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“To contribute to India's growth and prosperity by investing in key infrastructure initiatives to achieve the following objectives: • Bridge the gap between developed and developing areas through infrastructural development.
• Enhance and improve urban infrastructure in the country.
• Support power demand of the country, in renewable energy generation and power transmission.
• Develop long term health and sustainability via projects like waste management, water desalination, water treatment etc.”
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It’s the beautiful taste of challenge that motivates us into achieving nothing less than greatness. We don’t hesitate in braving unexplored territories, because the true test of our capabilities lies in mapping our own courses. It’s this overwhelming drive that has propelled us, at
transform the façade of our nation with significant
Essel Infraprojects Ltd., into venturing in various
infrastructure projects. We seek to bridge the gap
challenging areas in the infrastructure sector. One of
between developed and developing areas through
the fastest growing companies having diversified
infrastructural development, enhance and improve
interests in infrastructure projects & a National
urban infrastructure in the country, support power
footprint across 10 states & 40 cities; we aspire to
demand of the country through renewable energy
contribute to India's growth and prosperity by
generation & power transmission and support greener
investing
The
and sustainable environment via projects like waste
company has embarked on an exciting journey to
management, water desalination & waste water treament.
in
key
infrastructure
initiatives.
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THE MANAGEMENT TEAM A rapidly expanding company like Essel Infraprojects
constantly serve as an inspiration for many. With their
Ltd., needs managers of exceptional skills and acumen,
passion for teamwork and perseverance, they have
leading the way. Fortunately, we boast of an excellent
propelled the company and their teams to greater
management team, hand-picked for their exceptional
heights and will continue to do so in the time to come.
capabilities
and
industry
rich
experience,
who
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OUR GROWTH STORY Over the years, Essel Infraprojects Ltd., has surpassed
Highway Projects and one National Highway Project in
expectations and delivered timely and phenomenal
Transport, currently managing more than 10 projects
results. We are accelerating our operations in other
in Utilities space & several projects in the environment,
divisions and working effectively towards creating the
renewable
greatest infrastructural solutions that are innovative,
transmission spaces, we have taken an exciting step
qualitative as well as eco-friendly. Our key objective
forward to create the finest contributions to the Indian
is to infuse excellence into the country by making
infrastructural growth. With our merit, precision and
exceptional contributions to the Indian infrastructural
innovation, together with our valuable alliance with
growth.
internationally renowned partners, we are on our way
Among
successfully
the
delivered
numerous which
assignments
includes
six
State
energy,
urban
infrastructure,
power
to changing the faรงade of our nation for the better.
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OUR BEST PRACTICES Blazing new trails in all our endeavours, we also
by upgrading road network and empowering low-cost
pioneer revolutionary best practices in the field. To
airport models in India. In Green, we are initiating
begin with, we have partnered with some of the
revolutionary eco-friendly solutions, with effective
leading organizations from around the world, who
project management systems and cost effective solar
share our drive to deliver extraordinary results. With
panels for optimum volume power generation with
the help of their globally renowned best practices and
minimum capex, and in Integrated Utilities - State of
widespread experience, we identify innovative and
art modern utility services. Keeping cost factors and
breakthrough technologies that increase the efficiency,
customer satisfaction in mind, our projects are
productivity and establish better project management
delivered rightly in due course, reinforcing our
processes in our three strategic business units. In Core
reputation of producing nothing but the best
Infra, we’re developing superior urban infrastructure
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Vadodara
Sagar
Lebad
Surat
Nagpur
Malegaon Manmad
Jharkhand
Damoh
Aurangabad
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Kolkata
Ch ha tti sg ar h
Ahmedabad
Meghalaya
Bihar
Shivpuri
Assam
Raipur
Orissa
Ahmednagar Mumbai
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Bay of Bengal
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OUR GLOBAL PARTNERS A vision is only as good as the ones who dream it.
and innovation. Enterprises who, with their globally
Standing by that maxim, Essel Infraprojects Ltd. has
acclaimed best practices, will bring innate knowledge
built valuable alliances with internationally renowned
and experience to the economic benefit of the
companies who share a similar vision for superiority
partnership.
ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORT
POWER TRANSMISSION
RENEWABLE ENERGY
INTEGRATED UTILITIES
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THE FORAY INTO INFRASTRUCTURE For our nation to rise above the rest, private investment in infrastructure is paramount due to the deficit at present in terms of capacities and efficiencies in the sector. Therefore, with increasing opportunities arising in these and related areas, Essel Infraprojects Ltd. is eagerly contributing to the country’s growth story by providing sustainable environment solutions. Sensing the opportunities, we have taken a leap by embarking on several projects in the transport, environment, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, power transmission and utilities space.
We invite you to turn these pages to witness a revolution.
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TRANSPORT
Roads, Airports, Metro & Monorail
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Housing, Recreational & Educational
INTRODUCTION TO THE SBU’S POWER TRANSMISSION
RENEWABLE ENERGY Solar, Wind & Hydro
INTEGRATED UTILITIES
Power, Water & City Gas Distribution
ENVIRONMENT
MSW, Sewage & Waste Water Treatment, & Water Desalination
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BRIDGING THE GAP TRANSPORT
Roads, Airports, Metro & Monorail
Cutout on blue patch
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Boulevards of change.
TRANSPORT
Roads, Airports, Metro & Monorail
While the rest choose to go with the comfortable, we pave way with bolder and better solutions for a better connected nation. From building new avenues to touching the skies, there’s no stopping us in constructing a pathway to the future. The fulfilment of India’s revolutionary development
through our phenomenal track record, dynamism and
and integration of under developed regions with
the best standards & practices available, by associating
the developed mainstream economy, rests upon
with companies of international repute in their
infrastructural connectivity through mediums of travel,
respective fields. With our reputation of continually
such as roadways, airways and mono & metro rails.
exceeding expectations, it won’t be long before our
Essel Infraprojects Ltd. is poised and willing to take on
vision of excellence, translates into a progressive
this colossal challenge of meeting these needs head on
reality for this country.
Roads
Bridging the gap between the developing regions and
exceptional solutions for operations and maintenance
developed mainstream economy is one of the biggest
and strong project management and execution skills,
hurdles standing in the way of our nation’s progress.
we seek future viable National Highways as well as
Therefore, we at Essel Infraprojects Ltd., intend to
State Highways projects to have a pan India footprint.
participate in the growth story of our nation by
With successful projects already completed ahead of
upgrading the road network across the country and
time, we have begun progressing towards our goal of
thereby propelling the economy to superior heights.
providing safe and comfortable road access across the
Fortified with competent contractors for timely
breadth and width of the nation.
execution of road projects to maximize revenues,
Our success stories
On- going projects
• Malegaon-Manmad-Kopargaon (State Highway)
• Sion-Panvel (State Highway)
• Lebad-Jaora (State Highway)
• Ludhiana Talwandi Section (National Highway)
• Bhind-Mihona-Gopalpur (State Highway)
• Gwalior-Shivpuri (National Highway)
• Sagar-Damoh (State Highway)
• Lucknow-Raibareli (National Highway)
• Damoh-Jabalpur (State Highway)
• Walajapet-Poonamallee (National Highway)
• Bina-Khimlasa-Malthon (State Highway) • Mhow-Ghatabillod (State Highway) • Ahmedabad-Godhra (National Highway)
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A flight into the future. Airports
Airports are great vehicles of progress with their
this arena to develop most effective airport infrastructure.
multi-dimensional business segments which function
Rails of ambition. Metro & Monorail While the existing modes of public transport grapple
for many cities across India, this sector brings to
with the demands of an increasing population, Metros
the fore an array of exciting prospects for Essel
as a homogeneous unit benefiting an array of customers
We charge ahead with a goal to optimally utilize
and monorails are emerging as preferred options that
Infraprojects Ltd. In the coming years, we hope to win
contributing to the economy. Understandably, the need
potential in regional airports and thus provide best
set us on our course to ease commutation for people
and execute prestigious projects in this domain, which
to upgrade and build airport infrastructure of the
infrastructural
world-class
by creating better connectivity in urban India. With a
will take us on a fast track to progress.
country to face the future demand is paramount. Thus,
airports with modern technology. With a mission to
number of Metro and Monorail projects being planned
with the focus on bringing world-class technology
target tier-2 and 3 cities to develop low cost airports,
adoptions in airport development to India, Essel
we are on our way to giving wings to a progressive
Infraprojects Ltd. has discovered business possibilities in
future of the country.
Projects we are aggresively bidding for: • 6 AAI brownfield Airport projects under O&M contract. • Navi Mumbai International Airport project. • Mopa International Airport project in Goa. • Upcoming Airports in tier-2 & tier-3 cities across the nation.
solutions
by
building
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SUSTAINABLE FUTURE RENEWABLE ENERGY Solar, Wind & Hydro
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Rays of hope.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Solar
Solar, Wind & Hydro
In a planet pulsating with life, yet with not enough resources to sustain it, the nation asks for a greener alternate source of energy, and we, have an answer.
India being a country which is geographically ideal to
micro, mini and mega scale projects, brings huge
harness the sun's energy, solar power generation has
socio-economic opportunities for Essel Infraprojects
become a rapidly evolving sector in our country. India’s
Ltd. catering across the complete value chain.
progressive vision for promoting Solar Energy on
Even as India marches forward on the path of progress,
and businesses across India. By tapping into global
it struggles to keep up with the challenges imposed by
resources,
the shortage of energy which significantly affect
opportunities to aggressively make use of Solar,
• 20 MW Solar PV Project at Osmanabad, Maharashtra – Currently Operational
economic growth. Essel Infraprojects Ltd. intends to be
Wind and Hydro power generation. We seek out, establish
the industry’s leading renewable energy company and
and develop new synergies, new business practices and
• 10 MW (2X5MW) Solar PV Project at Karnataka – Under Execution
solution provider, delivering quality, creativity and
facilitate value addition at every stage. With our drive
creating
and experience, a sustainable future is not far ahead.
value
to
empower
people,
communities
we
explore
innovative
approaches
and
Ongoing projects:
• 50 MW Solar PV Project at Uttar Pradesh – Under Execution • 30 MW Solar PV Project at Punjab – Under Execution • 20 MW Solar PV Project at Chhattisgarh – Under Bidding • 36 MW Solar PV Project at Maharashtra – Under Bidding • 100 MW Solar PV Project at Madhya Pradesh under JNNSM – Under Bidding
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A tempest of change.
Wind
An ocean of possibilities. Hydro
The development of wind power in India, has
identiďŹ cation and engineering, aims to have 300 MW
India has been one of the pioneering countries in
having 200 MW solar projects by 2015 by participating
progressed steadily in the last few years. But in spite
solar projects by 2015 by participating in the Central
establishing hydro-electric power plants. Improved
in the Central Policies, State Government Policies and
of having made great strides, the potential of wind
Policies, State Government Policies, through in-organic
generation from hydro power plants is one of the
utilising in-organic opportunities. Our 82 MW Hydro
power is far from exhausted. Sensing the scope in this
opportunities and strategic tie-ups for innovative
reasons behind the lowering power deficits in the
project at Lower Sulu (Nepal) currently under execution
sector, Essel Infraprojects Ltd., through its proven
technologies.
country. Sensing the business potential that this
marks a landmark in our journey.
skills of project management excellence, resource
domain presents, Essel Infraprojects Ltd. envisions
Ongoing projects: • 82 MW Hydro project at Lower Solu, Nepal - Presently under execution.
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FOR THE PEOPLE INTEGRATED UTILITIES
Power, Water & City Gas Distribution, Solid Waste Management, Cable & Broadband.
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THE POWER OF GREEN ENVIRONMENT
MSW, Sewage & Waste Water Treatment, & Water Desalination
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ENVIRONMENT
MSW, Sewage & Waste Water Treatment, & Water Desalination
In a world brim-filled to its capacity, we move to start a reform crucial for the survival of our planet. A revolution, to pay it forward. The booming growth of Indian population, indicates
solutions for collection, transport, processing and
that solid waste from the growing number of
recycling of solid waste to efficaciously nullify its effects
households and industries will ultimately become
on health and environment. Operating in tandem with
unmanageable. Therefore, being an enterprise with an
our globally celebrated partners, technology providers
ambition to create a healthy environment for all, Essel
and our expertise in eco-friendly solutions, we envisage
Infraprojects Ltd. has ventured into solid waste
building an improved healthy environment and a bringing
management infrastructure to successfully provide
a superior overall quality of life for all individuals.
A key to well-being. MSW
The projected MSW quantities are expected to increase
waste generated in a million cities, hardly 30% is treated
from 34 million tonnes in 2000 to 83.8 million tonnes in
before disposal. These facts necessitate the urgent need
2015 and 221 million tonnes in 2030. Out of the solid
of developing MSW facilities across the country.
Our success stories MSW- Deonar • A 5500 TPD MSW Deonar project for MSW processing and land fill management. • Partial closure and maintenance of the existing dump site and design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of Integrated waste management facilities on design, build , own, operate and transfer (DBOOT) basis at Deonar, Mumbai. • Approx. 2.5 million tonnes of MSW received per year. • Landfill capping of ~ 121 Ha.
MSW- Jabalpur • Recently won the project of setting up 450 TPD processing plant for converting MSW to energy/compost/RDF /useful product at Jabalpur (M.P.) project on BOT basis. • Concession for 20 years • Electricity generation – 8 MW
MSW- Pallavapuram • Recently won 280 TPD MSW processing project on BOT basis. • Concession for 20 years • Electricity generation – 3 MW
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Pipelines of solution. Sewage & Waste Water Treatment
Drops of life.
Water Desalination
Disposal of about 29000 MLD domestic sewage from
which are under construction. An estimated 11512
Water, the element distinguishing us from other
demand and a fall in per capita water availability.
various cities and towns, is the biggest source of
MLD sewage is generated from 302 class I cities not
worlds, is running gravely low. Only 4 % of the world’s
Thus, a greater importance to water management
pollution of water bodies in India. There remain 302
having STPs, and 2822 MLD sewage is generated
fresh water resources are available for 16% of the
leading to higher investment in the sector is vital in
class I cities and 467 class II towns without any
from 467 Class II towns not having STPs. These
population. Water scarcity is inevitable with increasing
these times.
sewage treatment facilities. There are currently 269
ďŹ gures beg for immediate action.
STPs, including 231 that are operational and 38
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POWERING UP A NATION POWER TRANSMISSION
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POWER TRANSMISSION
Projects under implementation • Construction of 2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV GIS substation at Darbhanga and 2x200 MVA, 400/132 kV GIS substation at Mothihari along with laying of 400 kV D/c line with triple snowbird conductor from Muzaffarpur to Darbhanga and 400 kV D/c line with 2xD/C quad conductor from Barh to Gorakhpur. The Contract Period is for 35 years, starting after 32 months of construction period.
With the goal that promises a brighter life to come, we aspire to spark a transformation in the power transmission sector of this country. Power is the most critical infrastructure for the socio-
has embarked into the transmission sector by winning
economic development of the country. The increasing
the prestigious Mothihari project in Bihar. Armed with
gap
required
the expertise to offer complete turnkey solutions, we
transmission capacity points to the urgent need
eagerly look forward to evaluating the various viable
of efficient transmission systems. Thus, with a vision
future opportunities in the sector and blazing an
to become a partner in the advancement of the
illuminated trail across the nation.
between
power
generation
and
infrastructure of the nation, Essel Infraprojects Ltd.
• Transmission system for NORTHERN REGION SYSTEM STRENGTHENING SCHEME, NRSS- XXXI (PART- B) (Kurukshetra – Malerkota & Malerkota – Amritsar)
Projects in the bidding stage • Transmission system associated with DGEN TPS (1200 MW) of torrent Power Ltd. • Transmission system for Northern Region System Strengthening Scheme, NRSS – XXIX.
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LAYING STRONG FOUNDATIONS URBAN DEVELOPMENT Housing, Recreational & Educational
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT Housing, Recreational & Educational
We don’t believe in settling for anything but the best, and neither should the people of this nation. We’re laying a path for better lives and will only rest, when everyone gets the lifestyle they deserve. With the urban population in India booming to double
nation with significant residential, educational and
by 2025, there is a pressing need to invest further in
recreational projects. Our unwavering vision to create
urban infrastructure to be able to accommodate the
a better world with state of the art urban facilities to
living needs of the people and make existing cities and
support happy living, urges us to develop upgraded
newer cities future ready.
With a firm resolve to
infrastructure in urban areas and provide a superior
improve and enhance the urban infrastructure of the
living experience to the people of this country, thus
country, Essel Infraprojects Ltd. has embarked on an
transforming this nation into a land that truly has it all.
For better living. Residential
With the sole ambition to improve the façade of the
lifestyles that they deserve. With a number of projects
country, Essel Infraprojects endeavours to enhance
in hand, we have been working towards building
and upgrade the urban infrastructure and create an
premium
residential
and
commercial
complexes.
environment where everyone gets the facilities and
Our success stories • Development of a commercial and residential complex across 2.6 million sq. ft. for corporate house of Essel Group in Hyderabad too.
exciting journey to transform the façade of our • Redevelopment of the Bandra Government Colony spread across an area of 1,82,920 sq.ft. in Mumbai, to pave way for a better lifestyle.
• Development of a premium residential project with ~ 3267 sq. mtr. of land area at a prime location in Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
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For an ideal lifestyle. Recreational
A vision for future visionaries. Educational
Complementing our vision of constructing structures
recreational centre in Bhopal, including an amusement
A country is only as good as its future leaders. Essel
a school and other educational infrastructure for
that inspire, Essel Infrastructure Ltd. is in the process
and water park spread over 50 acres of land.
Infraprojects Ltd. aims to create a tomorrow with
TALEEM, a trust promoted by Essel Group, which will
visionary citizens, who take the growth of the nation
be constructed on a plot allotted by MMRDA, located in
into their hands. To add to the belief, we’re developing
the prime commercial area of Bandra-Kurla Complex.
of constructing a majestic Mega sports city, a family
Our success stories
Our success stories
• Development of a Mega sports city, sprawled across 172 acres of land, in Bhopal, M.P. This complex covers an area
• Building an educational complex spread over 2,65,000 sq.ft., for TALEEM, a trust promoted by the Essel Group which
of 8 million sq. ft. and would offer facilities like golf course, commercial & residential complexes, malls, hotels and various other world-class indoor & outdoor facilities.
• Creation of a family recreational centre, comprising of an amusement park and water park, spread over 50 acres of land, in Bhopal, MP.
• Construction of one of the most prestigious projects of Kolkata IT Tower at Salt Lake area in Kolkata. The project will be a ground plus 15 floor structure with a parking provision for 254 cars in two level basements.
will be constructed on a plot allotted by MMRDA, located in the prime commercial area of Bandra-Kurla Complex.
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Our Contributions. Economic
• Setting up of TALEEM (Transnational Alternate Learning for Emancipation and Empowerment thorough Multimedia) For us at Essel Infraprojects Ltd., being socially
We strive to be a socially responsible organization
research foundation, under charitable society and trust in May 1996. TALEEM is an initiative by the Essel Group to
responsible is not an occasional act of charity or that
and strongly believe in development that is beneficial
channelize a part of its creative and financial resources to address issues of national concern.
one-time token financial contribution to the communities.
for people. This strategy stems from our philanthropic
This ethical standpoint, derived from the vision of our
approach
founder, lies at the heart of the CSR philosophy of the
empowerment and protection of consumer rights.
Essel Group.
towards
education,
health,
women
• Our teams celebrate “National Energy Conservation Day” by organizing a consumer awareness campaign on energy conservation. • Employment opportunities offered to people in smaller cities and towns of India.
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Our Contributions.
Our Contributions.
• ‘Project Vidya’ at Gorai-Manori-Uttan region in Mumbai with an aim to provide food and education infrastructure to
• Regular tree plantation drives by the employees.
Social
Environmental
needy girls studying in various aided or unaided schools of that region. Moreover, we have also provided bus passes to 50 students of B.M.C school at Gorai. • Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India, a charitable trust that initiates, supports and runs one teacher schools providing support education in 40,000 villages all over the country. • Blood donation camps organized on regular basis. • Distribution of books to underprivileged children in various circles. • Facilitation of free “Drinkable water” during “Chhat Puja” to quench the thirst of devotees. • Continuous participation to celebrate “International Day of Older Persons” in a noble manner every year. • Celebration of Diwali under “Sarthak Diwali” initiative at the ‘Hostel of Deaf and Dumb’ Institute, in Sagar (MP). • Free medical check-up camps conducted to address issues associated with like general health care.
• Creating waste to energy from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to protect the environment.
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THE JOURNEY SO FAR The Essel Group entered television entertainment media sector in 1992, and launched India’s first ever satellite television channel - Zee TV. To provide out-of-home entertainment, we launched India’s first ever theme parks, Essel World and Water Kingdom in the city of Mumbai. Pioneering the multiplex business of entertainment industry, we started Fun Cinemas under the name of Fun Multiplex Pvt Ltd, which today aims to reach over 1500 screens in more than 250 cities nationwide. Continuing the legacy of establishing consumer-centric
businesses,
we
launched
our
THE ESSEL GROUP
first-ever Direct to Home (DTH) Entertainment
Widely recognized as one of the top private business
Essel Propack, the world’s largest manufacturer in
sector houses in India, the Essel Group began its
packaging tubes, was also a revolutionary concept
journey in 1976. Since then, under Mr. Subash
introduced by us in India.
Company- Dish TV, in the year 2005. The Essel Group’s Playwin is India’s first online gaming company.
Chandra’s strong leadership and unwavering vision, we have grown into a strong integrated media network--
Today, we’re known for setting the benchmarks of
in India. With a presence across the entire value chain,
success and being a leader in every business we
we develop and adopt new technologies to remain
undertake. Assimilating the principle of "Faith in inno-
ahead of the growth curve. Through our products and
vative and organized growth", Essel Group is globally
services, the group touches the lives of Indians every
creating value in the lives of millions every day, every
single day.
moment.