Corporate Social Responsibility at OHPC
The company has formulated a CSR policy in line with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act,2013 read with Schedule VII of the Act read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,2014.
Programmes Covered under CSR :
The major focus area of CSR activities should be at locations in and around six power stations under the control of OHPC across the state of Odisha. However due consideration may be given to the peripheral developmental activities which OHPC has been carrying out for past several years provided such activities/programmes/schemes are covered under the Schedule-VII.
The CSR Policy of OHPC will prioritize its activities for the displaced families from the reservoir area & rehabilitated in those villages in & around BHEP, Balimela, UIHEP, Mukhiguda & UKHEP, Bariniput.
After identification of all such villages, the priority will be for imparting skill development training to the interested persons of the said villages & to implement deep bore well Scheme of Govt of Odisha. OHPC will make an endeavor to support various social sector spending by Govt of Odisha especially those covered under the items enlisted under Schedule-VII of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed there-under read with subsequent amendments &/or clarifications, if any, which broadly include but not limited to the followings:
- Supporting fees (tuition & hostel) of some needy SC/ST/SEBC candidates pursuing technical education through DTET, Odisha.
- Supporting efforts of Govt of Odisha for promoting Clean India Movement through OPEPA & Deptt of Education.
- Providing ambulance services to Health Administration of Govt of Odisha.
- Contribution towards old age home, orphanage and such organizations working in the field of uplifting differently abled persons.
