Each year, 29th August marks a red letter day in the journey of Cairn Oil & Gas. This year, on this day we complete 9 years of Mangala First Oil. As part of the celebrations, an event was organised at MPT OB on the eve of the Mangala Day. Employees along with their families participated in the event.

An interactive town hall was held on August 29, 2018 from Mangala Processing Terminal (MPT). Sudhir Mathur, CEO Cairn Oil & Gas along with other ExCo members were present at MPT and addressed the employees who joined the event from across Cairn locations. ExCo members briefed the employees on the current growth focus for Rajasthan along with the landmark development of Cairn winning 41 blocks under OALP (Open Acreage Licensing Policy) Round I. A media familiarisation trip to MPT and other locations in Rajasthan were also held as part of the celebrations. Attending media fraternity were given overview of our operations in Rajasthan including social impact and CSR activities.

Contributed by Finder Team

Plant Integrity function, recently adopted a new technology- ‘MTM inspection’ for pipeline. It is a magneto metric Diagnostic system for non-contact inspection of steel pipelines (gas, oil & water) without excavation and pigging using villari effect (or magneto-elastic effect, it is a change of the magnetic susceptibility of a material when subjected to a mechanical stress.). Inspection of 4 different non piggable pipelines were carried out and their respective defect verifications is in progress. It’s a fast inspection process in comparison to other methods. Also there is no production loss and remote location can be easily verified. Inspection of non piggable pipelines will be easier using this technology.

Contributed by Sanjeev

Our country celebrated its 72nd Independence Day on August 15, 2018. The day was marked with full fervor and celebrations across assets with flag hoisting ceremony followed by National Anthem and employee address.

In Suvali, Mr Viresh Patel – Installation Manager addressed the employees and hoisted the national flag along with Taluka Panchayat Member Mr Pravinbhai B. Patel and Sarpanch Nayanaben Rathod.

In Raageshwari Gas Terminal (RGT), Mr Samir Kulkarni – Installation Manager addressed the employees and distributed prize to meritorious employees and workers. Bhagyam Central Park was the venue at Bhagyam, where the white brigade rocked the evening. A delicious dinner added an icing on the cake for the celebration.

In the Midstream section at Viramgam Gas Terminal (VGT) similar celebrations took place amongst employees and mementos were presented to the security guards who contributed towards the safety of our pipeline operations & terminal. A new flag post (18 meters height) was also inaugurated in front of the VGT’s entrance.

In Ravva, Mr Srihariprasad Reddy – Installation Manager rendered a motivational and inspiring speech.  Followed by march-past by our security platoon. Contractors and employees participated.

In Bhogat Terminal, Mr Basavraj Girimath – Terminal Manager hoisted the flag and awarded outstanding performers from Security team.

Contributed by Kiran Kumar, Sunil Agasti, Mukesh Singh, Sanad Nambiar, Perraju, Surender Singh

The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated in Barmer at the senior secondary school, Kawas. The event witnessed participation of 250 men and women, and over 500 students from various surrounding villages of the operational area. Various cultural and sports activities were conducted and winners were awarded. The meritorious students from class 8th to 12th were also felicitated by the company. The flag hoisting ceremony at Sanchore was held at the AGI 8 premises and was followed by felicitation of the best performing members from partner agencies associated with security, FMS and AGI upkeep.

At CCoE, the flag hoisting ceremony was followed by distribution of sweets, and painting competition.

The pipeline team celebrated Independence Day in three locations across the pipeline – Kalyanpur, Bharad (Dhangadhra block) and Viramgam (Khambaliya block). Recognising Vedanta’s support, Shri J R Dodiya - District Collector of Dev Bhumi Dwarka felicitated Vedanta Limited with a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’. Mr Lakshmi Narayan Sharma from the land team received the certificate on behalf of the company.

At Suvali, the flag was hoisted by the Installation Manager Mr Viresh Patel along with taluka panchayat member Mr Pravinbhai B Patel and sarpanch Nayanaben Rathod.

Cairn gifted two new computers to Suvali primary school. The newly formed computer lab of the school was also inaugurated on this occasion.

The sarpanch and other key local stakeholders were highly appreciative of Cairn’s efforts towards socio-economic and cultural development of the local community.

Contributed by CP Singh, Kiran Kumar, Avinash Rawal

Cairn Centre of Excellence (CCoE) organised a visit to Mehrangadh Fort and Mandore Garden for its trainees on August 9, 2018. The day was well spent with team building games that provided an excellent opportunity for all students to strengthen their bonds and come back rejuvenated.

Contributed by Col Praveen Gangwan

The district administration in the east Godavari district has set up 200 mini libraries in schools across the district. Out of these, 150 libraries have been allotted to Rampachowdavaram Mandal and 50 libraries to Uppalaguptam Mandal. Cairn Oil & Gas (Ravva) has supported the initiative of the district administration by contributing INR 10 lakhs for the cause. The programme was inaugurated by Hon’ble MLA Amalapuram Sri A. Anandarao at S.Yanam high school on August 3, 2018. In his speech, the MLA urged all students to utlilise this opportunity and read the books provided in the library. He further praised the CSR activities implemented by Cairn. Community leaders, parents, school teachers and schools children participated in the programme.

Contributed by SM Pasha

On the occasion of Independence Day, Hon'ble Minister for Rural Housing and Information and Public Relations, Sri Kalva Srinivasarao and District Collector Sri Kartikeya Misra recognised the contribution of Cairn Oil & Gas for the CSR activities and its support during disasters in the district and awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in a glittering ceremony. From 30 industries in the east Godavari district, only Reliance Ltd and Cairn Oil & Gas were selected for this award.

Contributed by SM Pasha

In an area where the infrastructural facilities do not provide much scope for incorporating people with loco motor disability, Shrawan completed his studies till 12th standard, post which he joined Cairn’s skill training initiative and was trained at the Cairn Enterprise Center, Barmer in basic computer operator course. He is now working with the Secretariat, Jaipur, GoR as a tele-responder to the CM’s toll free helpline, helping support his family back home and lead a life of dignity and independence.

Contributed by Rahul Gupta

To make S.Yanam a smart village a team from Smart Andhra Pradesh Foundation (SAPF) visited S.Yanam to review the CSR activities of Cairn. SAPF conducted an initial appraisal of all the assets created by Cairn (overhead water tank, RO Plants, PHC and internal roads) with government departments. An action plan to make S.Yanam a smart village has been shared with SAPF by the Ravva team and they are now in the process of obtaining approvals to implement activities on PPP mode.

Contributed by SM Pasha

Cairn Oil & Gas, along with Dhara Sansthan organised an awareness program at Suvali village on the occasion of World Breast Feeding Week. People were educated about the benefits of breastfeeding on August 7 and 8. There were seminar discussions, health educational sessions, counselling and Q&A sessions. Medical officer Dr Nikita Prajapati and supervisor Mr G D Chauhan from Suvali PHC and Mrs Bhanuben (supervisor) from Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) were invited to conduct the session on health education.

In Barmer, an awareness program was organised in partnership with Cairn CSR team, Indian Academy of Paediatrician (IAP), District Health Department and health implementation partners. Approximately 5000 community members were reached through various awareness programs. Four Nand Ghars were also covered under the program. Doctors’ workshop on the theme ‘Breast Feeding – Foundation for Life’ was also organized in Barmer.

Contributed by Kiran Kumar, CP Singh

‘Green Barmer, Clean Barmer’, a district hospital sanitation project once again got recognition from district administration of Barmer. Mr Kailash Sharma, project supervisor was applauded for his valuable contribution in ensuring a neat and clean hospital.

Mr Amra Ram Choudhary, Hon’ble Revenue Minister, GoR, honored Mr Sharma with a letter of appreciation in the Independence Day celebration ceremony at Barmer district headquarters. The project, its achievements and contribution towards maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the district hospital was showcased to the audience.

Contributed by CP Singh

Nai Disha, as the same name signifies, was the new direction taken by Tamana with the realization that the young adults at Tamana have to be equipped with skills to adapt appropriately to the needs of adulthood and thereby function as an independent whole -physically and emotionally. Thus, as part of its CSR Initiatives, Cairn Oil & Gas, through Cairn Foundation, seeks to engage with and support this foundation in skill development training of differently abled people by contributing towards their cost of skill training and development of infrastructure, which would enhance their confidence and make them independent. Cairn contributed towards refurbishment of the physiotherapy centre which is very critical for the young specially-abled students to improve their loco-motor skills. The centre was inaugurated by the CEO, Sudhir Mathur on July 20, 2018.

Contributed by Praveen Gangwani