Balmer Lawrie : sponsors Woman Empowerment Livelihood Project - Phase II at Padghe Village, Taloja as part of AKAM celebrations by MOPNG, GOI

Balmer Lawrie sponsors Woman Empowerment Livelihood Project - Phase II at Padghe Village, Taloja as part of AKAM celebrations by MOPNG, GOI 15 April 2023

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. a Miniratna I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG), GOI rolled out the Woman Empowerment Livelihood Project - Phase II, as part of second year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav [AKAM] celebrations by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, GOI. The project was inaugurated by Shri A N Jha, Deputy Secretary [Gen.], MOPNG, GOI at Padghe Village, Taloja, Navi Mumbai on 15th April 2023.

As part of the project, Balmer Lawrie has decided to sponsor training and capacity building of 5 Self Help Groups [SHGs] and tribal group of women for sustainable livelihood at Padghe Village in Taloja. Around 75 under privileged women will benefit from this program. Previously Balmer Lawrie had sponsored a tailoring program for 400 underprivileged women in Padghe Village. The village is located near the state-of-the-art Industrial Packaging plant of Balmer Lawrie.

Speaking about the project, Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar, Chairman & Managing Director, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. said that the Company will continue to work for the upliftment of the communities residing around the units and establishments of Balmer Lawrie. Balmer Lawrie has implemented various initiatives as part of AKAM celebrations.