In a bid to nurture the artistic abilities and boost the self-confidence of children, ESL Steel Limited organized a Sit and Draw Art Competition today at the Babugram Village Football Ground. The event aimed at facilitating the all-round personality development of children, particularly those enrolled in various educational intervention programs like Project Prerna Centres and Classes, as well as students from several local schools including Primary School, Babugram; Primary School, Bandhdih; Primary School, Salgatard; Middle School, Yogidih; Middle & Primary School, Siyaljori; SMJ High School, Bijulia; Upper Middle School, Budhibinor; Upper Middle School (Urdu), Chandaha; Upper Middle School, Siyaljori; and Upper Middle School, Tetulia.
ESL Steel Limited reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to the holistic development and happiness of the communities surrounding its plant. In a statement, Ashish Ranjan, Head of CSR, Employee Relations & Public Relations at ESL Steel Limited, emphasized the company's ongoing efforts to provide a platform for creativity and expression among students in the community. Mr Ranjan reiterated ESL Steel Limited's commitment to supporting the community's well-being through continuous Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. "Throughout our history, in the present, and looking ahead to the future, ESL Steel Limited remains dedicated to supporting the community's well-being through ongoing CSR initiatives, demonstrating our commitment to fostering a happier and thriving community .
Rakesh Mishra, Deputy Head of CSR at ESL Steel Limited who was overseeing the whole competition noticed that even when the children had to shift interiors their confidence didn’t fritter and they continued with their colours undeterred of the circumstances. He also said that the spectators, who had come to bolster the confidence of their wards, saw their children didn’t require any motivation and were also having fun at the extremely successful event.
Notably Project "Prerna" seeks to provide comprehensive support for the holistic development of students, enabling them to reach greater heights. By focusing on strengthening education at both the primary and secondary levels, the project endeavors to empower youth with the knowledge and skills necessary for personal and professional success.