NOBLE | RESPONSIBILITY
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CSR
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to the society
OUR PURPOSE REFLECTS OUR FLUORESCENCE.
We sell our diamonds to the renowned brands, establish individuals worldwide, at the same time, we understand our commitments to our community & more importantly to the nation & consider ourselves extremely blessed to be able to add to betterment of people.
Our Various Initiative for the Societal Welfare
Social
Health
Education
Enviroment
River Linking & Water Conservation
River linking project is first of its kind that successfully executed in India. The project aimed to provide resolution to a perennial problem of water scarcity in the village of Ugamedi in Botad District of Gujarat.
For years the soil of Saurashtra has been water-scarce & it was very much essential for the residents to have a sustainable water supply for better & healthy living.
Growing up as a farmer's son, Laljibhai has always been concerned about rainwater conservation. He knew how uncertain rain affect annual crop yield.
To resolve this, water conservation at very large capacity was necessary. To start in that direction, in his native village Ugamedi in Botad district of Gujarat, he dug 3 ponds of 3.5 km in length, up to 45 feet of depth & 400 feet of width that can store nearly 2.5 crore liters of fresh water, making them largest artificial ponds in Gujarat.
The village river Sonal supposed to fill these ponds, however during following weak monsoon it was seen that these huge ponds could not be filled with river Sonal alone.
After pondering over the condition he analyzed that there is another river Keri 2.5 kilometer away from village. He diverted water from river Keri that was flowing away to the ocean to river Sonal by RCC pipeline of 3 feet diameter to fill 3 huge ponds.
In this way, first time in India, he paid tribute to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his vision of interlinking rivers. This project aims to provide resolution to the perennial problem of the water scarcity and 90 percent funded by Laljibhai on his own.
After the dedicated work of more than a year of deepening ponds and linking rivers wonderfully, huge ponds stays full of water throughout the year and during the season it recharge water table by 4 times of its total storage capacity i.e. 10 crore liters. Now not only Ugamedi, but 20 villages in more than 17,000 hectares of land in the neighborhood receives benefits. It also raised the water table by average 40 feet. Prior to this interlinking the crops were sometimes failed and proven expensive but now farmers became economically sound as they can harvest up to 3 crops annually compared to hardly 1 crop.
Moreover, 10,000 trees are planted in this area to bring Green Revolution. Before this project, due to shortage of fodder farmers were forced to leave livestock to cattle-camp but not anymore. This project proved Sarva-Jeeva-Hitavaha in real sense.
Laljibhai initiated this task single handedly without expecting help from State or Central Government and successfully executed it. The linking of the river Keri and Sonal became the first ever National Model of inspiration in the field of rainwater conservation and appreciated by State and Central Government.
To view the entire event please click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvX5Hgo5nzw
Save the Girl Child Mega Campaign
Social unbalance was observed in Gujarat due to alarming decline of number of females against male. To maintain the equilibrium, Dharmanandan Diamonds’ chairman Laljibhai Patel decided to run a massive movement on conceptual revolution in the society to stop female foeticide.
Inline to that, under the presidency of Laljibhai, Samast Patidar Samaj has planned MahaLadduBetiBachaoAbhiyan. To encourage people to participate with empathy in this movement, handful of grains and a glass of water were collected from 2,35,000 households to create a gigantic bundiladdu of 300,000 kilogram with the diameter of 65 feet and 35 feet of height. Moreover, with an appeal to stop female foeticide and cultivate the attitude of equality towards girl child, 170,000 6-page informative booklets were distributed throughout the state.
The history made on 1st Jan 2006 when Surat witnessed a massive gathering of 12,00,000 people from entire Gujarat. With the presence of 1600 dignitaries of different community chaired on 7 huge daises, witnessing the prasada of Laddu, 1.2 million people took oath that we will never do female foeticide and prevent others doing the same.
Post the event prasada of which was delivered to 3.5 million families of Gujarat who also took oath for saving girl child while accepting prasada. Limca Book of Records has proudly acknowledged this program.
This vast movement helped improve gender ratio in Gujarat at 890 girls to 1000 boys in contrast to 761 girls in year 2006 and has created psychological change, people start believing that girls are in no way less than boys. The discrimination is reduced to the level that people started celebrating birth of girl child as same as they do for the birth of boy child which ultimately added about 100,000 more girl child in the state in last decade.
Media also regularly takes note of this activities and spread awareness in the society and helps to bring psychological change towards female foeticide.
Clean Ganga Mission
Shri. Narendra Modi, Honorable Prime Minister of India had worn this suit that is exclusively tailored with golden pinstripes of his monogram NARENDRA DAMODARDAS MODI during a historical trip of US President Barack Obama on 25th January 2015 ahead of 66th Republic Day of India. The suit had caught eyes all across the globe & was much appreciated.
Dharmanandan Diamonds acquired it for US$ 700,000 through an auction that was held for a noble cause of raising fund for cleaning & preservation of the Holy River Ganga, a symbol of great Indian heritage. Apart from contributing to the cause, through this gesture, it intend to inspire other states & people to come forward and do their bit for the nation's development.
Safe City Surat Project
Ensuring safety of the Surat City, in 2011 the then Police Commissioner Shri RakeshAsthana and his team appointed Laljibhai as a President of Traffic-Education-Trust and planned to install CCTV cameras in the City under Public-Private-Partnership model. To accomplish this project philanthropic people of Surat graciously donated INR30 crore. The city is now under surveillance of 604 HD-CCTV cameras.
The City is feeling safe with the installation of HD-CCTV cameras throughout the city. As a fruit of this project 27 percent crimes are reduced. Moreover, kidnapping, robbery, accidents and other traffic related problems has been decreased. First-of-its-kind in India, this PPP project has been awarded and acknowledged by State and Central Government.
Besides, Dharmanandan Diamonds has always been advocating traffic guidelines for road traffic injury is one of major concerns in the world & therefore we emphasizes that people willingly follow them. In order to spread traffic awareness & to educate people, Dharmanandan organized a motorcycle rally that was aimed to encourage citizens to follow traffic rules & look after their as well as others safety while driving by undertaking necessary safety measures.
Help Bring Hopes Campaign
Imagine living your life behind closed doors, isolated from your friends and family, just because you're "Handicapped." It is the reality of disabled people without any help from society. Dharmanandan Diamonds has recently donated most important amenities for disabled people in Surat to give them a freedom and a feeling of perfection.
Bikes for those who are disabled goes beyond mere transportation, or even health building recreation for those whose health is often fragile. With the thought of “Help Bring Hopes”, the company had donated about 350 tri-cycles, walkers and sticks. These specialized “Transportation” creates a sense of freedom in them.
Mega Art Event
Surat - The Diamond City had the "Mega Art Event" launched with the theme "Diamond - A Symbol of Love", aimed at promoting and highlighting the importance of the Diamond in one's life. The competition was an initiative of Dharmanandan Diamonds Pvt Ltd, a diamond manufacturing company, in association with Gujarat Kala Pratishthan.
The event was inaugurated by Surat's well known theater personality; Mr. Yajdi Karanjiya, amidst the support of 1500 art interested audience. Participants from all over the Gujarat & Maharashtra submitted their art entries, having a satisfactory participation with 250 entries in total and to motivate all of them management has approved complimentary prize to all.
The Subject of paintings was spreading a message of love and passion, as human is invaluable creation of nature and since thousands of years human is sustaining its existence with love & emotions. Diamond is proven a medium of expressing love and feelings, since decades. This strong affection made Diamond as a Symbol of Love.
The intention of an event stands at "Colors for a Cause". Firstly, artists around the state will be served a recognized platform to show their talent & skills. Secondly, through this event Surat will take the initiative of generic support to the Indian diamond industry. And third is the noble cause, that the art created by artists will be auctioned in art galleries for the art appreciators. The fund derived from auction will be donated to NGOs involved in services for education & health of diamond worker's & their family.
Bringing Joy to People's Life during Covid 19 Pandemic
COVID 19 pandemic has horrified the whole world and it has shattered dreams of millions and billions around the world. In these unprecedented times, Dharmanandan Diamonds took a pledge to bring joy to victims’ life in affected areas by providing meal 2 times a day for almost 3 months. Everyday, DDPL team make food in association with Surat Municipal Corporation for about 4000 people and distribute it at affected family's door step to let them not forget humanity in this pandemic. During a period of more than 2 months the company provided meal to 300,000+ people to satisfy their hunger and make them able to fight against Covid 19.
Moreover, DDPL created and distributed 6000+ Dry Grocery Kits to its employees and the needy people around the city to help them stay home and to avoid roaming out for food during the lockdown in Surat.
Blood Donation Camp - Love for Mankind
Many accident victims, innocent children suffering from thalassemia, pregnant women, cancer patients and other people in life threatening situations die due to shortage of blood and hence, every year Dharmanandan Diamonds organizes Blood donation camps to help those in need.
Dharmanandan Diamonds Pvt. Ltd. is known for organising Blood Donation Camp whenever City of Surat needs the blood. At DDPL, we understand that there is no greater fulfillment than helping to save a LIFE! People from nearby area alongside with employees of DDPL selflessly took part in this camp with sole purpose to save precious lives and we are glad for that.
DDPL Group honor the people who donates blood in each camp and promise the City that Dharmanandan Diamonds Family is always ready to organise such a camp whenever blood needed by City in the future.
Eye Check-up Camp
Eye is a very important part in a human body especially when you are connected with a diamond business. Dharmanandan Diamonds regularly organizes a free eye check-up camp for people around the city as a part of regular body check-up camp.
The company always worry about the health of its employees and their family and understand that as its responsibility to work towards the welfare of the society by organizing such a programs.
T.B. Check-up & Treatment Camp
Dharmanandan Charitable Trust has been responsible for making this year as "A Fitness Year" for its employees and the society. As a part of this the company has organised free "T.B. Check-up & Treatment Camp" in association with Surat Municipal Corporation.
The camp had a presence of Mr. Tulshibhai Goti, Mr. Dayalbhai Goti of Dharmanandan Diamonds with the city mayor Mr. Rajendrabhai Desai. As a part of this awareness program Dr.Jagdishbhai Patel and Dr.Sheladiya attended and offered their skills to help.
The camp facilitated DOTS treatment to 180 patients of T.B. and provided free medicines. This was a key highlight in this year as a part of the Dharmanandan Group's mission.
Encouraging Education - Yes, You Can
Dharmanandan Diamonds is always passionate to motivate education in each possible manner. The company organized the Encouraging Education Program to motivate the children appearing in Gujarat Board examination of standard 10th and 12th.
A well-known Child Motivator & Psychiatrist Dr. Raish Maniar gave his presence to help children get off the stress of the exam. In his speech he added "Exams are a part of education and one cannot gain education under pressure and depression. So my kids let the pressure wither away and your beautiful brains feel free."
Hitesh Patel, MD - Dharmanandan Group concluded the program with his small and very useful advice of understanding the inventions, theorems, concepts and the base behind the building rather than aiming at the final result.
Excursion for Undertaken School
Dharmanandan Diamonds organized excursion for students of adopted SMC School - Veer Bhagat Singh to City Science Center to build-up their imagination about exhibited science related projects.
Educational Seminar - Power of Youth
Education shapes the society by leading new generation towards the changing social environment. If you invest in education today, it will benefit the generations to come. While understanding the scenario of today’s education at its best, Dharmanandan Diamonds frequently organizes educational motivation programs. As a part of its yearly CSR agenda, on 3rd March the company came up with its 4th Encouraging Education Seminar ‘Power of Youth’ for the students who are studying in 10th, 12th & graduation.
The event took placed at Samast Patidar Samaj, Surat with the presence of the Mayor of Surat City, Shri Niranjan Zanzmera who inaugurated the event along with Padma Shri Award winner Shri Mathurbhai Savani, Chairman and Vice Chairman of Dharmanandan Diamonds, Shri Laljibhai Patel & Shri Tulsibhai Goti respectively.
Mr. Hitesh Patel, Managing Director of the company has welcomed all guests and mentors of the evening Mr. Jay Vasavda and Mr. Shailesh Sagpariya. Both the mentors shared the idea of real education, which should be understood not only by the students but by the parents also.
While concluding the event, Mr. Hitesh Patel explained the anticipation of parents in each student’s life. He added that people have a fundamental need to feel connected or related to other people. In an academic environment, research shows that students who feel 'beloved' have a higher degree of intrinsic motivation and academic confidence
The idea behind this yearly seminar is to provide encouragement to students and parents that allow student autonomy can foster increased interest, enjoyment, engagement and performance.
Love Our City - Swachta Abhiyan
It is interesting to note that clean towns and villages are one of the top priorities for our government, at the same time it is our immense duty too. To encourage the engagement of citizens’ in the cleanliness for the sake of hygienic environment and health of people, DDPL organized Swachta Abhiyan as a part of 2017’s social initiative mission. More than 500 volunteers has joined DDPL’s Swachta Abhiyan on Sunday, Feb. 26, at this month’s Neighborhood Clean Team event in association with Surat Municipal Corporation to spruce up streets and commercial corridors located in Gotalawadi area of Surat and nearby neighborhoods.
The morning’s largest project had volunteers collecting and removing debris along the Gotalawadi area between Katargam Road and Nandu Doshi Wadi. The event was honored by Shri Nanubhai Vanani, Minister of Water Resources, Primary and Secondary Education, Gujarat and delegates from Municipal Corporation.
On the occasion, Mr. Hitesh Patel, MD of DDPL stated that this is the start and will never end till it became our habit. The program is already successful as other companies in nearby area has already decided to continue this abhiyan for upcoming weeks, he added.
Citizens are unanimous in their feedback for the Clean City Mission that this cleanliness event is the starting point. Sufficient public toilets and dustbins are a must, garbage collection should be efficient, and stringent laws should be imposed on people found spitting and throwing garbage.
Love Our City - Swachta Abhiyan
Today, any country facing the biggest challenge is not the terrorism but Global Warming. One should orient the action on World Environment Day to an activity that promotes sustainable consumption and be the one to reshape our future. We, at Dharmanandan, understand our responsibility and thus do our business in eco-friendly manner as well as creating awareness about eco-system in the society where we do business.
Dharmanandan Diamonds celebrates The World Environment Day every year at the Surat premises to be a part of initiatives we should take to save our renewable natural resources.
More than 100 peopletake oath to plant and care a tree on the occasion where every presented person is given a plant by the company.
COLLECTIVE WEDDING CEREMONY - “પરિવારનું પાનેતર”
Dharmanandan Charitable Trust organized its first ever Collective Wedding initiative “પરિવારનું પાનેતર” for 34 couples from the DDPL Family at Dharmanandan Sports Club in Surat, India on Sunday 12th of February 2023.
Collective wedding aims at a balanced society and strengthening the families with reduced unnecessary financial stress they undergo in a regular wedding. Issues like traffic and pollution also stay addressed with the initiative.
The ceremony was attended by more than 6000 people and it was a beautiful day filled with love, special memories and joy. We thank Shri Darshana Jardosh,Shri Harsh Sanghavi, all the leaders and dignitaries for giving their valuable time towards this cause and blessing the newlyweds. Chairman Shri Laljibhai Patel and Shri Hitesh Patel emphasized that marriage is about love & bringing families together and people should not over spend. With the kind of response received, DDPL is firm to make this a recurring event adding more couples' year on year.
We take pride that DDPL and its workforce have built an everlasting relationship over the course of last 45 years and on such an auspicious occasion we are thankful to have got the opportunity to honor 20 Women with more than 20 years of service at DDPL.
To view the entire event please click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lzfXoIq5Qo
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022 - SHAPING A BETTER TOMORROW
Dharmanandan Diamonds made a significant stride towards sustainability by digitally launching our first-ever Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report of 2022. This report marked a special milestone for the company as it showcased its commitment to environmental responsibility and social welfare.
The unveiling of the Sustainability Report took place at the prestigious JCK Las Vegas 2023 event. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including the CEO of Debeers Group Mr. Al Cook, Honorable Minister of Minerals and Energy, Botswana Mr. Lefoko Maxwell Moagi, Mr. Paul Rowley, Mr. Bernard Bradley, and other delegates from Botswana. DDPL expresses its sincere gratitude to all the guests for their esteemed presence. Your participation not only added to the prestige of the occasion but also highlighted the importance of collaboration and shared responsibility towards sustainability in the industry.
The report was digitally launched by Mr. Al Cook, Mr. Lefoko Maxwell Moagi, and Mr. Piyush Patel.
Our accomplishment of Net Zero was one of the remarkable achievements highlighted in the report. By going beyond conventional expectations, we successfully achieved carbon neutrality, meaning that net carbon emissions were balanced by removing or offsetting an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This achievement demonstrates our dedication to mitigating the impacts of our operations on the environment. The Digital ESG report provides comprehensive information about our sustainability initiatives, highlighting their environmental conservation efforts, social responsibility programs, and transparent governance practices. By launching a digital report, we not only contribute to reducing paper waste but also ensure that the information is easily accessible to a wider audience.
To access the detailed information presented in the report, visit https://ddpl.com/sustainability