World Women’s Day Celebration at MALCO Energy Limited

SALEM, India - March 11, 2015 - PRLog -- MALCO Energy Limited, Mettur Dam, a subsidiary of Sesa Sterlite Limited (A Vedanta Company) celebrated International Women’s Day 2015 on 10.03.2015 for its Self Help Group Members and Women Employees. MEL launched “SAKHI”, which is the current Malco Women Empowerment Program with additional focus on women’s well-being. 800 women participated and prizes were distributed to the winners of Women Sports Meet.

MALCO Energy Limited CSR endeavors focuses on education, health, infrastructure, livelihood and women empowerment for the benefit of nearby community. As a part of empowering rural women residing near the company, MALCO Energy has partnered with KVPMNS NGO to form self-help groups and in turn to create savings habit among rural women. The company has provided capacity building programs according to the interest of SHG members. The company has arranged the financial support through NABFINS (A subsidiary of NABARD) and nearby nationalized banks to support self-help groups.

The chief guest was Mrs. G. Subulakshmi, Superintendent of Police, Salem District and she gave a special address about Women’s Day Celebration. She stressed the importance of cleanliness and self-health care, highlighting simple home remedies for women’s health. She also stressed the importance of care taking of female child during childhood and adolescent age.

Mrs. A. Sumathi, General Manager - Asset Optimization, Sterlite Copper - Tuticorin and Dr. R. Saraswathi, Medical Officer - Primary Health Center, Komburankadu were the guest of honour of the program. Mrs. A. Sumathi highlighted the women’s need for physical, mental and financial well-being in the society. Dr. R. Saraswathi highlighted the various diseases like anemic, breast cancer and uterus problem affecting women and the need for regular medical check-ups.

Mr R Kandasamy, Head HR gave an inspiring speech about the importance of Women’s Day Celebration. Mr K Kathiresan, Head Power Plant, Dr G Manoj Krishnan and Mrs Mohanambal, President of KVPMNS NGO participated and gave felicitation address in this program.