Key Projects
A comprehensive record of 37 major grassroots initiatives, socio-economic research programs, and corporate CSR collaborations executed across 30 years of public service.
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Infrastructure & Equipment Handover at PHC Chittar Ka Par under MLI Project
The CEDRA team alongside Vedanta Oil and Gas CSR team visited PHC, Chittar Ka Par and handed over required equipment to strengthen the basic infrastructure and improve facilities at the PHC, Chittar Ka Par. This initiative was made under MLI project - CSR intervention.
Community Infrastructure Development for SDRF under MLI Project
Dedicated community and emergency civil infrastructure development executed for State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) operations under the Micro Level Intervention (MLI) Project, a CSR partnership by Vedanta Oil & Gas with CEDRA. Enhances operational staging, civil disaster response readiness, and critical facility support for emergency relief personnel.
Zero Hunger: VDHM Campaign (Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon)
CEDRA serves as an implementing partner for CAIRN (Vedanta Oil & Gas) and supports the VDHM campaign, which promotes health-seeking behavior within the community while also addressing the welfare cause of eradicating hunger among children. The initiative engages the community by encouraging individuals to register on the Step Set Go (SSG) app for virtual participation in the Half Marathon. Youth from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Assam have been mobilized to take part in this event.
Teacher's Day Celebration & Educator Felicitation under MLI Project – Assam
A CSR intervention by Vedanta Oil and Gas in partnership with CEDRA celebrating Teacher's Day under the Micro Level Intervention (MLI) Project in Assam. Honoring rural school educators and headmasters with felicitation awards, strengthening school-community relationships, and advancing educational enrichment.
Barmer 45-Day Women Empowerment & Skill Development Project (1,200 Daughters Self-Reliant)
Intensive 45-day multi-trade vocational training initiative empowering 1,200+ rural daughters across Barmer with certified skills in Garment Tailoring, Cosmetology & Bridal Salon Art, Mehndi Artistry, and Hand-Painted Textiles, complete with start-up toolkit distribution and micro-enterprise incubation.
Joint CSR Field Monitoring & Nandghar Review with Cairn Vedanta
High-level field inspections and programmatic audit by CEDRA Managing Trustee alongside Cairn Vedanta CSR leadership at Nandghar Anganwadi Centers (Suvali-1), evaluating child nutrition, early learning infrastructure, and community outreach.
Hariyalo Rajasthan — 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Afforestation Drive
Community and student-driven afforestation initiative planting native drought-resistant trees across rural schools and desert village boundaries under the nationwide 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' and Mission LiFE campaigns.
Independence Day Celebration - Live Jhanki & Community Mobilization
Grassroots civic celebrations, cultural Live Jhanki exhibits, and community youth engagement in the nationwide #RunForZeroHunger and StepSetGo health-nutrition campaign across rural Farmer Producer Society centers.
Community Infrastructure Support to SDRF
Engineering and structural support for dedicated disaster management facilities and emergency fuel dispensing infrastructure for SDRF Uttarakhand Police, strengthening rapid mobilization during regional emergencies.
Micro Level Intervention (MLI) for Social Infrastructure Support
Multi-year social infrastructure enhancement, community asset development, and grassroots sustainability interventions in Gujarat.
Community Help Desk Centre (Doorstep Government Scheme Access)
Extending social welfare schemes, pensions, Ayushman cards, and citizen entitlements directly to village doorsteps.
Micro Level Intervention (MLI) for Community Support
Targeted village development, community health camps, and livelihood assistance across vulnerable rural hamlets.
Community Based Safe Drinking Water Project
Installation and maintenance of decentralized village water filtration systems and water committee empowerment.
Research - Climate Finance and Community Protection
Policy research evaluating climate resilience mechanisms and financial safety nets for marginalized coastal and rural communities.
Women Safety in Public Travel - FGD for Women Safety in High-Speed Rail
Focused group discussions (FGD) and qualitative research on passenger safety frameworks for female commuters.
Micro level Intervention (MLI - Rural Development Project)
Integrated CSR program encompassing village sanitation, tree plantation drives, and women artisan self-reliance.
Covid-19 Emergency Relief & Vaccination Support
Emergency grocery kits, oxygen concentrator coordination, and community vaccination awareness across rural Gujarat.
Covid Community Relief & Food Distribution
Grassroots dry ration distribution and hygiene support for stranded migrant workers and daily wage laborers.
Socio-Economic Impact Research & Rural Analysis
Evaluating post-lockdown livelihood recovery patterns among rural informal workers.
Youth Employability Training & Digital Skill Development
5-year youth skilling program training thousands of underprivileged students in 21st-century digital tools and work readiness.
Government Primary School Learning Research Project
Longitudinal educational baseline study evaluating student learning outcomes and pedagogical efficacy in state schools.
ODF Validation & Sanitation Research Project
Independent field verification and survey of Open Defecation Free (ODF) declarations across target districts.
Community Based RO Plant Operations (Phase II)
Scaling community reverse osmosis drinking water kiosks with village self-governing pani samitis.
Microlevel Rural Intervention (Phase II)
Multi-village livelihood, education support, and environmental conservation interventions.
Community Based RO Plant Pilot Project
Pioneering decentralized village RO purification units delivering safe, fluoride-free drinking water.
Microlevel Community Intervention (Phase I)
Initial CSR outreach addressing village school infrastructure, sanitation, and health needs.
General Health Checkup & Mobile Medicare Project
Treated over 30,000 geriatric and underprivileged patients with free consultations and medicines across Gujarat.
Skill Building - Youth Employability under Project UMEED
Vocational skills training and job placement linkages for urban and semi-rural youth.
Socio-Economic Assessment of Farmers under Micro Irrigation Scheme
8-year longitudinal impact study on water saving, yield increases, and farm income under drip and sprinkler irrigation.
Capacity Building of SHGs under SWA-Shakti Project
Empowering women Self Help Groups (SHGs) with micro-credit management, leadership, and enterprise development.
Capacity Building of Anganwadi Workers
Training grassroots childcare workers on early childhood nutrition, growth monitoring, and hygiene.
Capacity Building of SHGs under Gujarat Ecology Commission
Community-based coastal and wetland conservation training for village women groups.
School Construction for Earthquake Affected Children
Reconstructed disaster-resilient primary schools in earthquake-shattered rural belts of Kutch and Saurashtra.
Emergency Relief & Rehabilitation (Earthquake & Communal Strife)
Massive relief distribution, temporary shelters, child trauma healing, and livelihood restoration.
Rural Micro-Entrepreneurship Development Program
Training rural youth in establishing sustainable small-scale agro-enterprises with bank linkages.
Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps (EAC)
Orientation camps motivating college and rural youth toward self-employment and micro-business.
OBC Youth Organization & SHG Formation
Foundational community mobilization organizing backward class youth into self-governing development groups.
Featured Flagship Project Showcases
Photographic documentation and impact metrics from our most impactful recent initiatives.
Barmer 45-Day Skill Development & Self-Reliance Camp
In active collaboration with Vedanta Cairn Oil & Gas, district leadership, and grassroots mentors, CEDRA organized an intensive 45-day multi-trade vocational training camp in Barmer, enabling 1,200+ young rural women and daughters to attain financial self-reliance and micro-entrepreneurship capabilities.
4 Specialized Vocational Training Modules
Cosmetology & Salon Art
Mastering bridal makeup, facial therapies, skin treatments, hairstyling, and professional beauty parlour management.
Garment Tailoring & Apparel
Precision garment cutting, measurement drafting, industrial sewing machine operation, stitching, and finishing of regional and modern garments.
Textile Painting & Craft
Hand-painted dupattas, fabric color blending, floral motif design, traditional embroidery embellishments, and artisanal craftwork.
Mehndi & Henna Artistry
Traditional Rajasthani and contemporary Arabic bridal henna patterns, symmetry techniques, cone handling, and commercial event artistry.
Ground Reality: 7 High-Resolution Photo Gallery
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Garment Stitching & Tailoring Hall
Dozens of young rural women operating industrial sewing machines, drafting apparel patterns, and mastering dress design.
Cosmetology & Bridal Beautician Practical Training
Trainees receiving specialized hands-on coaching in bridal makeup, skincare therapies, facial treatments, and modern salon artistry.
Massive Mehndi (Henna Art) Courtyard Workshop
Hundreds of young women practicing intricate traditional Rajasthani and Arabic bridal henna designs in peer pairs.
Hand-Painted Textiles & Embroidery Exhibition
Artisans exhibiting hand-painted floral dupattas, embroidered garments, and traditional fabrics to Brahma Kumaris and distinguished guests.
Dignitary Inspection & Handcrafts Evaluation
Income Tax Commissioner Bhairaram Chaudhary, dignitaries, and CEDRA coordinators reviewing trainee craftwork and finished textile collections.
Convocation Group Showcase with Certificates & Henna Art
Graduating trainees proudly displaying course completion certificates, project literature, and freshly applied bridal henna.
Grand Assembly of 1,200+ Beneficiaries in Barmer
Panoramic gathering of 1,200+ daughters and women attending the grand closing ceremony of the 45-day skill development camp.
Live Video Footage: Workshops, Practicals & Convocation
Live Garment Tailoring & Stitching Workshop
Extensive footage from inside the active sewing hall showing trainee instruction, measuring, pattern cutting, and live stitching on sewing machines.
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"बाड़मेर में 45 दिन के शिविर से आत्मनिर्भर बनीं 1200 बेटियां"
The grand convocation was graced by MLA Dr. Priyanka Chaudhary, Nari Shakti Puraskar awardee Ruma Devi, Income Tax Commissioner Bhairaram Chaudhary, Brahma Kumaris dignitaries, and Cairn Vedanta CSR leaders. All participants received certified credentials, start-up kits, and mentorship for establishing their own micro-enterprises.
Community Infrastructure Support to SDRF
In active collaboration with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Uttarakhand Police, CEDRA provides specialized civil infrastructure and structural engineering support—facilitating dedicated fuel station facilities and emergency logistics support for rapid disaster rescue mobilization.
SDRF Filling Station Canopy & Structural Columns
Erection of heavy-duty structural steel columns and canopy framing for the official SDRF Uttarakhand Police fuel depot.
Emergency Fuel Dispensing & Ground Island Setup
Dual dispensing fuel unit mounted on reinforced concrete plinths with safety bollards for continuous emergency fleet operation.
Hydraulic Crane Assembly & Heavy-Duty Paving
Hydraulic crane lifting pre-fabricated steel trusses onto foundation columns with interlocking paved apron for rescue vehicles.
Dedicated Fuel Infrastructure
On-base filling station enabling round-the-clock fuel availability for emergency disaster vehicles.
Heavy Structural Fabrication
High-tensile steel canopy framing and reinforced foundations built for severe weather resilience.
Rapid Mission Turnaround
Minimizes response times during mountain landslides, cloudbursts, and flash flood emergencies.
Public Safety Partnership
Strengthening institutional readiness alongside Uttarakhand Police and disaster response forces.
Independence Day Celebration — Live Jhanki 2026
In partnership with Vedanta Limited, Cairn Oil & Gas, and the Anil Agarwal Foundation, CEDRA mobilized grassroots communities for vibrant Independence Day festivities, cultural Live Jhanki displays (*Telemedicine, AI Skills, Agriculture & NRM, Dairy Development, Nand Ghar*), and the nationwide #RunForZeroHunger (1 KM = 1 Meal) health initiative across rural Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Independence Day Grand Live Jhanki (Tableau Truck)
Grand civic tableau under 'मिलकर बनाएँ विकसित बाड़मेर' featuring Telemedicine, AI Skill Development, Agriculture & NRM, Dairy Development, and Nand Ghar models.
80th Independence Day Celebration Vehicle
Tricolor and floral garland decorated celebration vehicle: 'Happy 80th Independence Day - Engineering India's Energy Security' with Vedanta Oil & Gas.
Community Gathering at Dani Processing Farmers Group
Local farmers and youth gathering at Dani Processing ICS 002 Farmers Group Society in Barmer (Rajasthan) for Independence Day celebrations and welfare briefing.
Youth Digital Mobilization & App Orientation
Community coordinators guiding rural youth on digital step-tracking registration for the nationwide #RunForZeroHunger movement.
Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026 — StepSetGo Challenge
Official campaign poster: '1 KM = 1 Meal!' powered by Vedanta and Anil Agarwal Foundation to eradicate child malnutrition.
Cairn Oil & Gas Rank #1 Leaderboard (42,022+ km)
Live app leaderboard showing Cairn Oil & Gas leading the national corporate challenge with 1,634 active members and 42,022 km completed.
Live Jhanki Tableau
Showcasing Telemedicine, AI Skilling, Agriculture, Dairy, and Nand Ghar models for Vikasit Barmer.
1 KM = 1 Meal Pledge
Every kilometer walked or run converts into a nourishing meal for malnourished children under #RunForZeroHunger.
Digital Youth Mobilization
Mobilizing farmers and village youth through mobile step-tracking challenges and digital wellness tools.
Cairn #1 National Rank
Cairn Oil & Gas secured Rank #1 nationwide with 1,634+ participants and 42,022+ km contributed.
"Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" Plantation Drive
In active partnership with Vedanta Oil & Gas, Cairn Foundation, and Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS) Malpura, CEDRA organized the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam — A step for both Our Mother and Mother Earth!" tree plantation drive under the Hariyalo Rajasthan mission.
Hariyalo Rajasthan & 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Banner & Student Rally
Students of GSSS Malpura, school teachers, and Vedanta Oil & Gas team holding saplings before the official 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign banner.
Students, Teachers & Vedanta Engineers Planting Saplings
On-ground planting of indigenous shade saplings at GSSS Malpura school grounds, with hands-on mentoring by CEDRA coordinators and Vedanta engineers.
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
Honoring mothers and Mother Earth through personal student tree adoption and nurture.
Hariyalo Rajasthan
State-wide mission establishing green school micro-forests and native sapling plantations.
School Eco-Stewardship
Involving youth directly in environmental science, regular irrigation, and soil health care.
Corporate Volunteering
Vedanta Oil & Gas engineers and CEDRA coordinators working side-by-side with villagers.
Field Visit by CEDRA Director with Cairn Vedanta Officials
CEDRA Managing Trustee Dr. Sanjay Dave conducted a comprehensive on-ground inspection alongside Cairn Vedanta CSR leadership at Nandghar Anganwadi Kendra (Suvali - 1) in Gujarat—evaluating child nutrition, early learning infrastructure, and village stakeholder delivery.
Joint Visit at Nandghar Anganwadi Kendra, Suvali - 1
CEDRA Managing Trustee Dr. Sanjay Dave and Cairn Vedanta CSR Leadership with Anganwadi teachers and children in front of the modernized Nandghar facility.
Interactive Classroom & Early Childhood Learning Review
Inspecting play-based early childhood education materials, wall murals, and pedagogical resources inside the Suvali Nandghar center.
Child Nutrition & Growth Monitoring Interaction
Directly engaging with rural children and mothers to evaluate supplementary nutrition distribution and child health indicators.
Administrative Audit & Beneficiary Registry Review
Cairn Vedanta CSR leadership and Anganwadi supervisor cross-verifying attendance logs, nutrition charts, and health cards.
Community Outreach & Children Group Celebration
Outdoor group photo with happy village children and mothers at the child-friendly entrance of Suvali-1 Nandghar.
Early Childhood Care
Modernized digital and play-based pedagogy supporting cognitive development for rural toddlers.
Maternal & Child Nutrition
Monitoring hot cooked meals, micronutrient supplements, and regular pediatric growth tracking.
Rigorous CSR Audits
Direct on-ground verification of attendance registers, health cards, and operational transparency.
Grassroots Trust
Direct engagement between corporate donors, NGO leadership, Anganwadi workers, and village mothers.