Recent Initiatives
CII in the North of India
Chandigarh: Advocacy cum Training Programme to mainstream HIV/AIDS in the Industrial Sector
"Engaging HR professionals critical to mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in Industrial Sector", was the advocacy cum training programme organized to further step up efforts to encourage industry participation. The Programme was organized by CII Chandigarh State Council in collaboration with State AIDS Control Society UT Chandigarh.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Vanita Gupta, Project Director, State AIDS Control Society UT Chandigarh, said, "AIDS is not about some people doing some things. It is about each one of us, the entire community, including the government, corporate sector, NGOs and society at large, to rise to the challenge and deal with the issue at the pace of combat as there is a dire need to do concerted efforts on the issue.”
Tracing the involvement of the CII in dealing with AIDS, Mr Manmohan Singh, Convenor, CII Chandigarh State Council CSR Panel said "CII took on the role of providing HIV/AIDS advisory services to its member companies as early as 1996, with the start of an "AIDS in the Workplace Programmme". Creating awareness about AIDS, training of trainers within the companies, developing and standardizing workplace protocol on AIDS, helping companies develop AIDS policies, facilitating programmes ,sharing best practices, are some of the services provided by CII as part of its AIDS advisory services."
Mr Singh called upon the participants to access the CII-NDPL 24-7 Toll Free HIV /AIDS helpline 1800-180-2008 available in four languages Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu. Mr Singh said that the highest incidence of the HIV is observed in the most productive age of 15-49 that constitutes the major proportion of the Industrial workforce; hence a clearly defined strategy on HIV/AIDS awareness generation is the need of the day. CII Northern Region stands committed to complement the efforts of Government and other agencies working towards eradication of the disease.
Information dissemination of HIV/AIDS at Job Fair
Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur, Punjab
HIV/AIDS sensitisation in progress at the Red Ribbon Bus
Supported by Punjab State AIDS Control Society, Technical Support Unit and Pushpa Gujral Science City, a sensitization programme was carried out through the Red Ribbon Campaign, at CII'S Job Fair held in Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur, Punjab. The highlights included:
The Red Ribbon Bus, a tool for dissemination of HIV/AIDS information by the Punjab State AIDS Control Society.
The counsellor of the Red Ribbon Campaign, Ms Paramjit Kaur mobilized the participants in groups of 30-40 to watch a film on awareness generation on HIV/AIDS in the Red Ribbon bus.
The relevant information, educational and communication material was demonstrated and disseminated to the participants.
The audio-video shows were appreciated.
Most of the queries pertained to myths and misconceptions.
Red ribbon distribution motivated the youth to join the campaign and initiate red ribbon clubs in their institutions.
For further details contact: saryu.madra@ciionline.org
CII in the West of IndiaChandigarh: Advocacy cum Training Programme to mainstream HIV/AIDS in the Industrial Sector
"Engaging HR professionals critical to mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in Industrial Sector", was the advocacy cum training programme organized to further step up efforts to encourage industry participation. The Programme was organized by CII Chandigarh State Council in collaboration with State AIDS Control Society UT Chandigarh.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Vanita Gupta, Project Director, State AIDS Control Society UT Chandigarh, said, "AIDS is not about some people doing some things. It is about each one of us, the entire community, including the government, corporate sector, NGOs and society at large, to rise to the challenge and deal with the issue at the pace of combat as there is a dire need to do concerted efforts on the issue.”
Tracing the involvement of the CII in dealing with AIDS, Mr Manmohan Singh, Convenor, CII Chandigarh State Council CSR Panel said "CII took on the role of providing HIV/AIDS advisory services to its member companies as early as 1996, with the start of an "AIDS in the Workplace Programmme". Creating awareness about AIDS, training of trainers within the companies, developing and standardizing workplace protocol on AIDS, helping companies develop AIDS policies, facilitating programmes ,sharing best practices, are some of the services provided by CII as part of its AIDS advisory services."
Mr Singh called upon the participants to access the CII-NDPL 24-7 Toll Free HIV /AIDS helpline 1800-180-2008 available in four languages Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu. Mr Singh said that the highest incidence of the HIV is observed in the most productive age of 15-49 that constitutes the major proportion of the Industrial workforce; hence a clearly defined strategy on HIV/AIDS awareness generation is the need of the day. CII Northern Region stands committed to complement the efforts of Government and other agencies working towards eradication of the disease.
Information dissemination of HIV/AIDS at Job Fair
Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur, Punjab
HIV/AIDS sensitisation in progress at the Red Ribbon Bus
Supported by Punjab State AIDS Control Society, Technical Support Unit and Pushpa Gujral Science City, a sensitization programme was carried out through the Red Ribbon Campaign, at CII'S Job Fair held in Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur, Punjab. The highlights included:
The Red Ribbon Bus, a tool for dissemination of HIV/AIDS information by the Punjab State AIDS Control Society. The counsellor of the Red Ribbon Campaign, Ms Paramjit Kaur mobilized the participants in groups of 30-40 to watch a film on awareness generation on HIV/AIDS in the Red Ribbon bus. The relevant information, educational and communication material was demonstrated and disseminated to the participants. The audio-video shows were appreciated. Most of the queries pertained to myths and misconceptions. Red ribbon distribution motivated the youth to join the campaign and initiate red ribbon clubs in their institutions.For further details contact: saryu.madra@ciionline.org
Mumbai: Conference on Business Response to Prevention, Care and Treatment
Under the aegis of Project - Access to Care and Treatment, a Conference was organised on HIV/AIDS: Business Response to Prevention Care and Treatment, in Mumbai. The Conference was geared to the well-being of the corporate work-force, as also issues of stigma and discrimination which need to be prevented and addressed in a timely manner and interventions that are significant both in the prevention of infection, treatment and care for the infected.
The Forum consisted of 55 industry members - small and big, educational organisations and non-government organisations working closely with companies. Industry members were of three categories: those who were leading the way in addressing the issue of HIV/AIDS in their workplace and in the society, those who had taken the initial steps and those who wanted to be initiated.
The programme entailed three panel discussions comprising the entire spectrum of interventions viz., developing workplace interventions, setting up anti- retroviral treatment centres and forging partnerships to maximise impact. Industry members expressed their appreciation of the experience-sharing that transpired at the Conference. Industry - NGO partnerships which had a positive bearing were also showcased. The need for developing workplace policy was expressed by both industry and educational organisations. The programme concluded with a workshop session that guided delegates in developing a workplace policy for their respective organisations.
Senior managers from Pepsico, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, HSBC,
Jubilant Organosys and AVERT India Society, share their experiences in a session on
Workplace policies moderated by Vikram Oza, UTVI
For further details contact: punam.sah@ciionline.org
CII in the South of India
Andhra Pradesh: Mass Sensitization of Workforce
In a fight against HIV/AIDS CII Andhra Pradesh has joined hands with Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society to sensitize the workforce of the industry in the state. Andhra Pradesh is considered one of India’s high prevalence HIV/AIDS states and CII and APSACS have responded to the disease with a wide range of programs consisting of HIV/AIDS Policy signing, top management sensitization followed by mass orientation. The overall goal and objective of the CII-APSACS HIV/AIDS Industry Intervention project is to involve the businesses in mobilizing the support and give enhanced visibility to the campaign to rule out HIV/AIDS from our country. This project also focuses on improving the industry engagement in this fight against HIV/AIDS pandemic which has been affecting productive people in their prime age group which in turn has a negative impact on the productivity of the industry.
Underlining the economic cost of the epidemic over the productivity and in the long run over the GDP, this 30 months project was initiated in April 2006. This intervention has made a great impact and we have envisaged our members, continue their commitment towards this social cause. Under this project, more than 140 companies have signed HIV/AIDS policy and top management & mass sensitization sessions were organized at more than 100 companies covering more than 25,000 workforce. CII has trained 20 lead facilitators across the state who can handle the sessions efficiently in multiple languages.
Employee Social Options program at Mahindra & Mahindra
The Mahindra plant in Zaheerabad has an employee strength of 641 and a vehicle assembly capacity of 218 vehicles per day. The products manufactured at this location ranges from UV (Maxx) to 3 Wheelers (Champion Alfa), LCVs and Buses. The manufacturing facilities present at the plant include Body Shop, AED Line, Paint Shop and Assembly Lines. Mahindra has a strong CSR team which proactively responds to the social causes and involves all employees actively under 'ESOPS' (Employee Social Options) project.
CII-APSACS mass sensitization session was organized at Mahindra on 08 August 2008 for which not only employees and truckers but also school children of upper classes were invited. Separate sessions were organized for School Children, Truckers and the employees depending upon their knowledge and mobility level.
Community Involvement
The company recognizes the importance of local community involvement in building a good social and economic system around the plant location. Recognizing the need to teach the Children from age 13 about HIV/AIDS local M&M School and Sangamithra School children were invited for the program aimed at building awareness. The interesting note was enthusiastic participation from truck drivers which is one of the worst affected community. Even though the journey towards eradication is long the first step has begun which would lead the path.
For further information contact: aruna.mantena@ciionline.org
Forthcoming Events
On September 23, Bihar State office, in association with Bihar State Aids Control Society, is planning to organize a half day sensitization workshop on HIV/AIDS for the representatives of the sugarcane industries, trade union leaders and local NGOs who are working on this issue in the Madhubani district of Bihar.
Andhra Pradesh: Mass Sensitization of Workforce
In a fight against HIV/AIDS CII Andhra Pradesh has joined hands with Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society to sensitize the workforce of the industry in the state. Andhra Pradesh is considered one of India’s high prevalence HIV/AIDS states and CII and APSACS have responded to the disease with a wide range of programs consisting of HIV/AIDS Policy signing, top management sensitization followed by mass orientation. The overall goal and objective of the CII-APSACS HIV/AIDS Industry Intervention project is to involve the businesses in mobilizing the support and give enhanced visibility to the campaign to rule out HIV/AIDS from our country. This project also focuses on improving the industry engagement in this fight against HIV/AIDS pandemic which has been affecting productive people in their prime age group which in turn has a negative impact on the productivity of the industry.
Underlining the economic cost of the epidemic over the productivity and in the long run over the GDP, this 30 months project was initiated in April 2006. This intervention has made a great impact and we have envisaged our members, continue their commitment towards this social cause. Under this project, more than 140 companies have signed HIV/AIDS policy and top management & mass sensitization sessions were organized at more than 100 companies covering more than 25,000 workforce. CII has trained 20 lead facilitators across the state who can handle the sessions efficiently in multiple languages.
Employee Social Options program at Mahindra & Mahindra
The Mahindra plant in Zaheerabad has an employee strength of 641 and a vehicle assembly capacity of 218 vehicles per day. The products manufactured at this location ranges from UV (Maxx) to 3 Wheelers (Champion Alfa), LCVs and Buses. The manufacturing facilities present at the plant include Body Shop, AED Line, Paint Shop and Assembly Lines. Mahindra has a strong CSR team which proactively responds to the social causes and involves all employees actively under 'ESOPS' (Employee Social Options) project.
CII-APSACS mass sensitization session was organized at Mahindra on 08 August 2008 for which not only employees and truckers but also school children of upper classes were invited. Separate sessions were organized for School Children, Truckers and the employees depending upon their knowledge and mobility level.
Community Involvement
The company recognizes the importance of local community involvement in building a good social and economic system around the plant location. Recognizing the need to teach the Children from age 13 about HIV/AIDS local M&M School and Sangamithra School children were invited for the program aimed at building awareness. The interesting note was enthusiastic participation from truck drivers which is one of the worst affected community. Even though the journey towards eradication is long the first step has begun which would lead the path.
For further information contact: aruna.mantena@ciionline.org
Forthcoming Events
On September 23, Bihar State office, in association with Bihar State Aids Control Society, is planning to organize a half day sensitization workshop on HIV/AIDS for the representatives of the sugarcane industries, trade union leaders and local NGOs who are working on this issue in the Madhubani district of Bihar.
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