It was a proud moment for Gitanjali Group as 'Saksham', one of the projects under the company's CSR initiative 'Sambhav', was recently acknowledged and awarded the prestigious NCPEDP- Shell Helen Keller Award 2010 under Category C meant for companies/ organisations/institutions, who through their policies and practices demonstrate their belief in equal rights and gainful employment for people with disabilities.
It was a proud moment for Gitanjali Group as 'Saksham', one of the projects under the company's CSR initiative 'Sambhav', was recently acknowledged and awarded the prestigious NCPEDP- Shell Helen Keller Award 2010 under Category C meant for companies/ organisations/institutions, who through their policies and practices demonstrate their belief in equal rights and gainful employment for people with disabilities. 
Mayuri Asar, manager CSR, Gitanjali Group, collects the award
from P Chidambaram
The award, which consisted of a trophy and a citation, was given at a simple ceremony on the eve of World Disability Day, December 2, at India International Centre Auditorium, Max Mueller Marg. Home Minister and chief guest for the evening, P Chidambaram presented the award to the winners. Mayuri Asar, manager CSR, Gitanjali Group, collected the award on behalf of the Gitanjali Group.
The Saksham initiative of Gitanjali Group is focused on empowering people with disabilities (PWD's) through a six month training programme and creating conditions for their rehabilitation and integration into society. Nearly 250 such people are employed at the Gitanjali gems factory at Rajiv Gems Park, Hyderabad, and the company plans to significantly increase this number in the coming year.
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