Atul Ltd 2016-17

Atul Ltd | Annual Report 2016-17 Mr Kasturbhai Lalbhai, our nationalist Founder, was committed to make a social impact through every business enterprise he established. The legacy and ideals he left behind are being carried forward by us in our own small ways, to bring about a change for the better. Some of the initiatives undertaken by Atul Foundation (Trust) in 2016-17 are outlined below. Give, even if you only have a little. ~ Gautama Buddha Serving the society Education  Distributed writing material to students of 23 primary schools and books to 30 libraries in 9 villages  Enhanced infrastructure facilities in 3 schools in 3 villages  Established a library in a Sarvajanik Madhyamik Shala  Extended financial assistance to an Ashramshala for holistic development of 185 children  Initiated ‘Adhyapika’ course to enable 21 girls | women with 10+2 qualification to become skilled elementary school teachers Empowerment  Trained 200 women in garment making, soft toy making and beauty and styling in 5 villages  Trained 184 students in computer operations and 76 students in English language  Introduced 2 new courses in Atul Institute of Vocational Excellence (AIVE)  Trained 462 students in 10 vocations in Industrial Training Institutes  Trained 1,285 tribal students in 10 vocational courses in AIVE, 87.91% of whom were placed in surrounding companies