Constructed bus shelter at Chinnakanal, Munnar. This bus shelter helps to provide shelter to the commuters, especially during heavy rains and hot summers. This was inaugurated and dedicated to the villagers by our MD, Mr.Ramesh Ramanathan in a function held on 2nd May 2009. Mr. Albi, Panchayat President graced the occasion. Mr. Ramanathan and Mr. Albi addressed the gathering on this occasion. Beneficiaries – Local Villagers

Lab equipments sponsored to the Primary Health Centre at Chinnakanal, Munnar. This contribution has improved facilities in the lab and has also led medical practitioners to provide better treatment for out patients. The inauguration was done on 2nd May 2009 in the hands our MD, Mr.Ramesh Ramanathan. Beneficiaries – Local Villagers.

Distributed crockery & indoor games (dining plates, steel plates, soup bowls, coffee cups, saucers and paper games) to Sevalaya – A Home for Old Aged and Destitute Children, Chennai. This was a little contribution from our end for 100% pass results from class 10th students of Selvaya. This event took place on 4th June 2009. Beneficiaries – Inmates of Sevalaya.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Corporate Office (CO) in association with Jeevan Blood Bank, Chennai. 52 Employees donated blood during this camp. This event took place on 7th May 2009. Beneficiaries – General Public through Jeevan Blood Bank (52 units of blood).

Awareness session on “Global Warming” was conducted for the students of class IX and X of Kodagu Vidyalaya. Global Warming issues were showcased by screening Al Gore’s Movie, "An Inconvenient Truth". The impact of the movie was such that both students and teachers stated that they would contribute to the environment in possible ways and means. This event took place on 26th Jun 2009. Beneficiaries – Students and teachers of class IX and X (100 students and 7 teachers).

Donated paper bag making machine to KUDUMBASHREE, a self help group of ladies. This is in continuation towards environment drive Say "No to plastics". The first phase in this project was making paper bags using old & used news papers (supplied by us) and selling the same back at nominal rates. In the second phase 125 more Kudumbasree units will involve in making and supplying paper bags to the local shops and households. This event took place on 3rd July 2009. Beneficiaries – Employment to self help groups and community.

Distributed 11,750 English-English-Tamil Dictionary to students of 27 corporation schools across Chennai. This initiative was taken to help the school children to improve their vocabulary and communication skills. This event took place on 22nd July 2009 at Corporation Boys Higher Secondary School, Nungambakkam. The Chief Guest of this event was District Education Officer (DEO) who gave a speech stressing on the importance of knowing the English language and being able to speak fluently. Beneficiaries – 11,750 government school children.

An impactful experience for both the employees(MHRIL) as well as guests staying at the Coorg resort, by being a part of road cleaning exercise conducted by the Esops Team. The cleaning was done for the road adjacent to the resort. Both employees and guests actively participated in this initiative. Seeing the enthusiasm, the locals also joined us in this initiative. Beneficiaries – Local Public.

Awareness talk on preventive cardiac care was conducted by Dr.Rakesh Gopal, Consultant Cardiologist from Apollo Hospitals, Chennai on 6th August 2009. Dr.Gopal spoke on the ill-effects of neglecting such problems. The session was interactive and was conducted for about 2 hours. Beneficiaries – CO Employees & Associates.

Donated water tanker (Capacity - 6000 Lts) to Bahour Commune Panchayat which is near to the resort. The water tanker will help smooth supply of water from one location to another. The event took place on 22nd Jun 2009 which was graced by the presence of 13 councillors, 6 commune Panchayat staffs and commissioner. Beneficiaries – Local Villagers.

Distribution of Neem tree seeds to the employees of corporate office on Independence Day. The purpose of this initiative was to create awareness on the importance of planting tree. About 500 Neem tree seeds packets were collected by the employees. Beneficiaries – Employees and Associates.

Drawing competition was conducted at four various government schools for students on 12th Aug 2009. MHRIL not only organized this activity but also provided students with drawing materials. Two themes were selected, (1) Environment and Conservation of saving environment and (2) importance of saving nature. These two themes were well understood by the school children and the same was beautifully portrayed in their drawing. School children enjoyed being a part of this competition with a message being conveyed to them towards sustaining our environment. Beneficiaries – Students.

Iron Grill Net was sponsored to the local villagers in order to cover the well. The absence of the net had led to contamination of well water which was used by majority of the villagers. This net will help them avoid contamination. This was dedicated to villagers as an Independence Day gift, in presence of the Panchayat President and other local authorities. The event took place on 18th Aug 2009. The function was attended by Panchayat President, Vice President, Ward member, Block Panchayat Member etc. Local Panchayat officials extended all support for the activity. Beneficiaries – Local Villagers.

A desktop computer, computer table and a UPS were sponsored to Sri Ram School, Binsar. These have helped the schools to pave way for computer-aided learning. These are utilized for both academic and official use at the schools. The hand over session took place on 22nd Aug 20009 by Mr. Pradeep Tamta (Member of Parliament) and Mr. Rajender Barakoti (Member of Zila Panchyat Almora) to the head master of the school. Beneficiaries – School children and school management.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Delhi office in association with Lion Blood Bank. The camp was organized in a well structured manner. Donors included employees from both MHRIL and M&M. This event took place on 22nd Aug 2009. Beneficiaries – Public through Lion Blood Bank (45 units of blood).

Awareness session on "Global Warming" was conducted for the students of St. Joseph Convent School, Madikeri. Global Warming issues were showcased by screening Al Gore's Movie, "An Inconvenient Truth". The movie influenced both students and teachers to contribute to the environment in all possible ways and means. This event took place on 31st Aug 2009. Beneficiaries – Students and teachers of class IX and X (600 students).

A desktop computer, computer table, UPS and old durries were sponsored to Anoop Shishu School, Binsar. These have helped the schools pave the way for computer-aided learning. These are utilized for both academic and official use at the schools. The hand over session took place on 22nd Sep 2009 by Mrs.Basanti Devi (Village Pradhan) to the head master of the school. Beneficiaries – School children and management.

Sponsored Defibrillator to the Institute of Child Health & Govt Hospital children (ICH), Egmore, Chennai. The ICH is a premier, multi specialty pediatric referral hospital (largest of its kind in Asia) of the Government of Tamil Nadu that caters to the health needs of children of Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. This unit will serve to stabilize critical / emergency cases. The handover session took place at corporate office in the presence of Dr.Sardha Suresh– Director (ICH, Egmore) and Dr Sailakshmi – Ekam – oneness. This event took place on 12th Oct 2009. Beneficiaries – Under Privileged Children.

Medical Camp was conducted at Guhandapuram Higher secondary School, Chavara South, Ashtamudi. Class rooms of this school were used for the checkup.District Medical Officers bought the medicines. Team of doctors comprising of General Physician, gynaecologist, paediatrician, eye specialist, cancer specialist were present. A team from district blood bank was also available for blood donation drive. 28 volunteers donated blood. This event took place on 26th Oct 2009. Beneficiaries – General Public through District Blood Bank (28 units of blood).

Distribution of sweaters and stationary to the students of Government Primary School, Hodal sidhpur. This activity was inaugurated by Local Panchaya Pradhan on 28th Oct 2009. Students belong to below poverty line families thereby provision of sweaters will keep them warm during peak winter season. The same has also been covered in the local news paper – “Jaagran City”. Beneficiaries – School children.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Community Health Centre, Manali. This came was inaugurated in the presence of local MLA. 54 of them came forward to donate blood during this camp. This event took place on 8th Oct 2009. Beneficiaries – General Public (54 units of blood).

Distribution of sweaters and stationary to the students of Government Primary School, Hodal sidhpur. This activity was inaugurated by Local Panchaya Pradhan on 28th Oct 2009. Students belong to below poverty line families thereby provision of sweaters will keep them warm during peak winter season. The same has also been covered in the local news paper – “Jaagran City”. Beneficiaries – School children.

Donated Cots, Mattresses & Cupboards to Grama Seva Samithi - a charitable trust started in 1980.It is dedicated to the welfare of the needy and deprived. This event took place on 9th Nov 2009. There was media coverage on this activity. The event turned out to be a very emotional one for both the volunteers as well as the inmates who were very happy to be getting so much attention.Beneficiaries – Inmates of Bhakta Soordas Swasraya Kendram-Madhavam, Sreemoolanagram, Aluva.

Entertainment program was conducted for the special children (physically challenged) on the occasion of World Disability day on 14th November 2009. Dignitaries from the field of medicine and arts were present. Mr Gopal and his son Jr Gopal performed Magic show which was thoroughly enjoyed by the children. Team of 5 school children performed a music show. Sweets were distributed to the children. Beneficiaries – Special children (Physically challenged) across Chennai

Sponsored Solar Water Heating system to the inmates of ANANDAM – A home for senior citizens on 14th November 2009. Wheel chair was also donated to an inmate. This wheel chair was sponsored by one of our employee, Sumana Sriprasad. Lunch for the day was sponsored by us and volunteers also had lunch with the inmates. The handover ceremony took place at the old age home. Beneficiaries – Inmates of ANANDAM.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Community Health Centre, Mashobra, Shimla. Doctors from Kamala Nehru Hospital for Mother and Child were invited for this camp. The donor was provided with refreshments and lunch. This event took place on 2nd Dec 2009. Beneficiaries – General Public (40 units of blood).

Donated a tricycle to Mr Nanaiah, a physically challenged person in the presence of – Brig. Ravi Mehta, a Retired Army Officer from Delhi. The donation was made on 1st Dec 2009. Nanaiah has immensely benefited by this gesture. Earlier we used to see him crawling on the road. Now he is more confident and is seen cycling to do his own chores. He has also become more independent which earlier he was not. This is the outcome seen just in a matter of a month a better evaluation could be done given some more time.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Club Mahindra Dancing Waters, Naukuchiatal. Doctors from government hospital, Haldwani were invited for this camp. Senior pathologist Dr.Bhardwaj addressed the employees and encouraged employees for the same. This event took place on 12th Dec 2009 and the same was published in local newspaper named “Amar Ujaala” dated 13th Dec 2009. Beneficiaries – General Public (8 Units of Blood).

Sponsored ECG Machine to Govt Hospital Kumily. The provision of the same has helped the hospital to give better service to the public and for the Sabarimala Pilgrims. ECG machine was sponsored in the presence of Panchayat President Mrs.Shiya Sakeer, Vice President Mr.Satheesan, Medical officer Ms.Sara, Health inspector and Hospital Standing committee. The event took place on 16th Dec 2009 at Government Hospital, Kumily. Beneficiaries – General public.

Sponsored infrastructure facilities like cot, mattress, bed sheets and buckets to the Primary Health Centre, Vilaku. Inpatients will now be able to seek medical assistance from this. Local Panchayath President, Doctor of the Hospital, Panchayath Officials and general public took part in the programme. Dr. Anil Kumar, Regional Manager, inaugurated the program and officially handed over the infrastructures to the Hospital. The public expressed their gratitude to the organisation through felicitations. Doctor of the Primary Health Centre thanked the gathering. The event took place on 15th Jan 2010. Beneficiaries – General public.

Installed Street lights from Chennakanal to Suryanelli, Munnar on 15th Jan 2010. The installation of the same has helped the public to travel during late hours. This area is considered to be a threat from Wild elephants. Local Panchayath President and officials took part in the programme, addressed the gathering and thanked CMLV,Munnar for their contribution towards the society. Mr. Jayakumar B. Sr. Manager Administration welcomed the gathering and Local Panchayath President; Mr. Albin dedicated the installed street light to the public. The Panchayath Secretary Mr. Ajith thanked the gathering. Beneficiaries – General public.

Hand over ceremony of the renovated school infrastructure at Primary School, Tungi Village on 26th Jan 2010. Tungi Esops Team had renovated schools existing infrastructure which was in very dilapidated and students and authorities were finding extremely difficult to operate from the school. This school has been imparting educational needs for 100 students. The handover ceremony took place in the presence of VIPs, villagers, panchayat officials, teacher and students. School children presented short speeches in English, Hindi and Marathi. Dance performance, skits and various other cultural programs were performed by students. Beneficiaries – School Children and teachers of Primary School, Tungi.

Installed 10 dustbins near our Kumbalgarh resort on 26th Jan 2010. Dustbins were placed near bus stands, police stations, government schools, Kumbalgarh fort, civil court etc. Provision of the same has encouraged the society and the community to avoid littering the place which in turn would avoid unhealthy and unpleasant environment. The occasion was graced by the presence of government officials. Beneficiaries – Community

Sponsored basic amenities to Environment, Education, Women and Child Development Society (EEWCDS) a home for disabled women/children. This houses 20 women, 12 Sister and 25 children of various age groups (1month to 15) who are referred to this home by various NGOs and their parents are unable to support them. These children are attending schools and colleges and are also involved in other activities like chalk / plastic bottles making during their spare time. The event took place on 29th Jan 2010. Beneficiaries – inmates of EEWCDS.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Corporate Office (CO) in association with Jeevan Blood Bank, Chennai. 39 Employees donated blood during this camp. This event took place on 15th Feb 2010. Beneficiaries – General Public through Jeevan Blood Bank (39 units of blood).

A Helping hand by a way of a small contribution to CHILD a home for orphan and abandoned children of HIV positive parents. CHILD is a small initiative to respond to the unmet needs of these children that are hardest hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The CHILD initiative was started in May 2005 to assure immediate support, and the eventual survival of these children who face severe discrimination in our society and are particularly vulnerable. CHILD is dedicated to improving the physical and emotional well being of these children. CHILD provides the safety net of basic care, educational, medical care to the affected children and an opportunity for a better future. This event took place on 22nd Feb 2010. Beneficiaries – children at CHILD.

Medical Camp was conducted in association with The Apollo Victor Hospital and was supported by the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Conference of Our Lady of Gloria, Varca, and Goa. Facilities like checks on diabetes, breast cancer, ECG test, free medicines were made available which was assisted by specialist doctors & Para Medical team. The camp received a very good response from the local villagers. Over 450 people were benefitted by this Camp. The camp was inaugurated by Adv. Valanka Alemao (Social Worker & Daughter of PWD Minister and local MLA Churchill Alemao). Dr. Rajesh Jhaverani, Medical Superintendent of Apollo Victor Hospital was the Guest of Honour.This event took place on 21st March 2010. Beneficiaries – people of all age group from 6 neighboring villages.

Tree plantation drive was carried out near to our resort. This drive not only involved employees but also guest who had a great and a different experience in planting tree saplings. This event took place on 26th March 2010. Beneficiaries – Environment and local community.

Tree plantation drive was carried out at Binsar Jungle. This drive not only involved employees but also guest who had a great and a different experience in planting tree saplings in the jungle. This event took place on 27th March 2010. Beneficiaries – Environment and local community.