MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. | Integrated Annual Report 2021-22

Similarly, to address the water needs and develop region-specific models, around 12 water-centric livelihood development programmes have been implemented across various states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Odisha, and Uttarakhand. COVID-19 RELIEF SUPPORT In F22, M&M Ltd. continued to pledge support for strengthening the healthcare infrastructure required to battle the on- going COVID-19 pandemic. We sup- ported the installation of 12 oxygen plants and distributed 836 oxygen concentrators across various states. We also distributed 134,000 face masks, 8,000 liters of sanitisers, 6,000 PPE kits, 6,000 gloves, and 4,630 face shields to support the frontline workers and community. We provided 39,328 cooked meals and distributed dry ration kits to 9,400 beneficiaries. The 'Implemented Mass Scale Preventive Actions for COVID-19 Transmission' (IMPACT) programme is being spear- headed in partnership with Naandi Foundation, in 600 villages in Araku, Andhra Pradesh. Apart from raising awareness, the project ensured thermal screening leading to early detection, and immediate treat- ment through the provision of drugs under medical supervision. A similar programme is also being implemented in partnership with the Aatapi Seva Foundation for marginalised communi- ties in 25 villages of Bharuch, Gujarat. IMPACT Programme Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, M&M employees continued to drive a positive change through volunteering. The ESOPs and MySeva platforms provided 38,803 employees with volunteering opportunities across the Group, enabling them to invest 3,62,585 person-hours towards giving back to society. Of these 7,718 M&M employees contributed 47,133 person-hours towards various social causes. Overall 2,54,984 person-hours were contributed through ESOPs which is an organised volunteer- ing programme at the Mahindra Group. Of the total volunteering hours, 1,07,601 person-hours were contributed by employees across the Group through the MySeva initiative which encourages employees to extend the spirit of giving in their personal capacity by recognising their social responsibility. Employee Volunteering: Employee Social Options (ESOPs) and MySeva Mahindra Group employees contributed 3,62,585 person-hours through volunteering platforms in F22. Key outcomes of the project Ÿ 703 water harvesting structures were completed and renovated. Ÿ 11,840 lakh litres of water was conserved for groundwater recharge and other use for the local communities. Ÿ 8,216 ha of land was treated for soil and water conservation. Ÿ 9,000+ farmers benefitted through this project. Ÿ 12,111 ha of irrigation potential has been created. MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. Integrated Annual Report 2021-22 43