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DLF FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER, NOVEMBER 2012

DLF Foundation Partners with India Food Banking Network on 'World Food Day'

3 COVER STORY 4 FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES 5 GURGAON RENEWAL MISSION 6 EDUCATION 8 RURAL DEVELOPMENT

EDITORIAL

From the Editor's Desk

ood is the fundamental right of every individual, but still hunger is one of the most common problem plaguing our country. World Food Week was an effort to eliminate the ever existing difference between food demands and supply which is the key to the rampant hunger and malnutrition in our country with a quarter of the world's hungry and a third of all malnourished children living here. DLF Foundation, along with Indian Food Banking Network, runs the food bank in Gurgaon which is the first Food Bank in the country. We recently celebrated the World Food Day and the glimpses of the event are shared in this newsletter. As a continuation to our efforts to make Gurgaon a world-class city, we participated in the Peace (Sadbhawna) March for a safe and secure Gurgaon city and the response we got from the residents was truly overwhelming. A conference on Gurgaon as a Smart City was also held. Other two important initiatives - talent nurturing and skilling - have been taken upon ourselves for the underprevileged. A report on activities at various schools is also discussed here. The schools were alive with the various festivities in the last two months and the happiness and cheerfulness in these schools was truly enigmatic. Besides, DLF provides outpatient services at the construction sites and an account on the same is also given here. Happy reading!

Contents
COVER STORY DLF Foundation Partners with India Food Banking Network on 'World Food Day................................. 3 FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES DLF Raghvendra Scholars make steady progress!.... 4 Campus placement at DLF Life Skill Training Center..4 GURGAON RENEWAL MISSION Conference on Gurgaon as a Smart City................ 5 Peace (Sadbhavna) March for a Safe & Secure Gurgaon .................................................................. 5 EDUCATION DLF Foundation Shiksha schools: An Update........ 6 Celebrations at DLF Swapna Sarthak School.............6 Young Achievers Make SBM School Proud................7 Learning While Their Parents Work!.........................7 RURAL DEVELOPMENT Medical Care@ Doorstep......................................... 8

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DLF Foundation Partners with India Food Banking Network on 'World Food Day'
Efforts towards making India a hunger-free country
LF Foundation has partnered with India Food Banking Network on 'World Food Day' Seminar and Facilitation of companies participating in the food drive held at Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi. The Honourable Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology, Shri Sachin Pilot graced the occasion where DLF Foundation was awarded as the mission partner of the unique initiative.

Foundation also provides infrastructural support to Food Security Foundation. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rajender Singh, CEO of DLF Foundation said, DLF Foundation expresses a great satisfaction on the success of the Food Drive initiated by India Food Banking Network with the support of all its partners. DLF Foundation's partnership with the Delhi Government's Bhagidari programme - 'Aapki Rasoi', is another such initiative like Food Drive where we provide free mid-day meals to around 300 homeless disabled people at a temporary hutment site at India Gate every day. Further elaborating the DLF Foundation's contribution, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rajender Singh added, Over 1,600 children, who are engaged in activities like rag picking, working at roadside dhabas or as domestic servants and never had the opportunity to attend school, now get a healthy cooked mid-day meal along with free education. This also helps in maintaining high retention levels in our educational initiatives. We understand there is much more to be done consistently to make India a hunger free nation and the Foundation will continue to render its support to such great initiatives.

The Food Drive Challenge during the World Food Week (October 5-12, 2012) successfully attained its main objective of '100,000 individuals raising 100,000 kilos of food for 500,000 Meals'. It is an effort to eliminate the ever existing difference between food demands and supply which is the key to the rampant hunger and malnutrition in our country with a quarter of the world's hungry and a third of all malnourished children living here. DLF Foundation, along with Indian Food Banking Network, runs the food bank in Gurgaon which is the first Food Bank in the country. DLF Foundation stores the food items donated by corporates from food related business in the country and distributes it to the underprivileged population of Delhi-NCR region. The

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FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES

DLF Raghvendra School Scholars make steady progress!

As many as 130 DLF Raghvendra Scholars studying in three reputed schools in Gurgaon
o uplift the talented underprivileged, DLF Foundation offers DLF Raghvendra Scholarship Programme to nurture talent amongst underprivileged meritorious students. Presently, 130 DLF Raghvendra scholars are studying in three schools, wherein 53 scholars are enrolled in St. Paul's School, 50 scholars in Jhankar Sr Sec School and 15 in Drona Public School.

Campus placement at DLF Life Skill Training Center

s a continuation of its efforts to serve the society, DLF Foundation recently organized campus placements for employment of trainees who had passed out from the DLF LIFE training center, Gurgaon, which trains unskilled youth in Hospitality Services. A large number of companies with national presence including Barista and Pizza Hut participated in the recruitment drive. Barista has over 200 Barista Lavazza Espresso Bars and Barista Lavazza Crmes in over 30 cities across India and so is the case with a large number of other companies which participated. A large number of trainees appeared for the interview and a number of trainees got selected. This initiative was coordinated by the Foundation in collaboration with National Skills Foundation of India

Among these, 12 scholars are wards of DLF employees, who belong to low income group families but have performed continuously well and showed a high performance record. Many of these scholars are high achievers who have made us proud, like Girish who scored 95% marks in class 5th. Kudos to the brilliant scholars! The scholarships cover school children from class VI onward to under-graduate and subsequently post graduate studies in professional courses including Medicine (MBBS), Engineering, IT, Fine Arts, Sports and Management.

(NSFI), a not-for-profit Foundation having the objective of skill building and development of vocational opportunities for India's large but relatively "unskilled" workforce. DLF Foundation has tied up with NSFI to facilitate the employment of its trainees at various sectors where DLF Foundation has resolved to train the unskilled youth of India in IT, Retail, Construction, Electrician, Customer Service and Hospitality.

A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.

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GURGAON RENEWAL MISSION

Conference on Gurgaon as a Smart City

one-day conference focused on holistic development of Gurgaon, under the theme, 'Gurgaon as a Smart City' which was held on 12 September 2012 and organized by by Gurgaon Renewal Mission along with Gurgaon First as a collaborating partner. DLF Foundation supported the event. The key session topics were New Infrastructure Initiatives, Technologies for Future, Improving Electricity Scenario, Promoting Solar, Green Homes and Office Buildings, Solving Traffic Issues and Water Conservation. The objective of the conference was to discuss and deliberate on how Gurgaon could move to the next level in terms of infrastructure, using resources more optimally, improving administrative processes and functions efficiently and responding to emergency services. The conference attracted diverse stakeholders of Gurgaon, Chief Parliamentary Secretary in charge of Town and Country Planning of the Government of Haryana, Shri Rao Dan Singh spelt out his vision of hope and optimism for Gurgaon. Shri Singh addressed 150 delegates across Resident Welfare Associations, Corporates, Citizen and business associations & residents of Gurgaon.

Peace (Sadbhavna) March for a Safe & Secure Gurgaon

he Gurgaon Renewal Mission (GRM), along with REDCO Haryana and Sewak Kendra, organised a Peace March on October 14, 2012 in DLF Phase II. The event attended by over 100 participants, held a Sadbhavna (Peace) March and Sadbhavna Camp followed by job placement for unemployed youth, cloth distribution & community lunch for the underprivileged.

Dignitaries present at Peace March.

The dignitaries present: The Peace March was flagged off by Mr. Amit Grover National Director, Offices-DLF; Mr. Rohit Malik Director, DLF Estates and Recreational Foundation. Other prominent people who spoke at the event include Dr. P.S. Rana, Former CMD HUDCO; Col. Rattan Singh, Chairman, JAFRA; Ms. Ananta Raghuvanshi Director Marketing, DLF India; Col. Prithvi Nath, Hony Secy, REDCO & Convener, Gurgaon Renewal Mission & Mr. PK Joseph, Associate Director- Programmes, DLF Foundation.

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rajender Singh, CEO of DLF Foundation, addressing the audience.

Following were the recommendations of this conference:

Better utilization of EDC for Gurgaon's development. Planning based on flawed population statistics need

to be corrected.
Multiple authorities lead to inadequate governance.

Hence, roles should be defined.

Institutional capacity of HUDA and MCG needs to be

strengthened.
Provision for online complaint posting and redressal

by authorities. Water planning and management is not an option but an urgent necessity. Making Gurgaon a city that cares for low income groups and the underprivileged. Solar has a great future in Gurgaon. Parking solutions needed. Traffic problems need a solution. Electricity sector plagued with high cost and poor quality.

While talking about building a peaceful Gurgaon City under the banner of GRM, Mr. PK Joseph said; GRM is a call for collective action by all its stakeholders who believe that peace is not merely the absence of violence or public protest; but it is the result of creating a condition where the city has achieved a balance of prosperity, security, justice and hope for all its citizens, including the deprived inhabitants living in the slums and villages of Gurgaon.
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EDUCATION

DLF Foundation Shiksha schools: An Update

Flurry of activities in last two months kept the schools buzzing with activities.
Expansion at Wazirabad School: The first foundation brick for expansion of the DLF Shiksha Swapna Sarthak School, Wazirabad, Gurgaon school building was laid by former Governor of Punjab and Chief of Army Staff Gen. O. P. Malhotra (Retd.) in the presence of Mr. Vijay Singh of DLF Foundation and others. The additional three spacious rooms and attractive play area are likely to become available by November 2012. This would facilitate more students, thus easing pressure on the existing cramped rooms and provide more area for the students to run around or play. teaching profession. A short and sweet skit on Ramlila was presented by the students of Wazirabad school on 15th October, and an effigy of Ravana was also put on flame to convey the message ' Goodness always Triumphs' For good health: Safe and clean drinking water is a necessity; two water purifiers were installed in Mohyal Colony School, while one water purifier each would be installed at schools in Wazirabad and DLF phase-IV schools. Besides, students are taught Pranayama and Yoga asanas to help maintain good health right from their young age. Other activities: An eye checkup camp for the students was organized in Mohyal Colony School, Sector-40, Gurgaon. India Foundation, in association with Optical Gallery, Jharsa Road, Gurgaon carried out thorough eye checkup of 220 students and14 students needing spectacles were given the same free of any charge. Achievements: Established in July 2102, DLF Shiksha School in DLF Phase-IV has already started running at remarkable speed. The goal of 150 keen students has been achieved within three months of inception. This could be made possible with dedication and untiring efforts put in by the teachers and the management of DLF Foundation and Shiksha. Thus, the total strength of all the three schools has crossed 1200 students and the average daily attendance is more than 800.

Gen. O.P. Malhotra laying the foundation stone.

Celebrations: Teachers' Day was observed on 5th September in all three schools being run by DLF Foundation and Shiksha as partners for imparting free education to the underprivileged children. Teachers were presented gifts as a mark of respect to the noble

ointly run by DLF Foundation and Gunjan Foundation, the DLF Swapna Sarthak School held a special assembly on Teacher's Day. The children were told about the significance of this day. The students wished the teachers and gave them handmade cards. On 1st October, Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated with a special assembly. To inculcate the values of truth and honesty, stories from Bapu's early life were narrated. Students of KG & 1st grade sang songs and class II recited a poem related to Gandhi Jayanti. Class III made a poster, each on the symbols of Gandhiji and their significance. Sauravah of class III said, Just as spectacles help to see clearly, we should in the same way see good in others. The staff symbolized 'Help the needy.' The wooden clogs sent the message 'Always walk on the right and virtuous path'.

Celebrations at DLF Swapna Sarthak School

An open day was held on 6th October 2012, aimed at the holistic development of the child. This gave an opportunity to the parents to interact with the teachers and discuss their ward's progress. Last but not the least, a special assembly was held for Dussehra as well.

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Young Achievers Make SBM School Proud

he students of S.B.M. School actively participated in various activities organized by Directorate of Education, Delhi and brought laurels to the school by winning various positions. Young inventor : Pooja Sharma of Class X A participated in 2nd National Level Exhibition & Project Competition under Inspire Award Scheme organized by Deptt. of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. She was awarded for her project A Foot Operated Mouse for Controlling a Computer for Physically Handicapped persons.

Learning While Their Parents Work!

DLF Katha Schools offer school-cumcrche facility to children of construction workers
Case file Bubli wanted to go to school but her parents used to make her look after her younger siblings. They also made her collect iron pieces from the waste site as a kabadi although she did not wanted to do so. Teachers from Katha DLF School came in touch with her while doing a survey and made her parents understand the importance and value of education. Today, Bubli is the most regular and jolly students of Katha DLF School Sector 90 and is enjoying learning along with her younger siblings. (Hulgul wadi) This is an innovative and creative Learning Programme for children aged 1-15 years, whose parents work as a labour at the DLF construction sites, especially girls and small children.

Shri Vayalar Ravi, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs examines exhibits by Pooja Sharma.

Sanskrit pundits: Delhi Sanskrit Academy organized various competitions in Sanskrit. Winners from S.B.M. School included Divya Joshi in Shalokas Recitation; Deeksha Govil in Sanskrit Speech Competition and Sabir Ali, Harsh, Ravinder, Gaurav, Raman & Ankit in Group Shalokas Recitation. Literature gurus: At District Level, Zinia Sharma of Class XI B bagged 1st position in English Extempore Competition on the topic Marriages through Internet held at Meera Model School, Janakpuri, New Delhi. Besides, Divya Joshi of Class XII A bagged 2nd position in Hindi Declamation Competition held at Govt. Co-Ed S. S. School, Karampura, New Delhi. Sports champs: Zonal Handball Competitions were held in S.B.M. School and the school Hand Ball team of Senior and Junior Boys won the match while Senior and Junior Girls team were declared Runners up. In the Zonal Hockey Competitions Senior Boys team bagged the Runners up position.

Crche cum school Anticipating the fact that parents working at the site will not have enough time to take their children to a crche or to a nearby school, the DLF Katha School Programme offers crche cum school facility to them. Here, learning is fun through its great innovative programme story pedagogy. The school's space designing makes the characters of the stories come alive and makes learning more interesting, fun filled and creates enough excitement in the children to attend school regularly. The modus operandi A cab with seven teachers touches six centres (six sectors) across Gurgaon and Manesar every day.
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There's a principal in charge, six head teachers, six local teachers and six maids, who help the children to learn with fun and take good care of them. Every day, they carry different menu of nutritious lunch with the consultation of the dietician at GRC in big hot cases. All the six centers have fun learning materials, including books, puppets, puzzles, toys, game items etc. These six schools induce 300 children into a great learning environment through the curriculum content by making meaningful connections between what they study and its real-life applications.

The goals DLF Katha schools thus aim the following: Bringing education at the doorstep of those disadvantaged children who do not go or do not get chance to go to school. Wean away children from labour. Making the children self-sufficient, aware, responsive and responsible. Nurturing their creativity and make learning funfilled and motivating. Enhancing the skills like personal, intellectual, social, cultural & environmental skills.

Medical Care @ Doorstep

More than 21,000 patients benefit at DLF mobile clinic in one year of their operation
DLF mobile clinics stand by the side of workers and their families at the construction site - bringing doctors and medical aid right at their doorstep. Focused on providing free, accessible and quality primary healthcare services, the mobile clinics have helped 21160 patients till now. Areas of operation: These mobile clinics operate in six different regions in Gurgaon: Corporate Green, Manesar; New Town Heights, Manesar; Express Greens M1; Express Greens M2; Sector- 90 and Sector- 91. Facilities: DLF provides outpatient services at the

construction sites and the beneficiaries are the poor workers and their families. The services include basic health care, patients examination, maternal and child healthcare, first aid and primary treatment, free medicine dispense services and also referral services. Qualified staff and specialist doctors treat patients with infectious diseases like respiratory infections, diarrhoea, malaria, dengue and skin diseases etc. Pregnant mothers are provided iron and calcium supplements and also checked for any complications and thus referred to tertiary care for further management. Family planning advice is also part of this activity.

All social and economic interventions by DLF Foundation are identified and conceived keeping in mind the need, requirement and the benefit which they are likely to give to the community for which they are intended to be implemented. Published by DLF Foundation, Tower-D (GF), Cyber Greens, DLF Phase-3, Gurgaon For more information, contact Associate Director - Programs, Mr. P. K. Joseph at pk-joseph@dlf.in Designed and edited by Global Publishing Solutions, NOIDA This newsletter is for private circulation only. All material printed is the sole property of DLF Ltd. Reproduction without prior written permission is prohibited. The information published in this newsletter is correct at the time of production.