BUILDING LIVES Glimpses of 2017 From the Chairman’s Desk... Mr. K.P. Singh, Chairman of the DLF Group

Dear Friends

The DLF group for the last 70 years has been instrumental in developing quality real estate across the country and has established landmarks in providing world class townships and infrastructure in India. Despite progress on various fronts, our country is still facing challenges of poverty, illiteracy, migration, inadequate healthcare especially on account of the social extremities. I believe that business and industry have a key role in bridging the rural- urban and urban-urban divide to ensure holistic growth and empowerment of the disadvantaged.

DLF has always been committed to creating value in society by focusing on programmes targeting and impacting the lives of the marginalized. With this focus, DLF Foundation through its many programs has initiated a series of interventions in the areas of education, skill development, healthcare, senior citizens care, labour welfare, environmental sustainability, rural infrastructure and social development, so that the benefits of development can be shared by all.

DLF Foundation believes that social change can be activated through partnerships in innovative programmes and initiatives. We understand the importance of investing in individuals and communities alike and have therefore created and delivered programmes which are both impact based and replicable.

The DLF Foundation will continue to impact and build lives through catalytic partnerships and trusted relationships. We solicit your participation and cooperation in this regard and hope that together we will make this world a better place.

As you read on, we hope you will be inspired by the ground-level impact our programs have had and join us in this very satisfying journey.

Warm Regards

K.P Singh

Chairman, DLF Group

2 From the CEO’s Desk... Dr. V.K. Sahni, CEO, DLF Foundation

Dear Friends,

The past year has been an exciting and fulfilling one as new projects were rolled out and existing social projects continued to impact lives of the underprivileged. We continued in our endeavor to achieve our vision of “Building India - Building Lives !” , with greater focus and impact.

The various programmes of DLF Foundation have been striving to make a difference with each passing year. The Nurturing Talent Programme has impacted the lives of 3665 wherein it has been our endeavor to provide quality education, paving way for fruitful career avenues ahead. Our Skilling programme has impacted 4069 youth pan India, while our E-Learning initiative, at the Government Girls College, Haryana has given 8000 girls access to free education, via online diploma courses from world’s leading educational institutes like Harvard, MIT, University of Michigan, Carnegie Mellon etc. Aarogyam Project, DLF Foundation’s holistic health care programme, has been implemented pan India in rural and sub-urban areas and has successfully provided primary healthcare and diagnostics services to 1,02,00 people in the past year alone. Our Solid Waste management has made great headway too, as we launched our pilot solid waste management units in DLF Phase 1 and Silver Oaks condominiums. This takes us one step closer to a greener and waste-free Gurugram, as it uses composting to convert organic waste into nutrient rich manure for plants.

We are also very pleased to share that our efforts have been felicitated with various prestigious awards and recognitions at national and international platforms. This inspires us to continue our efforts with more zeal and vigour. This Annual Glimpses 2017 will take you through our journey of events and activities this year. We hope to build better lives, each passing year. I am sure you will find it interesting and inspiring. Happy Reading!!!

Warm Regards,

Dr Vinay Sahni

CEO

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Social responsibility requires great intervention and dedication, and working towards it is a dynamic process indeed. The CSR Committee of DLF chaired by Dr. K.P. Singh has met at regular intervals in the year 2017 to develop CSR policies. From in-depth discussion of social initiatives as well as making a road map for the same along with its budgetary requirements- the Committee consistently works towards building better lives, each year. DLF’s CSR projects operate at a pan-India level, and the CSR Committee not just plans but also tracks and monitors developments of the same. Their commitment towards inclusive and equitable growth is immense and this shows in the efficient progress of the initiatives and programmes. The guidance and support provided by the Committee has held DLF Foundation in good stead and has enabled the organisation to perform better each passing year.

DLF FOUNDATION TEAM Presenting – The DLF Foundation Team. Our team is our biggest strength as it is the hard work, dedication and harmony of the team that has enabled successful fulfilment of the initiatives undertaken in the year 2017.

4 AKANKSHA : DLF FOUNDATION’S EDUCATION INITIATIVE With the aim of enhancing the quality of education, DLF Foundation undertakes a variety of education initiatives including Nurturing Talent Programme, Integrated Development of Govt Schools, Scholarship for Professional Scholars, Support to Primary Schools for the Underprivileged and Remedial Education in over 20 Government Schools.

SAMARTH : DLF FOUNDATION’S SKILL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE Samarth : DLF Foundation’s Skill Development initiative which aims to hone skills and talent where it is needed the most.

AAROGYAM : DLF FOUNDATION’S HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE Aarogyam : DLF Foundation’s Healthcare initiative aiming to provide preventive and curative healthcare to the urban and rural poor around DLF Project areas.

GURUGRAMODAYA: GURGAON REJUVENATION PROJECT Gurgaon Rejuvenation Project has been envisaged as initiative of DLF Foundation to address problem ofthe city in order to provide citizens a healthy and happier life. The project aims to get answers to the problems of modern growth oriented city like water, transportation, environment, waste management, etc in Gurgaon with a multi-stakeholder engagement strategy so that solutions are sustainable and community owned. The project approach is to create models and disseminate it with relevant stakeholders for adaptation and replication.

ADARSHGRAM: DLF FOUNDATION’S MODEL VILLAGE DLF Foundation’s Village Development Programme aims to prevent distress migration; provide decent standard of living; easier, faster and cheaper access; social empowerment; culture of cooperative living

SMART CITY: DLF FOUNDATION’S SMART CITY INITIATIVE Smart city: DLF foundation’s Smart City Initiative aims to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) and Internet of things (IoT) technology in a secure fashion to manage a city’s assets.

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NURTURING TALENT PROGRAM: RURAL AND URBAN

he DLF Raghvendra Scholarship Programme which the aspiring students. started in 2011 is DLF Foundation’s flagship initiative • Effective Interventions made for the holistic that aims to provide access to quality education T development of the Urban Scholars (with scholarship to meritorious students (both from the Urban and Rural plus nurturing talent support) addresses various Categories) who come from underprivileged backgrounds. development needs of the scholars The program 887 scholars have so far benefited from the scholarship. enhances student’s exposure through participation The program aims to identify and nurture the talented in multiple learning and skill building activities meritorious students hailing from underprivileged families (workshops, seminars, etc.) for the scholarship cum primarily from Gurugram district and the Wards of low- nurturing talent.The Annual Scholar’s Conclave is income stakeholders (Regular and Contractual) of the conducted with multiple purpose to boost the overall DLF group of companies by financing their education in development of the scholars under “Scholarship cum partner schools with adequate infrastructure and track Nurturing Talent” Program. record in academic excellence. The objective is to provide • The Program is guided by a pre-developed and well- the scholars access to quality education and nurture their articulated “Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).” talent through regular counseling, mentoring and guidance by educationists, expert counselors including professional DLF FOUNDATION’S MAIN OBJECTIVE IS BUILDING LIVES psychologists. The Scholar Guidance Cell set up for this purpose, undertakes these tasks and by developing a Apart from the financial support for better & quality talent nurturing plan for each student and consistently education of the Urban scholars with both scholarship empowering the scholars and their parents. The Scholar and NTP support, DLF also ensured support through Guidance Cell also imparts soft skills training by conducting various other interventions like conducting talent/ biannual workshops and other group dynamic activities. need identification sessions with the scholars to design Aptitude Testing & Career Guidance, Psychological handholding programs, regular academic performance Counseling, Peer Learning Opportunities, Remedial tracking followed by guidance and counselling, Soft Skills Education & Coaching, Recognition and Awards also are training/value education through workshops/seminars, an integral part of the project activities. A Consortium recognize/promote talent through Annual Scholars of Actors comprising of educators, professionals, social Conclave, conducting Aptitude Tests and providing career workers, counselors, company employees and youth guidance for the students, regular monitoring of partner workers also become part of the Scholar Guidance Cell schools in order to assess the development of scholars to work closely with the scholars by channelizing their and conducting parent orientation and capacity building knowledge, skills, assets and networks to identify and sessions. develop the scholar’s talent. MERIT HOLDERS KEY REASONS FOR SUCCESS DIVYANSHI SHEKHAWAT • A very systematic and effective process is followed for A Student of Class IX from Shishu Kalyan Senior Secondary selection of the eligible scholars. School, Gurugram. Has consistently displayed outstanding • The process of applying for the scholarship is easy for academic performance and secured 95.81 in Class VIII 6 AKANKSHA : DLF FOUNDATION’S EDUCATION INITIATIVE exams. She has now moved to Ridge Valley School to IMPACT ASSESSMENT- further hone her talents this year. SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORY BHUMI ATRI URBAN CATEGORY A Student of Class X studying in the Oxford Foundation • Over 497 scholars received scholarship-AY School, Delhi. Her Father is a Store Incharge at the DT 2017-18. Cinema. Bhumi is an outstanding Scholar and has been • 44% scholars were shifted to better English awarded a gold medal for securing a 10 CGPA in Class IX. medium schools for accessing quality education. • 65% scholars rated counseling services as MONIKA KHARE “Excellent” and 27% rated it as “Good”. A 15 year- old Student of Class X from Shri Krishna High • 32% scholars secured above 80% marks. School, Rewari. Her Father is a Civil Supervisor in DLF SEZ • 52% scholars showed improvement in their Silokhera, Gurgaon. Monika is a promising Scholar and has performance in AY 2017-18 as compared to AY proved her mettle by securing 97.67 per cent in Class 1X 2016-17. and was awarded a gold medal for the same.

THE SPORTS STARS: RURAL CATEGORY BABLU • Provided scholarship to 357 scholars out of which 54% are boys and 46% are girls. Bablu Hails from village Khandsa with a family income of • 34% scholars secured above 80% marks and 25% Rs.8000/ - only. He was selected as a Sports Scholar in the above 70% marks in the AY 2017-18. Nurturing Talent Program for his remarkable and stellar • 100% Scholars shifted to better and English performance in Tae-kwondo. medium schools. DLF Foundation’s Scholar Guidance Cell spotted the • 39% scholars showed remarkable improvements exceptional talent in him and motivated him to take up the over last year when shifted from one school to sport as a focus area. Bablu has made the DLF Foundation another. proud by winning 2 Gold Medals in Taekwondo in the Open National Category and continues to do well. indebted to DLF Foundation for supporting his family in times of need: not only for the education of his three ARPITA DIWEDI children but also for the timely financial support for the A Student of Air Force School Gurgaon, Arpita has wedding of his eldest daughter. DLF Foundation provided displayed exceptional talent in Karate. Her talent was both his daughters with financial support and guidance spotted and the DLF Foundation encouraged her and under the Professional Scholarship Category, enabling provided financial support to train in one of the prominent them to get an Engineering Degree and MBA respectively. Karate Coaching Institutes. Arpita continues to excel and At present, the older daughter is an Engineer at the Maruti has won many medals at the district level. She now aims plant at Manesar while his younger daughter works in the to represent her country at the National and International Finance Department of the Kawasaki Company,Gurgaon. level and bring laurels home. Tilak Singh, the youngest son has been associated with THE DLF NIGHTINGALE!! the Nurturing Talent Programme ,DLF Foundation for the YASHASVI BHARDAWAJ last six years both as a School and a Professional Scholar. A Student of Vivekanand School in Anand Vihar, started Presently, he is in the final year of B.Tech at The B.K. Birla her journey with DLF when she was in class 6th and joined Institute of Engineering and Technology Pilani . us as a NTP Scholar. Yashasvi is a gifted Child and is learning Mr. Naveen Bhattis a DLF employee working as a Driver at music and excelling at academics too! She is learning music the Lynndale Estate,Mussoorie. DLF Foundation has played from Gandharva Vidyalaya, New Delhi. Yashasvi has won a major role in supporting and grooming his children into many musical accolades and has won many competitions responsible, smart and confident individuals with good like, Voice of Gaziabad, Voice of Delhi etc. communication skills. DLF FOUNDATION-BUILDING LIVES All the four children have been provided support for Mr. Shish Ram, an Ex Serviceman, has just retired after education either in the Professional Scholarship category serving DLF for over 10 years. In his words, he is forever and the School Scholarship Category. At present, Ankit works as a Yoga Instructor in Sri Lanka drawing a good package, Ankita is working as a Deputy Manager with HDFC Bank, Noida. The other daughter,Anima works for Concentric, Noida while the younger son is pursuing his under-Graduate degree from Dehradun. 7 AKANKSHA : DLF FOUNDATION’S EDUCATION INITIATIVE

NURTURING TALENT PROGRAMME (SCHOLARSHIP & MENTORING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

Scholarship for higher education was started in the year 2011to nurture talent amongst less privileged meritorious scholars to pursue their professional studies. Scholarships allied services in the form of coaching and mentoring are provided to students pursuing undergraduate and post graduate degree courses in professional studies including Medicine (MBBS), Engineering, IT, Fine Arts, Sports and Management. The Program aims to uplift and support meritorious underprivileged scholars to attain higher education in their chosen fields to enable them to avail better career opportunities and enhanced livelihood for themselves and their families. The Foundation has supported 253 Scholars during the year in Engineering, Medicine, Information Technology (IT), Sports and Business Management Studies (MBA).

High Achievers • Harshada Shrikant Kothavale, Electric Engineer is a MSBTE topper and a 1st Rank holder in state in diploma. She is currently working as Grade A officer in Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. with annual package of 16.5 Lacs. • Yamuna Krishnan from the Army Institute for Medical Sciences secured 2nd rank in the university and was awarded with special achievement award for exceptional merit during Annual Conclave. • Shubham Joshi, DLF scholar selected in the FY 2017-18 pursuing B.tech in computer science and information technology from MDU, Rohtak is the Toper in the University. • Darshana Nandanwar graduated 2017-18 working in Pune Metro as Section Engineer with Annual Package of Rs. 9 Lakhs • Sayli Pramod lande working in Vedanta Resources as Process Engineer with Annual Package of 8.92 Lakhs • Sawai, who was awarded the Scholarship in 2011 to pursue his MBA from NPTI Faridabad, presently, works with PPS Energy Solutions in Pune as Project Manager, drawing an annual package of Rs 6 lakh. • Aditi Gupta Selected for Foreign Exchange program to represent the institute in INSA Toulouse, France and also won Gold medal in Sportech 2018, sports fest IIT Delhi. • Companies where our graduated scholars working: Accenture, Siemens Technology, Vodafone, INTEL, Reliance, India Oil, Pune Metro etc.

IVY LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP DLF Foundation also provides scholarship to few highly meritorious students to pursue their higher education in top Universities abroad. Few students have been able to secure seats in IVY League Colleges

• Mahesh Chandrasekharapuram after securing Rank 1 in the XAT 2011 got admission in Harvard University for pursuing Master’s in Public Administration. Through sheer merit and hard work, recently he also got opportunity to do summer internship at Mckinsey & Company. • Shreyashi Nag is pursuing Master’s in Computer Data Science Program at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA. She has always been an excellent academic performer. During the summer break, she did internship with Amazon in Boston. • Kartik Sawhney,a specially-abled boy, with 100% visual impairments encountered lots of challenges in his journey towards excellence. DLF Foundation however, was quick to recognize his talent and gave wings to his dream by awarding him a scholarship to pursue computer science at Stanford University, USA. He has completed his course in 2017 and is now working with Microsoft as IT Engineer in California and is earning handsome salary. Kartik has proved that hard work and self-belief can never go waste.

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SUPER 30 PROGRAMME Under the aegis of Super30 Programme, DLF Foundation also supports highly meritorious among DLF supported school scholars when they pass out in Class XII, by financing their specialized residential coaching for eleven months to prepare them for IIT/JEE Entrance at the Study Center, in Noida. The programme was implemented in partnership with Centre for Social Responsibility and Leadership (CSRL). Impact • Provided scholarship to 4 meritorious scholars Abhishek Kumar, Ritesh Saini, Priyanka Yadav and Rakesh Kumar. • All the four students cleared the IIT/JEE examination and have now secured admissions in various top engineering colleges.

NURTURING TALENT PROGRAM REMEDIAL CENTRE AT MUSSOURIE The aim: To provide equal learning opportunities to all. DLF Foundation has always recognized the need to empower young minds by giving them access to quality education. As a part of its Nurturing Talent Program, DLF Foundation has set up a Remedial Cenre. This project has provided scholarships to 33 students in the form of financial aid, that takes care of their school fees, supplies, and transportation at English medium schools. This program has greatly helped the families, as DLF Foundation has also ensured the students’ admission into two very prestigious schools - Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School and Manav Bharti India International School. The project has been successful in not only providing opportunities to students from low income backgrounds, but also nurturing their talent to make sure that they make apt career choices after they complete school. The DLF education team ensures academic performance by tracking and counseling the students, and facilitating remedial coaching when needed. This also leads to an overall improvement in soft skills and personality development in the long run. REAL RESULTS During the academic year 2017-2018, there were 5 high- achieving students that scored over 80% marks in their exams. 25% students moved from one performance level to the next. The overall indicators show that across the program there was a gradual improvement in performance by all students. Students benefitted greatly from their improved communication skills and hold over English. Most importantly, they are exposed to a plethora of extra-curricular activities like sports and cultural programs. Out of these, 6 children were enrolled into higher education and vocational training programs. A SHINING EXAMPLE Naveen Bhatt’s (a driver at the Lynndale Estate) children have reaped the benefits of the Nurturing Talent program through hard work and sheer determination. His son, Ankit Bhatt completed his schooling from St Lawrence High School and Sanatan Dharam Sanskrit Mahavidhyalaya, Mussoorie. After completing his BA (Sanskrit) from Rishikesh followed by MA in Yoga from Haridwar University, DLF Foundation sponsored his training in Panchkarma Course, which helped him move to Sri Lanka to become a Yoga instructor.His daughter, Ankita Bhatt, completed her schooling from St Lawrence High School and Sanatan Dharam Inter College. She then went on to complete her B Com from MPG, Dehradun. The DLF Foundation financially supported her course at the Institute of Financial Banking and Insurance. She now works at HDFC bank for the past 4.5 years.

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LEARNING EXCELLENCE PROGRAM – Benefits 20 Govt Schools in Gurugram DLF Foundation, in association with Pratham, set up The learning level assessments show that this outcome oriented system has led Rural Learning Excellence Centers in 20 government to an improvement in the students’ performance. schools. The goal of these centers is to recognize students with lower learning levels and provide them with specialized coaching to helping them to bridge learning gaps while improving their academic performance. Since teachers form the backbone of this project, a careful selection process has been deployed to appoint them, after which the selected teachers are trained on the program objectives and teaching methodologies. So far, 43 such teachers have undergone refresher training under this programme and placed with th project. When it comes to the students, a thorough baseline assessment is used to identify the learning gaps of the students. An effective system is also in place to assess the growth and improvement of these students. Tab- based learning is currently being tested in 2 schools, wherein the teachers are given tablets to ensure that the children get hands-on experience with tech devices. An in-house app has also been developed to make learning interactive and interesting.

The Impact So far, the project has been able to provide learning level improvement to over 1400 students. Project interventions were able to elevate the learning level of 66% of the L1 students and more than 80% of the students recorded an improvement of learning levels in English. Around 80% of the students showed an improvement in their learning levels for mathematics. Overall, more than 3500 students benefitted from the library facilities.

SUPPORT TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS DLF Foundation supports Shiksha, an educational NGO that provides free educational and vocational training to underprivileged children IMPACT and youth. Over 1000 underprivileged children from Mohyal and • 336 students scored marks above 80%, whereas Wazirabad, Gurugram (Haryana) have benefited from Shiksha’s free 190 got above 60%. The average attendance education centres. With a focus on children from Nursery till class of students was 89.5% for the academic year V, the two centres provide students with free books & notebooks, 2017-18 • In the academic session 2017-18, 10 students uniforms along with a nutritious mid-day meal. were awarded the DLF Raghuvendra Scholarship, Meritorious students from class V can compete for the DLF’s while 3 students received the Gen. O.P Malhotra Nurtuting Talent Development Programme Scholarship to complete Scholarship. their further education up to class XII. A total of 967 students (539 • Certificate of honour was presented to3 boys and 428 girls) were enrolled in the Shiksha education centres students from Shiksha by the Korean Embassy for for the academic year 2017-18. participating in a drawing competition.

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GOVERNMENT SCHOOL UPGRADATION PROJECT Supported Six Government Schools in Noida, Delhi and Gurugram The Integrated School Development program (ISDP) endeavoured to reform and develop 6 Government Schools in Noida, Delhi, and Gurugram. With the support of the principals and teachers, DLF Foundation engage students and improve their learning skills through Multi-Grade Multi- Level (MGML) pedagogy. SARD, an educational NGO has been a major partner in this initiative. The effective program adhering to the guidelines of the Right to Education Act (RTE), gave significant importance to construct safe drinking water facilities Inauguration and Handing over by CEO, DLF Foundation in the school premises, create separate washrooms for and Mayor, NDMC boys and girls, establish a library as well as upgrade the schools into building as Learning Aid (BaLA) and setting classrooms and computer lab facilities. up of child resource centres (CRC) with remedial classes. The Objective: Using Teaching Learning Methods (TLMs), weaker students • To support the Principal and school teams to bring were taught topics such as fractions, abacus, arrow cards, improvements in scholastic and co-scholastic domains number strips etc. Students in these schools now also have of education govt schools. access to a variety of reading material including colourful • To produce educated, skilled and morally upright storybooks from publications such as Pratham, NBT, CBT, generations who are employable, useful and Katha and Eklavya. With the support of remedial education productive citizens make the schools more student imparted through CRCs, academic performances and friendly learning levels of students in these schools has improved • To upscale the existing infrastructure and facilities considerably. Additionally, students participating in clubs • To ensure the schools provide a holistic environment like WASH and Bal Sansad realised the importance and the for a child’s development judicious use of water. The lives of these young children The program successfully reached out to over 3466 have been touched forever by this noble gesture from the students in 6 Government schools in Noida (Sector 5, DLF Foundation. Sector 62 and Sector 45), Delhi (Amber Hai, Dwarka) and IMPACT Gurugram (Tikli Village), who were earlier deprived of basic • Students paying more attention to their health & amenities in a school environment. Besides improving hygiene the infrastructure facilities in the identified schools, the • Access to technology with renovated classrooms program commendably worked on creating a conducive and computer labs environment for kids that not only encouraged learning, • Considerable improvement in learning levels & but also lay importance on the mental and physical well- classroom performance of kids being of the students. The initiative adopted innovative • Increase in enrolment of new students in both teaching methods like- converting physical space of schools

Setting up of Computer Lab at Govt Sr. School Building Whitewash at Govt. Whitewash of Classrooms at Govt Sr. Sec. School, Teekli village, Gurugram Primary school, Haraula, Noida Sec. School, Teekli village, Gurugram

New Boys Toilet Block and Girls Toilet Drinking Water Facility with Water Child Resource Centre, Amber Hai, Block at Govt. Primary School, Amber Cooler at Govt. Primary School, Amber Dwarka, New Delhi Hai, Dwarka, New Delhi Hai, Dwarka, New Delhi 11 AKANKSHA : DLF FOUNDATION’S EDUCATION INITIATIVE

SBM, A GOVT AIDED SCHOOL BECOMES SMART & SECURE The Foundation supported S.B.M Senior Secondary School, a Govt aided school in Delhi, by 11 Smart Boards and over 70 CCTV cameras in the school premises during the academic year 2017-18. The Objective: • To ensure all children complete free and quality primary & secondary education by 2030 • To eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to the vulnerable and disabled by 2030 • Build and upgrade education facilities and provide for teachers as well as students. The activity based learning safe, non-violent, inclusive learning environments for of the smart boards made lectures more interesting. For all children. example, they were used for providing summary at the HOW SMART IS THE SMART BOARD? end of History lessons, teaching Grammar for languages, and to show experiments and display formulae during A respectable Science modules. They also proved to be a great tool to number of display MCQs & question banks. 350 students between THE GOLDEN ACADEMIC YEAR classes IX to XII • S.B.M Senior Secondary School has been awarded the and 500 from “best government aided school in Delhi” in the Zone secondary during the year and has consistently garnered praise classes have for its quality of education. benefitted from the • Technological upgradation in schools by installing smart boards smart boards to benefit students directly and • Capacity building of school teachers for using smart indirectly, respectively. The smart board technology saw an boards by undertaking training sessions increased attention span in children. It also helped reduce • Installation of CCTV cameras to provide a safe and the monotony in classrooms. While the smart boards aided secure environment for the students and staff. conceptual clarity, they also proved to be a big-time saver

DAY CARE CENTER PROJECT Laying a Strong Foundation for Marginalised Children Every year, 1.26 million children die in India before reaching the age of five due to lack of care and protection which leads to malnourishment, and various other preventable diseases.- Sample Registration System (SRS) 2013 DLF Foundation, in association with Mobile Crèches and Santosh, launched the Mobile Crèches day care center project. The aim of this project is to give full time migrant construction workers a safe, clean and healthy space for their children while they are on site. The mobile crèche has become extremely beneficial for these families as the children are provided with nutrition, care and education. Keeping in mind the schedule of the workers, the center has been kept open 6 days a week, from 9am-5pm and IMPACT accepts children from the ages of 0-12 years. While at the The project met its target by reaching 158 children crèche, the children are provided with fresh, warm meals, and immunizing 67 children. There was an overall planned by a nutritionist depending on their age and improvement of nutrition status of 70% of the children malnutrition levels. The center also provides the children within just 4 months of attending. More than 75% with regular health check-ups and vaccinations as per their children showed improvement in health status thus requirements. causing a decrease in morbidity rate. Monthly check- ups covered 158 children and 22 pregnant mothers. The Children from the ages of 6-12 years are provided with project created school-readiness amongst 50% of the education as well as opportunities to explore their talents. children within just 2 months or less.

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DLF GOLF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM Fostering International Champions in Golf DLF Foundation, in partnership with K&A Golf Private Limited, set up a Golf Excellence Program in August 2017. This program provides golf scholarships to children from the ages of 10-18 years. The sole objective of this program has been to enable budding golfers to realize their full potential and bring laurels to the country at a national and international level.

PK Joseph, DLF Ltd (CSR) receiving the Award from Mr Rakesh Sharma, Board Member, Indian Golf Association. • The high-quality training and support to the junior golfers boosted their morale, confidence level & generated positive interest and motivation. • Upon seeing the support being provided to these budding golfers, Golf Industry Association conferred an award for ‘Recognition for the Regional initiative HELPING YOUNG TALENT REALISE THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL for Golf promotion’ to DLF Foundation. In the first year of partnership, 10 junior golfers (comprising of 6 Boys and 4 Girls) in 13 to 18 years of age were selected for the Golf Scholarship. The geographical coverage for the first year was limited to Delhi-NCR only. • 8 of the 10 Program Participants ranked between 1st to 3rd in different Golf Tournaments at the National and the International level. • Seven juniors participated in the Singapore Juniors in June 2018

YOUNG ACHIEVERS • Kartik Sharma: Ranked #1 amateur in the country in the Order of Merit released by the Indian Golf Union on 17 March 2018 • Sunhit Bishnoi: Ranked 1st in Category ‘A’ – IGU Classic Golf Junior Boys 2018, ranked 1st in Category ‘A’ – IGU Western India Junior Boys 2018, • Hitashee Bakshi: Ranked 2nd in Category ‘A’ – IGU Southern India Junior Girls 2018, ranked 3rd in Category ‘A’ – IGU Army Junior Girls 2017 • Eshika Arora: Ranked 2nd in Category ‘A’ – IGU Northern India Junior Girls 2017

Suhnit Bishnoi & Kartik Sharma Hitashi Bakshi Eshika Arora

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THE POWER OF PRIVILEGE DLF Swapna Sarthak Education centre- the alliance between DLF foundation and Gunjan Foundation, chose to impart free education to the underprivileged children in Gurugram and nearby areas.

The Objective: • Provide free education to the needy • Give an opportunity to society’s deserving kids • Serve mid-day meals to all children between classes nursery and 8th A healthy mind and healthy body go hand in hand. DLF Swapna Education Centre also agrees with this fact, and therefore, contributed in nurturing over 280 underprivileged kids from Nursery to class 8. The organisation helped provide the youngsters with opportunities that help them shine.

42% increase was seen in class attendance whereas a mammoth jump of 233% was observed when it came to students’ grades.

IMPACT • Regularity in children’s attendance • Improved grades • Rise in immunity levels and decline in absentees due to ill health • Kids more social and confident STRIKING THE BALANCE BETWEEN EDUCATION & NUTRITION • Increased liking towards studies Apart from receiving free education, the children visiting the education centre enjoyed daily class activities and relished the wholesome meals fed to them. On assessment day i.e 9th May 2018, 40% of the youngsters gleefully stated mid-day meals as the biggest reason to like the centre, whereas a good percentage (30 % kids) expressed they loved the curriculum and group activities. To further encourage transparency in the entire procedure, parents of these underprivileged kids too participated in choosing the mid-day meal menu. 2 teachers routinely inspected the food for its quality and quantity before serving it to the children. Prior to feeding them, they also ensured to smell and taste the food themselves. The education centre overall gave utmost importance to the hygiene of the food as well as of the children.

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COMMUNICATION & LIFE SKILL TRAINING PROGRAM DLF Foundation teamed up with the British Council to impart English communication and Life Skills training to their housekeeping, security and other outsourced vendor manpower in DLF 5. In the year 2017-18, a total number of 107 beneficiaries completed 42 hours of English training.

THE EFFECTIVENESS A staff member who underwent training said, “The course has helped • 100% participants said me become more professional and prepared me for they were satisfied foreign countries. I want to go to Dubai and join the hospitality with the training sessions. industry there.” • 100% trainees said the course content was easy to understand and comprehend. • 100% partakers were happy with the guidance and support they got from the trainers. • 100% participants rated the quality of trainers and teaching methodology as good. • 40% of the learners trained had already taken English speaking lessons previously but were more satisfied with the training given by the British Council • 20 people from the total no trained scored excellent status at the end of the training (between 85-100%).

General Manager DLF Golf Course Resorts Ltd said, “Around 50% of our human resource who has undergone training, now have increased confidence levels. Undoubtedly, there are some promising impacts of the training which the DLF Foundation has been able to achieve under this initiative. Staff working as caddies, receptionists etc. are showing better performances after the training as they are able to use the language in their day to day work related activities. The trainees are now also helping their kids back home learn the HOW WAS IT DONE? English language to prepare them for this competitive world”. The training lessons given to the workers were engaging and planned meticulously. At the same time, the use of IMPACT OF THE TRAINING practical examples related to trainees’ jobs made these sessions relevant and easy to understand. The classes were • An increase in confidence levels of workers was taken up by well-qualified trainers with internationally observed. recognized qualifications such as the Cambridge CELTA • The workers now have better chances of promotion and DELTA. The proficient pedagogues also gave special and better salaries in the future. focus to team activities like role plays, problem- solving and speaking tasks. Moreover, the need-based and • They are now earning more respect from their tailor-made structuring of the training made it easier for peers, friends and family as well as guests. the participants to adapt. It comprised of the beginner, • The staff now has a better command over the elementary and the pre-intermediate level that was English language, who are otherwise mostly from assigned to the novices based on their acumen. To judge Hindi speaking states or areas where regional the progress of the partakers, the teachers carried out languages are more prominent. regular assessments and also gave their valuable feedback • Intermediate level learners can now have on areas of improvement. The trainees’ language aptitude conversations with colleagues and friends in was graded based on the Council of Europe Framework English and are more articulate, whereas lower Reference for Languages (CEFR), a telephonic voice level learners can greet people and introduce assessment tool that was specially designed to assess the themselves in English. spoken communication of the learners.

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HELLO! HOW CAN I HELP YOU? SKILL TRAINING CENTRE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN BPOs

Nearly 425 youth from underprivileged backgrounds who’ve studied up to class 12th were given free of cost training for Customer Service Executives (Domestic BPO). The training included certification and placement support. The project followed a systematic implementation method. This included identifying a suitable catchment area where communities belonging to economically weaker sections live. The centre was established based on this criteria.

FAR REACHING POSITIVE RESULTS: TRAINEES SPEAK • Significant improvement in communication skills • Can communicate well in English now • Better prepared to face an interview • Job satisfaction in current company • Increase in Confidence • Pleasant working conditions • Happy with the salary

ASPIRING FOR EXCELLENCE- HOW THIS WAS DONE A community mobilization drive was undertaken through door to door awareness and distributing pamphlets. A counseling session was conducted before enrolling the candidates. This was followed by a 30-day rigorous cirriculum which included classroom training (theory and practical classes) and industry visits for each batch. The candidates were then prepared for job interviews and given placement support. The placement support continued even after six months of the course completion. The handholding continued during the ON JOB TRAINING period where follow-ups were made every 15 days.

IMPACT OF TRAINING • 88 per cent increased their skills related to customer service • 85 per cent increased their knowledge level • 85 per cent increased their information related to the job market. • 78 per cent had improved access to the job market. • 85 per cent of the beneficiaries were placed right after the training was completed.

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GUARDING LIFE AND GAINING LIFE-SKILLS- OSSIM SECURITY GUARD TRAINING PROGRAMME-GURUGRAM DLF Foundation’s skill training project- LIFE (Learning Initiative for Employment) in collaboration with OSSIM, trained 1080 security guards starting September 2015. The period of the training was 30 days. Between 2017-2018 alone, nearly 355 security guards were imparted free of cost skill training as part of the project. OBJECTIVE: This initiative was set out to build capacity and give the security guards the required tools and skills to work more efficiently. TRAINING The scope ranged from increasing their knowledge base (including use of latest technology), better communication with the public and most importantly, imparting soft-skills like gesturing, behavior, personal hygiene and grooming. The training focused on job related needs focusing on day to day functioning of the security guards so that they can apply their learnings to their work-life. Many of them observed that most of the knowledge they acquired during the training was new to them. SKILLS FOR LIFE • Most participants shared that the training had empowered them to work efficiently and sincerely. Their confidence level, job satisfaction and over-all commitment towards work reached new heights. • The training also gave them the tools to do their checks and verification with more clarity and professionalism • As a result of the training, their overall behavior and conduct with the public has significantly improved. They communicate more positively and in a service-oriented mode. • Since most of the guards are from remote locations like Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, they come from a Hindi medium background. This sometimes causes difficulties for them in communicating with the clients. Therefore, in the month-long training, special emphasis was given on improving soft skills like behavior, gesture, grooming and managing personal hygiene. FIRST HAND ACCOUNT The last batch of training for 120 guards focused on Fire Safety after a special request from the Security Guards who opted for the training. “The training on fire management was extremely useful. They have the technical know-how now and can handle any fire situation well,” says Gopa Kumar Kuttan, GM NORTH SECURITY

“You can see they are receiving the visitors with a smile. This will certainly provide client satisfaction and further contribute towards the brand of DLF.”- Mr Gopa Kumar Kuttan, GM, Security, North Zone. THE IMPACT WAS ENORMOUS Prior to the training, only 3 per cent of the guards rated their expertise to handle a CCTV camera as excellent but after the training, that number shot up to 100 per cent. Similarly, during peak hours, security guards were not able to manage visitors, vehicles and security check-ins, but after the training, they became so focused and process-driven, managing peak-hour traffic became easy for them.

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SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY - E-LEARNING PROGRAM AT GOVT. GIRLS COLLEGE GURUGRAM

The E-learning program in association with Rural Shores Skills Academy has trained more than 600 girls in the last one year. The key objective was to give college students (ages 18 to 24) exposure to different online courses so that they enhance their skills and also get to choose from a wide variety of career options based on this newly- acquired training.

HOW WAS IT DONE? • The Government Girls College in Gurgaon created the lab for this purpose. Rural Shores Academy undertook the training and DLF Foundation funded the entire project. • Wide range of courses were made available from world- renowned universities like Harvard, MIT, Carnegie Melon, University of Michigan etc giving the students cutting-edge international exposure. • Students were given the flexibility to choose the time of the training. • The course was a mix of online, offline, videos, texts, education materials and lectures which gave the students a wide understanding of the subject. AND WE ARE READY TO FLY • Almost all the girls who took the online course said they now have a solid career option ahead of them. • Most said that the online course built their capacity to write better resumes and gave them confidence to face the world. • The students also realized that this unique experience has helped them improve their communication skills and over-all personality. • Most importantly, the specialized online-courses which included topics like Global Financial Strategy, Human and Women’s Rights Defenders, Inclusive Leadership Training etc gave the students immense knowledge and expertise.

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WIDENING HORIZONS - THE ROBO SHIKSHA KENDRAS IN GURUGRAM

In association with the Haryana government and India STEM Foundation. Building India’s future is part of the DLF Foundation’s vision. Therefore, it undertook a mammoth exercise of training 2000 students in Robotics Technology from the underprivileged sections of society in Gurugram. The technology was designed by the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the 32 session- structured course ensured that students gain confidence and learn the nuts and bolts of Robotics, so that they can apply it to their daily life. Both girls and boys were equally represented in the course. IMPACT • The students became so adept at Robotics after the course, they participated in World Robot Olympiad India and Hundred Million Minds. • Three students from Chakkarpur and Nathupur school participated in the World Robotics Competition 2017. • For the first time, these young minds got exposure to computers, coding and programming thus building a scientific temperament among the budding students. MOST STUDENTS SAID THAT THEY WANT TO APPLY THEIR LEARNINGS TO REAL LIFE SITUATIONS AND USE THEIR NEWLY-ACQUIRED SKILLS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF SOCIETY.

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MOBILE WELLNESS UNIT - EMPOWERING GURUGRAM THROUGH DIAGNOSTIC CARE

DLF Foundation has always prioritized healthcare for the residents of Gurugram. Investing in yet another unique initiative, DLF Foundation setup a Mobile Diagnostic Healthcare Facility : The “Mobile Wellness Bus”. Flagged off by Haryana Chief Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, the Mobile Wellness Unit is based out of a bus, which has been re modelled to cater to medical examinations and screenings. Serviced by a team of Senior doctors and lab technicians, it provides free screening and testing for diabetes and cancer (cervical, breast and prostate). Medical Examination and Pathology screening including HB1AC, Pap Smear, PSA, Lipid Profile, LFT, KFT are provided at no cost to the residents of Gurugram. THE MOBILE WELLNESS BUS The Mobile Diagnostic Bus provides medical screening services 6 days a week at multiple locations serving communities across Gurugram and Delhi including Nathupur, Chakkarpur, Wazirabad, Harijan Basti , DLF Cyber City, DLF 5, DLF Phases 1 to 4, Bandhwari, Shivaji Marg, and Vasant Kunj. Services of the MWU are being availed by the marginalized communities residing in the village slums, construction workers and the unorganized sector in Gurugram . A team of senior doctors along with pathologist, Lab Technican and nurses on the Bus, constantly strive to provide quality services. The Mobile Wellness Bus is equipped with diagnostic equipment such as a Digital Video Colposcope, Bio Chemistry Analyser, automatic HB1AC Analyzer, I-Breast Machine and other equipment required for screening.

Pushing the envelope • The aim is to provide basic, screening and diagnostic facilities for early detection of Diabetes and Cancer. • The long-term objective is to reduce the incidence and mortality rate of Cancer and Diabetes . • Provides free testing for diabetes & cancer and subsidized testing for other ailments to the underprivileged.

EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MOBILE WELLNESS BUS • The Mobile Wellness Bus effectively screened 2475 patients between Oct 2017- March 2018. • Breast cancer patients stated easy screenings with reduced radiations and savings in cost and time. • It provided financial relief to low income families as tests ranging from Rs 300- 4000 were provided free of cost or at minimal charges. • Timely Reporting ensured smooth functioning as Pathology reports were emailed to patients within the prescribed timelines. • Mobile health camps were organised at Horizon Centre, Club 5, Infinity Towers, DLF Square, Capital Greens, DLF Cyber Green and Moti Nagar.

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WHERE HEALTH TAKES PRECEDENCE- DLF MOBILE MEDICAL UNITS

DLF Foundation has always prioritized the health of underprivileged communities. We understand that awareness is the key for preventive healthcare and healthy communities. Therefore, while awareness on women and child health is key to our efforts, we also strive to improve the health of the community by providing free primary health services. DLF Foundation is providing medical services through a series of Mobile Medical Units in Noida, Lucknow, Old & New Gurgaon, Kasauli, Panchkula & Indore in partnership with leading Healthcare organizations. The Objective SUCCESS STORY OF MMU NOIDA • To provide basic free healthcare services to the poor • 11,576 were provided healthcare services through • To improve the Health status of the community by MMU Noida this year. ensuring timely and quality healthcare through teams • MMU saw 29% (3340) first time patients between of specialized doctors, paramedics and pathologists. April 17- Mar 18. • To raise awareness on general health issues with • 811 patients were given diagnostic services special focus on maternal and infant healthcare • 1234 adolescent girls visited the MMU for treatment. • To reduce incidence of life threatening diseases through timely care • The MMU has a tie up with 53 hospitals for referral services. MMU NOIDA • Effective treatment was given for diseases like Typhoid, Taking Healthcare services to their doorsteps, the MMU Malaria, Diabetes, Hypertension and Asthma at Noida provided healthcare services to the community MMUs KASAULI & INDORE in JJ colonies in sector 16,17 and 18, and villages Harola The Kasauli Mobile Medicare Unit provided treatment to & Charela in Noida. The MMU staffed with doctors, lab 10,461 patients covering 4 villages this year. Majority of technician, pharmacist, nurse and community health the patients were young women and children. Barotiwala worker provided free services including OPD , consultation village witnessed the maximum number of 4250 patients. with specialist doctors, medication and testing. The other villages impacted include Haripur, Kishangarh Additionally, the MMU also worked on raising awareness and Jadla. about health & hygiene in government schools. About 12 schools were covered during the year. There was also The Indore Mobile Medicare Unit provided treatment focus on preventive measures against Malaria & Dengue, to 6,471 patients covering 7 villages of Sulya Kheri, with multiple fumigation drives carried out around the Mulabagh, Baliakalan, Kadwali, Maglia, Valyakhera and target areas. The MMU also benefited the construction Panod. Kadwali witnessed the maximum service utilisation workers and their families. with a total of 1465 patients receiving healthcare services.

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POSITIVE OUTCOMES Easy, hassle free, free of cost access to primary healthcare was stated as the most positive impact of the MMUs. They had an effective outreach and treated around 23541 patients in Noida & Lucknow and MMU LUCKNOW over 22000 in Gurugram this year. Additionally, the MMU at Panchkula The MMU at Lucknow operated with a team of Doctors, provided healthcare services to about 9935 patients, Kasauli MMU Family Planning Counsellor, Medical Officer, Lab technician impacted 10,461 patients and the Indore MMU treated 6471 persons and a Nurse. It covered 22 urban and remote villages this year. The MMUs impacted the economically weaker sections as every month. With a well-established referral system the patients requiring further treatment were referred by the 80% of the patients treated were in the monthly income range of Rs MMU to a chain of Government Hospitals. The services 10000-15000. In the year 2017-18, a total of 74572 people availed also included counselling for family planning, adolescent health services through the DLF Foundation MMUs this year. healthcare, ANC & PNC check-ups and referrals and testing for diabetes and pregnancy. Referral linkage for TB testing MMU MOHALI AND PANCHKULA was established with CHC, Lucknow. Staffed with a team of doctors, trained paramedics and SUCCESS STORY OF MMU LUCKNOW community workers, MMU Panchkula provided OPD • 11965 people were treated at the Lucknow MMU this services and general medication covering 6 villages every year. week including Mastgarh, Milkh, Ratwara, Salamatpur , Bhagwanpur and Bakshiwala. This year it provided services • Regular meetings were held with ANM/ASHAs, CHCs to 9,935 villagers spread across these 6 villages and their and CMOs posted in MMU covered locations for neighbouring areas. smooth functioning. GURUGRAM MMUS • Over 50 community meetings were held attended by over 2200 people. The MMUs in Gurugram with a team of doctors, gynecologists and pharmacists provided Healthcare • Various topics discussed at these meetings included services in various locations including village Tikli, Basai, menstrual hygiene, HIV and vectorborne and seasonal Sector 81 and Sector 74, Gurugram. Patients mostly diseases among others. included migrant labour and the villagers residing in these • Collaborated with Post Menopause Society India- areas. Most common ailments included cough & cold, fever, SGPGI Lucknow. headache, dehydration, skin allergies, stomach infections, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Diarrhoea etc. EFFECTIVENESS OF DLF GURUGRAM MMUs • This year 9,232 & 12,932 people were provided healthcare services in Old & New Gurugram respectively. • 246 counselling sessions were held with pregnant women • 167 children between 0-6 years and 69 in the age group 6-14 years were diagnosed with malnutrition. • Women and elderly were able to access primary healthcare independently without any assistance since the MMUs were stationed within the villages. Mobile Medical Unit Lucknow 22 AAROGYAM : DLF FOUNDATION’S HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE

DLF’S PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES STRIVING TOWARDS HEALTHCARE FOR ALL

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, ONE MISSION Considerable national focus has been there on health programs that provide community- based prevention and screening, particularly for low income and rural communities, DLF PHCs have addressed the same by initiating preventive and curative care through a team of specialist doctors and paramedics. The PHCs established at Nawada Fatehpur, Hyatpur, Shikhopur and Sakatpur in Gurugram, and Dhanaura in Mohali have been instrumental in impacting healthcare in these villages and surrounding area.

Health is the foundation for development and resource building. But, it is no secret that social variables play a key role in defining one’s access to healthcare. Keeping this in mind, DLF has set up Primary Health Centres in areas which lack basic government health infrastructure and healthcare services. Under the Programme, 4 PHCs were set up in Gurgaon and 1 in Mohali. PHCs are the foundation of rural healthcare; the first stop for medical care and referral. The Objective • Providing basic health services, including preventive, Managing Chronic Diseases is also a focus, making promotive and palliative health the model an effective setting for chronic disease management. PHC services include a.) OPD services • To increase awareness on the benefits of health and covering medical consultation, maternal & child care, hygiene family planning &welfare, prevention and control of • To control the spread of vector borne diseases like communicable diseases b) basic Pathology testing and c) malaria and dengue and water borne diseases like free medication along with other health services. diarrhoea • To reduce morbidity and establish linkages for specialized disease treatment

EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PHCs • This year, 27,108 beneficiaries availed Healthcare services and 899 pregnancy cases were managed with Ante- Natal Care Service. • Number of patients treated at the PHCs were 9508 in New Gurugram and 5287 in Mohali. • PHCs have been effective in providing easy access to health care, especially in the rural communities where government infrastructure is non existent.

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MISSION STOP DENGUE Every monsoon Gurugram is plagued by Dengue, a disease that affects all age groups and strata of society alike. It is felt that preventive awareness could help reduce the number of Dengue cases and mortality each year. To combat this disease in Gurugram, Medanta and DLF Foundation joined hands in 2017 in the Awareness Campaign “Mission Stop Dengue” - a campaign for increasing awareness on Prevention, Symptoms and Cure for Dengue. The campaign was actively promoted using multiple platforms. The infomercial on the symptoms and cure of Dengue was telecast on national media NDTV 24x7 for nearly a month. Several workshops were conducted all across Gurugram with RWA’s and schools in collaboration with Medanta. Mission Stop Dengue awarness at Ridge Valley School Mission Stop Dengue ambassadors were nominated in all colonies covering different condominiums. The aim was to help raise awareness about Dengue which is completely preventable with proper sanitation and precautionary measures. The sessions organised with visiting team of doctors from Medanta included: • Information on preventive measures to avoid dengue eg. preventing water stagnation, wearing full sleeves, cleaning water coolers , planters etc. • Allopathic and Ayurvedic cures for dengue. • Ways to detect symptoms of onset of dengue. Mission Stop Dengue awarness at Club Vita • Understanding critical symptoms requiring hospitalisation • Interactive Q&A session. Dengue Prevention Medical kits were distributed to all Mission Stop Dengue Ambassadors and school heads. The kit consisted of a sample collection set, a microscope to spot larvae, oil to kill the larvae and a mosquito repellent. Standing Water Samples from across Gurugram were collected through these kits and sent by DLF Foundation for testing to Medanta for detecting presence of Mosquitoe Larvae. We hope that through this awareness campaign ‘Mission Stop Dengue’ we will be able to fight and reduce dengue through a plethora of year-round activities by engaging the complete Gurugram community. Mission Stop Dengue awarness at DLF 5

Mission Stop Dengue awarness at DLF New Town Heights Mission Stop Dengue awarness at Club 5

Mission Stop Dengue awarness at DLF Magnolias Mission Stop Dengue awarness at Summer Field School 24 ADARSHGRAM: DLF FOUNDATION’S MODEL VILLAGE

MODEL VILLAGE PROJECT - GURGAON DLF Foundation, under its Model Village Project improves infrastructure in several villages

DLF Foundation under Beautification near its Model Village the school banyan Project undertakes trees, Whitewash several infrastructure and painting, development projects development of the for development school infrastructure, of the village. The environmental objective is to beautification, convert the village educational activities into a smart village to enhance the modelled on Sansad quality of education Adarsh Gram Yojana and Training of of Government of Teachers. India. Tikli village is near Badshapur, 2. Construction Gurugram, district of of Sports Facility: Haryana. It has a population of around 10,000 people. To provide basic sports facility to the youth a sports ground with a boundary wall along side is being Many companies under their CSR initiative are also constructed. working in rural areas but the concept of a model village has not been achieved by any of them. After undertaking 3. Water ATM: Safe Drinking Water Unit: The setting up thorough review, study and onsite visits of existing models, of the Water ATM has been completed in September, DLF Foundation set up to set a benchmark for social and 2017 and the drinking water supply is provided from economic development model in rural location, primarily October, 2017 operated by Water Health International. with an agri-based rural economy to create a DLF MODEL VILLAGE PROJECT in Teekli village in Gurgaon as per DLF own set of parameters in reference to the Human Development Index and Sustainable Development Goals. The following project activities have been initiated under the project for the FY 2017-18: 1. School Development Program (Govt. Girls Primary School & Govt. Senior Secondary School) The village panchayat along with the Principal of the Government Senior Secondary School, Teekli, Haryana and the Government Primary School, Teekli have requested DLF Foundation to adopt the school by undertaking infrastructure development and enhancing the quality of education in the School. Based on the request, DLF Foundation undertook a need assessment along with Society for All Round Development (SARD) an NGO involved in such educational activities. It was found that the school is under resourced government school and there is an urgent need to improve the school infrastructure relating to water, sanitation, school equipments and painting of the school. It was also found that the school 4. Training and exposure visits of Panchayat: The needs further educational enhancement program to community leaders of Tikli Village, Gurugram made improve learning levels of students through capacity a five- day tour to Ralegan Siddhi and Hivare Bazar, building of all stakeholders including SMC / Teachers, Maharasthra, to learn how to convert Tikli, a village students, community and multi-level government in Gurgaon modelled on Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana. bodies. The delegation got the opportunity to learn from the social activist Shrit Anna Hazare and attend the Considering the above, a comprehensive project has training sessions by his team, including project visits been developed that includes the components such to help them prepare a strategic plan for Tikli village. as Construction of New toilet for boys, New toilet A vibrant team of 25 community members from Tikli for girls, Drinking water points with 2 water coolers, Village including the sarpanch.

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LIVE YOUNG: SENIOR CITIZEN REJUVENATION PROGRAM, GURGAON “Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.” AusoniusThe Objective: With this intention, DLF Foundation partnered with Dignity Foundation and set up a Senior Citizen Centre that provides a platform to them to interact socially, build a support network and lead an active life. The main aim is to bring a wide variety of enrichment and rejuvenation activities in the lives of senior citizens, to reduce loneliness and enhance the skill sets of members post-retirement. The concept is unique- the Centre proves that there is no age for learning. The members keep acquiring new skill sets and also share what they already know. Mr O.P Govil, a member gives yoga sessions at the centre. Dr. Asha Arora Col Prakash Tewari, Executive Director-DLF Foundation at is a PhD in English and volunteers at the centre to share her the inauguration of Senior Citizen Rejuvenation Centre experiences of life. There are various fun activities conducted at the centre A NEW LEASE: such as dance, singing, participatory games aimed at This eclectic group doesn’t know what loneliness is memory improvement, general knowledge, ways to anymore. enhance life skills and coping strategies post retirement. • They are learning new skills like gardening, waste The senior citizens enjoy dance and brainstorming activities management and attending to a medical emergency the most because dancing instills a kind of energy in them to name a few. whereas brainstorming sessions churn their minds. • They play games, watch movies, conduct talent shows The interns from different universities are also placed at and celebrate birthdays and festivals together. the centre, who participate as well as conduct various • Health has taken centre stage with Yoga, Tai Chi and activities for the Senior Citizens. Recently they performed sessions with health experts. a Street Play ‘Old is The New Gold’ for our members. On the last Friday of every month, the birthday celebration • Similarly, sittings with legal and financial advisors have takes place where the birthday of the members falling in given them an elaborate understanding of their own that particular month is celebrated. issues. • Friendships are becoming deeper and bonds are So far it has 29 elderly members who pay a modest fee of getting strong. 2500 per annum. Senior Citizen Rejuvenation Centre operates from Monday to Friday 5PM to 7PM at K-Block, DLF Phase- 2 Community Centre, Gurugram.

“ I HAVE LEARNT TO USE A SMARTPHONE NOW. THIS HAS HELPED ME TO STAY CONNECTED WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.”

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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Under the Swachh Haryana Campaign, DLF Foundation installed a Solid Waste Management composting unit at H-Block, DLF Phase-1 DLF Foundation in association with M/S Green Bandhu, The dream is to create a greener, cleaner, waste-free Gurugram launched a Solid Waste composting unit in H-block, DLF Phase- 1. Upon the request of their RWA, DLF Foundation provided financial support to set up the Solid Waste Management Unit at Champa road. The objective was to manage the green waste generated from kitchens and horticulture and to promote segregation and prevent dumping and burning of solid organic waste. This financed the purchase of machinery, transport equipment, infrastructure, as well as salaries of the team responsible for handling the project. HOW DOES IT WORK? This SWM Unit serves as an efficient recycling method that turns unsafe organic waste into safe compost. This compost is used for soil enrichment and to maintain overall soil health The compost will then be sold for organic farming A large part of our success lies in the fact that we empowered and gardening activities. communities and workers alike

As part of DLF’S Gurugram Rejuvenation Project, the SWM machinery and educating them about the processes Solid Waste Management unit in phase 1 serves as a pilot and advantages of recycling. The composting unit is able to project for testing in a residential area. The idea is to use process around 3000 kgs of organic waste per month based composting to convert organic waste into nutrient rich on supply and is currently producing 500 kg of compost manure for plants. per month, which is sold between 10 to 15 rupees per The next phase will see many such decentralized kilogram. composting units that will help with the management of This project has sensitized stakeholders as well as the organic solid waste at a local level thus avoiding the need community and made them optimistic about the idea to send wastes to landfill sites. of waste management and its results. The SWM unit A SUCCESS was environmentally friendly and did not create dust or methane during composting, thus adhering to all the The project has widened the horizons for waste collectors norms and regulations required of a small composting unit. by providing them with new skill-sets such as operating

The dedicated team behind the Phase -1 composting unit

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ART & CULTURE GET A BIG PUSH The Junoon project is an initiative of the DLF Foundation that helped promote art and culture in Gurgaon and Delhi NCR. The Objective: • Focus on untapped pool of talented artists across Delhi & NCR • Give an opportunity to society’s deserving kids An artist said “I have and all age groups. left my banking job • Give attention to artists from all age groups and to take up dancing as economic backgrounds. • Raise awareness about the importance of art my full- time career. and culture and celebrate its diversity. Junoon is helping me • Maintain the quality of events for the viewers live that dream.” and participants The initiative (July 2017-March 2018) was a positive step with a focus to tap the underdogs ofthe Swarsiddhi, 6 was the performing arts and music industry and give them a platform to showcase their talent. Junoon partnered youngest performer with DLF Cyber Hub to host multiple events at the Cyber Hub amphitheatre. Over 28 events were who composes her organised on weekends over a period of 8-9 months. own music and lyrics The events were a showcase of true diversity around the country. Several dance forms like ballet, on any given topic contemporary, street hip hop, crumping, locking were pleasing to the eye while solo and group singing impromptu. acts were more than just music to one’s ears. There were also many artists who were adept in instruments and gave stellar performances on the keyboard and guitar. Junoon offered a free of cost online registration “With the help of for all artists and academies. They followed a further screening process to choose the right candidates- telephonic interviews, face to face interactions as well as judging past performance videos shared by all Junoon, I want to gain entries. Some of the academies that participated included IIT Kahargur Spring Fest Prelims, Kal Aakaar fame through my Collective, Rhapsody, MAC foundation, Bhangra Crew entertainers, Dignity Foundation etc. There were dance talent and come also many stand-alone artists and bands that added to the flavor at the events. Promotions of the events on TV.” by Junoon were also planned very meticulously. From standees to pamphlets, there was also a tie up with the Rapid Metro with free downloadable passes for everyone. All enthusiastic participants were awarded the “Certificate of Participation” to acknowledge the hard work put in by them. The Junoon project only proved that there is tremendous talent in our country and an undying passion and enthusiasm for dance and music.

IMPACT • Opportunity to showcase talent given to over 724 artists • Participants of multiple ages between 7 to 65 • Impressive audience of around 400-500 people at events • A platform full of exposure for aspiring as well as established artists • Increased acknowledgement and appreciation of artists by their families and peer groups. • Place to build contacts for artists

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3rd EDITION OF MILLENNIUM CITY MARATHON HELD IN GURUGRAM COMPLETES SUCCESSFULLY WITH OVER 5000 PARTICIPANTS An initiative by Tabono Sports in association with DLF Foundation The 3rd Edition of HDFC Bank Millennium City Marathon held in Gurugram witnessed more than 5000 participants. The marathon saw participation from across age groups, numerous senior citizens as well as youngsters. The marathon was a joint initiative by Tabono Sports & Events and DLF Foundation. Millennium City Marathon is an initiative to bring the diverse people of Gurugram together on a platform of health to create awareness about the importance of fitness and above all, to feel a part of the same city that is home to all of us. Almost 50% of the participants from the 5kms run category were first time runner which goes to prove that more and more people are taking up running as a part of their fitness regime. The marathon which took place from DLF Cyber City to Golf Course Road via newly built underpass route witnessed participants running the various categories of distances such as 5kms, 10kms, 21kms (half marathon) and 42kms (Full Marathon). The Gurgaon Police Commissioner Sandeep Khirwar inaugurated the HDFC Bank Millennium City Marathon. Leading corporate houses from Gurugram participated in huge numbers. It witnessed from eminent people such Jasmeet Singh Anand, zonal head - Gurugram, HDFC Bank, Smita Banga – Branch Banking Head & e-Commerce India HDFC ; Vaishali Sinha, Director, ReNew Power who ran 10 Km & 5Km; Arindam Haldar, CEO SRL Diagonostics ran 5KM and Col Prakash Tewari, Executive Director, DLF Foundation Ran 10km. The winners of HDFC Bank Millennium City Marathon in the Half Marathon (Male) – Vinder Singh, Half Marathon (Female) Arpita; 10km (Male) Jammal , 10km female Amandeep; Full marathon ( Male) Jitendra Kumar Yadav & Full marathon Female was Ranjana. Col Prakash Tewari, Executive Director, DLF Foundation said, “DLF Foundation firmly believes in the cause of a healthy and disease -free Gurgaon. In today’s sedentary lifestyle, health has taken a backseat for all of us. Such marathons play an instrumental role in making people aware towards healthy lifestyle.”

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DLF’s ROAD TO SAFETY

India accounts for over 11% of the road accident deaths globally. Not only are drivers responsible for the safety of passengers, they are also in charge of the vehicles they drive and the cargo they carry. In order to safeguard and coach their drivers, DLF has been successfully conducting various training activities. DLF in association with Fleet Forum, started the ‘Driving to Gold’ programme for its dedicated drivers. Approximately 20 drivers who are stationed in the DLF offices participated in the program. To avoid any commercial, financial, human and legal consequences, DLF felt a need to educate their drivers to overcome any difficult situation that may arise on the road, including hostile environments and unfair demands. The programme launched on 21st August, 2017 with the drivers successfully graduating on 4th January, 2018. Its main objective was to focus on minimizing road accidents by DLF drivers, concentrate on road safety and increase awareness about physical and mental well-being of drivers in India, along with changing the perception of drivers by investing in various training and community engagement activities. ‘Driving to Gold’ further laid emphasis on enhancing their existing driving knowledge, giving them constructive feedback and ensuring that their driving is safe for the passengers and the environment. The drivers were graded as bronze, silver and gold level drivers based on their capabilities and knowhow. Medical tests including the vision drum and colour blindness were conducted to check their vision and hearing abilities. The program also identified areas of improvement for the drivers and assigned tailor- made modules for them. Once the course was over, various mechanisms were put in place to ensure that they practiced what they learnt during the training. They were also educated on maximising fuel efficiency and adopting eco-friendly practices by reducing C02 emissions and particulate matter in the atmosphere. Psychometric and knowledge tests were conducted to examine their aptitude. A little sensitisation and training helped these drivers to drive safe and sound.

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SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY CONFERENCE IN GURUGRAM As Gurugram races ahead to become a millennium city, traffic woes continue to rise for its citizens. Land crunch, shrinking natural resources and lack of a robust public transport system has to led to immense traffic congestion. DLF Foundation conceived the idea of a sustainable public transit, serving as an inception point to adopt sustainable mobility with last mile connectivity. The Gurugram Rejuvenation Project, therefore was launched as a collaborative effort by DLF Foundation, corporates, NGOs, public and private institutions. For the “Sustainable Mobility Conference”, the mission was simple- to find a solution to the issue of intra -city transportation in Gurugram. DLF Foundation therefore engaged with various stakeholders-the District Administration, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, Institute of Road Traffic and Education, (IRTE) and institutions such as TERI School of Advanced Studies & Management Development Institute (MDI) as knowledge partners. MOU with Mobike India and ABInbev To take the project forward, two MOUs were signed with Mobike and ABInbev for consistent efforts on “Last Mile Connectivity”. Mobike’s dockless-bicycle sharing system became a crucial component of last mile conncectivity. We formed the ‘Working Group for Safer Road for Gurugram’ in which Corporates, International Organisations, Government Institutes and Officials of Gurugram became members. A number of activities including Training of Drivers was done by this Working Group with Fleet Forum of Netherland and Ab in Bev of USA . In Jun 2018, United Nations Institute and Training Research partnered with DLF Foundation and Working Group set up by us for ‘Safer Road in Gurgaon’ for a “Road Safety High Level Conference” to take place at Gurugram. Launch of White Paper on Najafgarh Basin as part of Gurugram Rejuvenation Project Another highlight of the conference was the launch of ‘White Paper’ on Najafgarh Basin. The outcome of the Mobility conference will serve as a stepping stone in defining the terms of reference-to be released as a white paper for a Sustainable Mobility Plan for Gurugram.

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BIODIVERSITY STUDY FINDS ENDANGERED SPECIES IN DLF GOLF COURSE, MAGNOLIAS, ARALIAS AND ADJOINING ARAVALLI FOREST AREAS

While the Indian constitution guarantees the Right Good news for nature lovers and Gurgaon residents. A The study will serve as a precursor to the Green study conducted on the biodiversity of DLF Golf course, and Blue Gurugram 2030 workshop, planned by Magnolias, Aralias and adjoining Aravalli has found the DLF Foundation. The Gurugram 2030 workshop endangered species such as Steppe Eagle and Alexandrine aims to sensitize stakeholders on sustainable urban Parakeet (Psittacula Eupatria) in the area. development-giving ecosystem management top priority. The idea is to create an effective and sustainable blueprint which can be replicated across cities.

25 wildflowers from 13 families were found during the Biodiversity study The main objective of the study- conducted by DLF Foundation in association with Bombay Natural History The butterfly survey reveals 36 species representing five Society (BNHS) was to map the flora and fauna of the families setting and form an ecological model which can be Redstart. A total of 76 species representing 36 families replicated over multiple sites in Gurugram. This survey were recorded in the Avian population. also highlights existing management and conservation plans and identifies gaps in their implementation. Floral survey revealed that 61 species of trees from “The area of Golf Course, Magnolias and Aralias and 16 families of trees belonging to the family, Fabaceae, adjoining Aravalis possess rich biodiversity. However, the Bignoniaceae, Apocynaceae, Myrtaceae, were the rapid pace of urbanization coupled with changes in the highest in number. land use is a threat to the biodiversity of the region. The study conducted by DLF Foundation will go a long way in generating awareness on the need to protect biodiversity and habitats, besides identifying gaps in the process,” said Col Prakash Tewari, Executive Director – DLF Foundation. Some of the migratory birds that have been spotted in the study area are: Spot billed duck, Eurasian Collared Dove, Rosy Starling, White wagtail, House sparrow and Black

Floral survey revealed 61 species from 16 famiies “It is imperative to study urban ecology for us to find out the health of our eco system and prepare future mitigation steps to relieve the biotic pressures on our cities. This study can serve as a pilot project and replicated at other Common Hoppe spotted during the DLF Foundation centers around the city”, said Sohail Madan, Bombay Biodiversity Survey in Gurugram Natural History Society.

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