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Chai pe Charcha

During FY 2020-21, Chai pe Charcha remained a strong platform for discussions on development related issues. Six sessions were
planned on variety of topics of interest to the larger team members. In addition to learning and development, the ‘Tuesday
Talks’ series assisted Apraava Energy's CSR team in staying up to date and being future ready to efficiently deploy the
company's CSR funds and successfully implement community investment programmes for the sustainable development of
catchment communities..

The Chai Pe Charcha initiative of Apraava energy is depicted in Figure 35.

Figure 35: Chai Pe Charcha initiative

Social audit, monitoring and evaluation of Application of design thinking fundamentals to
social projects our business function

M&E best practices and result-based framework in social audit, Human centric approach to innovation and design
monitoring and evaluation thinking tools

The new business of business: Corporate Social
Innovation Highlights of the New Education Policy (NEP)

Defining Corporate Social Innovation, roadmap for companies, NEP and how it will positively impact the sector
strategic intent, partnerships and measuring results

Analysing UNDP report on women’s economic Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2020
empowerment Historic perspective of CSR legislation with key
Micro-analysis of CSR activities of companies listed on India's amendments and clarifications
BSE 100 index, measures for gender inclusivity and sensitivity
in business practices

Despite the limitations of the pandemic, Apraava Energy focused its energy in the action of delivering relevant programmes
and benefits to beneficiaries in and around operational areas. Through a combination of short-, medium- and long-term
initiatives that make a difference to multiple facets of beneficiaries’ lives, Apraava Energy is committed to deeply impacting
their lives. Need assessment surveys, periodic reviews and beneficiary interactions help us to constantly tweak our programmes
to stay pertinent to the communities we serve.