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Attitude. It’s the window which gives you the best view of success, even when no one else can see it.

It’s this pioneering attitude which has propelled us into

Essel Infraprojects Ltd., created with this sole objective,

always aiming for nothing less than the highest peak.

has enabled us to participate in the success saga of our

We have driven ourselves to challenge what may seem

nation, by extending our area of expertise into another

impossible to others. It’s our pedigree of innovation

vital arena – Infrastructure and Utilities. With the right

and enthusiasm to participate in the country’s growth

attitude and inspired individuals eager to participate in

story, which drives us to provide the necessary

this country’s exciting growth story, we surge forward

ingredient of physical infrastructure.

into the future with utmost zeal and vigor.

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TAKING THE LEAD MR. SUBHASH CHANDRA - Chairman (ZEEL & Essel Group)

At Essel Infraprojects Ltd., we’ve always believed that

Above all else, being firm believers in Karma, we strive

if we can dream it, we can do it. Firmly anchored by

to be a socially responsible brand. We evaluate and

this motto, we have discovered ways to find the best

assess each critical business decision or choice from

solutions that this nation needs to transform into a

the point of view of diverse stakeholder interest, driven

power to be reckoned with. Along with delivering

by the need to minimize risk and to pro-actively

superior results, we have partnered with globally

address long-term social, economic and environmental

recognized giants, who share our vision and passion to

costs and concerns. With our zest for interesting

bring change for the better. With the help of their

challenges, we blaze ahead, full speed.

global best practices and valuable experience, we identify innovative and revolutionary methods that increase the efficiency and productivity.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Subhash Chandra (Chairman) The main Promoter and Chairman of the Essel Group, Mr. Chandra provides crucial management inputs and overall direction to the company and stands as a pioneer in Media, Publishing, Packaging, and Education.

Mr. Jawaharlal Goel (Director) With his vast business experience, Mr. Goel handles finance, taxation and budgeting related aspects for the Group. He has been a key accomplice in the creation and expansion of the Essel Group of Industries.

Mr. Punit Goenka (Director) A man with impeccable business know-how, Mr. Goenka, has participated in various intensive Management Education Programs and is one of the extraordinary brains behind the huge success of the Essel Group.

Mr. Subodh Kumar (Executive Director) Mr. Subodh Kumar has had an illustrious career spanning over 35 years. With management certificates from Harvard Business School and IDS Sussex, among other ivy league institutions, he has raised the bar of excellence with his remarkable acumen and integrity.

Mr. Ashok Agarwal (Executive Director) Mr. Agarwal has over 18 years of business experience across varied industries like Power, Telecom,

FMCG

and

Manufacturing.

With

his

instrumental in taking the group to greater heights.

vast

expertise,

he

has

been

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A VISION THAT INSPIRES “To think laterally without shying away from exploring big ideas by assimilating knowledge, tap the Global know-how and convert such ideas into profitable infrastructure as a team and to serve the humanity with green as a core of the group.�

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“To contribute to India's growth and prosperity by investing in key infrastructure initiatives to achieve the following objectives: • Bridge the gap between developed and developing areas through infrastructural development.

• Enhance and improve urban infrastructure in the country.

• Support power demand of the country, in renewable energy generation and power transmission.

• Develop long term health and sustainability via projects like waste management, water desalination, water treatment etc.”

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It’s the beautiful taste of challenge that motivates us into achieving nothing less than greatness. We don’t hesitate in braving unexplored territories, because the true test of our capabilities lies in mapping our own courses.

It’s this overwhelming drive that has propelled us, at

transform the façade of our nation with significant

Essel Infraprojects Ltd., into venturing in various

infrastructure projects. We seek to bridge the gap

challenging areas in the infrastructure sector. One of

between developed and developing areas through

the fastest growing companies having diversified

infrastructural development, enhance and improve

interests in infrastructure projects & a National

urban infrastructure in the country, support power

footprint across 10 states & 40 cities; we aspire to

demand of the country through renewable energy

contribute to India's growth and prosperity by

generation & power transmission and support greener

investing

The

and sustainable environment via projects like waste

company has embarked on an exciting journey to

management, water desalination & waste water treament.

in

key

infrastructure

initiatives.

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THE MANAGEMENT TEAM A rapidly expanding company like Essel Infraprojects

constantly serve as an inspiration for many. With their

Ltd., needs managers of exceptional skills and acumen,

passion for teamwork and perseverance, they have

leading the way. Fortunately, we boast of an excellent

propelled the company and their teams to greater

management team, hand-picked for their exceptional

heights and will continue to do so in the time to come.

capabilities

and

industry

rich

experience,

who

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OUR GROWTH STORY Over the years, Essel Infraprojects Ltd., has surpassed

Highway Projects and one National Highway Project in

expectations and delivered timely and phenomenal

Transport, currently managing more than 10 projects

results. We are accelerating our operations in other

in Utilities space & several projects in the environment,

divisions and working effectively towards creating the

renewable

greatest infrastructural solutions that are innovative,

transmission spaces, we have taken an exciting step

qualitative as well as eco-friendly. Our key objective

forward to create the finest contributions to the Indian

is to infuse excellence into the country by making

infrastructural growth. With our merit, precision and

exceptional contributions to the Indian infrastructural

innovation, together with our valuable alliance with

growth.

internationally renowned partners, we are on our way

Among

successfully

the

delivered

numerous which

assignments

includes

six

State

energy,

urban

infrastructure,

power

to changing the faรงade of our nation for the better.

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OUR BEST PRACTICES Blazing new trails in all our endeavours, we also

by upgrading road network and empowering low-cost

pioneer revolutionary best practices in the field. To

airport models in India. In Green, we are initiating

begin with, we have partnered with some of the

revolutionary eco-friendly solutions, with effective

leading organizations from around the world, who

project management systems and cost effective solar

share our drive to deliver extraordinary results. With

panels for optimum volume power generation with

the help of their globally renowned best practices and

minimum capex, and in Integrated Utilities - State of

widespread experience, we identify innovative and

art modern utility services. Keeping cost factors and

breakthrough technologies that increase the efficiency,

customer satisfaction in mind, our projects are

productivity and establish better project management

delivered rightly in due course, reinforcing our

processes in our three strategic business units. In Core

reputation of producing nothing but the best

Infra, we’re developing superior urban infrastructure

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OUR GLOBAL PARTNERS A vision is only as good as the ones who dream it.

and innovation. Enterprises who, with their globally

Standing by that maxim, Essel Infraprojects Ltd. has

acclaimed best practices, will bring innate knowledge

built valuable alliances with internationally renowned

and experience to the economic benefit of the

companies who share a similar vision for superiority

partnership.

ENVIRONMENT

TRANSPORT

POWER TRANSMISSION

RENEWABLE ENERGY

INTEGRATED UTILITIES

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THE FORAY INTO INFRASTRUCTURE For our nation to rise above the rest, private investment in infrastructure is paramount due to the deficit at present in terms of capacities and efficiencies in the sector. Therefore, with increasing opportunities arising in these and related areas, Essel Infraprojects Ltd. is eagerly contributing to the country’s growth story by providing sustainable environment solutions. Sensing the opportunities, we have taken a leap by embarking on several projects in the transport, environment, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, power transmission and utilities space.

We invite you to turn these pages to witness a revolution.

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TRANSPORT

Roads, Airports, Metro & Monorail

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Housing, Recreational & Educational

INTRODUCTION TO THE SBU’S POWER TRANSMISSION

RENEWABLE ENERGY Solar, Wind & Hydro

INTEGRATED UTILITIES

Power, Water & City Gas Distribution

ENVIRONMENT

MSW, Sewage & Waste Water Treatment, & Water Desalination

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BRIDGING THE GAP TRANSPORT

Roads, Airports, Metro & Monorail

Cutout on blue patch

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Boulevards of change.

TRANSPORT

Roads, Airports, Metro & Monorail

While the rest choose to go with the comfortable, we pave way with bolder and better solutions for a better connected nation. From building new avenues to touching the skies, there’s no stopping us in constructing a pathway to the future.

The fulfilment of India’s revolutionary development

through our phenomenal track record, dynamism and

and integration of under developed regions with

the best standards & practices available, by associating

the developed mainstream economy, rests upon

with companies of international repute in their

infrastructural connectivity through mediums of travel,

respective fields. With our reputation of continually

such as roadways, airways and mono & metro rails.

exceeding expectations, it won’t be long before our

Essel Infraprojects Ltd. is poised and willing to take on

vision of excellence, translates into a progressive

this colossal challenge of meeting these needs head on

reality for this country.

Roads

Bridging the gap between the developing regions and

exceptional solutions for operations and maintenance

developed mainstream economy is one of the biggest

and strong project management and execution skills,

hurdles standing in the way of our nation’s progress.

we seek future viable National Highways as well as

Therefore, we at Essel Infraprojects Ltd., intend to

State Highways projects to have a pan India footprint.

participate in the growth story of our nation by

With successful projects already completed ahead of

upgrading the road network across the country and

time, we have begun progressing towards our goal of

thereby propelling the economy to superior heights.

providing safe and comfortable road access across the

Fortified with competent contractors for timely

breadth and width of the nation.

execution of road projects to maximize revenues,

Our success stories

On- going projects

• Malegaon-Manmad-Kopargaon (State Highway)

• Sion-Panvel (State Highway)

• Lebad-Jaora (State Highway)

• Ludhiana Talwandi Section (National Highway)

• Bhind-Mihona-Gopalpur (State Highway)

• Gwalior-Shivpuri (National Highway)

• Sagar-Damoh (State Highway)

• Lucknow-Raibareli (National Highway)

• Damoh-Jabalpur (State Highway)

• Walajapet-Poonamallee (National Highway)

• Bina-Khimlasa-Malthon (State Highway) • Mhow-Ghatabillod (State Highway) • Ahmedabad-Godhra (National Highway)

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A flight into the future.

Airports

Airports are great vehicles of progress with their

this arena to develop most effective airport infrastructure.

multi-dimensional business segments which function

Rails of ambition.

Metro & Monorail While the existing modes of public transport grapple

for many cities across India, this sector brings to

with the demands of an increasing population, Metros

the fore an array of exciting prospects for Essel

as a homogeneous unit benefiting an array of customers

We charge ahead with a goal to optimally utilize

and monorails are emerging as preferred options that

Infraprojects Ltd. In the coming years, we hope to win

contributing to the economy. Understandably, the need

potential in regional airports and thus provide best

set us on our course to ease commutation for people

and execute prestigious projects in this domain, which

to upgrade and build airport infrastructure of the

infrastructural

world-class

by creating better connectivity in urban India. With a

will take us on a fast track to progress.

country to face the future demand is paramount. Thus,

airports with modern technology. With a mission to

number of Metro and Monorail projects being planned

with the focus on bringing world-class technology

target tier-2 and 3 cities to develop low cost airports,

adoptions in airport development to India, Essel

we are on our way to giving wings to a progressive

Infraprojects Ltd. has discovered business possibilities in

future of the country.

Projects we are aggresively bidding for: • 6 AAI brownfield Airport projects under O&M contract.

• Navi Mumbai International Airport project.

• Mopa International Airport project in Goa. • Upcoming Airports in tier-2 & tier-3 cities across the nation.

solutions

by

building

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SUSTAINABLE FUTURE RENEWABLE ENERGY Solar, Wind & Hydro

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Rays of hope.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Solar

Solar, Wind & Hydro

In a planet pulsating with life, yet with not enough resources to sustain it, the nation asks for a greener alternate source of energy, and we, have an answer.

India being a country which is geographically ideal to

micro, mini and mega scale projects, brings huge

harness the sun's energy, solar power generation has

socio-economic opportunities for Essel Infraprojects

become a rapidly evolving sector in our country. India’s

Ltd. catering across the complete value chain.

progressive vision for promoting Solar Energy on

Even as India marches forward on the path of progress,

and businesses across India. By tapping into global

it struggles to keep up with the challenges imposed by

resources,

the shortage of energy which significantly affect

opportunities to aggressively make use of Solar,

• 20 MW Solar PV Project at Osmanabad, Maharashtra – Currently Operational

economic growth. Essel Infraprojects Ltd. intends to be

Wind and Hydro power generation. We seek out, establish

the industry’s leading renewable energy company and

and develop new synergies, new business practices and

• 10 MW (2X5MW) Solar PV Project at Karnataka – Under Execution

solution provider, delivering quality, creativity and

facilitate value addition at every stage. With our drive

creating

and experience, a sustainable future is not far ahead.

value

to

empower

people,

communities

we

explore

innovative

approaches

and

Ongoing projects:

• 50 MW Solar PV Project at Uttar Pradesh – Under Execution • 30 MW Solar PV Project at Punjab – Under Execution • 20 MW Solar PV Project at Chhattisgarh – Under Bidding • 36 MW Solar PV Project at Maharashtra – Under Bidding • 100 MW Solar PV Project at Madhya Pradesh under JNNSM – Under Bidding

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A tempest of change.

Wind

An ocean of possibilities.

Hydro

The development of wind power in India, has

identiďŹ cation and engineering, aims to have 300 MW

India has been one of the pioneering countries in

having 200 MW solar projects by 2015 by participating

progressed steadily in the last few years. But in spite

solar projects by 2015 by participating in the Central

establishing hydro-electric power plants. Improved

in the Central Policies, State Government Policies and

of having made great strides, the potential of wind

Policies, State Government Policies, through in-organic

generation from hydro power plants is one of the

utilising in-organic opportunities. Our 82 MW Hydro

power is far from exhausted. Sensing the scope in this

opportunities and strategic tie-ups for innovative

reasons behind the lowering power deficits in the

project at Lower Sulu (Nepal) currently under execution

sector, Essel Infraprojects Ltd., through its proven

technologies.

country. Sensing the business potential that this

marks a landmark in our journey.

skills of project management excellence, resource

domain presents, Essel Infraprojects Ltd. envisions

Ongoing projects: • 82 MW Hydro project at Lower Solu, Nepal - Presently under execution.

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FOR THE PEOPLE INTEGRATED UTILITIES

Power, Water & City Gas Distribution, Solid Waste Management, Cable & Broadband.

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THE POWER OF GREEN ENVIRONMENT

MSW, Sewage & Waste Water Treatment, & Water Desalination

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ENVIRONMENT

MSW, Sewage & Waste Water Treatment, & Water Desalination

In a world brim-filled to its capacity, we move to start a reform crucial for the survival of our planet. A revolution, to pay it forward.

The booming growth of Indian population, indicates

solutions for collection, transport, processing and

that solid waste from the growing number of

recycling of solid waste to efficaciously nullify its effects

households and industries will ultimately become

on health and environment. Operating in tandem with

unmanageable. Therefore, being an enterprise with an

our globally celebrated partners, technology providers

ambition to create a healthy environment for all, Essel

and our expertise in eco-friendly solutions, we envisage

Infraprojects Ltd. has ventured into solid waste

building an improved healthy environment and a bringing

management infrastructure to successfully provide

a superior overall quality of life for all individuals.

A key to well-being.

MSW

The projected MSW quantities are expected to increase

waste generated in a million cities, hardly 30% is treated

from 34 million tonnes in 2000 to 83.8 million tonnes in

before disposal. These facts necessitate the urgent need

2015 and 221 million tonnes in 2030. Out of the solid

of developing MSW facilities across the country.

Our success stories MSW- Deonar • A 5500 TPD MSW Deonar project for MSW processing and land fill management.

• Partial closure and maintenance of the existing dump site and design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of Integrated waste management facilities on design, build , own, operate and transfer (DBOOT) basis at Deonar, Mumbai.

• Approx. 2.5 million tonnes of MSW received per year.

• Landfill capping of ~ 121 Ha.

MSW- Jabalpur • Recently won the project of setting up 450 TPD processing plant for converting MSW to energy/compost/RDF /useful product at Jabalpur (M.P.) project on BOT basis.

• Concession for 20 years • Electricity generation – 8 MW

MSW- Pallavapuram • Recently won 280 TPD MSW processing project on BOT basis.

• Concession for 20 years • Electricity generation – 3 MW

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Pipelines of solution.

Sewage & Waste Water Treatment

Drops of life.

Water Desalination

Disposal of about 29000 MLD domestic sewage from

which are under construction. An estimated 11512

Water, the element distinguishing us from other

demand and a fall in per capita water availability.

various cities and towns, is the biggest source of

MLD sewage is generated from 302 class I cities not

worlds, is running gravely low. Only 4 % of the world’s

Thus, a greater importance to water management

pollution of water bodies in India. There remain 302

having STPs, and 2822 MLD sewage is generated

fresh water resources are available for 16% of the

leading to higher investment in the sector is vital in

class I cities and 467 class II towns without any

from 467 Class II towns not having STPs. These

population. Water scarcity is inevitable with increasing

these times.

sewage treatment facilities. There are currently 269

ďŹ gures beg for immediate action.

STPs, including 231 that are operational and 38

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POWERING UP A NATION POWER TRANSMISSION

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POWER TRANSMISSION

Projects under implementation • Construction of 2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV GIS substation at Darbhanga and 2x200 MVA, 400/132 kV GIS substation at Mothihari along with laying of 400 kV D/c line with triple snowbird conductor from Muzaffarpur to Darbhanga and 400 kV D/c line with 2xD/C quad conductor from Barh to Gorakhpur. The Contract Period is for 35 years, starting after 32 months of construction period.

With the goal that promises a brighter life to come, we aspire to spark a transformation in the power transmission sector of this country.

Power is the most critical infrastructure for the socio-

has embarked into the transmission sector by winning

economic development of the country. The increasing

the prestigious Mothihari project in Bihar. Armed with

gap

required

the expertise to offer complete turnkey solutions, we

transmission capacity points to the urgent need

eagerly look forward to evaluating the various viable

of efficient transmission systems. Thus, with a vision

future opportunities in the sector and blazing an

to become a partner in the advancement of the

illuminated trail across the nation.

between

power

generation

and

infrastructure of the nation, Essel Infraprojects Ltd.

• Transmission system for NORTHERN REGION SYSTEM STRENGTHENING SCHEME, NRSS- XXXI (PART- B) (Kurukshetra – Malerkota & Malerkota – Amritsar)

Projects in the bidding stage • Transmission system associated with DGEN TPS (1200 MW) of torrent Power Ltd. • Transmission system for Northern Region System Strengthening Scheme, NRSS – XXIX.

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LAYING STRONG FOUNDATIONS URBAN DEVELOPMENT Housing, Recreational & Educational

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URBAN DEVELOPMENT Housing, Recreational & Educational

We don’t believe in settling for anything but the best, and neither should the people of this nation. We’re laying a path for better lives and will only rest, when everyone gets the lifestyle they deserve.

With the urban population in India booming to double

nation with significant residential, educational and

by 2025, there is a pressing need to invest further in

recreational projects. Our unwavering vision to create

urban infrastructure to be able to accommodate the

a better world with state of the art urban facilities to

living needs of the people and make existing cities and

support happy living, urges us to develop upgraded

newer cities future ready.

With a firm resolve to

infrastructure in urban areas and provide a superior

improve and enhance the urban infrastructure of the

living experience to the people of this country, thus

country, Essel Infraprojects Ltd. has embarked on an

transforming this nation into a land that truly has it all.

For better living.

Residential

With the sole ambition to improve the façade of the

lifestyles that they deserve. With a number of projects

country, Essel Infraprojects endeavours to enhance

in hand, we have been working towards building

and upgrade the urban infrastructure and create an

premium

residential

and

commercial

complexes.

environment where everyone gets the facilities and

Our success stories • Development of a commercial and residential complex across 2.6 million sq. ft. for corporate house of Essel Group in Hyderabad too.

exciting journey to transform the façade of our • Redevelopment of the Bandra Government Colony spread across an area of 1,82,920 sq.ft. in Mumbai, to pave way for a better lifestyle.

• Development of a premium residential project with ~ 3267 sq. mtr. of land area at a prime location in Prabhadevi, Mumbai.

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For an ideal lifestyle.

Recreational

A vision for future visionaries.

Educational

Complementing our vision of constructing structures

recreational centre in Bhopal, including an amusement

A country is only as good as its future leaders. Essel

a school and other educational infrastructure for

that inspire, Essel Infrastructure Ltd. is in the process

and water park spread over 50 acres of land.

Infraprojects Ltd. aims to create a tomorrow with

TALEEM, a trust promoted by Essel Group, which will

visionary citizens, who take the growth of the nation

be constructed on a plot allotted by MMRDA, located in

into their hands. To add to the belief, we’re developing

the prime commercial area of Bandra-Kurla Complex.

of constructing a majestic Mega sports city, a family

Our success stories

Our success stories

• Development of a Mega sports city, sprawled across 172 acres of land, in Bhopal, M.P. This complex covers an area

• Building an educational complex spread over 2,65,000 sq.ft., for TALEEM, a trust promoted by the Essel Group which

of 8 million sq. ft. and would offer facilities like golf course, commercial & residential complexes, malls, hotels and various other world-class indoor & outdoor facilities.

• Creation of a family recreational centre, comprising of an amusement park and water park, spread over 50 acres of land, in Bhopal, MP.

• Construction of one of the most prestigious projects of Kolkata IT Tower at Salt Lake area in Kolkata. The project will be a ground plus 15 floor structure with a parking provision for 254 cars in two level basements.

will be constructed on a plot allotted by MMRDA, located in the prime commercial area of Bandra-Kurla Complex.

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Our Contributions.

Economic

• Setting up of TALEEM (Transnational Alternate Learning for Emancipation and Empowerment thorough Multimedia) For us at Essel Infraprojects Ltd., being socially

We strive to be a socially responsible organization

research foundation, under charitable society and trust in May 1996. TALEEM is an initiative by the Essel Group to

responsible is not an occasional act of charity or that

and strongly believe in development that is beneficial

channelize a part of its creative and financial resources to address issues of national concern.

one-time token financial contribution to the communities.

for people. This strategy stems from our philanthropic

This ethical standpoint, derived from the vision of our

approach

founder, lies at the heart of the CSR philosophy of the

empowerment and protection of consumer rights.

Essel Group.

towards

education,

health,

women

• Our teams celebrate “National Energy Conservation Day” by organizing a consumer awareness campaign on energy conservation.

• Employment opportunities offered to people in smaller cities and towns of India.

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Our Contributions.

Our Contributions.

• ‘Project Vidya’ at Gorai-Manori-Uttan region in Mumbai with an aim to provide food and education infrastructure to

• Regular tree plantation drives by the employees.

Social

Environmental

needy girls studying in various aided or unaided schools of that region. Moreover, we have also provided bus passes to 50 students of B.M.C school at Gorai.

• Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India, a charitable trust that initiates, supports and runs one teacher schools providing support education in 40,000 villages all over the country.

• Blood donation camps organized on regular basis.

• Distribution of books to underprivileged children in various circles.

• Facilitation of free “Drinkable water” during “Chhat Puja” to quench the thirst of devotees.

• Continuous participation to celebrate “International Day of Older Persons” in a noble manner every year.

• Celebration of Diwali under “Sarthak Diwali” initiative at the ‘Hostel of Deaf and Dumb’ Institute, in Sagar (MP).

• Free medical check-up camps conducted to address issues associated with like general health care.

• Creating waste to energy from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to protect the environment.

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THE JOURNEY SO FAR The Essel Group entered television entertainment media sector in 1992, and launched India’s first ever satellite television channel - Zee TV. To provide out-of-home entertainment, we launched India’s first ever theme parks, Essel World and Water Kingdom in the city of Mumbai. Pioneering the multiplex business of entertainment industry, we started Fun Cinemas under the name of Fun Multiplex Pvt Ltd, which today aims to reach over 1500 screens in more than 250 cities nationwide. Continuing the legacy of establishing consumer-centric

businesses,

we

launched

our

THE ESSEL GROUP

first-ever Direct to Home (DTH) Entertainment

Widely recognized as one of the top private business

Essel Propack, the world’s largest manufacturer in

sector houses in India, the Essel Group began its

packaging tubes, was also a revolutionary concept

journey in 1976. Since then, under Mr. Subash

introduced by us in India.

Company- Dish TV, in the year 2005. The Essel Group’s Playwin is India’s first online gaming company.

Chandra’s strong leadership and unwavering vision, we have grown into a strong integrated media network--

Today, we’re known for setting the benchmarks of

in India. With a presence across the entire value chain,

success and being a leader in every business we

we develop and adopt new technologies to remain

undertake. Assimilating the principle of "Faith in inno-

ahead of the growth curve. Through our products and

vative and organized growth", Essel Group is globally

services, the group touches the lives of Indians every

creating value in the lives of millions every day, every

single day.

moment.