On receiving the award, Sardana said, "Tata Power is committed to the betterment of the disadvantaged communities, and Affirmative Action by Tata Power will help foster diversity through the creation of an inclusive organisation.

All the divisions of Tata Power have driven the agenda of Affirmative Action deep into their ways of working, and these awards are recognition of this effort. With the expansion of the Tata Power Skill Development Institute, as well as our efforts towards socio-economic development of the tribal community in Jawhar taluka, our Affirmative Action is poised for a higher level of engagement with the disadvantaged communities."

At the group level, there are four thrust areas for Affirmative Action, namely Employment, Entrepreneurship, Employability and Education. Apart from the 4Es, Tata Power has selected a 5th E, that is ‘Essential amenities', as an additional area of focus.

Based on engagement and experience in Affirmative Action, the Company has realised that the 5th E that includes the basic necessary amenities like infrastructure, drinking water, sanitation, and healthcare, will improve the ‘quality of life', and aid in fulfilling the group purpose statement for Affirmative Action.

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