Portal for Purpose

While working in the Security Department since 2018, I have passionately volunteered for numerous causes, making a significant impact on the community

My primary focus has been on organizing a variety of community engagement programs, including empowering young girls through Self Defense training, guiding higher secondary students with insightful Career Counseling, and equipping school children in disaster-prone areas with vital Disaster Management skills. Additionally, I have led heartwarming engagement programs for orphanages and related institutions near Tata Steel premises, fostering a spirit of care and support. These experiences have allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the community, driving positive change and building lasting relationships.

Read More

-Tarun Saklani, Manager Security, Tata Steel Kalinganagar

Since I joined Tata Steel in 2015, I've been committed to social responsibility through volunteering. Our main goal is road safety. We've launched initiatives like 'Jal Jeevan' to provide free nutrient water in summer, 'My Life My Tree' to plant saplings for environmental awareness, and set up bird drinking points.

We've also organized blood donation camps under 'Blood is not for Road' and started 'Mission Organ Donation' to raise awareness about the critical need for organ donors. Additionally, we're planting banyan trees and leading 'Mission 1 Lakh Neem Tree' to protect the Brahmani Riverbanks from cyclones and mitigate climate change effects."

Read More

-Sarojkanta Behera ,Logistic Operation, Tata Steel Kalinganagar

I have volunteered for several social activities while working at the Coke Plant since 2014. Volunteering is an experience everyone should have in their life. My time volunteering in Puri during Cyclone Fani was deeply impactful in ways I hadn't expected.

Bringing smiles to children at orphanages, helping with disaster relief in rural areas, planting saplings to promote environmental awareness, and contributing to coloring blackboards in schools have all given me immense pleasure. Though small efforts, these actions have had a significant impact on the students and the community

Read More

-Tuna Padhy ,Coke Plant, Tata Steel Kalinganagar

“If not us then who? If not now, then when”?
Kala Devi an alumni of BIT Mesra and XLRI is employed with Tata Steel. She got introduced to Bakul in 2022 and started volunteering with Bakul as part of Tata Engage volunteering initiative.

A regular volunteer inspired by the motto– “If not us then who? If not now, then when”? she has put in over 50 hours of volunteering time. She counts mangrove plantation drive, being part of BhuFesto, setting up mobile libraries for underprivileged kids, celebrating festivals in Bus library at Kala Bhoomi with kids as special memorable moments. She looks forward to the exciting journey with Bakul along with fellow volunteers as they manifest great changes with the power of small contributions.

Read More

- Kala Devi an alumni of BIT Mesra and XLRI

What I learnt as a volunteer?
My journey into volunteerism started six years ago, influenced by the humble roots of my family and the legacy and compassion set by my grandfather,

who selflessly opened a school for children in our village. Growing up in a modest background, the spirit of giving back was ingrained in my upbringing. During my B.Tech. days, I embarked on a fulfilling volunteering journey by dedicating my time to teaching underprivileged students alongside a group of friends. This experience ignited a passion for making a positive impact. Upon joining Tata Steel, I seamlessly transitioned into a more organized role within the volunteering committee. Here, I've been consistently contributing to various initiatives, ensuring that my commitment to social responsibility remains an integral part of both my personal and professional life.

Read More

- Kumari Tanisha Senapati, Manager Quality, Sahibabad

What I learnt as a volunteer?
As a social being, we have a multitude of responsibilities towards society. Everything we possess is a result of society's contributions,

and it is only fair to give back in return. I make it a point to serve the community by volunteering actively in my locality. During my college days, I was an enthusiastic NSS (National Service Scheme) volunteer and led various volunteering activities. After joining Tata Steel, I was inspired by their values and motivated to contribute to society in any way possible. I participated in the Cyclone FANI disaster response program and still remember the devastation it caused in Puri, Odisha. I adopted a high school and was one of the youngest to do so at the time. I enjoy organizing plantation drives, cleanliness drives, and working towards the overall development of the students in my adopted school. I firmly believe that if everyone is aware of their impact on the environment and takes steps to minimize it sustainably, the Earth will be a better place to live in. Tata Steel's volunteering activities hold a special place in my heart, and I will continue to participate in them throughout my life.

Read More

- Dibya Ranjan Bhadra, Manager Engg. BF, Kalinganagar

I have volunteered for several social causes while working at I Blast Furnace since 2015, primarily organising various sports programs and skill building activities for disadvantaged school children.

This continues to be a fulfilling journey, and the joy that comes from seeing their happy faces is unparalleled in this world. These experiences have not only fostered social connections but also reinforced my belief in the power of giving back to society.

Read More

- Sachchida Nand Pandey
Area Manager, Ludhiana Project

What I learnt as a volunteer?
In this difficult situation, working as a volunteer is an amazing experience. As a volunteer I have learnt how to manage

manpower engagement and developed leadership quality working with this group. It felt great to help people who needed plasma. I was able to help other needy people as well. I am thankful to Tata steel for giving me this opportunity and instilling a sense of responsibility. I am especially thankful to my department representatives, Mr. Pradeep Gupta and Mr. Pankaj Singh. I am grateful for being a part of this wonderful opportunity and experience. Thank you, Tata steel!

Read More

- Navneet Kumar Jha

Not all superheroes wear capes.
I feel blessed to be selected as a volunteer at the vaccination centre and be a part of the purposeful job of eradication

of the dreadful Covid-19. I extend my gratitude to the Almighty and officials for giving me an opportunity to serve mankind. My involvement during this “Mass Vaccination Process” was full of beautiful moments. To remember a few, like helping elderly and differently abled to get their shots as early as possible without having to wait in the long queue. Again, challenges like convincing confused people (influenced by various myths and misconceptions regarding vaccination from social media), the importance of vaccination and controlling the mob at the centres while maintaining the necessary protocols of the pandemic were of great excitement and satisfaction within oneself. Last but not the least, I got the feeling of being a super hero who is able to help people and inspire others for contributing towards social services. Given an opportunity I look forward to take upon more such activities for noble social cause.

Read More

- Amit Shankar Dey

The wonderful experience of volunteering.
This pandemic has been an exceptionally difficult time in everyone’s life. Volunteering is a wonderful experience. It

helped us develop our skills of working with people. On our part, we loved to engage with our community and to do good in any way we could. We have found our involvement was both humbling and eye-opening; hearing of all the tragedies during the COVID-19 pandemic. We felt quite helpless and wanted to help out in any way we could. Throughout the pandemic, we have been inspired by the relentless work of all the hospital staff, so this was a great way we could show our appreciation and keep up their morale. We are extremely grateful to have been a part of such a valuable project.

Read More

- Tisa Banerjee

Volunteers as a bridge between medical staff and society.
It was the time of lockdown in 2020, when all were safe at home; I found an opportunity through the covid volunteering at

Tata Steel. Till date I am providing my voluntary services during covid apart from my company work. Not only did it give me an opportunity to serve but also to learn some medical terminologies and procedures used in covid testing. I shared this knowledge with my colleagues and society and was able to remove the prevalent confusion among them. We as covid volunteers were able to act as a bridge between medical staff and the society. All relevant and required real-time information and knowledge was shared in society so as prevent any chaos or miscommunication in this pandemic. I feel proud to be able to serve the company and society in these difficult times.

Read More

- Rakesh Kumar

Being human.
We all are human beings and being a human being, I served at the volunteering programme organised by Tata Steel. Sometimes,

it is difficult to calm the people when they get panicky but calming them and helping them solve their problems makes me feel good. I am grateful to these volunteering programmes and I would continue to do volunteering work forever.

Read More

- Roshan Kumar

Not everyone get the opportunity to connect with the community. When I joined Tata Steel, I was drawn to the volunteering

programs offered by the company. I grabbed this opportunity and started contributing my time and skill in every small way that I could. I contributed both individually and as a team. It gave me immense happiness and self-satisfaction to connect with the disadvantaged children with different abilities and needs. My purpose is to help these children gain access to education by imparting and spreading the knowledge that I have. It feels great to see them smile! Volunteer opportunities has super-charged my existing skills too. The company offers various opportunities. One can pick an activity, big or small, which interests you and suit your skills. I feel a responsibility towards our broader community, and wish to use the volunteering platform to become stronger. By helping others, I feel needed in the society. Volunteering is a great opportunity to improve yourself, others, and the whole society.

Read More

- Swati Kumari

Tata Volunteering Week has been an amazing experience with a plethora of volunteering opportunities. We could be part of

different support groups helping to create impact at ground level by creating audiobooks, delivering Model United Nations presentation or helping the youth prepare for their future by writing e-mail Etiquettes. Apart from the volunteering team who never missed on keeping me updated on teaching activities or being a part of the Covid vaccination drive in the city; Tata Engage app provided a whole new dimension to the volunteering experience. Overall, it was a process to give back to society by taking some learning sessions for myself too.

Read More

- Shivam Rai

By volunteering I have made good use of the time that I have available. The skills, qualities, and attributes that I have

built up over the years has been put to good use, and working as a volunteer has helped me to achieve that goal. My purpose behind volunteering has been to connect with the community and to share and gain experiences. I fondly remember the moment when I had an opportunity to interact with the disadvantaged school children. I was happy to see their interest and enthusiasm in sports. Volunteering is good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity. Therefore, I would urge my colleagues to come forward and be part of this great initiative!

Read More

- V Ramakrishna

There is no better joy than in giving-and to expect nothing in return. That’s the kind of joy being a volunteer has given to me.

I volunteered teaching hours for the kids and became a mentor for someone’s first interview. This was a huge responsibility and something I took as a challenge and as a serious assignment I developed fun quizzes, ensured regular home assignments and support them into being the best uninhibited version of themselves. In return, they helped me overcome my stress and see the world in a different light altogether. As it warmed my heart to see eager bunch of underprivileged and handicapped kids infused with so much optimism and an array of dreams-it put my everyday whining to shame. I thank TSL and the volunteering team for allowing me to become a part of this magic.

Read More

- Neelam Parween

The true meaning of humanity.
Since a very young age, I had the zeal to volunteer and give back to society. I had started volunteering on my own capacity

at the residential society where I live. I would distribute essentials to the needy daily wage earners working in my society. Then Tata Steel gave to me an opportunity to contribute in other ways. I have been volunteering at covid screening centre, vaccination centres and testing centres for almost a year now. I am really grateful to the company for giving me an opportunity to serve and contribute. While volunteering at these places, I learnt a lot of things. I watched the healthcare workers at the hospital grappling with the scenario with utmost patience and putting in so much of hard work. By observing them, I learnt to control my anger and mastered self-patience. I have also been able to improve my listening skills. Volunteering has also taught me to be sensitive especially when dealing with covid positive patients, who already feel lonely. They need to be treated with care and love. Now I believe in keeping the connections with friends, family and the community alive, because being there for the people is humanity.

Read More

- Satya Prakash Putti

Thankful for the opportunity to help others.
As is known to all that the world is faced with the Covid 19 pandemic and to bring it under control there is a large

vaccination drive all over the world especially in India. I got opportunity and privilege to serve the society and work as a volunteer in this area. Thanks to Tata Steel for providing me with the opportunity to help out in this noble cause. It was absolutely great being a part of this vaccination drive. It helped me develop a strong attitude of helping and caring which will always remain inherent in me and a salute to all the medical staff and frontline workers who serve in this crisis situation. At last, I would like to mention that it was a wonderful experience and a lot of thanks to all the people for their valuable support.

Read More

- Abhishek Prasad Kashyap

Bridging the gap.
I've often heard people saying that the best knowledge and experiences are exchanged when people from different sections of

society interact with each other. Volunteering is something that makes the aforementioned sentence easily possible. It's also one of the best things that help bridge the gap between society and the people who want to serve it. As we all know that our country is buckled under the weight of Covid-19 and people from various strata of society need each other’s help, whether it is mentally, physically, economically or financially. At this crucial time I want to thank Suman Sir and the whole Tata Steel CSR unit for supporting the society and giving us volunteers the opportunity to do something productive and positive for the people in the society. It was incredible to be the part of the volunteering team where I got to learn way more things from my seniors as well as from my juniors. Since last four years I've been volunteering with different organisations but the last three months were the most important period in my tenure as here I've learnt how to manage people of all age groups together in such a difficult and compromised situation. Starting from the data filling work to the on field crowd managing work, it was something that taught me the perspective of different people who reside in our society. Moreover, it was one of the best experiences I've ever got till now. On my ending note I want to conclude that I'm still naivebefore the many talented and enthusiastic people who are working in this volunteering task. I'll always try to give my best for good. Hope to learn more things and come across more versatile experiences in future.

Read More

- Satyabrata Mukherjee

Making a difference to society.
I expect to make a difference in the community and come across meaningful experiences by contributing to society. It

internally motivates, when I feel like my time and energy is making a positive difference.

Read More

- Suraj Prasad

Make a difference!

Join the movement

Meet our Flame Bearers

Mr Amit Shankar Dey

Mr Aditya Sarda

Mr Amarnath Yogi

Volunteer Stories

Gallery

Registration ×

Coming Soon...

Invite a Colleague ×

Share a referral link

Sign In ×

Register ×

Make a difference!

Join the movement

Meet our Flame Bearers

Mr Amit Shankar Dey

Mr Aditya Sarda

Mr Amarnath Yogi

Volunteer Stories

Gallery

Registration

Invite a Colleague

Sign In

Register