Cairn India is committed to conducting its operations in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. This commitment is fundamental to the long term success and focus on creating value and making a difference where Cairn India operates through various community development initiative in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Sri Lanka. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is therefore an integral part of Cairn India’s business strategy. Cairn India’s success is guided by the CSR vision, which is encapsulated in the 3 Rs – Respect, Relationships and Responsibility.

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Corporate Social Responsibility
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility
Rajasthan | Dairy Development

2. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility
Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes strike a balance between
addressing the unique needs of various communities while partnering the state and
central agencies to help strive for the betterment of the social indicators of the
regions.
This journey from micro to macro makes the CSR initiatives
more effective and sustainable.
For every life touched there is a larger story of the community and the village.

3. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility

4. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility

5. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility
Barmer, a frontier district of the Thar Desert, owing to the
extremities of weather, was still largely untouched by development.
The total population of the district is about 2 million with a literacy
rate of 59%. In the midst of this hostile terrain, Barmer was known
for the entrepreneurial spirit of its people to create art infused with
vibrancy and joy. But, it was the discovery of one of the largest
onshore hydrocarbon reserves in the country that completely
changed the fate of this otherwise non-descript place.
Rajasthan has one of the highest livestock populations in the
country. Despite this, the milk production in Rajasthan is very low
due to extreme climatic conditions, poor technology and
nonexistent market linkages.

6. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility

7. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility
Dairy Development
Livestock breeding has been the traditional subsistence strategy in
Western Rajasthan for the marginalised sections of the society in
rural areas with limited or no land resources. Majority of the milk
produced was retained by the communities for their own use. Most
of the collection was localised and largely managed by private
vendors.
Under the Cairn-IFC linkage programme, a Dairy initiative was
launched, aimed at improving the economic condition of the rural
poor. By design, the programme targeted women, especially from
the marginalised communities, who otherwise had no opportunities
for economic emancipation. This project has not only enabled them
to contribute to the family income but has also empowered them as
organised Self Help Groups (SHGs) exploring other livelihood
options. Benefits of this programme include the introduction of
technology for transparency, accountability, and fair price
realisation.
Due to the right fat measurement, the price realisation has gone up
by 25%. Linkage with Saras (state dairy federation) has ensured an
assured buyer for the collected milk, and also made provision for
quality fodder and nutrients for the livestock. These SHGs now
contribute about 25% of total milk collected by Saras Dairy at
Barmer.

8. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility
The absence of colour in the desert terrain is made up by the inclusion of it in artefacts and handicrafts.