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has been provided through IT network to enable All employees are being sensitised through emails
employees to carry out office activities and meetings sent to them individually, information on internal
are being conducted via video conferencing. web systems etc. Precaution methods and awareness
Utilisation of this time to carry out initial material messages are being shared via the in-house journal
procurement, engineering and project activities EKAM as well.
are being encouraged during the Work from
Home period. Further, online training through Any other Significant Measures taken by the
Company
video lectures, webinars etc. is being undertaken
for employees to update knowledge and skills. BHEL invites Global OEMs to Leverage its
BHEL is in association with external consultants Facilities and Capabilities to ‘Make in India’
is assimilating best industry practices to develop a In order to further promote Make in India and
SOP to restart activities keeping in mind the safety support international companies for setting
of its employees. up manufacturing in India, BHEL has floated
an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting global
Undaunted by the unprecedented halt in operations companies to partner with it and leverage its facilities
due to the lockdown, the company has achieved a and capabilities for setting up a manufacturing base
major milestone by successfully implementing a in the country.
huge employee engagement initiative. During this
phase, the company has reached out to nearly 21,000 The ongoing economic disruption across the world,
employees to maintain continuity and to facilitate due to COVID-19 has highlighted the dangers
the transition to work-from-home. Significantly, in of manufacturing activities being concentrated
addition to focusing on the health and wellbeing in a single location and thrown up the need for
of its employees, BHEL has effectively used this diversification of supply chains and manufacturing.
lockdown as an opportunity to sharpen the skill set This has thrown up a huge opportunity for India -
and creativity and productivity of employees. one of the fastest growing economies of the world
and an attractive investment destination which
In line with government directives regarding offers strong democratic governance, a well-
workplace protocols, including strict adherence to established judicial system, a young work force,
social distancing and sanitisation guidelines, BHEL one of the largest domestic markets and favourable
has commenced operations keeping in view work investment policies.
and production exigencies in all manufacturing
units, divisions and offices, including the Corporate
Office in New Delhi. All the necessary precautions
are being taken while restarting operations.

Awareness Campaigns
BHEL’s Units are creating awareness through
displaying banners and hoardings regarding
precautions and safety measures on COVID-19.

Banners, hoardings, pamphlets and displays on Notice
Boards regarding safety measures and awareness
on the pandemic have been displayed across the
organisation at its office premises and townships.

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