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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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