HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, March 30: Oil India Limited (OIL), under its flagship CSR initiative, Project Rupantar, organised its annual material and financial disbursement program on Sunday at the OIL’s CSR Activity Complex, Swanirbhar at Tipling, Duliajan.
The event was graced by Terash Gowalla, MLA, Duliajan; Ankur Das, Co-District Commissioner, Duliajan; Rupjyoti Phukan, RCE, OIL; Ranjan Goswami, ED-BD & Additional Charge PR (Corporate); Madhurjya Barua, ED (HR & FA); Rupam Baruah, ED (F & A), OIL along with other officials from OIL and project beneficiaries.
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Christened as ‘Rupantar’, the flagship CSR project of OIL is an award-winning livelihood intervention that has
supported 4,676 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), positively impacting 28,785 families through skill development, management training, financial assistance, and material inputs, since its inception in 2008-09.
Continuing this legacy, in the fiscal year 2024-25, OIL has extended its support to 428 JLGs, benefiting
1,925 families. The total cost of Project Rupantar for the fiscal year 2024-25 stands at Rs 9.21 crore, reinforcing
Oil India Limited’s commitment to fostering sustainable livelihood opportunities and socio-economic
empowerment.
Terash Gowalla, “commended OIL’s efforts in fostering self-reliance among local communities through Project
Rupantar. He reiterated the importance of such CSR initiatives in strengthening the socio-economic fabric of the region. He also thanked the beneficiaries for their participation and urged them to support Oil India Limited in its operations.”
Rupjyoti Phukan, in his address, “emphasized the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainable
development through impactful CSR initiatives like Project Rupantar and highlighted the transformative role of selfhelp groups and joint liability groups in driving economic self-sufficiency.”
Under this initiative, 227 Handloom JLGs, consisting exclusively of women beneficiaries, received 1,135 fly shuttle handloom sets, 7,945 kgs of yarn, accessories, and a revolving fund of Rs. 22.70 lakh.
The Farm Mechanisation JLGs, comprising 136 groups, were provided with 136 power tillers, 136 water pumps, 136 sprayer machines, and a total subsidy of Rs. 1.42 crores. Furthermore, 15 Agro Product Carrier groups received 15 vehicles along with a subsidy of Rs. 15.00 lakh.
20 Biofloc Aquaculture groups were supported with 40 fish-rearing tanks of 10,000 litres each, 1,60,000 fish seeds, and essential equipment such as inverters, water motors, and oxygen meters. Additionally, 10 Power Reaper (Harvester) groups were provided with 10 reapers and a subsidy of Rs. 8.00 lakh. In recognition of the successful weaving clusters, 20 special handloom groups received Ball Bearing Jacquard Machines, further enhancing weaving productivity and efficiency.
In addition to the distribution program, an exhibition was organized to showcase the value-added products created by successful weaving clusters operating under ‘Rupantar,’ with a special focus on the Baghjan Cluster.
Project Rupantar has successfully spread at the grassroots creating immense social and economic transformation for local communities belonging to OIL’s operational districts of Upper Assam.
OIL remains committed to fostering
sustainable development and economic empowerment through its different CSR projects, further strengthening its role as a catalyst for positive change in the region.
