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
Andhra Pradesh | Micro Vendor Programme

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
East Godavari is primarily an agricultural district and is among the most prosperous districts in
the state. Statistically, it is a potential hinterland for hydrocarbon reserves in the country, as
many locations in the Godavari Basin have been identified as rich sources for oil and natural gas
in the country.
In sharp contrast to the district, Surasaniyanam is one of the most backward villages. Its
population is mainly engaged in agriculture, prawn fishing and petty labour.

6. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility
Aquaculture yielded profits between mid to late 90s, but since then has been experiencing a
drastic decline. A lot of the agricultural land had also been converted to aqua farms.

7. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility
Micro Vendor Programme
The Micro Vendor Programme was initiated at Ravva to enhance standard of living of local
people by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. Development of a local supplier base for
increasing local involvement in the supply chain has emerged as a win-win approach for several
progressive companies across the globe.
The initiative involved garnering potential suppliers from local people to register with Cairn and
training them in quality, safety and environmental knowledge. The aim of the initiative was to
provide more opportunities for vendors in the vicinity of Cairn’s production facility. This in turn
would create employment opportunities and be a catalyst for economic improvement in the area.

8. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility
Today, around 100 vendors have been registered to provide minor civil, electrical and
mechanical work, greenbelt maintenance, waste management, sand blasting, and painting. The
Micro Vendor Programme has successfully been able to train local entrepreneurs, and develop
suppliers for the Ravva JV and other business enterprises in the area.
The programme won the prestigious TERI Corporate CSR Award in 2008
A majority of women across the country are denied even the basic dignity and human respect of
having the provision of individual toilets.

9. Cairn India – CSR Initiatives
Respect | Relationships | Responsibility
Absence of state of the art healthcare facility in the vicinity of Surasaniyanam resulted in a lot of
health related problems being left unaddressed.