The memorandum of understanding was signed between Minda Corporation Limited "MCL" and Yerawada Central Prison, Pune on 15th February 2018. The MoU key highlights includes installation of automotive manufacturing assembly for producing lock sets. Basic product awareness and basic training will be provided by MCL at Yerawada Jail. The Prison projects under public-private partnership is an extension of unremitting CSR activities which "the Group" has installed at Aurangabad, Tihar and Yerawada Jail until now. Setting up of special manufacturing plant will not only provide finished goods for the Group but will also help female inmates to earn their livelihood within and outside the jail premises. As a part of CSR efforts of Spark Minda, Ashok Minda Group, leaders and supervisors of MCL posted at the jail premises will also conduct basic motivational activities of recognizing best employee inmate, efficient line, best suggestions and appreciations for "WOW" activity done during the job.
Spark Minda, Ashok Minda Group investment at Yerawada Jail includes entire machinery, raw materials, transportation of goods and other quality systems and procedures as per the MoU. The shop-floor will be run and maintained by Jail inmates under the dedicated supervision of MCL.
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