L&T was conferred the FICCI CSR Award 2016-17 for innovative work in integrated community development for rural communities, as part of its CSR initiatives. The award was presented at the prestigious Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) CSR Summit & Awards 2017, on November 30, 2017, at New Delhi.
The award was conferred in the category of Health, Water and Sanitation for Private Sector Companies. Watershed initiatives undertaken through L&T’s flagship Integrated Community Development Programme are implemented across five locations in three states. Communities in these locations have seen a significant increase in their water availability, crop productivity and community participation in decision-making over the project period.
