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Vol 17 | No. 64 | April - June 2019

A glimpse of vibrant community we build.

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From the Desk of the Jt. MD

Dear Friends,
The last year has been really tough on the sales front, but we did well on other fronts. We delivered a lot of homes that were all of a better quality, and on time. We also completed work on six clubhouses at an earlier stage of the construction cycle. All this was possible because of superior planning and execution. And winning the NDTV award for Best Budget Housing for Ashiana Dwarka, Jodhpur was an acknowledgement of that effort.

850 Ashiana units were rented out during the past 12 months. We continue to do our best to offer an enhanced lifestyle to our residents, for example, at Ashiana Town, we have tied up with a coaching company to help our children learn badminton, tennis and swimming.

On the CSR front, we received three awards. We upgraded facilities at government schools and trained more than 300 labourers. I would also like to thank our Ashiana Supermoms in Bhiwadi who teach the kids at Ashiana Phoolwari Schools.

The real estate sector looks set for a revival thanks to the numerous initiatives taken by the government. Home loan rates are the lowest they've been in ten years, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is giving a subsidy on loan interest to first-time home buyers with an income level up to Rs. 18 lakh and RERA will improve transparency in real estate deals. At Ashiana, we have ready-to-move-in properties so customers will not have to pay service tax. Looking at all the above, I am very positive about the coming year!

Always keep smiling!
Masthead : Ashiana Umang Phase 1 is ready along with the Club House

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In This Issue...

Awards Galore!
Ashiana has been honoured with prestigious awards from CREDAI, NDTV and CIDC in the last quarter.

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Festive Celebrations
Festivals brought gaiety and cheer to all projects on Holi, Janashtami, and

Vrinda Gardens, Jaipur
More than 50 families residing in Phase 1 are enjoying the facilities and

Core Values

Going the Extra Mile
Superviser (Electrical Engineer) Ashiana Tarang, Mr.Devender Singh stepped forward and took responsibility when arrangements for a corporate event fell through and arranged lights, tents, and a DJ through his personal contacts at the last minute, Going the Extra Mile to help make the event successful.

Despite a fractured leg, Supervisor Ramesh Singh personally went to his contact in the bank to withdraw cash enabling a contracted labourer to reach home to grieve his mother's loss despite the severe cash crunch at the time. This was truly a case of Going the Extra Mile.

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Training & Development

A Shuttering batch has started at Ashiana Tarang, Bhiwadi; Training sessions were also organised for Maintenance staffers on Tile Laying by the Contractor team at Ashiana Anantara, Jamshedpur

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Distribution of CIDC Certificates to trainees of Tiles Grouting
batch at Vrinda Gardens, Jaipur; Distribution of training tool kits to
trainees at Ashiana Tarang, Bhiwadi

Training Sessions
Training and development activities this quarter were organised as usual across departments and the organisation.

Sales Team Training
Continuing on from Salto Dee Fe's earlier training, one more session was organised on internal construction processes and facility management for all AMs and Sales Managers. They will be sharing their learnings with teams at their respective projects.

HR Training
Teams of 15 HR people were brought together and trained on revised HR policies and best HR practices in the industry.

Maintenance Training

Maintenance training was organised at Ashiana's Jamshedpur, Bhiwadi, Jaipur and Jodhpur branches with staffers being given tips on the KYC process (Know Your Colour- Project Audit) and preventive maintenance.

Employee Self Service Portal Training
To provide help to employees whenever they want, self-help videos were created
on handling payroll software (Employee Self Service); how to apply for leave; the process of applying for a compensatory off; leave cancellation and the attendance regularisation process.

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Teams from HR got together in groups for their ongoing training in best practices

Annual Coaching

Executive Team Coaching
All Executives went for annual session by our Business Coach Lawrence Kevin at Dubai.

Knowledge Sharing
As part of sharing knowledge from books, the Executive team were presented copies of the book Getting To Yes by Roger Fischer and William Ury.

Healthy Lifestyle for Women
The HR Department has developed several new methods for internal engagement in the last quarter. A health talk by Dr Morepen was organised on Women's Day.

Skill Training
For this quarter, three new Skill Training batches saw a total of 53 participants in training programmes for Shuttering and Bar Bending at Sohna and Bhiwadi.

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Comfort Homes

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Holi
Holi brought a splash of colour to all Phoolwari schools as children celebrated the joyful festival across Ashiana projects

Holi celebrations at Ashiana Phoolwari, Lavasa

Holi celebrations at Vrinda Gardens, Jaipur; and at Ashiana Town, Bhiwadi

Phoolwari students of Ashiana Navrang, Halol enjoyed the festival of colours

Republic Day
Republic Day was celebrated by all staff and children throughout Phoolwari schools across Ashiana projects. A variety of cultural programmes were organised.

Republic Day celebrations at Phoolwari, Vrinda Gardens, Jaipur

Phoolwari students of Ashiana Navrang, Halol celebrated Republic Day by singing national songs and enjoying sweets after flag hoisting

Republic Day celebrations at Phoolwari Ashiana Town, Bhiwadi

PHOOLWARI SCHOOLS

Presenting laptops to merit students

Merit Awards

We are proud to share that three Phoolwari school children from Ashiana Town, Bhiwadi who moved on to the Government School at Thada village for their senior education were provided a laptop each for scoring more than 80 percent in Class 8 by the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Alwar. Awards were given to the hundred best children from 33 districts of Rajasthan state.

Special Initiative

During the winters a special initiative was taken up by Mrs. Vandana Maurya, resident of Ashiana Navrang, Halol along with other residents to help children studying in Phoolwari and needy ones with woollen clothes, sweaters and blankets. Everyone appreciated her efforts towards society and decided to do such things on a regular basis in Halol.

Outdoor Visit

Phoolwari visits to Nahargadh Wax Museum, Nahargadh Fort and Jal Mahal at Jaipur

A drawing session in progress at Vrinda Gardens, Jaipur; Phoolwari children display posters on the importance of water at Ashiana Tarang, Bhiwadi and at Ashiana Umang, Jaipur

Phoolwari children visited the Tijara temple at Bhiwadi; the Kalaneri Art Gallery and the Academy of Fine Arts, Jaipur; and the lovely lake at Lavasa

A flower mask prepared by Phoolwari children at Ashiana Town, Bhiwadi; Posters on plants at Ashiana Town, Bhiwadi

World Water Day
World Water Day provided Phoolwari children an opportunity to learn about the importance of fresh water and sustainable water use and to celebrate the importance of water in everyday life.

All About Plants
Instructors used the school landscape at Phoolwari schools to connect kids to the world of soils and plants. They were able to watch how a seed germinates and forms a plant from seeds they had planted themselves. Story telling sessions helped children understand the importance of trees and the negative impact of tree felling on the environment and ecology.

Health & Hygiene

Poster making on cleanliness at Ashiana Umang, Jaipur

Polio drops and hair cutting of Phoolwari children as a part of health and hygiene at Ashiana Umang, Jaipur

Activities for children at the special event at Ashiana Surbhi, Bhiwadi; Ashiana Surbhi team

Customer Evening

Ashiana Surbhi, Bhiwadi organised a special evening event for all customers from the corporate world to familiarise them with the project’s construction status. Ashiana Surbhi already has 33 families in residence. There were lots of entertaining activities but the highlight was the magician from the TV show India's Got Talent. The selfie booth too was also an attraction where customers clicked photographs with their family using a variety of different props.

Car parking trellis for a pleasing view at Ashiana Tarang, Bhiwadi

New Initiative
The Sales office at Ashiana Tarang, Bhiwadi has set up neat trellising frameworks to organise its car park in an orderly fashion. Creepers have also been planted alongside to provide shade and overall the external view of the office has distinctly improved.

Water cooler Ashiana Tarang, Bhiwadi and window grills at site office for safety

Water Cooler
A cooler for drinking water has been installed of front of the main entry gate at Ashiana Tarang, Bhiwadi. It has been much appreciated by everyone as even passers-by and visitors to the regular local mela outside are relieved to find clean cool water to drink.

Window Grill
We have installed window grills at the site office as a safety measure against robberies. Now the office valuables are well protected and there have been no thefts in recent times.

Water cooler Ashiana Tarang, Bhiwadi and window grills at site office for safety

Window Grill
We have installed window grills at the site office as a safety measure against robberies. Now the office valuables are well protected and there have been no thefts in recent times.

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Senior Living

Special Facilities
Ashiana Nirmay (Phase 1), Bhiwadi is a senior living project, so special care has been taken to fulfill all the requirements of senior citizens. In Phase 1, units have been provided with modular kitchens, and wardrobes in all bedrooms. Some additional electrical items such as Emergency Response System, Geyser in Kitchen and Toilet, Chimney, Ceiling Fans Tubelights, Exhaust Fans and Night Assist Lights are being provided to customers.

Open area development at Ashiana Shubham, Chennai

Construction Updates
At Ashiana Nirmay (Phase 1), Bhiwadi, concrete casting work of the Electrical sub-station (ESS) is completed. Once all the work is completed, customers will have a permanent JVVNL electrical supply.

Utsav, Bhiwadi resident giving demonstration of composting waste at home

World Environment Day
On June 5, along with all other projects, Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi celebrated World Environment Day. Resident Mr Ram Prakash gave a demo to teach composting of our kitchen waste material.

Residents with their handmade note books at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi

Art & Craft
Art & Craft is a therapeutic activity for people of all age groups. Paper weaving notebooks were made in the regularly held craft class at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi for residents. There was childlike enthusiasm amongst the participants and each one made a beautiful notebook.

World Music Day
Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi combined World Music Day celebrations with their month end party. Residents enjoyed the musical evening and songs by our residents. At Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur , the day saw a display of talent by residents Mr Sudhir Sharma, Mr S.K. Kandewal , Mrs Sharda Sharma , Mrs Patak and Mr Fraklin who played a variety instruments. The celebrations concluded with refreshments from the Utsav Café.

Utsav, Bhiwadi residents choose their favourite ice cream flavours

Ice Cream Party
The Ice Cream party at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi drew residents to the ice cream vendor as they enjoyed themselves with friends.

Utsav, Bhiwadi residents distributing langar on the occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi

Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated at the Temple in Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi. Pooja was followed by abhisekh, bhajan, and prasad distribution.

Utsav, Bhiwadi residents enjoying bhajan kirtan during Hanuman Jayanti.

Langar & Shabeel
Residents of Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi organised a langer and shabeel twice over. First on Guru Arjun Devji’s Shahidi Diwas, and then on Nirjala Ekadashi. Both occasions saw wholehearted participation by residents making it truly a community programme.

Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa residents celebrate at their Month End party; meditation on Yoga Day at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa

International Yoga Day
At Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi , celebrations for International Yoga Day started at 6:00 am. Mrs Parminder Marwah welcomed residents and spoke on yoga. Col Babu Lal Sharma, Mr Malhotra and Mrs Santosh Arora demonstrated different yoga asanas and pranayama. Utsavites from Jaipur started with a fresh air yoga session in the park followed by tea from Utsav Café. At Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa, International Yoga Day was celebrated by residents with the Heartfulness team through meditation.

Sunderkand Path
Ashiana Utsav residents in Jaipur organised Sunderkand Path at the Utsav temple. Path was followed by Vandana, Bhajan and Prasad distribution.

Bhajan Sandhya
Every Tuesday, Utsav Jaipur residents celebrate Bhajan Sandhya in the evening. puja is followed by vandana, bhajan and prasad distribution.

Ram Navami
At Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur , the Navrati festival began with Durga Puja and bhajans at the Utsav Temple. The festivities continued till Navami with bhajans , garba and distribution of prasad every day to all Utsavities who participated. Bhangra was organised by Utsav residents on the occasion of Ram Navami.

Baisakhi
Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur residents never miss a chance to entertain themselves with dance and songs. This time fun filled the Baisakhi celebrations. Residents dressed up in Punjabi dresses and danced to Punjabi songs. Dinner was at the Utsav Café.

Ladies Get Together
Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur ladies planned a get together drawing more than 50 participants into showing their talents. Refreshments were organised by Utsav Café.

Cookery Show
The Cookery Show is a much demanded activity in Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur . Our café cook Mr Rocky Sarkar demonstrated Bread Pizza Pocket. A large number of residents enjoyed the demonstration and the taste and are looking forward to the next show.

Finance Camps
A Financial Planning camp was organised at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur by Maloo Finance Consultants for residents to manage their money. A complimentary lunch was also hosted by the organisers. A SBI mutual fund consultant made his presentations at a separate camp. Utsavites at Jaipur now have the benefit of financial advice from two or three consultants.

Tambola
Tambola is among the most popular activities at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur . Here the tambola session are organised twice a week and are extremely well attended by Utsavities. Males show as much enthusiastic interest as females.

Singing Session
Singer Isha Narkhade put on a performance for Ashiana residents at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa who happily welcomed her and joined in the singing.

Word Puzzles
Residents of Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa take active part in puzzle solving

Waterfront Boating
Lavas residents enjoy boat riding

Bridge
Introduction to Bridge by Mr Joglekar for residents of Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa

Carrom Competitio
Carrom competition at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa

Table Tennis Tournament
Table tennis contest between Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa residents and the Bombay Gymkhana team

Cricket Match
All Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur residents gathered in the Activity Hall to enjoy the recent India- Pakistan cricket match in the Champions Trophy on a large screen. Residents were served tea and snacks during the match.

Speech and Zumba Dance
Prospective customers organised a speech on Living A Happy Life at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa , and a showing of Zumba which enabled residents to actively participate.

Physician's Visit
Dr Prasad Honap, physician from VIMHAN's visited Ashiana and gave a talk on health at Lavasa. Residents look forward to his visit on every Tuesday.

Month End Party at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa

Monthly Get Together
The Monthly Get Together at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur was held in the Activity Hall. New residents were welcomed and birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated. At Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa , residents celebrated their Month End party with the Bombay Gymkhana Team.

Ayurvedic presentation by Apollo at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa

Ayurvedic Presentation
An Ayurvedic team from Apollo hospital made a presentation at Ashiana Utsav,

Father's and Mother's Day
The India-Pak match followed by cakes and snacks were part of the celebrations for Father's and Mother's Day at Lavasa

Sudoku & Word Puzzle
There was a mixed mocktail of puzzles for residents at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa

Art Of Tracing
Art pieces from which to trace a portrait were given to residents of Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa who happily did fine tracings.

WELLNESS PROGRAMMES
Excercising Brain & Body Physiotherapy exercises were conducted by the VIMHANS team as part of the regular activities at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi . Nearly 20 residents attended the session. A team from VIMHANS also organised a Brain Gym with residents enjoying themselves solving puzzles.

Talk & Hear
The Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi Diet Talk this time was by Dr. Dimple Mathur from Star Hospital, Bhiwadi. She discussed Nutrition Needs in Old Age. The hospital also organised an Eye & Ear checkup camp for residents.

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Care Homes

BHIWADI
Outings
Care Homes’ regular outdoor visits are a welcome break and included a showing of the popular movie Bahubali 2 much to the enjoyment of residents. Lunch, dialogues and opinions were shared animatedly. Residents love exploring new places, and an enjoyable visit to Baba Mohanram Temple was also arranged.

Arts & Crafts
Social worker Ms. Rosina organises various paper related crafts and clay activities at Care Homes. Residents take enthusiastic and active part in such sessions. This quarter they included meditative therapy and eye hand coordination games --- all great fun for the elderly and much loved by them.

Lunch during Bhiwadi's Care Homes’ regular outdoor visits

Birthday Celebrations
Care Homes Bhiwadi celebrated Mr.P.L.Kak and Mrs. Anjali Sethi's birthdays

Utsav Care Homes, Bhiwadi welcomes Mrs Anima Sinha

Art of Living
Art of Living Bhajan Sandhya sessions are organised regularly at Care Homes, Bhiwadi by Mr.B.D.Bhargava. A resident of Ashiana Utsav, he visits Care Homes every Saturday. Another resident Mr. Rakesh Suri joins in with his dance interpretations of bhajans and devotional songs.

Welcome
Mr. Tapan Kumar from Faridabad was warmly greeted and welcomed as the newest member of the Care Homes family, Bhiwadi. Accompanying relatives were all praise for the quality of services, equipment and maintenance.

Art of Living's Bhajan Sandhya at Care Homes, Bhiwadi conducted by Mr. B.D. Bhargava

JAIPUR
World Health Day
Care Homes and Ashiana Utsav residents of Jaipur attended a function to mark World Health Day with Mrs Indu Bajaj sharing the importance of this day with the gathering over songs and snacks.

Jaipur Care Homes residents celebrate World Health Day; Utsavites consult Dr Sahil from Biyani Medical

Senior Living: Care Homes Dental Checks
The Biyani Hospital team organised a free Dental checkup for residents with a focus on how to manage dental problems after 55. Dr Sahil gave important tips on how to keep dentures clean.

First-Aid Training
The Utsav team has received training and been certified for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Using Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Basic First Aid by Vivo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Care Givers
Care Homes, Jaipur acknowledged and gave thanks to those individuals who have made their career as a Care Giver.

Welcome
Care Homes, Jaipur welcomed Mr and Mrs Bhargav who are 88 and 84 years respectively, as residents for permanent stay. Accompanying family members were greatly impressed by the facility and they chose double occupancy.

Health Camp
Narayana Multispecialty Hospital organised a health camp at the Activity Centre of Ashiana Utsav. Renowned urologist Dr. Madhusudhan Patodia and dietician Miss Pandeshwari were present for consultations.