At Cairn, we believe that true sustainable progress begins with opportunity. Our commitment to community empowerment continues to shape resilient and ‘aatmanirbhar’ communities especially across the Barmer district. Since 2023, we have proudly supported the Team Barmer Summer Camp, a flagship initiative dedicated to building vocational skills and boosting confidence among girls and women in the region. This partnership reflects our vision of creating meaningful social impact by unlocking the potential of every individual through learning and livelihood-focused interventions.
This year, the 40-day Summer Camp held from May 20 to June 22, 2025, witnessed an inspiring turnout of over 1,600 girls and women from various corners of the region. For many, it was a first step into a world of learning, creativity and self-expression. The energy across the camp was palpable filled with curiosity, collaboration and the joy of acquiring new skills. For some, it was the first time holding a needle, writing in English or stepping into a dance circle, for others it was a platform to sharpen skills they already held now guided by expert trainers.
As a part of our Micro-level Interventions, we were proud to provide skilled instructors for a wide spectrum of vocational courses. These included Stitching, Cooking, Fashion Designing, Beauty Parlour, Judo and Karate, Spoken English, Dance, Sketching and Painting, Calligraphy, Mehndi, Embroidery and Anchoring. Each session was designed to empower participants not just with practical skills but with the confidence to pursue income-generating opportunities and shape their future with independence and dignity. The programme reflected our deep-rooted belief in inclusive development where every learner, regardless of background is given a fair chance to thrive.
The closing ceremony held on June 22, 2025 was a celebration of transformation and hope. Graced by esteemed dignitaries including Ms. Tina Dabi- District Collector, Barmer, Ms. Priyanka Choudhary- MLA, Barmer, Brig. B.S. Shekhawat- Director-RJ Assets and Mr. Vishal Agarwal- Head- CSR, Cairn Oil & Gas along with senior officials and community leaders. The event honoured the spirit of every participant and trainer. As we look ahead, Cairn remains committed to nurturing such grassroots initiatives that uplift communities, one skill and one story at a time.
Contributed by Ramya Nair
